A neuroscience-informed path to healing chronic illness and unexplained symptoms.

Ellen

Welcome, I’m Ellen.

I’m a mind-body coach who helps adults and children heal chronic and unexplained symptoms using neuroscience-informed approaches. My work combines formal training with lived experience to support safe, sustainable recovery.

How I Help

Many chronic symptoms aren’t caused by damage, but by a nervous system stuck in survival mode after stress, illness, or emotional overwhelm.

I help people understand why symptoms persist and guide the nervous system back to safety—so healing can happen.

My work integrates:

  •   Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)

  •   Emotional Awareness & Expression Therapy (EAET)

  •   Nervous system regulation

  •   Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

  •   Breathwork

What I Help With

  •   Chronic pain & migraines

  •   Anxiety, panic, & depression

  •   Long COVID & chronic fatigue

  •   IBS & gut–brain symptoms

  •   Chronic Lyme & post-infectious illness

If tests look “normal” but you don’t feel well, this work may help.

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My Certifications and Modalities

What is MBSR?

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is an evidence based program grounded in ancient contemplative practices and western medical approaches. I offer techniques to promote emotional balance, improve sleep, increase work performance, focus, self-awareness,  and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, pain, chronic illness and of course, STRESS!

MBSR modalities are evidence-based techniques that include: mindfulness, meditation, breath work, mindful movement, visualization and self-compassion. 

Click resources for more info on the scientific studies of MBSR

WHAT IS PAIN REPROCESSING THERAPY?

A new diagnosis and treatment paradigm that helps people unlearn anxiety, depression and  chronic pain by retraining their brains. A key method is to work with the fear of somatic sensations and fear thoughts/emotions which are primary drivers of symptoms. 

Have you visited countless doctors and they “can’t find anything wrong?” Are you feeling scared, anxious, depressed and hopeless? Click here to see more details and review an assessment to see if PRT is right for you.

*A recent randomized study of Pain Reprocessing Therapy found 98% improved, 66% were pain/nearly pain free after just 4 weeks. Source, JAMA

What is Oxygen Advantage?

Breathing techniques from a renowned expert named Patrick McKeown.

Breath work provides (super-quick) relief from stress, reducing the production of the stress hormone cortisol and calming the nervous system. It has been scientifically proven to reduce blood pressure, anxiety, depression and chronic pain. Additionally, it helps with focus, concentration and productivity.  

I am certified to teach breath exercises for stress, panic, asthma, better sleep, athletic performance, chronic illness and long COVID.

Watch Long COVID Recovery stories from members.

What Doctors are saying

[ TESTIMONIALS ]

Life-Changing Transformation. Exceptional Results.

By using Ellen’s tools and techniques…

 I have been able to manage my Treatment Resistant Depression, Anxiety and Long Covid symptoms. I have a more positive outlook and I am riding my mountain bike again. I am enrolled in Ellen’s brain training workshop now.

Larry

 Regulating your nervous system workshop participant

By using Ellen’s tools and techniques…

 I have been able to manage my Treatment Resistant Depression, Anxiety and Long Covid symptoms. I have a more positive outlook and I am riding my mountain bike again. I am enrolled in Ellen’s brain training workshop now.

Larry

 Regulating your nervous system workshop participant

I’ve been working with Ellen since January of 2024.

She has made such an impact on my recovery from long covid. I had an out of control nervous system and with Ellen’s help I can now get myself out of fight/flight and into rest and restore pretty reliably ! such a win. This has allowed me to advance my physical stamina and return to short hikes. I would certainly not be where i am today without her.

Cheryl

Mindful Long COVID Recovery Workshop participant

The Long Covid can be lonely and depressing. Ellen has created a positive, hopeful place where we help each other on our journey to recovery.

Patrick

MyCrew member

Ellen Alden at Stress Less Studios has been an invaluable resource for our Long COVID patients at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Her compassionate, personalized approach to mindfulness coaching has helped hundreds of individuals find relief and resilience in their recovery journey.

Through one-on-one coaching, Ellen tailors each session to address the unique challenges our patients face, offering them practical tools and a renewed sense of control over their well-being. Her mindfulness workshops have created a welcoming space for patients to reconnect with themselves, manage stress and feel a sense of community support. Ellen’s dedication truly shines in all she does to support people with Long COVID. Our patients feel heard, understood and encouraged. We are incredibly grateful for her expertise, knowledge and compassion!

Julie Sullivan

Program Manager, Covid Recovery Center

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

When at my lowest point from LC, I saw a little photo with footprints in sand.

It was inviting you to just take a small step towards recovery.
I took that step and joined Ellen’s crew.
She has pulled me along the road to recovery with her endless positive, caring and
supportive nature.
Whenever you are lost on your journey , Ellen will help you get back on the path.
I’m forever grateful .
Thank you for you
-E

myCrew member

I have never written a review before. But this is special.

Long Covid was ruining me. I had no hope. Not only did Ellen’s therapies and positive convictions restore hope but also gave significant help to my symptoms. There is so much that I can do now – mostly participate in life again! And believe in my own power of healing. It is indeed real.

Participant in COVID Recover Center

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Before I was diagnosed with Long COVID, I was a peer supporter and mentor for 4 cancer organizations.

After working with Ellen, I am now able to peer support again and feel like I am making a difference in cancer patients lives again. My mantra is paying it forward and giving back, and because of Ellen I’m able to do this again.

Ellen makes recovery positive and she gives me so much hope that I’m getting better and that I will continue to get better.

Barbara

Mind/Body workshop participant