CranioSacral Therapy & Integrative Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain and Depletion in Shelburne, VT

BUILD a resilient NERVOUS SYSTEM

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A whole-being, nervous system-informed approach to chronic pain and depletion.

Hi, I’m Rachel!

I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Chronic Pain Specialist who weaves ancient wisdom traditions with modern pain neuroscience education to restore nervous system resilience and help you heal the root causes of chronic pain and depletion.

I am based in Shelburne, VT and I offer in person and virtual nervous system support via:

Learn to speak your body’s language.

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Symptoms like pain, exhaustion, trouble sleeping, and feeling overwhelmed are all signs that your nervous system needs help. Stop masking symptoms and pushing through chronic pain and depletion. Learn to listen to your body’s wisdom, rebalance your energy, and restore your nervous system’s resilience so you can live a sustainable, wholehearted, courageous life.

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Break the pain cycle for good.

My name is Dr. Rachel de Simone. I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a certified Chronic Pain Specialist. I also lived with chronic pain for years before I learned how to heal my nervous system, so I understand pain from the inside out and the outside in.

I’ve developed a holistic, nervous system-informed approach to healing the root causes of pain that will help you understand why you hurt and give you the tools you need to finally break free from pain.

Pathways to Wellness

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    CranioSacral & Manual Therapy

    Recharge your nervous system, unwind tension, and rebalance mind, body, and spirit.

    RECHARGE
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    Pain Neuroscience Education

    Understand why you hurt and rewire your nervous system to break the pain cycle.

    REWIRE
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    Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain

    Restore sensory integration and nervous system resilience to decrease pain sensitivity.

    REINTEGRATE
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    Yoga & Qigong Classes

    Balance your energy with therapeutic yoga & qigong classes in Burlington, VT and online.

    REVIVE
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    Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy

    Learn your body’s language & build an intuitive self-care practice so your vitality radiates.

    RADIATE
  • Free Discovery Call

    Free Discovery Call

    Curious but not sure where to start? Let’s connect and develop a plan together.

    REQUEST
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How We Are Different

Chronic pain isn’t a tissue issue; it is the result of a sensitive nervous system. Traditional physical therapy isn’t enough to heal chronic pain because it is focused on biomechanical interventions instead of sensory integration and nervous system safety.

If you have pain that won’t go away, that migrates or spreads, or that keeps coming back (especially when you are stressed, tired, or sick), I can help you understand why you hurt and unlock your innate capacity to heal so you can finally break the pain cycle.

Signs of nervous system dysregulation:

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Depletion

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Chronic Pain & Illness

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Feeling Overwhelmed

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Irritability

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Fatigue and Sleep Problems

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Difficulty Concentrating

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Skin & Gut Issues

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Sensitivity to Sensory Stimuli

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Hormonal Imbalance

• Depletion • Chronic Pain & Illness • Feeling Overwhelmed • Irritability • Fatigue and Sleep Problems • Difficulty Concentrating • Skin & Gut Issues • Sensitivity to Sensory Stimuli • Hormonal Imbalance

LOVE NOTES

  • “Working 1:1 with Rachel is truly a gift. She brings so much compassion to her work. I’ve had chronic pain for years, and she is the first person to give me hope."

    — S.P.

  • "I cannot recommend Rachel enough. She takes her time and listens. In a time when we don’t get much time with our practitioners, Rachel is a breath of fresh air!!"

    — N.H.

  • "Rachel is truly exceptional. What sets Lotus apart is her integrative approach to health and wellness. I have personally experienced profound benefits from working with Rachel."

    — A.G.

  • "Her warmth and her genuinely caring for the whole person is profoundly helpful in her practice as a physical therapist and Ayurvedic Health Counselor. She helped me efficiently with several problems. Her instructions have become part of my routine and help long term."

    — S.C.

Does this sound like you?

  • Diagnostic tests don’t explain why I hurt.

  • I’ve tried everything, but nothing really works.

  • My symptoms are easily activated, but not easily relieved.

  • I am exhausted all the time, but I don’t sleep well.

  • My digestion is off. I’m starting to cut out foods like gluten or dairy from my diet.

  • My symptoms are limiting my ability to do the things I love to do.

  • I don’t have energy to connect with the people I care about.

  • Little things set me off. I’m not as patient or resilient as I used to be.

  • I’m tired of being in pain (whether that is physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual pain).

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Restore your nervous system’s resilience and reclaim your vitality.