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You've been dealing with this for a long time. And you're starting to wonder if it's ever going to get better.
You've tried things. Maybe a lot of things. Some helped for a bit. Most didn't really change anything. You've been told to rest. You've been told to move more. You've had scans. You've seen people. You've followed advice that made sense at the time. And yet here you are.
The pain is still there. But it's not just the pain anymore. Your sleep is suffering. Your mood is suffering. The people around you are affected. You've pulled back from things you used to do. Some days it feels like the person you were before the pain is getting further away.
You're not sure what's actually safe to do. You don't know who to believe. And somewhere underneath all of it is a fear you haven't said out loud: that this is just how it's going to be now. That it's going to keep getting worse. That fear is worth taking seriously. So is the possibility that there's still somewhere useful to go from here.
The Adapt Pain Program won't promise to take your pain away. Its focus is helping you become clearer, more confident and more involved in decisions about your health, activity and daily life.
WHAT THIS ACTUALLY IS
What happens in the program
The Adapt Pain Program includes 8 weekly group sessions followed by 2 booster sessions.
Each session lasts 60 minutes and may include:
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Clear education
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Guided group discussion
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Reflection and workbook activities
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Practical experiments
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Adaptable movement where relevant
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Planning for daily life between sessions
Participants receive a program workbook and brief supporting resources. Activities are invitations rather than tests. You may change position, stand, move, rest, observe or pass on an activity.
Before the program begins, you will complete a 30 minute individual screening appointment with Samuel. This is included in the program fee and provides an opportunity to discuss your goals, health considerations, access needs and whether the group is likely to suit you.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Why this isn't like other things you've tried
People living with persistent pain often receive information from several different places. Advice about scans, medication, movement, rest, sleep and exercise may not always feel consistent.
The program creates time to connect these pieces.
Rather than focusing on one treatment or one body part, the group considers how pain may interact with health, the nervous system, movement, sleep, emotions, daily demands, relationships and the environment.
The program does not ask you to reject medical care or manage alone. It is designed to work alongside appropriate support from your GP, specialists and other health professionals.
The approach also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles. These focus on being present, creating more space around difficult experiences and taking practical action towards what matters.
This program won't tell you the pain isn't real.
It won't promise a cure. What it will do is give you an honest, evidence-informed framework for understanding your situation and a set of strategies you can actually use.
The program is run by Samuel Bulten, an Exercise Physiologist with a Masters in Pain Management. It's informed by contemporary pain science and behaviour-change frameworks, including training through Modern Pain Care's Pain Practice OS framework. This isn't a generic wellness program.
YOU'RE NOT IN THIS ALONE
Learning from Others
Persistent pain can feel isolating, particularly when other people do not understand its effect on daily life.
The group format allows participants to hear different questions, consider different perspectives and learn from discussion without having to share private information.
The group is limited to 10 participants. Sharing is invited but is never required.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What the 8 weeks look like
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Before you start:
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A short suitability session with Samuel to understand your situation and confirm the program is a good match for you.
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What you will work towards:
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Not just information. Practical strategies you can actually use day to day.
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Most people finish the program with a clearer picture of their pain and a better sense of how to manage their days around it.
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Each week:
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One hour, in a small group. Sessions include education, discussion, and guided movement.
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You'll also work with reflection tools to help track what's shifting for you.
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A note on expectations
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This program is not designed to eliminate pain. It's designed to help you understand it, reduce its grip on your life, and give you more tools than you had before.
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Topics covered across the program include:
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How pain works in the body and nervous system
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How stress, sleep, and mindset influence pain
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How to pace activities so you're not stuck in boom-bust cycles
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How to build confidence and get back to things that matter to you
WHO THIS IS FOR
Is this program likely to suit you?
The program may be useful when:
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Persistent or recurrent pain is affecting daily life
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You feel confused by conflicting information
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You are unsure how to approach movement, rest or flare ups
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Sleep, fatigue, work, confidence or relationships have been affected
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You would like practical ways to stay involved in activities that matter
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You are comfortable learning in a small group
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You are willing to attend regularly and try small experiments between sessions
A diagnosis is not required to enquire.
A GP referral is welcome but is not required. Everyone completes an individual screening before joining.
A note on what this program isn't:
It's not designed to treat mental health or psychiatric conditions. It focuses on education, movement, and self-management, and works best alongside, not instead of, any medical care you're already receiving.
Not sure if it's right for you?
PRACTICAL DETAILS
How to join
First step: A short suitability session before the program starts so Samuel can understand your situation and make sure it's the right fit.
Location:
Adapt Movement, 1 Irene Street, Mount Tarcoola, Geraldton WA 6530
Session length:
1 hour per week, over 8 weeks
Group size:
Maximum 10 participants
Enquire:
To enquire or register your interest, send us an email or call the clinic directly.