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Is it "Just Aging" or is Your Nervous System on High Alert?

Take the 5-Minute Neural Alarm Audit to uncover the hidden connection between perimenopause, over-functioning, and chronic pain.

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Midlife woman experiencing neural load and perimenopause pain.
Perimenopause Pain
Perimenopause Pain - Wired but Tired
Perimenopause Pain - Central Sensitization

The Push-Crash Cycle Ends Here

You’ve tried the stretches and ergonomics. You’ve seen the specialists. But the pain gets worse, not better. You’re a proud member of the 3 am club but you’re still wired when it’s time to rest.

You aren’t broken. But your nervous system may be on overload. During perimenopause, the brain’s “volume knob” for pain gets turned up.

My Nervous System's Role in Pain

Client Testimonials

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.
Fitness for chronic pain
Chris
After going through the program I learned so much more about how the brain and the body are connected when it comes to pain. I am now able to go about my daily life pain free and without having to second guess how any activities will make me feel after which is amazing.
Somatic Resources for Chronic Pain
Julie
The results have been life changing. I still have pain, but I now have tools and strategies to address them that I did not have before. I learned so much and no longer fear that my pain will eventually cripple me.
Somatic Education for Perimenopausal Pain
Nicole
Mandy Ryle, Wellness Coach and Somatic Specialist in Omaha for Perimenopausal Pain
Mandy Ryle, Wellness Coach and Somatic Specialist in Omaha.

Why Somatics? Why Now?

 I’m Mandy Ryle, founder of Empowered Self. As a wellness coach and somatic specialist, I help women transition from “fighting” their bodies to understanding their neurobiology. We don’t just manage the pain; we recalibrate the alarm. Because pain and limitation are not your destiny. I’m living proof.

I’ve been guiding midlife women out of chronic pain since 2015. My holistic approach is based on scientific evidence. No more treating the symptoms. It’s time to get to the root of your pain issue so you can love how your body feels, functions and looks.

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Is Holistic Pain Care The Right Path for You?

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Somatic Reset Challenge

A Step By Step Process for Midlife Women To Finally Move Beyond Pain

You’ve tried all of the traditional routes to get relief from chronic pain. Now try a a science-based method designed to help perimenopausal women overcome joint pain, stiffness, and fatigue naturally by resetting your nervous system.

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
Fitness for chronic 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
Exercise for Lower Back Pain
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 42 pounds, 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
Fitness for Chronic Pain
I didn’t know if I could carve out the time in my very busy schedule. But 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.
Lori BBody Wisdom
Body Wisdom. Pain care in perimenopause

A Somatic Reset that Could Change Everything

Your nervous system IS your pain system. And right now it’s REALLY sensitive. Apply science backed strategies for 30 days to discover that your pain CAN change. You can feel GOOD in your body again.

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About
Mandy Ryle

Hi, I’m Mandy, and I’m a Certified Pain Care Coach, E-RYT 500, CSCS, and Certified Nutrition Coach. 

I’m also a woman in midlife who has overcome a chronic pain condition. At 49 I’m in the best shape of my life and I know that you can get there too.

I’ve been helping midlife women overcome chronic pain, stiffness, and limitation since 2008.

You don’t need to go it alone anymore. I’ve developed these strategies over the last 13+ years and I know that they will help you too.

I'm here to help you find relief

I know what it’s like to feel like you’ve tried everything—medications, physical therapy, even just “pushing through” the pain—and still come up short. Years ago, I struggled with chronic pain that stole three years of my life.

Now, as I move through perimenopause myself, I understand on a personal level how these hormonal shifts can make it even harder to feel at home in your own body.

It’s frustrating, exhausting, and can leave you wondering if relief is even possible.

But here’s the truth: Your pain is more complex than you have been led to believe. But science tells us that it CAN be changed.

Let me show you. Take 30 days to retrain your body, mind and nervous system. You’ll not only feel less pain and stiffness. You’ll have your future back. 

Why Wait another year, month or day?

Pain doesn’t have to be your future. The somatic reset will prove that your pain can change. That you can love living in your body again. Find relief and HOPE within 30 days.

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