Holly Hazen
The Migraine Coach
Qualified Professional Counselor, Migraine Relief Warrior, Author of www.MigraineSavvy.com and the book Migraine Management: How to Reduce Anxiety, Manage Pain and Prevent Attacks
- +20 Years Experience in Counselling
- Qualified with Master’s Degree in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy (MCAP)
- Diplomas in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Energetic Healing. Certificates in Nutrition and Food As Medicine
- 26 years of chronic intractable migraine
- +8 years cluster headaches
My first experience with migraines was over thirty years ago, on a roller coaster at Disney World. Thinking it was just from the hotdogs and excitement, little did I know this would lead to a lifelong commitment to health and pain management. They say you always remember your first attack.
The next crippling migraine was in 1991 after eating a chocolate bar at work. It hit within the hour and I threw up all the way home on the Manly Ferry, trying not to fall overboard. It was devastating.
Click here if you'd like to read more details about me. And if not... here's a short timeline.
About Holly
And her migraine journey
When I was first diagnosed with migraines over 20 years ago, I was terrified. I was in my early 30's, and I felt completely alone. I was given medications that made me worse, and then sent to a psychiatrist and a dietitian to sort it all out in just three visits. Medical interventions and resources were scarce, and no one I knew could relate.
My absence was causing trouble at work, and my relationship did not withstand the relentless, disabling pain episodes.
My life was turned upside down. I went from being a super-charged, super-athletic, intelligent woman to feeling so angry at my body and afraid I would die from the unbearable cycles of pain. What followed was both bad and good: 14 years of no effective pain relief and finding meditation and therapies that helped emotionally.
Years later I was further burdened with more chronic conditions. I was so fatigued I couldn’t get out of bed... for 4 years. The severe pain now included total body pain, everywhere. This put an end to pursuing career opportunities and social activities. I thought my life was over. Again! The life I once knew was definitely over.
It took me many years with the help of a professional team of experts before I started to accept my illnesses and to become well enough to function in life. I then began to create a new life I now love.
After 16 years of counselling individuals and couples, I set out and accomplished a Master’s degree in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy (MCAP). With numerous diplomas including nutrition, Shiatsu massage, Chinese Medicine (acupressure and acupuncture) and healing modalities, I've become a well-rounded, empathetic and proficient consultant for anyone suffering chronic pain.
I also decided to create the online resource I wished I’d been able to find when I was first diagnosed. A one-stop support system to share all I have learned so you don’t make the same mistakes I did. I want to give you something to believe in again and help you stop the pain cycle... to end needless suffering where possible.
In 2009, www.MigraineSavvy.com was born. I now provide people with practical resources, deeply personal experiences, and learned resilience skills. From one little idea grew a big website, a few courses, and an ebook, to provide you with just that - a step by step process you can follow to sort out your pain management strategy and tame emotional chaos as fast as possible.
Using Evidenced-based Systems To Get Your Best Chance At Your Best Results.
I'm only a click or two away if you need me. Click here to contact me.
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