What is pain reprocessing therapy and how can it help with chronic pain?

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a science-backed approach that retrains your brain to interpret pain signals differently. Many people with ongoing pain have a hypersensitive nervous system rather than ongoing tissue damage. PRT helps calm this sensitivity, reduce fear of movement, and restore an active, fulfilling life without relying solely on medications or repeated procedures.

Do you only work with elite athletes?

No — Elite Pain Consultants works with elite athletes, weekend warriors, and everyday people ready to take control of their pain. Whether you're a professional skier, a recreational runner, or dealing with chronic pain from daily life, our methods are tailored to your needs and goals.

I’ve tried physical therapy, injections, and medication. How is this different?

Many traditional treatments focus on the body's tissues — muscles, joints, or bones. Our approach focuses on the way your brain and nervous system process pain. This allows us to address the root cause for many people with persistent pain, leading to longer-lasting results. We combine education, movement, and nervous system retraining to give you tools you can use for life.

Can you help if I live outside of Colorado?

Yes. We offer in-person sessions in Colorado and virtual pain coaching nationwide. You can get expert help whether you're local or across the country.

How long does it take to see results?

Every person is different, but many clients begin to feel improvement in just a few sessions as they learn how to change their relationship with pain. The more you engage with the process and practice the tools we teach, the faster and more lasting your results will be.

What types of pain conditions do you work with?

We work with a wide range of pain conditions, including chronic back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, sports injuries that haven’t fully resolved, and unexplained pain that lingers after an injury has healed. If your pain has lasted more than three months, our approach may be right for you.

Overcome Chronic Pain. Reclaim Your Life.

Science-based pain recovery for athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone ready to live without constant pain. Serving clients in Colorado and nationwide.

Elite Pain Consultants helps everyone from elite athletes to weekend warriors — and anyone living with chronic pain — understand pain, recover faster, and get back to doing what they love. Using the latest in Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and evidence-based recovery strategies, we reduce pain, improve movement, and restore performance at every level.

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At Elite Pain Consultants, we help people understand and overcome chronic pain using the latest research in neuroscience and pain reprocessing. Whether you’re a professional athlete pushing your limits, a weekend warrior recovering from injury, or someone who’s been living with pain for years, we’ll help you get back to doing what you love — without fear.

Elite Pain Consultants

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Who We Are

Chris Nissler is a world-renowned expert, speaker & educator on performance, mobility, pain and injury recovery in elite performers. He has guided hundreds of Top Athletes from the NFL, US Olympic Team, US Ski & Snowboard & the UFC to overcome pain and maximize their performance. In addition to his private practice, Chris is a consultant for the US Ski Team and the US Navy Seals.

His mission is to change the paradigm of how athletes and professional sports organizations alike address their physical limitations, injuries and pain. With degrees and dozens of certifications in Biomechanics, Physical Therapy & Athletic Development, he is widely regarded by athletes all over the world. Chris has been featured on NBC, ESPN’s Monday Morning Quarterback, and in the hit Discovery Channel show Naked & Afraid. His proprietary approach and holistic strategies have been embraced by hundreds of elite athletes and high performers worldwide. His passion is empowering individuals to overcome their pain and limitations to realize their full potential.

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Chris Nissler – chronic pain specialist for athletes, weekend warriors, and active adults

What We Do

Our Approach:

Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE): Learn how pain really works — and how to turn it down.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT): Retrain your brain and nervous system to stop unnecessary danger signals.
Mind-Body Integration: Address the emotional, mental, and environmental factors that influence pain.

Our Results:

Reduce or eliminate chronic pain symptoms
Build confidence in movement and activity
Reclaim energy, focus, and joy in daily life

Who We Help

Professional Athletes & Organizations

We help elite competitors, including NFL players, U.S. Ski Team members, Navy SEALs, and Olympians, recover from persistent pain, rebuild confidence in movement, and return to peak performance. Our science-based methods reduce fear of re-injury and optimize both body and mind for the demands of high-level competition.
Active Adults & Weekend Warriors

For runners, skiers, hikers, and gym-goers, we provide strategies to overcome lingering pain, prevent flare-ups, and get back to the activities you love. Whether it’s recovering from an injury or breaking free from pain that’s holding you back, our approach blends education, movement confidence, and nervous system retraining.
People Living With Chronic Pain

We work with individuals facing years — sometimes decades — of ongoing pain from conditions like back pain, knee pain, fibromyalgia, and injury recovery. Through Pain Neuroscience Education and Pain Reprocessing Therapy, we help you understand why pain persists and give you the tools to reduce or eliminate it, so you can reclaim your energy, independence, and quality of life.