Hi, I’m Karina Wagenpfeil. I have over 6 years of experience applying neuroplasticity techniques to my own life and supporting others while I healed myself. I have a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and biology, and a Master’s Degree in biology. I have 4 years of biochemistry research experience, and my scientific background is what allowed me to be open to a neuroplasticity approach to my own healing. I could see how changes in the brain could create the physiological state I found myself in.

I developed severe health issues after having mono in 2014. My health progressively deteriorated, forcing me to give up the spot I had earned at Tufts Medical School before I could even begin school there. I ended up being housebound and bedridden for over 3 years. I had chronic fatigue syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivities, idiopathic intracranial hypertenion, craniocervical instability, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, femoroacetabular hip impingement with cam and pincer impingement, severe food intolerances to the point that I could only eat two foods, and widespread chronic pain. I exhausted modern medical approaches while continuing to deteriorate. 

In May 2018, I stumbled upon a blog with multiple recovery stories from people using brain retraining techniques. I was so ill at the time that my family and friends feared for my life. I began applying neuroplasticity-based techniques to healing, and my health gradually improved over the next several years. I can now enjoy bike rides, cooking, living independently, hiking, driving, dramatically lower pain, improved energy, travel, full food freedom, and dancing. I lead a full life with time with friends, lots of laughter, and a sense of safety in my body. Brain retraining has improved my life and wellbeing in every way. I have experience with multiple neuroplasticity programs, including the Dynamic Neural Retraining System, the Gupta Amygdala Retraining Program, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Primal Trust. I am happy to coach people doing any brain retraining program. I can also teach people step by step how to rewire their brain if they do not wish to do an existing program.

My deep desire is to use my experience to decrease the suffering of others. Supporting other people’s healing feels sacred to me. Seeing people transform their lives and come home to themselves fills my heart with joy. This work is an expression of my love for others.