Kelsie Kenefick

For over 30 years I have been fascinated by our power to heal ourselves. I began my studies and research in this area in the '70'srnand graduated with a master's degree in humanistic psychology and education (State University of New York at New Paltz). From there, Irncontinued my studies out of my own personal interest, and made several trips to India to delve into mind-body-spirit healing in a culture more intimately in tune with their inner powers. In our scientifically based culture it took biofeedback to prove that we could teach people how torncontrol the inner workings of their bodies (ie. Heart rate, circulation, muscle tension, blood pressure, and much more). When Irndiscovered biofeedback I instantly knew that this is what I needed torndo! In 1994 I became a biofeedback therapist (BCIA certified) and began seeing patients, specializing in the treatment of chronic pain and headaches. In 2006, my highly successful program with migraine patients finally came into print when my award winning book, "Migraines Ber Gone," was released. Migraine sufferers around the country are now controlling their headaches with my program.

Inrnaddition to seeing patients, I speak professionally on the topics ofrnstress, chronic pain, and headaches. As an expert in the field ofrnstress and it's effect on health, I lead seminars, keynote presentations, and create ongoing work site wellness programs. Myrnpassion is in teaching people, at conferences, and in the workplace, how they can overcome stress, pain, and headaches.

Philosophy when working with clients: My philosophy begins with the idea that everybody has their own innate intelligence to heal themselves. I coach, and teach, others how they can heal their bodies by controlling their autonomic (involuntary) nervous system. That isrnvery empowering to the patient because, ultimately, they are doing the healing — not me. Anyone can learn, and apply, the skills I teach. Myrnpatients know that they will only be doing 12-16 sessions and they will have the skills they need to control their headaches, stress, or pain. They do not become dependent on me and do not need to see me long term. They take control of their health/pain, and they can repeat everything we do in session when they leave my office. The responsibility for their health lies in their hands and once they conquer their pain orrnheadaches, they tell me they feel like they can do anything in life. Irncannot imagine any work more inspiring or rewarding than what I do.