Diagnosed with a degenerative spinal condition, Nicole Sachs faced a future of debilitating pain. After discovering Dr. John Sarno’s work in her mid-twenties, she reclaimed her life through Mindbody medicine. She transitioned from Sarno’s patient to his colleague, lecturing with him at NYU, supporting his patients through her private psychotherapy practice, and continuing his work. For over 20 years, Nicole has researched chronic conditions and guided many to freedom from chronic illness. Her Mindbody approach delineates the brain science behind chronic illness and explains how our physical, mental, and emotional systems are working together to keep us safe. As she lays out in clear and relatable stories and steps, most chronic conditions result from a dysregulated nervous system stuck in long-term fight or flight – a misguided attempt to protect us from our inevitable repressed emotions and trauma.