Mind Body Medicine
Incorporating Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Acupuncture & Reiki
Mind Body Medicine (MBM) is a neuroscience-based integrative healthcare approach to treating chronic physical and mental health conditions. This process uses the conscious mind to influence some of the seemingly “automatic” processes in the brain and body. These automatic processes within the nervous system influence changes in stress hormone levels, pain response and immune function.
Mind Body Medicine is effective for individuals experiencing distress from physical symptoms that cannot be explained by active structural tissue damage. This includes many different types of conditions: hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, weakness, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, chronic back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia symptoms, repetitive strain injuries, headaches/migraines, depression, anxiety/panic, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and some trauma.
The evidenced-based services listed below follow the trauma-informed MBM guiding principles of providing holistic support by empowering patients to take charge of their health and heal themselves with education, compassion and self-care.
Each Center for Mind Body Medicine patient will receive a unique set of recommendations based on need. The Mind Body Medicine program is focused on reducing symptoms of chronic pain through Pain Reprocessing Theory (PRT), as well as using mind body healing touch treatments of acupuncture and reiki.
The Center for Mind Body Medicine is located on the first floor of the Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion. For information, please call 303-415-8615.
NEW PATIENTS: PRT at CMBM is an integrative health approach to chronic pain. The CMBM
team works collaboratively with various medical providers to support patients
in recovery. PRT is not a stand-alone alternative treatment for active
structural tissue damage
or issues related to substance abuse/dependency or severe/persistent mental
illness. The PRT therapist does not prescribe medication to any patients.
A patient experiencing any of the above concerns should
not be referred for PRT and instead referred to the most medically appropriate
treatment.
Referral Form for Pain Reprocessing Therapy at Center for Mind Body Medicine
For questions about PRT or this referral process, please call 303-415-8650.
Fax completed referral forms to 303-415-8608.
Referred patients should call 303-415-8650 to schedule a 30-minute consultation.
PRT services will commence once the
referral form is received
- Relief for Chronic Pain with Pain Reporcessing Therapy (PRT)
- Integrative Health Care for Mind-Body Treatment
- Mind Body Meditation
- Contact the Center for Mind Body Medicine
Relief for Chronic Pain with Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
PRT is a unique behavioral health therapy aimed at reducing the symptoms of chronic pain by helping the brain unlearn pain. This cognitive approach is comprised of neuroscience-backed education about pain, evidence gathering about pain experiences, somatic tracking to help deactivate pain signals and strategies to sustain progress. The goal of PRT is to help break the cycle of chronic pain by helping people change the way they think about and emotionally experience their pain. The Center for Mind Body Medicine offers PRT through individual therapy or an eight-week group therapy. Call 303-415-8650 to inquire about group information and meeting dates and times.
PRT is most effective for patients whose pain is not explained by the following active structural tissue damage issues: cancer/tumor, infection/disease, neurological/nerve damage, fracture/sprain, or autoimmune disorders. However, people could benefit from PRT if their pain originated from one of the above issues but has not resolved for at least three months after completing recommended medical interventions and treatments. PRT is not appropriate for people experiencing substance abuse/dependency or severe/persistent mental illness.
One of the most important aspects of PRT is to ensure that pain cannot be explained by active structural tissue damage. Therefore, all patients must complete a physical exam and be referred to Center for Mind Body Medicine by a member of their medical team. This process means that BCH’s Center for Mind Body Medicine does not accept self-referrals.
If you are a current BCH patient, please complete this appointment with your BCH medical provider team. They can complete an internal referral to CMBM.
If you are not a current BCH patient, please have your medical provider team complete this referral form and fax it to CMBM at 303-415-8608.
Meet BCH's PRT Therapist
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Hannah Jones, LCSW
Hannah Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked in the mental health field since 2010. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Austin Peay State University in 2010 and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Tennessee in 2016. Since graduating from her master's program, Hannah has completed certification trainings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Pain Re-Processing Therapy. Hannah has also extensively studied and trained with a variety of international specialty teams in Exposure Therapy/Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for issues related to anxiety, panic, phobias and obsessive-compulsive related disorders.
Hannah approaches her therapeutic work with the understanding that people are the experts of their own experiences and solutions. She sees her role as a therapist is to provide a space for people to connect with and cultivate that expertise to then make decisions about how they want to live life. She also believes that a good dose of humor, courage, and grace can help with this process!
Hannah is passionate about working with people who experience chronic pain. Throughout her work and personal life, she has witnessed the many ways chronic pain can erode a person's sense of self and connection to what is most important to them. Hannah is here to provide unconditional compassion and safety to people as they go through their chronic pain healing journey. Through this work at the Center for Mind Body Medicine, Hannah knows that people do recover and make transformational changes that can lead to building a meaningful life.
Integrative Health Care for Mind-Body Treatment
The Center for Mind Body also provides integrative health care to support its patients, which include acupuncture and Reiki.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture provides a holistic approach to medicine, connecting the mind, body and spirit. Hair-thin needles are inserted into acupoints along pathways of energy throughout the body, accessing the body’s natural ability to heal. The stimulation of these points creates balance in mind and body, calms the nervous system, and provides pain relief. A four-week acupuncture program is recommended for each patient.
Meet BCH's Acupuncturist
Teresa Doherty, LAc, DiplOM
Teresa, who has been working in holistic health care since 1997, received
her bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology from the University of
Wyoming and her master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from the Oregon
College of Oriental Medicine. She is also certified as a massage therapist
and a Qigong and Mindfulness Practitioner. Teresa incorporates mind body
techniques into her acupuncture sessions along with Shiatsu massage and
reflexology.
Reiki
Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is a healing therapy practiced originally in Japan. It can be used to facilitate the person's own healing response. Reiki is based on the belief that universal energy supports the body's innate healing abilities. Practitioners seek to access this energy, allowing it to flow to the body and facilitate healing. They place their hands lightly on or just above the person receiving treatment in order to support the body's innate healing energy.
Reiki can help provide the following benefits:
- Deep relaxation
- Stress reduction
- Relief from chronic pain and anxiety
- Improved overall health and well-being
The natural state of the mind-body connection is one of harmony and well-being. The principle that one can learn to create positive thoughts, influencing the body’s physical responses, thereby decreasing stress and illness. Reiki allows one to relax deeply to find this wholeness inside.
Meet BCH's Reiki Master
Carol Hiesterman, RN, Reiki Master
Carol graduated from nursing school with a diploma in nursing in 1964. She received a BSN and MSN from Colorado University School of Nursing in 1992. She has worked in hospitals since 1964 in a number of areas including Pediatrics, ICU, ER, float pool, education, and 20 plus years in oncology.
Carol currently sees patients for Reiki and wellness counseling at the Center for Integrative Care and the Center for Mind Body Medicine. She has completed three levels of Healing Touch, is a Reiki master teacher, and a certified Urban Zen Therapist.
Carol’s passion is seeking and learning and enjoys horses, motorcycle riding, walking, and spending time with family.
Mind Body Meditation
Contact the Center for Mind Body Medicine
The Center for Mind Body Medicine is located on the first floor of the
Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion. For more information, please call 303-415-8650.
