Katie Rothwell Therapies in Bridgnorth launches membership for people living with pain

A Bridgnorth therapist who knows first-hand what it is like to live with pain has launched a new membership to support people with persistent health conditions. Katie Rothwell, founder of Katie Rothwell Therapies, has introduced the BEAT Pain Circle, which offers weekly Pilates, group coaching for pain education and a private online community.

Katie is a former RAF physical education officer. She developed back pain when her first child was one, at a time when her husband was serving in Afghanistan and she was effectively parenting alone. "I had back pain when my first child was one and I couldn't pick him up," she said.

Her own recovery sparked an interest in pain education. After an osteopath recommended a video on the subject, she went on to train in craniosacral therapy, and she now describes herself as a chronic pain specialist and creator of the BEAT Pain Method.

The method brings together pain science, nervous system regulation, nutrition, movement, lifestyle and personalised coaching, with the aim of helping people understand their pain and rebuild confidence in their bodies. Katie is a SIRPA (Stress Induced Recovery Practitioner Association) informed therapist and is working towards becoming a practitioner.

Since launching the business, Katie has worked with people living with back pain, arthritis, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and long Covid, and she says clients have come from as far away as New York and Canada.

"My clients can relate to my situation in so many ways," she said, pointing to parenting, long-distance relationships and the pressure to be perfect. "More and more people are now recognising the bio-psycho-social model where the biology, the psychology and the social factors all play a part in chronic conditions."

Alongside the membership, Katie offers one-to-one support in person and online, and hands-on sports massage and craniosacral therapy. Her online courses are designed to help people understand persistent pain and learn practical skills for long-term recovery, even if they are short of time. She also gives talks and workshops to organisations on persistent pain, stress, burnout and fatigue.

To find out more or book a free consultation, visit katierothwell.co.uk.