Help your workplace understand chronic pain — and better support the people living with it.

Practical talks, interactive workshops and manager training that help employees and leaders understand how chronic pain can affect working life, communicate more confidently and create meaningful, sustainable support.


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Chronic Pain Does Not Stop at the Office Door

Chronic pain is not always visible, but it can affect almost every part of a person’s working day — including energy, concentration, confidence, movement, communication and the ability to manage stress.

Employees may be unsure how to ask for support or concerned about how they will be perceived. Managers may genuinely want to help but feel uncertain about what to say, what to ask or how to respond.

Clear, compassionate education can change that.

My engaging workplace programs help teams better understand chronic pain and respond with greater awareness, confidence and care.  My sessions combine accessible pain education with practical tools that employees and managers can use in everyday working life.


Workplace Programs

Every organisation is different. I can tailor the session to suit your team, industry, workplace environment and desired outcomes. Programs can be created for employees, managers or a combination of both.

Topics, activities and delivery can also be adapted to support different levels of mobility, comfort and participation.

  • A focused and accessible introduction to chronic pain in the workplace.

    These sessions help employees understand what chronic pain is, why it can persist and how it may affect a person differently from one day to the next.

    Participants are introduced to simple, practical strategies for managing stress, supporting nervous-system regulation and moving through the workday with greater awareness.

    Suitable for:

    • Company-wide wellbeing programs

    • Employee education sessions

    • Lunch-and-learns

    • Professional development days

    • Workplace health and wellbeing events

    Suggested duration: 45–60 minutes


  • A more experiential session for teams that want to move beyond awareness and begin putting practical tools into action.

    Workshops may include education, guided reflection, breathing practices, gentle movement and strategies employees can adapt to their individual needs.

    Rather than overwhelming participants with information, I create a calm and approachable environment in which people can learn, pause and experience the techniques for themselves.

    Topics may include:

    • Understanding persistent and chronic pain

    • The connection between pain, stress and the nervous system

    • Recognising personal pain and stress patterns

    • Simple nervous-system regulation practices

    • Pacing, movement and sustainable participation

    • Self-compassion and supportive internal dialogue

    • Creating a personal workplace support toolkit

    Suggested duration: 90 minutes, two hours or half-day


  • Practical guidance for managers, team leaders and people professionals who support employees living with chronic pain.

    Managers are not expected to diagnose, treat or solve an employee’s pain. However, the way a conversation is handled can significantly influence whether an employee feels understood, respected and able to discuss what may help them work effectively.

    Manager training can explore:

    • How chronic pain may present at work

    • Why an employee’s capacity may fluctuate

    • How to begin a respectful and supportive conversation

    • What to ask — and what not to ask

    • Avoiding assumptions about a person’s condition or capacity

    • Responding to disclosures with empathy and professionalism

    • Small workplace adjustments that may make a meaningful difference

    • Supporting an employee without becoming responsible for their healthcare

    • Creating a team culture in which support feels normal rather than exceptional

    Suitable for:

    • Managers and supervisors

    • Human Resources and People teams

    • Learning and Development teams

    • Employee wellbeing leaders

    • Occupational health and safety teams

    Suggested duration: 60–90 minutes or half-day


  • an immersive program designed to give employees time to step away from the demands of the working day and reconnect with their physical and emotional wellbeing.

    These experiences can combine chronic pain education with nervous-system regulation, mindfulness, gentle movement, reflection and practical planning.

    Each experience can be tailored to the organisation, the available time and the needs of the participants.

    Suitable for:

    • Workplace wellbeing days

    • Leadership retreats

    • Team development days

    • Employee appreciation programs

    • Health and wellbeing initiatives

    • Organisations working in high-pressure or caring professions

    Available as: Half-day, full-day or multi-session programs


What participants can take away

Depending on the selected program, participants may leave with:

  • A clearer understanding of chronic pain and how it can affect working life

  • Practical tools for responding to pain, tension and stress

  • A more compassionate and constructive way of relating to the body

  • Greater confidence discussing chronic pain in the workplace

  • Ideas for small changes that can make work feel more manageable

  • A shared language that supports more respectful workplace conversations

These sessions are designed to educate and empower. They do not require employees to disclose a health condition or share personal medical information.


Bring Chronic Pain Education Into Your Workplace

Whether you want to raise awareness, equip managers with practical guidance, support employees living with chronic pain or create a meaningful workplace wellbeing experience, I can help bring these conversations to life.

Reach out today to learn more about how we can work together to shape a program around your organisation, your people and the outcomes you want to achieve.