A regulation-first framework that explains pain, fatigue, and comorbid conditions as adaptive system responses

Clear, practical guidance for building capacity through containment, pacing, and coordination

Tools for navigating care, understanding your own patterns (N-of-1), and building a supportive, sustainable care team over time

About the Author

Hi. I’m Nicole: A Doctor of Acupuncture, systems thinker, and proud zebra. I live and work inside a bendy, complex body, and this guide was built from both clinical practice and lived experience.  Everything here comes from years of listening closely- to patients, to research, and to my own nervous system- while learning how regulation, support, and pacing actually work in real bodies.

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