The Life Changing Pain CD is an excellent resource for those who experience chronic pain. As an educator in the field of EMT's and First Responders, I was especially impressed at the ease and simplicity with which the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system was presented. "Life Changing Pain" is filled with helpful information, relaxation techniques, and exercises to help manage chronic pain. Chronic pain can control your life, this CD helps you get control over pain and get your life back again! "Life Changing Pain" is an investment in your recovery.
- Robin Proctor

   In the beginning I was dubious of how breathing could make a difference in my pain. I have, after all is said and done, been breathing for quite some time. I listened and practiced, listened and practiced. Slowly I made small changes to what I said to myself and how I talked out loud. Over time, Small changes have added up to big changes. I use the techniques more and more, seeing if they will work in the many situations of my life: stress relief, pain perception, calming for sleep, energizing for waking, cooling down from exercise.
- Karen J Moore

  The turning point for me was learning and understanding what pain truly is. I realized that I had the power within myself to create new nerve circuits or pathways to break away from the ingrained pain pattern. I achieved this through specific exercises. They were challenging at first which was necessary because it enabled me to totally focus on them instead of focusing on pain. Over the course of seven months my pain got weaker and weaker. Eventually the new circuits were stronger than the pain circuits and I did not experience any more pain.
- Gabriela Husmann 7/26/10

“ The program for Life Changing Pain was THE best thing that has happened to me since I was injured. Sallie and Maria taught me so much-not only about pain and ways to manage it-but how not to let it ruin my life! I still have pain, but I also have joy!”
- Life Changing Pain Participant

“Maria Calhoun and Sallie Rediske are passionate and proactive about facilitating this much-needed treatment group. This strong collaborative effort will be of great benefit to the many people living in chronic pain on the Kenai Peninsula.”
- Peg Coleman, Executive Director
South Peninsula Haven House

“Before Life Changing Pain, I was aware that there were other people living with chronic pain-but I did not know how to find them and I felt isolated. I felt internal and external pressure to be “normal.” The group became a safe space where I could be honest…I felt able to move on, once my experience was honored.”
- Life Changing Pain Participant After living with severe chronic pain for almost seven years I am now completely pain free
thanks to Life Changing Pain.

Life Changing Pain
Sessions are conducted at:
Homer Physical Therapy
4141 Pennock St.
Homer AK 99603
907-235-3410
Email:  Life Changing Pain