PAIN EDUCATION • MOVEMENT • WHOLE-PERSON WELLNESS

Understand Your Pain. Move Forward With Confidence.

Pain is complex. Understanding it doesn't have to be.

Welcome to The Mind in Motion Journal, where pain science meets practical guidance for everyday life.

Explore evidence-informed insights on persistent pain, movement, and the mind-body connection, designed to help you better understand your experiences and discover new possibilities for moving forward.

Whether you've been living with pain for months or years, are frustrated by treatments that haven't helped, or want to understand how your nervous system influences pain, you'll find education and encouragement here.

At Mind in Motion Physical Therapy , we believe understanding pain is an important part of building confidence in movement and everyday life.

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Every experience with pain is different. Find information and strategies that speak to where you are in your journey.

Pain Science and Education

Pain Science & Education

Understanding pain changes how we approach it.

Why does pain sometimes persist long after an injury has healed? What role does the nervous system play?

Explore the science behind pain, challenge common misconceptions, and discover how understanding pain can open the door to new approaches.

Want to go deeper? Explore our structured 6-Week Pain Education Course , designed to help you better understand persistent pain and the many factors that influence it.

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Movement and Physical Therapy

Movement & Physical Therapy

Movement should build confidence, not fear.

Discover practical strategies for rebuilding strength, improving mobility, and returning to activities that matter to you.

Learn how individualized movement and physical therapy can support your goals, even when pain has made exercise feel intimidating.

Discover how Individual Virtual Physical Therapy can provide personalized guidance from the comfort of your home.

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Mind-Body and Everyday Life

Mind-Body & Everyday Life

Your pain experience involves more than muscles and joints.

Stress, sleep, emotions, and daily habits can all influence how pain is experienced.

Explore the connections between your nervous system, your environment, and your overall well-being, along with realistic strategies for navigating everyday life.

Learn more about the whole-person approach behind our Complete 6-Week Mind in Motion Program .

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The Latest from Mind in Motion

How Stress and Your Nervous System Influence Persistent Pain

How Stress and Your Nervous System Influence Persistent Pain

How Stress and Your Nervous System Influence Persistent PainDominique Jones, PT, DPT

Learn how stress and the nervous system influence chronic pain, sleep, and everyday movement.

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BEYOND THE SYMPTOMS

There's More to Your Pain Story.

Pain is real, and it can be influenced by more than what appears on an X-ray or MRI.

Your nervous system, movement patterns, stress, sleep, previous experiences, and daily demands can all contribute to the bigger picture.

At Mind in Motion Physical Therapy, we believe education is an important part of understanding that picture.

Our approach to virtual physical therapy and persistent pain care considers more than symptoms alone. We look at the whole person, helping you better understand your pain, explore movement, and work toward meaningful goals.

Because moving forward isn't just about managing pain. It's about building confidence in what your body can do.

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Dominique Jones, PT, DPT, founder of Mind in Motion Physical Therapy

MEET THE AUTHOR

Insights from Dominique Jones, PT, DPT

Founder, Mind in Motion Physical Therapy

Dominique Jones is a physical therapist and Psychologically Informed Pain Practitioner with nearly a decade of clinical experience.

She combines pain science, movement, and whole-person care to help people understand pain, move with confidence, and reclaim meaningful activities.

Through The Mind in Motion Journal, Dominique shares accessible, evidence-informed education that helps you better understand your body and explore what moving forward can look like.

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The information shared on The Mind in Motion Journal is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.