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Is chronic pain making even the simplest things feel impossible?

I help women in midlife move with less pain, rebuild trust in their bodies, and take achievable steps toward lasting relief and vibrant health without expensive procedures, pills or shots

Is chronic pain making even the simplest things feel impossible?

I help women in midlife move with less pain, rebuild trust in their bodies, and take achievable steps toward lasting relief and vibrant health without expensive procedures, pills or shots

Empowered Self

When Movement Hurts, We lose Trust

In your body, your strength, and your hope for the future.

And when we can’t trust our bodies (especially as they change in midlife) it’s easy to pull back from the activities that once brought us joy.

The result? More stiffness, less energy, and a growing fear of “making things worse.”

My mission is to help women in perimenopause and beyond rebuild that trust through gentle, science-based strategies, so you can move with more ease, protect your future mobility, and live more fully.

Pain Care and Restorative Fitness for Midlife Women

If Any of This Sounds Familiar, You’re Not Just “Getting Older”

You might have been told that the aches, stiffness, or fatigue you’ve been feeling are just part of aging (or that you should simply “learn to live with it”).”

But here’s the truth: while changes in your body during midlife and menopause are real, they don’t mean you’re destined to slow down or live in pain.

In fact, muscle and bone loss accelerate not simply because of age, but because pain and discomfort make us less active.

Which means the real key to aging vibrantly is learning how to move again, without fear.

You may notice:

Joint or muscle pain that your doctor can't relieve.
Morning stiffness that makes you dread the day to come.
Fatigue that never seems to go away, even when you’ve had enough rest.
Avoiding movement or activities you used to enjoy for fear of making things worse.
You’ve tried everything—rest, chiro, patches—but you just seem to get worse.
You feel like your body has become your enemy and you are loosing trust in it.
You’re starting to lose hope that you’ll ever feel like yourself again.

These are the signals your body gives when it needs support, not that it is breaking down. With a proven process, you can get back to your full life, feel great in your skin, and have hope for an incredible future.

The Fear - Pain Connection

And How We’ll Fix It

Chronic pain changes the way your body and brain communicate.

Fear amplifies pain, teaching your nervous system to stay on high alert. Over time, this can lead to patterns of overcompensation, avoidance, and even more discomfort.

My approach is designed to help you “speak the language” of your nervous system so you can unlearn those patterns and retrain your body to move with confidence. Using a combination of somatic movement, pain science, and mindfulness, I’ll help you rebuild trust in your body and create lasting change.

Armed with new confidence in your body’s inherent wisdom, we’ll chart a path forward for you so that you can meet other important goals like:

Travel

Fitness Goals

Weight Loss

Enjoying Nature and Family

And all the benefits of having Robust health A strong body and abundant energy

I’ve Dedicated My Career To Helping Women Address:

Persistent joint or muscle pain that’s limiting your daily activities.
Stiffness or fatigue that’s crept in as you’ve gotten older—especially if you’re in or approaching menopause.
Fear of movement after injury, flare-ups, or feeling like your body “just can’t” anymore.
Confusion about why your body feels different now, and wanting clear, science-backed answers.
The bewildering and alarming deconditioning and weight gain that occur in midlife.

Pain Care Coach

I’m Mandy Ryle—Chronic Pain Specialist, E-RYT 500, CSCS, and Certified Nutrition Coach. For over a decade, I’ve helped hundreds of women move past pain and reclaim their strength through a science-based blend of pain neuroscience education, somatic movement, mindfulness, and progressive strength training. Now, my mission is focused on women in perimenopause and beyond—because I’ve seen how hormonal changes can magnify pain, stiffness, and fatigue. And I know from both personal experience and professional expertise that it doesn’t have to be your “new normal.”

As a Pain Care Specialist My Practice Prioritizes:

Start to Trust in Your Body's Wisdom Again

Learn The Way To Move That’s Right for You

Body Wisdom: Group Coaching Program

A 12‑week virtual program for women in perimenopause or preparing for it. Learn how to reduce pain, restore strength, and build long‑term confidence in your body with a blend of pain science education, guided movement, nutrition support, and a strong community of women who understand exactly what you’re going through

1:1 Coaching

Get fully personalized support tailored to your pain history, goals, and lifestyle. We’ll create a custom plan that fits seamlessly into your life so you can make progress faster and with more confidence. Perfect for women who want deeper accountability or have more complex needs.

Healing and Movement Retreats

Immersive experiences that combine movement, mindfulness, education, and connection in beautiful destinations. Whether it’s a weekend reset or a week‑long getaway, these retreats are designed to help you deepen your body awareness, release stress, and return home with tools you can use every day.

I weighed 236 pounds and had difficulty going up and down the stairs in my own home without becoming breathless. My joints hurt and my back was sore most of the time. I wanted to lose some weight, and gain stamina and muscle strength again but I was so overweight I was afraid that I had waited too long. I’ve lost 50 lb (and counting), and several inches. My stamina is greatly improved and I feel better over all. I’ve also been able to drop two prescribed medications.

Deanna R.Strength Beyond Pain

I was beginning to believe that I’d have to live the rest of my life in pain. Mandy taught me so much about chronic pain and gave me the tools to help manage it. I’m a firm believer now that mind body and soul are all connected and equally important. I’m doing things again that bring me joy- working out, playing with my children and cooking - all things that were put on hold when I would experience a pain flare up. My quality of life has drastically improved"

Chris JMove Beyond Pain

As a result of the program, I gained wonderful and sustainable “tools" for managing my chronic lower back pain. First, Mandy is truly an expert in pain care management. I learned more from Mandy about pain than any doctor’s office I have visited and trust me I have visited many over the years. Next, Mandy provides daily homework and extremely responsive to each individual’s mobility level. Overall, I would highly recommend the program as it is life-changing!

Barb S.Move Beyond Pain

This program helped me to understand what pain really is, and just how complex it is! Throughout the process I found that the practices decreased my pain which helped me to trust the process, commit to the process and to trust my body too.I now have an understanding of pain and the tools to navigate pain when flares happen. The biggest benefit is that I am now so much more aware of my body. I’ve learned so much about not just my pain, but myself and what I am capable of. I’ve developed a mindfulness practice and finally have the tools to care for myself to manage my pain better. The lessons, practices and weekly group sessions are provided in a way that you can do things at your own pace while still holding you accountable for what needs to be done. It was helpful to have the daily reminders and accountability.

Lori BMove Beyond Pain

When Movement Hurts, We lose Trust