Fibromyalgia Fundamentals

Empowering Your Journey from Pain to Healing

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Hi, I'm Simone, (aka Simien)

Welcome to Fibromyalgia Fundamentals.
In 2014, fibromyalgia changed the course of my life. That diagnosis set me on a path of discovery, leading me through my own healing journey and revealing the power of integrating mind, body, and spirit. I help individuals living with fibromyalgia and other related mind-body syndromes go from feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and in constant pain to moving towards recovery from pain and symptoms, being empowered, and fostering a life filled with vitality and fulfilment.

Your Health Will Improve!

Fibromyalgia Coaching, Chronic Pain and Mind-Body Coaching, Holistic Health and Wellbeing Coaching

This isn't just about recovering your fibromyalgia pain and symptoms—it's about rediscovering your wholeness, stepping into your full potential, and figuring out who you are without the fibromyalgia label.

MY PROVEN APPROACH

My approach to healing fibromyalgia and related mind-body syndromes (MBS) is grounded in a profound belief: your body has an innate wisdom and natural capacity to heal. As your guide on this journey, I combine evidence-based mind-body techniques with compassionate, person-centered coaching to help you tap into your own healing potential. I understand fibromyalgia as a mind-body syndrome —a complex pattern consisting of neural pathways that can be rewired, not a permanent condition you must manage forever.

Through my 6-stage Holistic Healing model, we work together to uncover and address the root causes of your pain and symptoms using powerful approaches like Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Emotion Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), narrative therapy, purpose-finding techniques, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) and many other methods I have integrated that helped me. Rather than just treating symptoms, we focus on rewiring the brain's pain pathways, processing stored emotions, restoring the mind-body connection, and getting to know the magnificent YOU within.

My role isn't to "fix" you—instead, I walk alongside you and guide you to go within and deal with the main triggers behind your condition. I will help you recognize your patterns, behaviors, and triggers and teach you to access your own healing resources.

Drawing from my background as a mental health counsellor and health coach along with my personal journey of fibromyalgia recovery, I create a safe, nurturing space where transformation can unfold naturally. Through individual and group coaching, well designed MBS courses, and practice tasks, we'll move beyond the limitations of just managing your symptoms toward true healing, taking back your life, and living with purpose. Without purpose, we are drifting out at sea with no guiding post. Let me help you reveal your hidden light that is on your horizon.

YOU ARE MAGNIFICENT—LET ME GUIDE YOU TO REMEMBERING THIS

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY ABOUT ME

Simien provides a safe space to work through your pain, the triggers behind your condition, and guides you every step of the way. My time spent working with Simien has been life-changing. I felt seen and heard. I looked forward to working with her each week. After 7 years of living with chronic pain, I've learnt that we have the ability to heal ourselves by creating new neural pathways in our brain. Within a few sessions, I went from feeling hopeless to being able to reflect on my growth in the same space where I once felt so many emotions. During each session and by doing the homework tasks provided, I found my light deep within and discovered who I truly am. I have never felt this connected to myself. This program has helped me heal parts of myself I didn't know needed healing. Simien is amazing, and through her coaching, she has opened my eyes to a life worth living. I can see her passion for health and wellbeing and helping others shining through in the program she has created. It's inspiring and evident in every aspect. Simien's healing program isn't just her own; it's for everyone who wants to heal. All of us have been blessed with an opportunity and gift to grow and heal through it. I have no doubt that this program is going to help you heal.

- Tyla, K

I have had a 6-year-long journey of chronic pain. I came across Simien's work about 2 years ago. At that stage I was severely ill, in extreme pain, and required a great deal of care with not too much quality of life. As a result, I was deeply anxious and depressed, and at times suicide felt like a decent option. I didn't really want to end things; it was only that living with hectic pain and exhaustion was at times too unbearable. My slide into this situation was precipitated by a number of trauma events, including divorce, the death of a loved one, moving, losing my home, career, and my ability to take care of myself. Through working with Simien and going through her holistic pain program, I have come to realize that healing is not just about taking medication and detoxing. I now understand that unless core issues are attended to and traumas gently healed, my body, which is intimately linked to my emotions and thoughts, remains stuck in a never-ending viscous loop. Going through Simien's program and doing the work has required my inner commitment, and it has been so very worth it. My healing journey has changed how I view the world and myself and my physical situation has changed drastically. I'm now fully self-sufficient and leading a meaningful life. Simien's balance between providing information and creating a safe space for healing has been a gift and a journey I'm so grateful for.

- Penny, P.

Working with Simien has been a lifesaver. When I first started working with her, I was feeling hopeless and defeated after years of struggling with fibromyalgia. I'd tried so many things, been to all the uncaring doctors, and was beginning to accept that this was just my life now. From day one, she created a safe and nurturing space where I felt truly seen and understood. Not just because she's been through it herself, but because she has this amazing ability to hold space for both your pain and your potential. Her belief in my ability to improve my health was very strong, even on days when I doubted it myself. She doesn't just tell you what to do; she helps you understand the 'why' behind everything, teaching you to trust your body and understand its wisdom. The mind-body techniques she taught me were so necessary for my healing. What I appreciate most is how Simien combines her professional expertise with such genuine compassion. She's not just throwing techniques at you; she's helping you explore and understand yourself on a deeper level. She celebrates every small win and guides you through the challenging moments with support and understanding. Thanks to Simien’s program, I've not only found relief from my pain and symptoms, but I've discovered a whole new way of living life.

- Jennifer, F.

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I have struggled for years with unexplained pain and horrible symptoms that left doctors baffled and unable to help me. Working with Simien in her one on one mind body coaching sessions has helped me so, so much! For the first time in a decade I understand the role my brain is playing in my symptoms and she is so compassionate and gentle in her approach. For the first time in my life I feel understood and empowered. Thank you beautiful Simien.

Ella, P

Finally someone that has also walked this road of pain and suffering. Simien gets it and she is good at teaching this brain rewiring stuff and helped me implement it into my daily life. I am so grateful for all your guidance, thank you Simien and I highly recommend her coaching.

Ilana, T

I have been working with Simien for just over a year as I have had some traumatic past events that needed processing that was holding me back in my recovery. I love how she is able to seamlessly transition between her coaching and counselling hats as the moment calls for it. She has been a godsend and we have also dived deeper into other important topics like my relationship with my husband and my kids and also explored my dreams for my future.

Lauren, L

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