Resources

Online Resources:

• https://www.tmswiki.org
• https://ppdassociation.org

Compiled Research Studies:

• PPDA Compiled Research Studies: https://ppdassociation.org/resources
• The Seligman Medical Institute, led by Dr. Schechter: The Foundation did its work between 2003 and 2007 and there are a number of excellent resources available on its publications page and elsewhere on the site: http://www.smi-mindbodyresearch.org/publications.htm
• https://www.thecureforchronicpain.com/aboutnicole/
• https://mytmsjourney.com
• https://www.mindbodymedicineinfo.org

Other mind-body podcasts that can help:

• Headspace on Netflix: Guide to meditation and for sleep
• Eddy Lindenstein’s Mind Over Fitness Podcast
• The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW
• Back in Control Radio with Dr. David Hanscom

TMS Doctors:

The TMS Wiki — https://www.tmswiki.org.

This website provides information for many practitioners, both national and international, that treat mind body conditions — also sometimes referred to as Psychophysiologic Disorder (PPD). I have had direct contact with many of them and am familiar with the work of some others. Many are willing to work via phone or Skype, as we understand that some have to travel long distances to meet with practitioners who understand these concepts and treatments. Among those I recommend from the TMS Wiki:

For diagnosing TMS/PPD
Dr. Ira Rashbaum (New York)

Low fee options:
Alan Gordon interns

For internal medicine
Dr. Howard Schubiner (Michigan)
Dr. John Stracks (Chicago)
Dr. Alexander Angelov (Massachusetts)
Dr. Marc Sopher (New Hampshire)
Dr. Douglas Hoffman (Minnesota)
Dr. Peter Zafiredes (Ohio)
Dr. Alicia Batson (Nashville)

Family Medicine

Dr. David Schecter (Los Angeles)

For gastroenterological concerns
Dr. David Clarke (Portland, OR)

For back surgery consults
Dr. David Hanscom (Seattle)

For rheumatology
Dr. Andrea Leonard-Segal (DC)

For hypertension
Dr. Samuel Mann (NY)

For dermatological concerns
Dr. Roy Seidenberg (NY)

Books: