THRIVE Pain Skills Circle is a supportive, practical skills group for anyone living with ongoing pain, tension, headaches, fatigue, or movement fear. This group focuses on building real-life tools rather than chasing a cure, helping participants develop the confidence and clarity needed to live well even when symptoms persist.

THRIVE is appropriate for adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain, headaches, sensitization-type symptoms, post-injury or post-surgical pain, or anyone feeling stuck in a cycle of pain and avoidance.

If you’re looking for a grounded, evidence-based way to understand your pain and move forward with more confidence and ease, THRIVE offers a welcoming place to begin.

Led by a physical therapist trained in pain neuroscience and psychologically informed approaches, THRIVE blends simple education, gentle movement, and mind-body strategies that calm an overprotective nervous system. Sessions offer:

• Insight into how pain works and why it can become amplified

• Skills for regulating stress, pacing activity, and returning to valued movement

• Support and validation through guided group discussion

• Empowerment to make small, meaningful changes that improve daily life

Participants learn to shift unhelpful pain patterns, reduce fear and frustration, and build habits that support resilience and well-being.

THRIVE is offered monthly, typically the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:00PM-1:00PM.

THRIVE Pain Skills Circle is held in our Mammoth location (121 College Pkwy, Mammoth Lakes, CA) in the upstairs study of the South Gateway Apartments.

Free - $0

Requirements: A willingness to learn, try simple skills, and participate in a supportive group setting.
Limitations: THRIVE Pain Skills Circle is educational and experiential, not a substitute for individual medical, physical therapy, or behavioral health care.

Sign up early! Sessions with fewer than 3 participants enrolled 12 hours in advance are subject to cancellation.

Use the orange "sign up" links on the schedule below and follow the prompts to register or login to your account.

You should receive a confirmation email with course details upon successful sign up. (Please be sure to opt into scheduling and reminder emails as this is how we will notify you of class cancellations and schedule changes as well).

Please contact us by phone (760-924-4301) or email (elevate@mammothhospital.com) if you need assistance.