Living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) or Long Covid can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and isolating.
I understand this personally. After my own experience with Long Covid left me unable to care for my family or work, I began to understand the role of the nervous system in recovery — and how to work with it, rather than against it.
My approach is grounded in a structured, state-based framework that helps you understand what your nervous system is doing and how to respond in a way that supports recovery. This work has evolved into what I now teach as The Conrad Protocol™ — a clinically informed method focused on nervous system regulation and state-based pacing.
These 1:1 Zoom coaching sessions are designed to help you move from uncertainty to a clear, structured approach to recovery.
Together, we will:
Many people find that having guidance early on helps them avoid common setbacks and make more consistent progress.
A single session can provide a clear starting point. Ongoing sessions can be used to refine your approach as your nervous system begins to shift.
If you’re feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward, this is where we begin.
Recommended starting point: 60-minute session
Vagus Nerve Stimulation is a powerful, evidence-informed method to calm an overactive nervous system and support healing from a wide variety of conditions. During personalized coaching sessions, I’ll teach you how to safely and effectively use VNS to support your recovery from:
Learn to regulate your system, improve resilience, and restore a sense of well-being—one small signal at a time.
Available in Port Ludlow and Bainbridge Island, Washington
My integrative approach to physical therapy focuses on the interplay between the nervous system and musculoskeletal function. Each session is customized to support your healing and long-term resilience.
Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT):
Identifies and corrects faulty movement patterns caused by injury, enhancing muscle coordination and stability.
Neuromuscular Communication Energy Technique:
A unique method I developed to help release emotional and physical tension, reset the nervous system, and awaken deep stabilizing muscles.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or feeling disconnected from your body, I’m here to help you rebuild from the inside out.
Available In-Office (Port Ludlow & Bainbridge Island, WA) or Virtually via Zoom
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