Holistic Mind-Body Coaching | Atlanta, Georgia
TRANSFORM Your Pain & Anxiety
1:1 individualized coaching
support as unique as you.
Your pain is real - so is the solution! Let’s elevate your mind & body so YOU can get your life back.
IF YOU’VE:
✗ Tried to ignore, fight, and resist the pain but you're still suffering.
✗ Been seen by a physician and they've ruled out disease/pathology as a reason for the pain or you have been diagnosed with a physical condition that generates pain.
✗ Done it all, from high-cost procedures, alternative treatments, injections, medications, special diets, physical therapy, traditional therapy, and maybe even surgery.
✗ Seen doctors, specialists, physical therapists, psychologists, pain clinics, and naturopaths, but nothing helps.
✗ Exhausted ALL physical resources yet still experience pain and anxiety.
Then, it’s time to reclaim your body and live a life of meaning, joy, and physical peace. Discover tools that will guide you toward your most empowered, embodied self.
HEALING can happen!
Imagine this…
✓ You are moving effortlessly in your body, with each step taken in confidence.
✓ You find yourself walking, jogging, and sitting with ease.
✓ Your energy levels are soaring, and a sense of inspiration fuels your excitement about what lies ahead.
✓ You're fully engaged in your work, going to the gym regularly, and exploring new places without joy.
✓ You're spending quality time with your loved ones, enjoying outings with friends, and creating wonderful memories.
✓ You're no longer preoccupied with your physical sensations or overwhelming thoughts.
YOU HAVE YOUR LIFE BACK!
This is for you if…
✔️ You've been searching for solutions beyond medication, procedures, & and painful PT exercises for at least 6 months.
✔️ You've tried everything under the sun, but nothing seems to give you any satisfying, long-lasting relief.
✔️ You're DONE passively waiting on the medical system, not being taken seriously, and you're ready to take your pain care into your own hands.
✔️ You want to know what else you can do to get in control of your pain without dealing with questionable mind-body methods, expensive gadgets, or internet fads the "experts" say you need.
Hi! I’m Michelle Shlafman
I'm a holistic mind-body coach and I want to help you recover from chronic pain and anxiety. YOU can "unlearn your pain" using pain science education, somatic and mindfulness practices, energy psychology, and parts work.
With mind-body coaching, you can move beyond persistent pain to increase your physical, mental, and emotional flexibility while enriching your quality of life and expanding your creative potential.
Whether you're navigating mind-body conditions on the path to a pain-free existence or facing chronic pain from serious health challenges, I'm here to offer support. My goal is to empower you to lead a fulfilling life, regardless of the stage of your journey with pain.
My coaching approach blends Pain Science Education (TMS/PPD), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Comprehensive Energy Psychology (CEP), Usui Reiki, and Presence-Based Coaching with mindfulness, nervous system regulation, self-compassion, expressive arts, and embodiment approaches. I hold a Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I've truly been in your shoes. As an ex-high-high-level competitive gymnast/ballerina with disc complications, I know how it feels to have debilitating pain. I understand the fear, anger, anxiety, and overwhelm that accompanies this discomfort.
I don't want women to go through the frustration and fear that I went through to find healing. So I made a promise to myself that once I healed I would help other women do the same.
My Services
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Pain Reprocessing Therapy
PRT is a transformative approach aimed at retraining the brain to perceive pain differently, fostering lasting relief and improved quality of life.
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Mindfulness + Acceptance
These presence-based practices guide you towards embracing life's moments and challenges with intention and acceptance, promoting inner peace and resilience.
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Energy Medicine
These approaches address emotional and physical imbalances. They work to harmonize the body's energy centers and release emotional blockages.
Mind-Body Coaching Questions
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Mind-body coaching for chronic pain integrates psychological and physical approaches to address the root causes of pain. It empowers individuals to understand and manage their pain through techniques that connect the mind's influence on bodily sensations, promoting healing, resilience, and a more pain-free lifestyle.
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If you've spent over six months searching for alternatives to medications, procedures, and physical therapy without finding relief, mind-body coaching could be for you. Ideal for those ready to proactively manage their pain, it offers a credible approach to understanding and controlling discomfort without relying on questionable methods, expensive gadgets, or fleeting internet trends.
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Your discomfort began following a stressful event, possibly an injury or illness and has persisted. Despite exploring various treatments, diets, or supplements, relief remains elusive. Your symptoms might migrate or fluctuate, often intensifying during stressful moments. You may have encountered stress-induced ailments, like back pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, stomach pain, or anxiety. Even the thought of certain activities, like walking or cycling, can trigger symptoms. These signs indicate a deeper connection between your mind and body.
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Mind-body coaching is meant for short-term education and meditation in the TMS/mind-body approach. It's best practice to engage in psychotherapy for psychological issues, such as depression or trauma. If you are suffering from a mental health issue, it's best to seek a licensed therapist and I am happy to recommend some - or if you reside in the state where I’m licensed a therapist, I’m happy to assess if we are a good fit for therapy.
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Typically, individuals with traits like conscientiousness, perfectionism, and self-criticism, who strive for excellence and seek approval, may also suppress their emotions. This internal stress, if not emotionally processed, can manifest physically. Research shows that children who face neglect or abuse are significantly more prone to chronic pain and other stress-related conditions in adulthood.
The truth is it's not about changing the pain. It's about changing HOW you respond to it.
FEEL BETTER NOW
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FEEL BETTER NOW ✺
Getting started is simple.
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01. BOOK A CALL
Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call. This is a time to assess our fit and start crafting an approach that resonates with your individual needs.
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02. SELECT SERVICE
Based on our call, we'll pinpoint the most effective strategy, selecting from options like individual coaching or energy medicine.
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03. GET STARTED
Start your journey with an intake form to lay the groundwork for your personal development and our time together. Then the magic happens!
FAQ’s
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You can expect that we will work together, as coaching is a shared and collaborative process. I will not have the answers to all your concerns, but I do have the ability to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions to help you consult your own inner wisdom. I may offer you skills or tools that will help you move in the direction you want. I will encourage you to make your own decisions. I will offer you respect and compassion. You get to choose what you share and when you share it. I may sometimes offer you “suggested tasks” between sessions, directing you to pay special attention to something in your life, asking you to practice specific skills, or possibly record thoughts, behaviors, or feelings. The most progress in coaching is made when you are able to apply what we discuss in sessions, in your day-to-day life.
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Our first session will be about getting to know one another and establishing your goals in coaching. You can expect to share what is bringing you to therapy, some personal history, and what you are hoping to get out of coaching. I will ask questions to learn more about you and review your intake paperwork with you. Our first session is also a great opportunity for us to feel out if we are a good fit. This session is the beginning of establishing a coaching relationship, so you may pay attention to whether it feels like a space where you can feel safe and if you can see yourself trusting and opening up to me over time. I will not expect you to tell me everything at once or bear your deepest darkest secrets to me in our first session.
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The financial agreement is another form you signed. The basics of what it states is that you are responsible for payment at the time of service. I keep your credit card on file so if you forget it, it’s available. If you need to cancel a session for any reason, make sure you do so more than 48 hours before your session. This gives me a chance to contact the people who may have wanted a coaching session this week but couldn’t get in. If you cancel within 48 hours or don’t show up for your appointment, you are financially responsible for the full fee of the session, which is $200. I’ll use the credit card I have on file for any no-show or late cancellation fees and will charge it during the session you’re missing. An occasional exception may be made in the case of an emergency. It’s important that we meet consistently in order to make progress.
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Everyone’s circumstances are unique and the length of time coaching can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek coaching in the first place.
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50-minute individual sessions are $250
Pack of 4 sessions are $900 (10% off)
