EFT Tapping for Chronic Pain
EFT Tapping for Chronic Pain – Relief for Body and Mind
Chronic pain can affect every part of life. Whether it’s back pain, migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or tension that never goes away, pain often feels like a prison. Doctors may help with medication, but sometimes the pain lingers — or returns as soon as stress builds again.
This doesn’t mean the pain isn’t real. It means the nervous system has become stuck in a pain loop, where physical and emotional factors keep reinforcing each other.
Why EFT Helps with Pain
EFT Tapping is a somatic therapy that addresses both the physical and emotional sides of pain. By tapping on acupressure points while acknowledging pain and related emotions, the nervous system begins to calm.
Research suggests EFT is effective in reducing both physical pain and the distress associated with it. A randomized trial found EFT reduced pain in people with fibromyalgia (Brattberg, 2008). Another study showed healthcare workers using EFT reported significant decreases in pain and stress (Church & Brooks, 2010). You can read more about how I work here.
EFT helps by:
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Reducing the stress and emotional tension that intensify pain.
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Releasing unresolved trauma or grief stored in the body.
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Teaching the nervous system a new baseline of safety and relaxation.
Eve Bednarska, Counsellor
I’m so grateful for Bibiana. She is such a compassionate, caring and experienced therapist, and she helped me tremendously. She made me feel so comfortable from the very beginning, and I felt truly listened to, understood and cared for. You can feel straight away that she genuinely cares and puts all of her heart into helping people. She went above and beyond to support me, and I always felt safe, seen and supported with her. She is incredibly professional, but also so warm, kind and human, which makes such a difference. She really delivers what is needed, which is something so rare and special.
Divanete Silva - Career Coaching
My experience with Bibiana was nothing short of transformative. As someone who struggled with years of chronic back pain, I chose to seek a holistic approach to address the problem. Thanks God I did.
Bibiana's expertise in EFT Tapping proved to be incredibly effective in helping me navigate through my struggles. Through our sessions, she guided me with compassion and professionalism, helping me to reduce fear, identify the root causes of my issues, shift my focus, and ultimately, feel better both mentally and physically
Daniele Dezem - Photographer
I had a frozen shoulder with a lot of pain and stiffness, so I hadn't slept well for 2 months and my children helped me with everyday tasks, like putting on my clothes.
I had a session with her and felt a huge improvement on the first day. I was feeling 80% better and the pain was significantly reduced. I was able to wash my hair by myself on the same day!
I noticed that my arm movements were gradually improving and I am very happy and grateful to have found Bibiana.
Her perspective of pain helped me a lot and was truly transformative.
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How Many Sessions Are Needed?
Some people feel relief after the first sessions, but lasting improvement for chronic pain usually takes 6-12 sessions, depending on how long the pain has been present and the emotional roots behind it.
What Sessions Look Like
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We begin by identifying the type and location of pain.
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You tap while focusing on both the physical sensations and the emotions connected to them.
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Often, deeper memories or beliefs surface (“This pain will never go away”). We gently release these through tapping.
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Clients often notice their pain intensity reduce during the session.
Hi, Im Bibiana
As a certified EFT Tapping Practitioner and somatic therapist trained in trauma awareness and the vagus nerve, I believe we can't take someone further than we are willing to go ourselves.
I do this work because I've experienced the difference EFT and mind-body approaches have made in my own life, and they continue to shape the way I live and the way I work.
If you value a thoughtful, collaborative approach, and believe that the body and mind work together, let's get started.
Common Questions
“Is the pain real?”
Yes. EFT does not dismiss pain as “imagined.” Instead, it acknowledges both the physical and emotional components.
“Can EFT replace medical treatment?”
No. EFT complements medical care, helping reduce stress and improve quality of life.
“What if my pain doesn’t change?”
Even when pain remains, clients often feel less anxious, more empowered, and able to cope better.
Imagine If…
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You could move more freely without constant discomfort.
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Pain no longer controlled your decisions.
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You felt calmer, lighter, and more hopeful.
References:
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Brattberg, G. (2008). Self-administered EFT in individuals with fibromyalgia: A randomized trial. Integrative Medicine, 7(4), 30–35.
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Church, D., & Brooks, A. (2010). The effect of a brief EFT self-intervention on anxiety, depression, pain, and cravings in healthcare workers. Integrative Medicine, 9(5), 40–43