Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 41: The Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan

• The Recovery Project • Season 1 • Episode 41

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Host Polly Swingle is joined by members of The Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan treatment team as they share about who is appropriate for this program, what the program entails, and the science behind this programs success. Click the link here to visit our website and learn more!

Mary Wingett, PT, DPT is a doctor of physical therapy at The Recovery Project- Livonia. She is passionate in treating patients with chronic pain and has been a leader in the development of the Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan. She developed her skills with tying in physical function with neurological disorders at the Lansing Recovery Project where she was a treating therapist for FMD in the LIFE program, restoring individuals with functional movement disorders to healthy movement patterns. Outside of work, Mary is busy running marathons, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.

Elise Thompson, MSOT, OTRL, is an occupational therapist that graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Master's of Occupational Therapy. Soon after graduating, Elise started with TRP and has been here for a year and a half. She has taken part in both the PMP and CSR program in the Livonia clinic. She is passionate about helping individuals with neurological conditions return to what they love doing most.

Dr. Jarhed Peña is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in the treatment of autonomic nervous system–related conditions, including chronic pain and functional neurological disorder (FND). His work focuses on helping patients understand and regulate the physiological patterns underlying their symptoms, with the goal of reducing distress and improving daily functioning. Dr. Peña previously worked as a rehabilitation counselor for the State of Idaho, where he supported individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful employment and community integration. This experience informs his holistic, function-oriented approach to care. In his current clinical practice in Michigan, Dr. Peña integrates Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and somatic-based approaches. He helps patients build interoceptive awareness, reduce reactivity to bodily sensations, and develop practical skills to influence nervous system regulation. His approach emphasizes both education and experiential learning to support sustainable symptom improvement. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Peña provides supervision to colleagues delivering psychotherapy for FND and collaborates with a local clinic to support coordinated, multidisciplinary care. Together, they work to improve access to effective, evidence-informed treatment for patients with complex neurological and pain-related conditions.

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