Hi! I'm Dr. Alissa Wolfe
PAIN SPECIALIST, PT, DPT, OMPT, OCS, TPS, CHC
I help women with long-standing physical pain with a structured approach and strategies that conventional care often misses (no mindset work or exhausting exercise required) so they can reclaim their independence and feel like themselves again.
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Do You Have Overactive Pain Pathways?
Having overactive pain pathways doesn't mean your pain is "all in your head." (In fact, saying that all pain is in the brain is an oversimplification of the research and dismisses what's actually happening in the body.)
This isn't about meditation, nervous system regulation, telling yourself you're safe, processing repressed emotions, or vagus nerve activation.
It's about using evidence-based strategies that directly address:
- Nerve sensitivityâwhere nerves become overly reactive to normal stimuli
- Programmed pain signalsâwhere the neural signature for pain can become automatic
- Sensory processing adaptationsâwhen your brain can't interpret signals from your body correctly
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7 Warning Signs You Have Overactive Pain Pathways
How I Help:
The Chronic Pain Breakup Method
My 5-phase, science-backed virtual coaching program has helped hundreds of women break free from stubborn pain when nothing else worked:
1ď¸âŁÂ Get clarity on what's really influencing your pain
2ď¸âŁ Create the ideal state for healing to happen
3ď¸âŁ Build tolerance for activity without flaring
4ď¸âŁ Reduce sensitivity with targeted techniques
5ď¸âŁ Regain physical resilience without pain's interference
Learn More About The ProgramAbout Alissa
I'm a board-certified orthopedic doctor of physical therapy and certified pain specialist who's helped hundreds of women break free from stubborn pain when nothing else worked.
After developing pain programs across the US, I created the Chronic Pain Breakup Methodâa proven system based on the latest pain research that hasn't made its way into mainstream medical care yet.
This program provides a structured process and the support to guide you through it. Because I don't believe that anyone should sit on the sidelines in pain, just "learning to live with it".
Book your free Pain Care Call to discover if the Chronic Pain Breakup Method is right for you.Â
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work if I have structural issues (like disc bulges, arthritis, etc.)?
Yes! Even with real physical issues, your pain system can become hypersensitive, amplifying everything. By addressing both, you can experience significant relief even if the structural issue remains.
Is this just another mind-over-matter approach or regulating my nervous system??
Absolutely not. This isn't about thinking your way out of pain or convincing yourself you're safe. It's about strategically addressing overactive pain pathways through specific strategies and sensory techniques.
Here's what you won't find in my method:Â
- Pain reprocessing therapy
- CBT
- Somatic Tracting
- Desensitization Therapy
- Vagus Nerve Drills
- Journaling
- Processing Repressed Emotions
How is this different from physical therapy and other exercise programs?
Many physical therapy and generic exercise programs can feel like a one-size-fits-all approach. They often focus on strengthening muscles or improving flexibility, but don't address what's going on beneath the surface: overactive pain pathways and nerve sensitivity. This can lead to short-term relief but rarely results in lasting improvement in painâand sometimes even makes pain worse, leaving you stuck in a frustrating cycle of one step forward, three steps back.
When your pain pathways are overactive, it doesn't mean you wouldn't benefit from exercises, stretches, core work, or alignment training. However, an overactive pain system can cause persistent muscle tension that no amount of stretching or releasing can permanently fix. It also inhibits activation of the smaller stabilizing muscles, so attempts to strengthen them often reinforce existing imbalances and may even aggravate your pain.
In this program, we start by repairing those overactive pain pathways and reducing nerve sensitivity. By doing this first, your body is better prepared to handle exercises without pain flaring up. Once your overall sensitivity decreases, we can address muscle imbalances, stiffness, and compensatory movement patterns more effectively. This way, you're not just doing exercisesâyou're doing the right exercises at the right time, tailored to your unique situation.
Plus, youâll gain practical support around flare-up prevention, management, and pacing, something generic physical therapy programs miss entirely.
Will this program work for my specific condition?
The Chronic Pain Breakup Method has helped women with nearly all types of complex and persistent pain, including:
- CRPS
- Degenerative disc disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Stubborn back pain
- Arthritis
- Nerve pain/neuropathy
- Central sensitization
- Disc herniations
- Sciatica
- Small fiber neuropathy
- MS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- EDS
- Carpal tunnel
- Post-surgical pain
- Joint replacements
- Facial Pain
- Neuralgias
- Migraines
If you've had pain for longer than 6 months and traditional treatments haven't helped, you likely have overactive pain pathways. This doesn't mean you just need to meditate and practice mindfulness. This doesn't mean physical issues don't contributeâit means we need to address both the structural problems and the overactive pain system that amplifies everything.
All strategies are fully customized to your specific pain location, intensity, and functional ability level.
The best way to determine if the program is right for you is to book a call so we can discuss your unique situation.
Alissa's Exclusive Pain Recovery Watchlist
Netflix... But For Pain Recovery
Binge-worthy series revealing the truth about persistent pain and the journeys of women who broke free.
Pain Decoded Series
Essential episodes for anyone with stubborn pain. Learn what's really causing your symptoms and why conventional treatments fall short.
CRPS Keys To Recovery Series
Treatment Do's & Don'ts & Mysterious Symptoms Explained. âOne listener says:Â "This is the single best description of the condition I have ever heard."
Recovery Stories Series
Real women share how they went
from being sidelined by pain to reclaiming their lives with my proven approach.
Searching for a step-by-step, proven process to reclaim your quality of life AND support to guide you through it?
Book your free Pain Care Call to discover if the Chronic Pain Breakup Method is right for you. During this 45-minute conversation, we'll discuss your unique situation, identify what's been holding you back, and determine if this approach can help you break up with pain for good.
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