
Welcome to Restorative Therapy Clinic
Empowering you to gain control over chronic pain and get back to the things that you love.
About us
Restorative Therapy Clinic was founded by two occupational therapists who began noticing gaps in our healthcare system when it comes to chronic pain management. We saw that there was a heavy reliance on the biomedical approach to treating chronic pain, which focuses mainly on physical assessments and medication prescriptions. While this approach is important and valuable, it oversimplifies chronic pain and overlooks many contributing factors. As a result, many individuals do not achieve sufficient long-term relief from their symptoms. Recognizing the challenges of living with chronic pain, we developed an evidence-based group therapy program designed to empower our clients to take control of their chronic pain.

Our approach
Pain serves an important purpose, as it signals to the body that it might be in danger. This allows us to take appropriate action to reduce further harm. As research has shown, chronic pain is often not structurally caused, but occurs due to learned pathways in the brain. When the brain repeatedly experiences pain, the neural pathways become strengthened and sensitized. Eventually, the brain learns the pain, which can lead to it becoming chronic. Fortunately, if pain can be learned, it can also be unlearned.
At Restorative Therapy Clinic, we look at chronic pain from a biopsychosocial lens, recognizing that pain is not solely caused by physical factors but also influenced by psychological and social elements. By understanding and addressing these factors, our goal is to help provide effective pain management and improve the quality of life for those living with chronic pain.
At the heart of our mission is the belief that everyone deserves to live a life filled with vitality, purpose, and joy. We are dedicated to walking alongside our clients on their journey towards reclaiming their lives from the grip of chronic pain, offering hope, healing, and renewed possibilities every step of the way.
Meet our team
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Jessica Lima
Occupational Therapist,
Co-Founder -
Tara Bassett
Occupational Therapist,
Co-Founder

Join our 6 week chronic pain therapy group
A therapy group to support and empower adults with chronic pain by providing education and self-management tools.