Program Overview
Beginning January 2026
Living with chronic pain or illness can feel like being trapped in a story you never chose. It shapes your days, your choices, even your sense of self. But there is another way forward.
I’m thrilled to share a new offering created in collaboration with my colleague, Kate Gamble, that brings together science-based tools and compassionate support for people living with chronic pain, fatigue, or long-term illness.
Beyond Coping: Tools for Living Fully with Chronic Pain and Illness
A 10-week immersive series blending science-based mind-body practices with compassionate support and community.
Guided by experienced facilitators Audrey Gilbert, M.Ed., CHP, and Kate Gamble B.F.A and MSBT, this series integrates hypnosis, somatic movement, breathwork, creative reflection, and peer connection to gently shift pain patterns, calm the nervous system, and reconnect you with your body’s wisdom.
Rather than trying to “fix” pain, this program helps participants transform their relationship with it—reducing fear and reactivity, releasing old stories, and reclaiming joy, agency, and resilience. Together, we’ll explore neuroplasticity, emotional healing, parts work, and practical tools you can use every day.
Perfect for those living with chronic pain, fatigue, or long-term illness who are ready for new strategies, meaningful connections, and a safe space to heal.
Free Info Session
December 2nd, 2025 6:30 EST on Zoom
Curious if this program is right for you? Join Audrey Gilbert, M.Ed., CHP and Kate Gamble, BFA, MSPT for a free, no-pressure hour where we’ll:
explain how mind–body approaches (neuroplasticity, somatic tools, hypnosis, breathwork) can gently shift pain patterns
walk through the 10-week series structure, weekly practices, and support options
offer a short calming practice you can use right away
answer your questions about fit, accessibility, and pricing
Who it’s for: Anyone living with chronic pain, fatigue, or long-term illness—and the providers who support them.
Cost: Free • Format: Zoom
Fill in the form below to receive the Zoom link for the free session
How can this program help me thrive with long-term illness and/or chronic pain?
Core Elements
Each weekly session may include:
Gentle movement or somatic exploration (adaptable for all bodies)
Guided hypnosis or subconscious healing work
Breathwork, body sensing, and nervous system regulation tools
Reflective and creative therapy practices like journaling, drawing, or creative mapping
Group support, discussion & compassionate witnessing
Evidence-based therapeutic processes
Who This Is For
This program is for people living with chronic pain, fatigue, or long-term illness who want more than coping. If you’re longing for new strategies, supportive community, and practical tools rooted in science and soul, you’ll find them here.
Outcomes You Can Expect
By the end of the program, participants will be supported to:
Reduce fear and reactivity around pain
Learn practical nervous system regulation tools
Shift subconscious beliefs and emotional loops that sustain pain
Reframe their relationship with illness through parts work & narrative healing
Reclaim joy, agency, and creative resilience
Develop connectivity
Meet Your Facilitators
Audrey Gilbert, M.Ed., CHP
Certified hypnotherapist, dreamwork guide, and wellness coach with over a decade of experience in mind-body healing. Having personally navigated chronic pain, Audrey brings both lived wisdom and clinical expertise. She specializes in hypnosis, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and Jungian-informed approaches that help participants shift deep patterns and reconnect with resilience. With her background in education and group facilitation, she creates safe, supportive spaces where participants feel both deeply seen and empowered.
Kate Gamble, BFA, MSPT
Founder of Open Door Integrative Wellness, Kate is a physical and somatic therapist with 30 years of clinical experience. She specializes in neurological rehabilitation, trauma-informed somatic approaches, and movement therapies that restore agency and ease. Trained in Feldenkrais, Body-Mind Centering, and somatic trauma healing, Kate brings warmth, expertise, and practical tools for reinhabiting the body and regaining freedom in movement and spirit.
Program Details
Dates: Begins January 2026
Location: Open Door, White River Junction, VT and on zoom
Format: 10 weekly sessions (in-person, with hybrid options)
Free Intro Session: December 2, 6:30 pm on Zoom
Investment
We offer two levels of participation to meet different needs:
Tier 1 – Core Program
$500 (≈ $50/week)
10 weekly 90-min sessions blending hypnosis, somatic practices, and mind-body tools
Audio recordings of guided practices
Integration guides for home use
Tier 2 – Program + Support Group
$650 (≈ $65/week)
Everything in Tier 1, plus:
Weekly virtual support group via Zoom for reflection & compassionate witnessing
A safe, ongoing space to process emotions and build supportive relationships
Optional Add-On: Discounted 1:1 sessions with Audrey or Kate ($125/hr, normally $150)
Accessibility Note: We believe healing should be accessible. Two scholarship spots are available for participants with financial need. Please email audrey info@audreygilbert.com to apply.
How to Join
Secure your place today by registering below.