bRNg Life Back

Let’s Bring Back Life Together

Navigating Chronic Pain: Finding Strength and Support

Compassionately & holistically assisting individuals to set goals to live healthy, happy, & full lives.

Living Well with Chronic Pain

At bRNg Life Back, we understand the persistent emotional and physical toll of chronic pain. With over 35 years of experience, we empower individuals to reclaim their well-being. Using proven holistic wellness techniques, we help you set achievable goals, regain balance, and navigate the daily challenges of chronic pain with renewed strength and peace. Our personalized approach is designed to not only support your immediate needs but create lasting change that restores your health and vitality.

Our Service Offerings

One-on-One Coaching

Personalized guidance to help individuals reclaim their health and set achievable wellness goals through tailored support.

Group Coaching

Connect with other individuals in a supportive environment to share experiences and work toward collective well-being.

Corporate Wellness

Holistic programs designed to support professionals, reduce burnout, and improve overall staff wellness.

MEET YOUR FOUNDER

Meet Denise Merillat

With over 35 years as a registered nurse (RN) and extensive experience in hospice care, Denise Merillat has dedicated her life to supporting caregivers and their loved ones. Her journey through senior leadership roles and hands-on caregiving has provided her with deep empathy and insight into the challenges faced by caregivers. Denise combines her clinical expertise with holistic coaching to help caregivers reclaim their health, balance, and well-being. As a certified nurse coach, she’s passionate about empowering caregivers to set meaningful goals and restore their quality of life.

Highlights of Denise’s Experience:

35+ years as a Registered Nurse (RN), specializing in hospice and home health care. Business Development and Leadership Expertise, working with healthcare facilities to support patients and caregivers.
Holistic Wellness Coaching by a Board-Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC).
Extensive experience supporting individuals with chronic pain, helping hundreds manage their condition and improve their overall well-being.

Client Love

"Caring for my father, who has Alzheimer’s, had completely consumed my life. I was overwhelmed, exhausted, and losing my sense of self. Meeting Denise changed everything. Through her coaching, I’ve learned how to set boundaries, prioritize my own health, and regain control of my life. Now, I’m a more present caregiver for my dad because I’m taking care of myself, too. Denise’s support has helped me find balance, and for the first time in years, I feel like I’m living again."

James M.Caregiver for His Father

When I started working with Denise, I was having relationship issues that were affecting my mental, emotional and physical health. I was also lacking self-confidence and self-assurance. These coaching sessions affected me in a very positive way mentally, emotionally, and physically. All around I have seen great clarity and improvement in my healthI love that she helped me see the issues in a different way and with a different lens. That was one of the many benefits of my sessions. I now look at the issue differently. I am actively working on the things that I can control. The results are amazing!

Brandy R. Austin, TX

I met with nurse Denise at a significantly low point of my life. In the two years prior, I had lost several significant losses of family patients. Most importantly I had most recently lost my husband of 66 years. Also, I have significant physical maladies that cause a lot of physical pain and discomfort. In my coaching sessions with Nurse Denise, I was given suggestions of methods of dealing with the pain I was experiencing. I was also given assurance that life wouldn’t always be so low and full of such anxieties. I like the fact that Nurse Denise shows empathy throughout our discussions.I would recommend Nurse Denise to friends and family members that I thought might need this uplifting and encouragement in life and perhaps understand ways to fill the voids in their life.

Carol F.Magnolia, TX

Before starting coaching with Nurse Denise, my life was a mess. I really like that Nurse Denise is so easy to talk to. Her sessions are always so uplifting. Nurse Denise is a very honest person. Her sessions have helped me to meet my goals so that I feel good inside and out. She is so wonderful as we have many common experiences which I appreciate her sharing during our sessions. I have gained a lot from my sessions with Nurse Denise. Although I am still working on meeting some of my goals, I do feel better about things in some ways. I have learned that I am not a mess as Nurse Denise has helped normalize my grieving process. By helping me to focus on my goals and accomplishing some of my goals has done a lot to help me feel better. I would recommend Nurse Denise to anyone who needs a nurse to talk to, so that they too can move forward and focus on their goals.Nurse Denise has agreed to continue to work with me which makes me happy.

Patty B. Conroe, TX

I am grateful to Denise for being my second peer coach. She is wise and comforting. She is caring and supportive throughout our sessions. She is exceptional in holding a safe and non-judgmental space that allowed me to open up and expose the struggles I have, without hesitation. I appreciated how she made me see things in a different light, has lifted my spirits and motivated me. I think Denise has the right tools and techniques to be an outstanding nurse coach.

Misty S. Henderson, NC

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Why Choose Us?

Data Driven

Our approach is backed by research and insights, ensuring that every step of your wellness journey is based on proven methods that deliver measurable improvements in individual health.

Proven Results

With over 35 years of experience, we have helped individuals achieve real, lasting change. From reducing burnout to improving overall well-being, our track record speaks for itself.

Life-Focused

We believe balance is essential, especially when navigating chronic pain. Our holistic wellness programs prioritize your well-being, empowering you to not just cope, but to restore and maintain your health and vitality, allowing you to thrive.

WE GET REAL RESULTS

Featured Case Study

Industry Statistics

In 2023, 24.3% of U.S. adults (age 18 and older) experienced chronic pain. This is over 60 million people. 8.5% of U.S. adults experienced high-impact chronic pain, which significantly limits daily life or work activities. This equates to over 21 million people. New cases of chronic pain occur at a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 people per year, which is higher than the incidence rates of diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure. Chronic pain is highly persistent; approximately 61.4% of those who reported chronic pain in one year still reported it a year later.

Challenges

Persistent Pain: The ongoing, often debilitating sensation itself.

Functional Limitations: Difficulty with daily tasks, work, and hobbies.

Fatigue and Sleep Issues: Exhaustion and disrupted sleep patterns.

Emotional Distress: Anxiety, depression, and frustration.

Social Isolation: Difficulty participating in social activities.

Financial Burden: Healthcare costs, lost income.

Medication Side Effects: Unwanted effects of pain management.

Diagnostic Delays/Misdiagnosis: Difficulty finding the cause and appropriate treatment.

Stigma and Lack of Understanding: Others may not grasp the severity.

Navigating Healthcare: Complex systems and finding effective care.

Solutions & Insights

Holistic chronic pain management, also known as Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), focuses on retraining the brain to reduce neuroplastic pain by addressing psychological and emotional factors. Key methods include:

Understanding Neuroplastic Pain: Recognizing the brain’s role.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT): Techniques to rewire pain circuits through reattribution, cognitive reframing, somatic tracking, and exposure.
Addressing Emotions: Processing underlying stress, anxiety, and trauma.
Shifting Focus: Redirecting attention away from pain.
Building Safety: Reinterpreting sensations as non-threatening.
Mindfulness and Acceptance: Observing pain without judgment.
Gradual Activity: Slowly re-engaging in life.
Self-Compassion: Treating oneself with kindness.

Essentially, it’s about convincing the brain that the pain is not dangerous, thus reducing or eliminating it.

Results & Performance

A significant study published in JAMA Psychiatry in 2022 by Ashar et al. compared PRT, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), to a placebo injection and usual care for chronic back pain. The results showed that:

66% of patients in the PRT group were pain-free or nearly pain-free at the end of the 4-week treatment.
This is compared to 20% in the placebo group and 10% in the usual care group.

These significant reductions in pain were largely maintained at a 1-year follow-up, with 52% of the PRT group still reporting minimal pain. fMRI scans in the study indicated that PRT was associated with reductions in brain activity in pain-processing regions. This study provides strong evidence for the efficacy of PRT.

IT’S TIME...

Ready to Reclaim Your Life?

Don’t let chronic pain control your life. Reach out today for personalized support and begin your journey to restored comfort and balance. Contact us now to book your consultation and reclaim your life from chronic pain.