Osteopath, pain care educator, Pain Care Aware trainer, therapeutic pilates, yoga & somatics practitioner
D.A.R.E. TO HEAL - How to Move From Fear to Curiosity & Empowerment
Hear Colleen speak on the Blu Talk's stage about becoming your own best expert when you have pain.
Discover yourself to recover your health.
Podcasts
Have a listen to some of the interviews Colleen has given
March 2024
"I'd been working with people in pain since '96, but in 2010, I had a spinal cord compression injury, and it really was life changing."
In this episode you will learn:
One of the reasons people remain stuck in pain.
The definition of pain.
How understanding the link between pain and emotion can help to resolve pain issues.
March 2024
Struggling with chronic pain can feel like an insurmountable challenge, but Montreal-based Osteopath Colleen Jorgensen has made it her life's work to turn the tide on this daunting battle. In our latest episode, Colleen shares her remarkable journey from Athletic Therapy to overcoming her own spinal surgeries, which inspired her to develop a holistic approach to pain care.
Feb 2024
In this week’s episode we have Colleen Jorgensen join us to really explain what is the nervous system and just how important it is for our health (and for those of you with endometriosis, you will definitely want to listen to hear what new research is telling us). There are quick vagal tone exercises we can do that require little effort and provide a big punch of results to our physical, mental, and emotional health.
Oct 2023
Join the conversation as we hear about how a spinal cord compression issue changed her life, why we must understand that pain does not equal damage, why mindful language matters in our teaching, why we should emphasise play in our classes, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this episode, start listening now!
Oct 2023
Colleen Jorgensen, D.O offers a message of hope: pain is changeable, no matter its cause or how long you’ve had it. Colleen is deeply curious about how the body, mind, and spirit are interconnected. Her interest in helping those living with chronic pain inspires continued studies and she brings it all together in a simple, easy to use formula D.A.R.E TO HEAL, so you can help yourself.
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Sept 2023
If you have pain, my guest today, Colleen Jorgensen, D.O. wants you to know how much you can do to help yourself. And if you are not in pain at the moment, there’s a possibility you may be at some point. It’s important to have the tools, and knowledge and to be curious instead of being fearful. This can make all the difference in how one’s pain experience goes.
July 2023
Introducing Colleen Jorgensen, a resilient individual with an inspiring story of courage and acceptance. She happens to be an Osteopath who specialises in chronic pain and shares the importance of acceptance.
Mar 20, 2023
Fit pro success series: Communication and coregulation with Colleen Jorgensen
Mar 15, 2023
Are Painful Periods Making You Dread Your Cycle? Interview with Colleen Jorgensen ,D.O.
Feb 22, 2023
How to Cope with Physical Pain - Conversation with Osteopath Colleen Jorgensen, D.O.
Feb. 7, 2022
Communicating permission, exploration and play in pain care and trauma with Colleen Jorgensen, D.O.
Nov 15, 2021
We chatted about how to create your own path.
In my work I blend Athletic Therapy, Osteopathy, yoga, Pilates, somatics, mindfulness and pain science.
Rebecca and I talked about different ways to blend various methods to create a unique niche that works for you.
Mar 22, 2021
Connections - The Polyvagal Theory and Chronic Pain Pt 4: The invisibility of Chronic Pain & Trauma with Colleen Jorgensen, D.O.
Mar 15, 2021
Connections - The Polyvagal Theory and Chronic Pain Pt 3: Giving the body a new story through movement, breath, effort & ease with Colleen Jorgensen, D.O.
Mar 8, 2021
Connections - The Polyvagal Theory and Chronic Pain Pt 2: Stressed States with Colleen Jorgensen, D.O.
Mar 1, 2021
Connections - The Polyvagal Theory and Chronic Pain Pt 1: Chronic Pain & the Nervous system with Colleen Jorgensen, D.O.
Other Media
June 2022
Speaker at the 35th Annual BMCA Conference.
Click the image to view the playlist and enjoy some of the embodied movement explorations we covered.
Aug 25, 2021
A 20 minute conversation that covers the following topics
-How we can shift our language to better serve those in pain?
-As a practitioner or teacher how can I start incorporating this type of mind-body approach with patients / students?
March 2021
Carri talks to Colleen Jorgensen, D.O. about Pain Care. Learn how shifting your language can help your clients move from pain into potential.
Topics include:
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A brief summary of Colleen's pain story
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How the language we use as teachers and practitioners affects the person living with pain
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Pain Care Aware (PCA) teacher training program Level I and II
May 12, 2020
More tips on what you can do at home to help manage your pain during COVID when you cannot access to your usual resources.
April 27, 2020
Guest speaker for Holistic Journaling Ink. Listen to a pain science education nugget combined with a guided practice. - Shinzen Young’s Emotional Reactions to Pain.
April 22, 2020
Tips on what you can do at home to help manage your pain during this time without access to your usual resources.
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