Thrive Wellness and Rehabilitation

Thrive Wellness and Rehabilitation Thrive Wellness and Rehabilitation offers mobile physiotherapy and coaching services.

Our goal is to help clients to rewire their body and mind to maximize their success and well-being.

02/11/2026

Just because pain can exist without visible tissue damage does not mean it is imaginary. 🧠

Pain is always real. It is a protective signal created by your brain. When it becomes persistent, it is often because your brain believes it still needs to protect you.

The hopeful part? If pain has been learned, it can also be unlearned. 🌿

If you are tired of feeling dismissed or confused about your symptoms, we are hosting a workshop in-person in Nanaimo where we explore this concept and share practical, science-based tools to help reduce persistent pain in a safe and supportive space.

Learn more here:
https://go.charlottemah.com/whenpainpersistsworkshop

Have you ever felt like your pain was not taken seriously? Share below. đź’¬

02/11/2026

Let me be very clear about this workshop because it’s often misunderstood.

This is not a bootcamp.
Not an exercise class.
And definitely not about pushing through pain.

Nothing is mandatory. You don’t have to share your story. Every activity is adaptable.

This is about giving your brain and nervous system an experience of safety through gentle movement, education, and a new way of understanding persistent pain.

If you’ve had lower back pain for a long time and feel like “trying harder” hasn’t helped, this workshop may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

đź“Ť When Pain Persists In-Person Workshop (Nanaimo)
👉 Learn more here:
https://go.charlottemah.com/whenpainpersistsworkshop

💬 What’s one thing you don’t want in a pain workshop? I’d love to hear.





02/10/2026

If you have lower back pain, try this right now 👇

Instead of immediately trying to fix or fight the sensation, pause and ask yourself:
“Is this uncomfortable… or is something actually dangerous?”

That tiny moment of curiosity can change how your brain interprets pain and sometimes, how it feels in your body.

Pain isn’t just about tissues. It’s about how safe (or threatened) your nervous system feels.

We’ll be doing more simple, experiential exercises like this in our upcoming in-person workshop: When Pain Persists designed for people who want a science-based, gentle approach to persistent pain.

👉 Learn more here:
https://go.charlottemah.com/whenpainpersistsworkshop

đź’¬ Try it and tell me did the sensation change even a little?




02/06/2026

Persistent back pain isn’t just about what’s happening in the body. It’s also about how the brain has learned to protect.

Julie Chapman and I are hosting a small, in-person workshop in Nanaimo called When Pain Persists, where we’ll explore a science-backed, brain-based approach to pain (Pain Reprocessing Therapy) alongside gentle somatic movement.

There’s no pushing through pain and no pressure to share. Just clear education, simple practices, and tools you can actually use.

If you or someone you love has been dealing with persistent back pain, this may be a really supportive place to start.

📅 Saturday, Feb 21 | 11:30–2:30
đź“Ť Kind Yoga Studio, Nanaimo

Register here and use the code EXTRA10 before midnight on February 7 to receive 10% off:
https://go.charlottemah.com/whenpainpersistsworkshop

02/06/2026

If “pushing through pain” actually worked…
you probably wouldn’t still be in pain. 👀

Most people with chronic back pain aren’t lazy — they’re trying harder than anyone else. But constantly forcing movement and fighting symptoms can make your brain feel more threatened, which often leads to more pain, not less.

What if the missing piece isn’t more effort — but more safety for your nervous system?

When the brain feels safe, pain can change. Movement can return. And progress often happens faster than expected.

If you’re dealing with persistent or chronic lower back pain and want a gentle, science-based approach that works with your nervous system (not against it), we’re hosting an in-person workshop in Nanaimo on February 21.

👉 Learn more or save your spot here:
https://go.charlottemah.com/whenpainpersistsworkshop

đź’¬ Question for you:
Have you been told to “just push through it”? Did it help — or make things worse?





01/27/2026

We’ve been taught that pain means we’re not doing enough.
But sometimes pain means your brain doesn’t feel safe.

If your nervous system senses danger, it turns the alarm up, not down.
More pushing = more protection = more pain.

What if progress isn’t about forcing…
but about creating safety first?

đź’­ Have you ever noticed pain increase when you push through it?
⬇️ Comment “yes”, “no”, or “not sure”




Persistent back pain can make you question your body, your scans, and even yourself.This workshop is about understanding...
01/17/2026

Persistent back pain can make you question your body, your scans, and even yourself.

This workshop is about understanding pain, learning how the brain can stay stuck in protection mode, and gently rebuilding trust and safety in your body again.

No hands-on treatment.
No pressure to share.
No pushing through pain.

Just clear education, simple practices, and tools you can actually use.

When Pain Persists
🗓 Saturday, Feb 21 | 11:30–2:30
đź“Ť Kind Yoga Studio, Nanaimo

🌿 Link to register:

https://go.charlottemah.com/whenpainpersistsworkshop

01/16/2026

Healing isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s about teaching the brain that it’s safe to stop fighting.

When we release expectations, timelines, and the need to “earn” rest, the nervous system finally lets symptoms ease.

What’s one expectation you’ve been holding onto that might be keeping your body in survival mode?

Share it below or save this as a reminder đź’›

01/15/2026

Most people stuck with chronic pain or anxiety are doing everything right…
and still not getting better.

What if trying harder is actually what’s keeping the symptoms alive?

Have you ever noticed your body pushing back when you overdo it — pain, panic, fatigue, shutdown?

Comment “YES” if this feels familiar, or “CURIOUS” if this is a new way of thinking for you.
➡️ Part 2 explains why the brain does this.

Our small but mighty (and genuinely fun!) mobile physio team is growing, and I’m looking to connect with a physiotherapi...
01/03/2026

Our small but mighty (and genuinely fun!) mobile physio team is growing, and I’m looking to connect with a physiotherapist who may be interested in flexible, mobile work in Nanaimo ✨

We support a wide range of clients, from seniors in care facilities or at home, to busy parents and professionals who benefit from being seen where they live or work. This role is ideal for someone who values autonomy, meaningful one on one care, and ongoing learning.

Mentorship is available, direct billing is offered, and there is room to shape your caseload over time.

Experience with seniors, neuro, pelvic health, or needling is considered an asset, but not required.

If you’re curious to learn more, feel free to send me a DM or email hello@charlottemah.com.

I can't wait to hear from you! 🌿

12/30/2025

Your brain’s job is to keep you safe — and it’s always scanning for threat.

Past injuries, stress, trauma, personality traits, and life pressure can all turn up the brain’s danger signals. When that happens, pain sticks around because the brain thinks it’s protecting you.

Healing often starts by teaching the brain and nervous system that it’s safe again — not by pushing harder.

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