Marie Pham (she/her)

What I bring to your care?

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Chronic pain rarely has one simple cause, so my strength is problem solving. I take the time to make sense of what’s actually contributing to your pain and your barriers, rather than applying a generic plan. From there, I help you identify where to start. Chronic pain can feel overwhelming, with too many things to fix at once. I help you explore the first steps, so progress feels achievable rather than endless.

 

The aim is to build your knowledge, skills and confidence without creating reliance on me. I want you to develop an intuitive understanding of your pain and wellbeing, so you can recognise your patterns, respond to flare ups, and manage your energy long after our sessions end.

 

I work from values-based goals, not generic milestones. Rather than chasing a fixed idea of “recovery,” we work out what matters to you and build your plan around that. Rather than relying on grit and pushing through, I lean towards curiosity and play. Exploration and enjoyment with activities can help improve confidence and tend to be more sustainable with better results than a purely prescribed exercise approach. It's about moving from rehabbing to living.

 

What the process looks like:

 

Understanding your story

We start with a thorough history and assessment. This isn’t just about the painful area. I want to understand your whole picture, your movement, your energy, your routines, and what’s been happening in your life around the time your pain changed.

 

Optimising energy management

Pain and energy are closely linked. We look at your energy through a holistic lens, not just physical fatigue, but the mental and emotional load you’re carrying too.

 

Spotting unhelpful patterns

Everyday habits and wellbeing routines can quietly affect pain and energy without you realising it. We identify these patterns together, so you understand what’s driving your symptoms rather than just managing them.

 

Uncovering neuroplasticity and bioplasticity

Your nervous system and body are not fixed, but are “plastic”. They adapt based on what you repeatedly do, think, and experience. This means persistent pain, while very real, can change. We use this understanding to guide treatment that rewires your movement and pain systems.

 

Retraining somatic awareness and movement

We work on reconnecting with your body through movement, rebuilding natural, confident movement patterns. The goal isn’t just reducing pain. It’s helping you move and engage with life again.