Hi!

My name is Rick Hamman, and I am the director of prtcoach.com. I have studied TMS (chronic pain and chronic illness) and neuroplastic pain for nearly 20 years. In 2003 the doctors told me I had a herniated disc, and my world collapsed. I tried what everyone has; steroid shots, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, medical specialists, naturopathic doctors, and finally concluded with a failed back surgery. A doctor even told me I had a brain tumor! I realized that I could not heal physically because nothing was broken. I was already healed. I just needed to get out of my way. Finally, the journey of overcoming my TMS began.

In 2003 I discovered Dr. John Sarno and TMS, which now stands for The Mindbody Syndrome. Over the next 20 years, I worked with many people in the field, including many big names in the space, including Steve Ozanich (The Great Pain Deception), Dr. Schubiner (Unlearn Your Pain), and Dr. Schecter in Beverly Hills. None of them were able to help me overcome my TMS.

In 2022, with the help of my therapist, Teri Wiggans, I was able to process some childhood trauma that I was unaware of (this is rare.) The pieces of the puzzle all finally came together for me! I dedicated my life to helping others overcome TMS and chronic conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and long Covid.

To do this, I use several modalities, including Pain Reprocessing Therapy. I also use Somatic Experiencing and the best evidence-based TMS principles available. You no longer have to sort through all of the information and opinions. I do that for you! Relax. You have most likely found your solution!

As well as being certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, I am halfway through my Master of Social Work degree. I have acquired over 200 hours from my practicum working with people with substance use disorder. Many people with TMS are addicted to their pain and illness. They need these sensations and symptoms to distract them from unprocessed emotions lurking in the subconscious brain.

Upon completion of the MSW program, I will be able to apply to be a licensed therapist. In working with TMS clients, I have accumulated over 800 hours using the abovementioned methodologies, focusing on Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Somatic Experiencing. My current price for a 60-minute session is $65.00.

Overcoming TMS is not linear. There are a lot of ups and downs associated with overcoming TMS. It is my responsibility to provide tools that help you decrease the fear. Fear plus focus on the symptoms creates chronicity. This is why your sensations/symptoms continue. If you continually focus on the sensation/symptom, you feed the problem. I help you decrease the fear and focus so that the Central Nervous System (CNS) can reset. People in chronic pain and chronic illness tend to have an upregulated CNS. This may be due to trauma, stress, and other events that have happened in the past and or are currently happening.

Understanding how these events relate to your pain and illness is part of overcoming TMS. When you do that, the subconscious releases its stranglehold on your mind and body.