PAIN REPROCESSING THERAPY (PRT) & EMDR
Chronic Pain Therapy and Coaching Intensives
→ GENTLE AND IMMERSIVE THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT
→ TO CREATE LASTING, SUSTAINABLE CHANGE
→ AND FIND FREEDOM FROM CHRONIC PAIN
Relief from chronic pain is possible. Our intensives are designed to help you go deeper and feel better, faster.
Recent breakthroughs in pain science have revealed a new way of understanding and treating chronic pain—one that recognizes the interconnected nature of mind and body. Rather than just managing symptoms, we aim to provide long-term relief by addressing pain at its root through direct work with the brain and nervous system. While we believe in lasting relief, we don’t believe in taking a never-ending path to get there. As the first practice to specialize exclusively in offering chronic pain therapy and coaching intensives, we provide a uniquely concentrated therapeutic experience that accelerates your path to recovery. In just 1-3 days we'll accomplish what might otherwise take months in traditional 50-minute weekly sessions, allowing for deeper transformation, quicker relief, and the freedom to reclaim your life beyond pain.
How it Works
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Browse our website to learn more about how intensives work and the types of chronic pain therapy and coaching intensives we offer. Still not sure which type of intensive is best for you? Reach out to us and we can guide you toward the best fit based on your individual needs and experiences.
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Once you’ve decided you’re ready to move forward with an intensive, we’ll get you scheduled for a complimentary 30-minute consultation call. During this call, we'll get to know you, chat a bit about the intensive process and discuss next steps.
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Your intensive begins! We’ll start with a comprehensive assessment of your needs and goals followed by 1–3 days of focused, in-depth therapeutic work. After your intensive, we’ll have a debrief session to assess progress and wrap up your intensive experience.
Types of Intensives We Offer
PAIN REPROCESSING THERAPY (PRT) INTENSIVES
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is an evidence-based treatment approach that aims to change the brain’s response to pain signals, with the goal of significantly reducing or eliminating chronic pain symptoms. Using a blend of pain education, somatic practices and cognitive techniques, PRT is designed to help the brain process and reinterpret pain signals correctly and break the cycle of chronic pain. PRT therapy and coaching intensives range from 1-3 days in length and welcome those who are brand new to well-seasoned in the approach. PRT Therapy Intensives are available to California and Colorado residents, while PRT Coaching Intensives are available to clients worldwide.
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION & REPROCESSING (EMDR) INTENSIVES
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based approach that treats trauma and emotional distress linked to pain experiences. Through guided eye movements and other bilateral stimulation techniques, EMDR directly engages the nervous system to address psychological factors connected to pain. Potential benefits of EMDR include reduced anxiety, fear and hypervigilance related to pain, as well as decreased pain symptom intensity. EMDR Therapy Intensives occur over 1–3 days and can be completed as a standalone treatment or as adjunct support alongside ongoing therapy. EMDR intensives are available to California and Colorado residents.
OUR TEAM
Christine Archer, LMFT, LPCC, CYT
Christine Archer (she/her) is a psychotherapist and pain coach specializing in the treatment of chronic pain as well as pain-related anxiety and trauma. Having navigated her own experiences with chronic pain in her twenties, Christine brings a deep sense of empathy and understanding to her therapeutic work. She now devotes her practice to helping others find more ease in their bodies and minds through the process of chronic pain intensives.
Christine is an advanced practitioner of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), having trained and worked alongside PRT developer Alan Gordon and team at the Pain Psychology Center for several years. She also has extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), specializing in their application to chronic pain as well as pain-related anxiety and trauma.
Complementing her clinical expertise, Christine has advanced training as a therapeutic yoga and breathwork instructor through Stanford University and the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Drawing on her deep knowledge of both mind and body, Christine equips her clients with effective tools for nervous system regulation, embodied awareness, and self-compassion to support their pain recovery process.
Let’s Connect!
Ready to get started with your intensive? Visit our contact page to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation call. Have additional questions that aren’t answered on our site? Fill out this form to send us an email and we’ll get back to you shortly.