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Support for your self-healing from chronic pain & neuroplastic disorders

and for ongoing wellness of mind, body & spirit

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Post #17: 2026 ATNS Conference - the Latest Scoop on Neuroplastic Healing!

The 2026 Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS) Conference took place in my hometown of Dallas, Texas and was filled with people truly spirited for the cause. The scene buzzed with passion and excitement about advancing the field, driven by a shared sense of urgency that people should not have to wait years—even decades—to find healing. Most well-known names and faces in the neuroplastic community were present. ATNS conferences are open to not just practitioners, researchers, and funders, but also to the public worldwide. Networking opportunities abounded for people seeking recovery from their own symptoms, start or grow their neuroplastic recovery practice, integrate neuroplastic healing into traditional healthcare, promote funding and research, and innovate programs.

by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH

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Post # 7: 8 Practical Takeaways from the 2025 ATNS Conference to Heal Neuroplastic Symptoms

The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS) encompasses about 1000 practitioners and members of the general public from practically every continent. The 2 ½ day annual ATNS conference last month in beautiful Boulder, Colorado buzzed with excitement among a “tribe” of 350 people. Get ready for the “red pill” paradigm shift and learn 8 conference takeaways for healing neuroplastic symptoms.

By Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH

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Post #1: Mindful Courage

Mindfulness means being fully present in the now.  Yet it does not disregard the past or future.  Be mindful and courageous in confronting your past experiences and in guiding your future to free yourself from chronic pain and neuroplastic symptoms.

by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH

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