Austin, TX), July 19, 2006 – Chronic Pain Coaching announces a new interactive membership website -- www.chronicpaincoaching.com -- for online support and telephone coaching for people suffering with chronic pain. Chronic pain sufferers no longer have to feel isolated and alone. Understanding, support, and camaraderie are now an email or telephone call away. Group support offers the opportunity to connect with like minded people. Members will understand talk of sleepless nights, depression, stress, and other concerns of chronic pain sufferers.

The group coaching will provide members with the support and accountability to visualize and accomplish their dreams in spite of the pain. According to the American Chronic Pain Association, chronic pain incapacitates 105 million people in the United States each year. This costs the US $150 billion annually and disables more Americans than cancer or heart disease. Despite these numbers and growing research, chronic pain sufferers remain misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated. All leading to a sense of frustration, loneliness and depression, only another chronic pain sufferer could understand.

"It is my mission to connect chronic pain suffers from across the globe to help them reach beyond the pain to a more fulfilled, joyful, and productive life." -- Karen Hummel, Founder.Karen Hummel, MPA is a Chronic Pain Coach dedicated to empowering chronic pain sufferers to reach beyond the pain to a more fulfilling and joyful life. Pain sufferers from all areas are connected through her website www.chronicpaincoaching.com . Karen's heartfelt desire to help those with chronic pain stems from her personal experience battling chronic pain after breaking her back in a serious auto accident. Karen is proud to be a testament to the importance of sticking to one's goals by walking through pain and fear. Contact: Judy Hummel512.382.5453.