Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms

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Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms

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We are a nonprofit founded by physicians and psychologists dedicated to relieving your chronic symptoms.

WHAT WE DO
✅ Educate health professionals and the public
✅ Provide recovery resources for patients
✅ Advise healthcare organizations and awareness projects
✅ Sponsor clinical research
✅ Raise awareness globally

WHAT IS PPD? Psychophysiologic Disorders (PPD) is the clinical term for mindbody symptoms. PPD are physical conditions and pain symptoms in the body that develop in response to stress, trauma and other psychological factors. These mindbody symptoms can affect almost any structure, organ system or region of the body. Conditions such as chronic pain, migraine, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, and pelvic pain syndromes are just a few of the very real chronic conditions that can be diagnosed as PPD. In fact, you may be surprised by just how many different symptoms are actually mindbody disorders. The good news is that after years of clinical research, there is now evidence that many of these mindbody symptoms (previously thought to be incurable) can be relieved and even cured without surgery, physical therapy or medication. With an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment, sufferers can achieve relief from their chronic pain. Learn more at EndChronicPain.org

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10/30/2026

Sally Owens had a pretty specific plan for avoiding heartbreak: never fall in love.

But even the best-laid plans can’t account for everything. Sally’s experiences shape what she expects from love, what she fears, and how she responds when she has the chance to try again.
Our brains learn from experience, too. Sometimes, the patterns that develop to protect us can continue influencing how we respond to the world. In some cases, learned patterns involving the brain and nervous system may also contribute to persistent physical symptoms.

That’s one reason understanding neuroplasticity matters. It can help us explore why symptoms persist and what evidence-based approaches support recovery.

Curious about neuroplastic symptoms? Explore resources at Neuroplastic.org.

10/30/2026

Can the brain learn a different response to pain?

Yoni explains how brain scans revealed changes in two brain regions involved in the pain experience following treatment for chronic back pain. Reduced activity in the anterior insula and anterior cingulate suggested that the brain’s response to pain was changing.

These findings offer insight into how treatment may help the brain unlearn chronic pain.

Change your brain, change your pain.

10/29/2026

Looking for answers about symptoms you’ve been experiencing? You don’t have to navigate the search alone.

Our new website brings together information about neuroplastic symptoms, evidence-based approaches to recovery, and resources to help you feel more informed and supported.

Explore the resources at Neuroplastic.org.

10/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for ATNS Conference 2026!

It was wonderful to see this community come together. The conversations, shared experiences, and genuine commitment to advancing neuroplastic recovery made this past weekend so special. We’re grateful to everyone who was part of it and helped make this year’s conference such a success.

We already can’t wait for next year!

10/27/2026

Neuroplastic symptoms are often misunderstood. They’re not imaginary, recovery isn’t as simple as thinking positively, and a chronic symptom doesn’t necessarily have to be a permanent part of your life.

Understanding how the brain and nervous system can contribute to persistent symptoms opens up new possibilities for treatment and recovery.

Learn more about neuroplastic symptoms at Neuroplastic.org.

10/26/2026

What changes when patients are treated as experts in their own health?

Jane shares how a different approach to care can help people feel more empowered, especially those who have felt unheard or disempowered within the healthcare system.

Rather than simply telling patients what to do, practitioners can listen, learn from their experiences, and ask how they can best support them. That shift in the relationship can be an important part of the therapeutic process, helping people approach their health with a greater sense of agency.

10/23/2026

Did you know you can search the ATNS global practitioner directory for free?

Whether you’re looking for a licensed practitioner or a Neuroplastic Symptom Recovery Coach, our directory is a place to start exploring support options.

Visit Neuroplastic.org to find the directory and learn more.

10/22/2026

For Nida, understanding the person behind the symptoms is part of everyday physical therapy.

Whether she’s working with someone experiencing knee pain, low back pain, tinnitus, or nausea, she considers how stress, emotions, and life experiences may be contributing to what they’re experiencing.

Understanding the bigger picture opens up new possibilities for recovery.

10/22/2026

100 years ago, Francis W. Peabody, MD, delivered a lecture that would become one of medicine’s most enduring reflections on patient care.

While his famous words about the importance of caring for patients are widely remembered, his speech also addressed something less often discussed: the experiences of patients whose symptoms persisted even when no organic disease could be identified.

Peabody challenged physicians to take these symptoms seriously, look beyond anatomical findings alone, and understand the person behind the symptoms.

Swipe through seven lessons from his speech that remain relevant today, and explore more about neuroplastic symptoms and recovery at Neuroplastic.org.

10/20/2026

ATNS partnered with XandY to explore how Americans experience pain and illness, understand their symptoms, and view potential causes and treatment options.

The findings offer insight into public awareness of neuroplasticity, how people understand persistent symptoms, and the barriers many face when seeking care.

The survey findings are now available on our website. Visit Neuroplastic.org to explore what we learned.

Want to hear more? We’ll be discussing the survey findings in more depth at our October 28 ATNS After Hours, open to Rewiring Project members. Sign up now! (Link in stories.)

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https://neuroplastic.org/events/2026-atns-conference/

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