Frequently Asked Questions

Program Overview

What is ANS REWIRE?

ANS REWIRE is an online education program designed to help people recover from a range of chronic illnesses that involve Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) dysfunction.

While there are currently no known cures for these conditions—and no single treatment that resolves them—recovery is possible. ANS REWIRE supports participants in building a personalised, multi-lateral recovery approach, in collaboration with their medical professionals.

Although ANS REWIRE is often compared to brain-training programs—because it includes brain-training as one component—it is not solely a brain-training program. It is a structured, educational program grounded in established scientific understanding of neuroplasticity, sensitisation, autonomic regulation, immune and endocrine interactions, cellular metabolism, and other core physiological processes relevant to this group of chronic illnesses.

In this way, ANS REWIRE is a science-informed education program that helps participants integrate biomedical, brain-training, and somato-neurological strategies to promote recovery and support positive neuroplasticity—ultimately aiming to help the nervous system regulate more effectively and support the normalisation of bodily function.

ANS REWIRE does not provide medical treatment or therapy, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or care. Instead, it is designed to educate and empower participants to take informed action and work more effectively with their existing healthcare providers.

Why focus on ANS dysfunction?

Over more than a decade of research and through personal experience with ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and POTS, we have come to understand that these conditions (including others – see below) are not unrelated illnesses but expression of a shared underlying neurological dysfunction; dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS).

The scientific literature supports this view. For example, fibromyalgia is widely recognized as a central sensitization syndrome involving the central nervous system, and dysautonomia (ANS dysfunction) has been clearly observed, measured, and discussed in connection with ME/CFS, POTS, MCS, and other related syndromes.

While these conditions involve a range of real physiological dysfunctions, we consider ANS dysfunction to be the core perpetuating factor that drives and sustains many of their symptoms.

The program educates and trains participants to identify and retrain triggers (physical, mental, psychological, and subconscious), to normalise the stress response and pain perception.

By addressing this core dysfunction, recovery becomes possible in a more reliable and lasting way than simply treating symptoms in isolation.

Why would I want to ”REWIRE” my brain?

Rewiring the brain is a central part of recovery because conditions like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, and MCS often involve maladaptive patterns in the brain and autonomic nervous system (ANS). Even after the original trigger is gone, the nervous system may remain stuck in a state of dysfunction—keeping the body in “survival mode” and preventing full recovery.

This dysregulation affects many body systems and can result in ongoing symptoms such as fatigue, pain, orthostatic intolerance, and sensitivities to light, sound, chemicals, or touch. The ANS may become overactive or unresponsive, misinterpreting normal signals as threats and keeping the stress response chronically switched on.

Rewiring refers to using targeted, neuroplasticity-based strategies to help retrain how the brain and nervous system respond. It’s not just about reducing stress or thinking positively—it’s about systematically changing the brain’s learned patterns that keep illness in place. This involves both mental strategies and physical, body-based techniques—a combination sometimes referred to as a somato-neurological approach.

By helping the brain re-interpret signals and regulate more appropriately, these techniques support a more balanced and resilient nervous system—creating the conditions for recovery rather than just managing symptoms.

What is in the program?

• Over 40 core online lessons across 5 main categories - average lesson time is 25-35 minutes, although a few lessons are longer or shorter than this;
• Numerous shorter videos desgigned to help you focus your approach and gain distinctions for your recovery;
• Interviews with people that have recovered using the program, to see how they specifically engaged with the techniques and negotiated the challenges of recovery;
• An interactive component for questions and answers with your instructor/educator;
• Over 5000 questions & answers for you to access;
• Audio Tracks with Mindfulness Meditation Course, Pain Desensitisation Exercises and Sleep Relaxations (see Audio details)

1. Understand what is going on;
2. Learn what we need to do and how to do it; AND
3. Take the action steps to move us forward.

Along with these 3 steps, the program allows you to develop your own personal framework for recovery and coaches you to take the daily action steps you need on your journey to recovery.

For more details regarding the content of the program, read the recovery program description and details HERE.

The easiest and best way to learn more is to watch the free introductory module.

How is the ANS REWIRE program delivered and structured?

ANS REWIRE is a structured, self-paced online recovery program delivered through a secure membership website. Each day, a new video lesson becomes available—usually 25–35 minutes long (some are shorter, some up to 50 minutes). These lessons are released in a carefully sequenced order to build clarity and momentum, allowing you to integrate new insights step by step without overwhelm.

There are over 40 core lessons, rolled out across 5–6 weeks, along with supplementary resources like summaries, worksheets, and printable tools to support your engagement and learning.

You can go entirely at your own pace—pausing when needed, rewatching lessons, or even redoing the program later on. This flexibility is especially helpful for those with limited energy or cognitive capacity.

The program is fully mobile-friendly and works across all devices—so whether you’re engaging from bed, couch, or on the move, you can access the content with ease. A bookmarking feature lets you save key lessons for later reference.

In addition to the video content, the program includes a set of audio tracks that offer extended training in mindfulness meditation, relaxation techniques, and pain desensitisation. These can be streamed within the platform immediately, with MP3 downloads becoming available after 31 days for convenient offline use.

While the course provides daily guidance, it also encourages personalisation and self-reflection, helping you adapt strategies to suit your own recovery journey.

Is the program spiritual or religious based?

During the advocacy work that Dan Neuffer did (including the pioneering of Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS/PVFS, POTS and MCS recovery interviews on his YouTube Channel) in the years leading up to the program, one surprising comment from people that recovered was their description of recovery being a “spiritual journey”.

This was an interesting observation—one that Dan Neuffer found somewhat surprising, given that his own recovery and the explanation he presents in his book CFS Unravelled focus entirely on physiological and neurological processes. The book, which outlines a scientific framework for understanding these illnesses, does not reference spiritual concepts, yet it’s clear that some individuals interpret their recovery journey in deeply personal or spiritual terms.

All strategies in ANS REWIRE—including meditation, brain-training, and lifestyle interventions—are designed for physiological, neurological, or behavioural benefit. For example, meditation in the program is taught specifically to support nervous system regulation and mindfulness, backed by scientific research. It is presented in a neutral, non-spiritual way, and is practiced by many secular users worldwide.

That said, recovery often requires meaningful life adjustments in areas like work, self-care, relationships, and purpose. For some people, these shifts feel transformative or “spiritual” in nature. The program supports participants in whatever personal framework they find helpful.

Science & Methodology

Why use physical strategies for a neurological condition?

It might seem counterintuitive to use physical strategies to address a neurological condition—but it’s actually essential. The brain and body form an integrated system, and the autonomic nervous system (ANS)—which is at the core of conditions like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, and MCS—is influenced not just by thoughts and emotions, but also by physical inputs.

That’s why ANS REWIRE doesn’t treat these illnesses as purely stress- or trauma-based. While brain retraining is crucial to shift maladaptive neurological patterns, it’s not enough on its own. These are multifactorial conditions with physical consequences that reinforce dysfunction—and physical strategies are needed to help break that cycle.

The program incorporates physical strategies such as:

• Corrected breathing patterns
• Activity pacing and rest
• Sleep hygiene, gut support, and nutrition
• Somato-neurological techniques (targeting how the body “talks” to the brain)

These are not generic wellness tips—they are specifically chosen because they act as signals that the nervous system processes continuously. Over time, certain patterns—like shallow breathing, overexertion, sensory overload, or prolonged immobility—can reinforce a maladaptive stress response and keep the ANS stuck in dysfunction.

By using targeted physical strategies, the program helps retrain the brain to interpret signals of safety rather than threat. For example:

• Optimising breathing can help reduce sympathetic overdrive.
• Adjusting movement and posture can change feedback loops that perpetuate fatigue or pain.
• Balanced pacing supports recovery by avoiding the boom–bust cycle.

In short, physical strategies work hand-in-hand with brain retraining. True recovery often requires addressing both the neurological “software” and the physical “hardware” to restore regulation, safety, and resilience across the entire system.

What are the benefits of the brain training (“mind-body”) components of the program?

Although the terms “brain-training” and “mind-body” have become popular in recent years, the ANS REWIRE program was never solely focused on this aspect. From the beginning, the program has taken a broader, more integrated approach to recovery.

Sometimes the term “mind-body” is used vaguely, suggesting that symptoms can be overcome purely through mental focus or willpower. That is not the approach used in ANS REWIRE. Instead, the program explains the science behind how specific techniques influence nervous system regulation, and how to engage with them in a structured, meaningful way.

“Brain-training” is a broad term, much like “exercise” or “medicine.” Just as you wouldn’t expect a doctor to prescribe a random medication or a physical therapist to assign a generic exercise, effective brain-training must be personalised and targeted to the issue at hand.

In some circles, brain-training is promoted for cognitive enhancement—such as improving memory, creativity, or mental sharpness. However, for people experiencing this group of chronic illness, these forms of cognitive training are often unhelpful or even counterproductive. That’s why the ANS REWIRE program does not include those type of brain-training exercsies designed for healthy individuals.

For instance, brain training is talked about as creating cognitive benefits such as sharper focus, concentration, and mental clarity, better memory and recall abilities, enhanced creativity and problem solving skills. 

Given the cognitive issues experienced in this group of illnesses, it can easily be thought that ‘brain-training’ is the answer.  However, our experiences suggests the opposite, that pushing the brain with training of this type is actually unhelpful.  This is because there is a physiological process involved in producing the cognitive symptoms, which needs to be resolved.

Instead, brain-training in the context of this program is directed at supporting recovery by helping to normalise autonomic nervous system (ANS) function, which we view as a central factor in the physiological disruptions underlying these conditions.

The brain-training components of the program are designed to help with:

• Normalising ANS function;
• Pain desensitisation;
• Sleep normalisation;
• Sensitivity normalisation (Chemical, Light, Sound ElectroMagnetic, Olfactory, etc.);
• Stress & emotion regulation;
• Behaviour modification and habit change;
• Self-empowerment;
• Confidence;
• Coping Skills;
• Long-term resilience

These outcomes are supported through practical, repeatable strategies that can be integrated into your daily life as part of a comprehensive recovery plan.

How is ANS REWIRE different from other “brain training” or mind-body programs?

There are a growing number of programs aiming to support recovery from ME/CFS, PVFS (including Long COVID), Fibromyalgia, POTS, and MCS—some delivered via online platforms or DVDs, and many focused on brain retraining, trauma resolution, or mind-body techniques.

ANS REWIRE is different. It’s a comprehensive, multi-lateral recovery program designed specifically for these conditions, grounded in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulation. While we can’t offer detailed comparisons with every other program, we can outline what makes ANS REWIRE unique, and what to consider when evaluating options.

What makes ANS REWIRE different?

1. Brain retraining beyond fear or trauma
Many programs focus only on emotional trauma or fear-based brain patterns. ANS REWIRE goes further by addressing a wide range of maladaptive stress responses and sensitisation responses including one that are:

• emotional,
• physical,
• subconscious, and
• neurological

2. Clear scientific explanation
Rather than simply instructing what to do, the program explains why your body is stuck in illness, using easy-to-understand scientific reasoning. This empowers participants with a deeper understanding and motivation.

3. Physical recovery is part of the process
Unlike many brain-based approaches, ANS REWIRE helps you identify where medical or physiological intervention is needed to break the feedback loop between physical dysfunction and ANS dysregulation. Strategies for pacing, desensitisation, movement, breathing, MCS/EMHS, and more are embedded in the program.

4. Daily, structured guidance without overwhelm
Instead of presenting a long list of techniques, ANS REWIRE delivers daily video lessons that build progressively—like virtual coaching—so participants develop insight, build confidence, and take action without becoming overwhelmed.

5. Personalisation and adaptability
The program allows participants to customise their approach—tailoring brain-training and recovery tools to their specific triggers, sensitivities, and circumstances.

7. Active educator support and extensive Q&A
The program includes searchable Q&A content (over 5,000 entries) directly linked to lessons, plus insights from other participants, and—when available—optional 1:1 support from Dan Neuffer.

In short, ANS REWIRE is not just about brain retraining—it’s about rebuilding your health step by step, using a structured, science-informed, and integrative approach tailored to your personal recovery path.

How should I compare programs?

Recovery is deeply personal, and what works for one person may not work for another. Some prefer a narrow, single-focus approach, while others benefit from a comprehensive, multi-layered program like ANS REWIRE.

We recommend:

Reviewing the full ANS REWIRE program description

Watching the free ANS REWIRE Intro Series

Reading these FAQs in full

Reaching out with any specific questions if you're unsure

You should also seek detailed information from any other programs you’re considering, to assess whether their scope, method, and support structure align with your needs.

Why is there so much science information in the program?

Some people find scientific explanations essential to understanding their illness and recovery, while others may not feel drawn to this kind of detail. The ANS REWIRE program includes a strong educational component because we believe that understanding the underlying mechanisms of illness—especially ANS dysfunction—is valuable for everyone, regardless of background.

The program explains how symptoms may arise from primary nervous system dysregulation as well as secondary dysfunctions, and how various strategies in the program are designed to address these. In some cases, this may also involve seeking medical support or intervention in coordination with your healthcare provider.

While this educational depth is often appreciated by participants with professional backgrounds in healthcare—such as doctors, researchers, and therapists—it is not included only for them. A scientific foundation is important for all participants, for several reasons:

Clarity builds confidence.
When people don’t fully understand the cause of their symptoms, they may keep searching for new answers—even when other conditions have been medically ruled out. This distraction can interfere with engagement in the recovery process and slow progress.

Understanding reinforces motivation.
Recovery requires consistent effort, even when energy and motivation are limited. When participants clearly understand why certain strategies matter—based on how they relate to the underlying dysfunction—they are more likely to stay engaged and follow through. Many people have previously tried elements of this approach without success, often because they lacked this context or didn’t apply the strategies consistently or in combination.

By grounding the program in scientific explanation, we aim to build clarity, trust, and confidence—key ingredients for sustained recovery efforts.

Program Fit & Learning Style

How does the program fit different learning styles?

The ANS REWIRE program has been carefully designed to support a wide range of learning preferences and cognitive capacities. Delivered in a structured video format with daily lessons, the program gradually builds understanding through layered concepts, consistent reinforcement, and actionable steps. This approach has been well-regarded by educators and professors of pedagogy.

While this FAQ focuses on how people best absorb information, the program also supports different mindsets for personal growth and recovery—you can read more about that in this FAQ.

Here’s how the program supports different learning styles:

1. Visual Learners

Key concepts are illustrated with diagrams and supported by visual cues throughout the lessons.

2. Auditory Learners

Lessons are designed to be engaging even in audio-only format. Clear, descriptive language and varied repetition help reinforce understanding—especially valuable for participants experiencing brain fog or visual sensitivities.

3. Reading/Writing Learners

Participants are encouraged to take notes, and many lessons include small reflection or writing exercises. Key concepts are also summarised at the end of each lesson to reinforce learning.

4. Kinaesthetic Learners

The program includes guided activities—particularly within the somato-neurological components—that involve movement, sensation, and hands-on engagement to support embodied learning.

5. Global Learners

Broad, big-picture explanations help participants understand the “why” behind strategies, creating a sense of purpose and cohesion throughout the learning process.

6. Sequential Learners

The program follows a clear, step-by-step structure with daily content, cumulative learning, and progressive action planning (daily, weekly, monthly). This helps reduce overwhelm and provides clarity without rigid procedural demands.

7. Active Learners

The program focuses on daily action steps to promote practical application, not just theory. It offers enough detail to support structure, while allowing flexibility for participants to personalise and learn through doing.

8. Reflective Learners

Self-reflection is an integral part of the program. Rather than simply being told what to do, participants are guided to explore and discover insights for themselves—a process that often leads to deeper understanding and more lasting behavioural change.

How the program fits to your approach to personal growth and development

The way people engage in recovery varies greatly. Some are goal-driven, some are reflective and values-led, others need a more exploratory or supportive path. The ANS REWIRE program is designed to honour and support these differences—while also gently encouraging participants to broaden their personal approach where it may help.

While this FAQ focuses on how people engage with growth and change, there's also a separate FAQ on how the program supports different learning styles and cognitive needs.

The approaches structured into the program include:

1. Goal-Oriented Approach

From day one, participants are encouraged to set and review recovery goals. The program helps sustain motivation by teaching flexible goal-setting strategies that reflect the non-linear nature of recovery.

2. Curiosity-Driven and Lifelong Learning

The lessons use layered, structured teaching that foreshadows key concepts and raises important questions—fueling curiosity and deepening engagement with both the science and practical applications.

We encourage this because engagement is key! The program not only explores scientific concepts but also teaches in a demonstrative and sometimes playful way to keep learning enjoyable and impactful.

3. Reflective and Mindfulness-Based

Self-reflection and self-awareness are essential to personal growth. That’s why the program includes guided reflection tasks and mindfulness-based strategies to help participants better understand themselves, their patterns, and their progress.

4. Action-Oriented and Adaptive

Rather than following a rigid formula, participants are guided to test, adapt, and refine strategies based on their lived experience. This trial-and-adjust approach ensures learning is practical and progress-focused.

5. Mentorship

The program delivers mentorship on several levels:

• Lessons – they are delivered in a virtual coaching style and participants often say “it’s like you knew exactly what I was struggling with and when and then delivered another lesson to address that”  This comes from a carefully layered learning approach
• Q & A section – there are over 5,000 questions and answers to help you gain clarity and move forward.  These are in a searchable database linked to specific lessons to help you get answers quickly, whilst still being able to add specific personal questions.
• Additional support – Subject to availability, Dan supports people with 1:1 coaching
• Other participants - they share their learnings and interpretations of the program in specialised annotated interview formats called insights interviews

6. Holistic and Integrative

The program takes a whole-person approach—not just focusing on symptoms, but addressing what led to illness, personal triggers, and underlying dysfunctions. Recovery strategies draw from multiple disciplines (not just brain-training or psychology), helping participants develop a personalised, multi-lateral path forward.

7. Values-Driven and Purpose-Centered

Many people with chronic illness lose connection to meaning or purpose, sometimes even before they become ill. The program supports participants in reconnecting with their values, reassessing life balance, and set intentions that support deeper healing and greater life satisfaction going forward.

8. Emotionally Supportive & Safe Environment

Emotional support and regulation are core to both learning and healing. The tone of the program emphasizes encouragement, safety, and non-judgment, helping to create a learning environment that supports nervous system regulation.

9. Collaborative & Shared Insight

General recovery interviews that are shared in the program also help participants feel less alone, offering real-world reflections from others who have suffered the same symptoms and experiences with chronic illness.

The insights interviews with past participants expand this by sharing how they applied the lessons in their own unique ways, encouraging you to do the same.

10. Resilient and Self-Empowered

Recovery is challenging, and setbacks can feel discouraging. The program nurtures a mindset of self-empowerment by helping participants build confidence, emotional resilience, and internal motivation—tools essential not just for recovery, but for long-term wellbeing.

How does the program help me with motivation?

Maintaining motivation during recovery from chronic illness can be especially challenging. Fatigue, cognitive overload, discouragement from setbacks, and a long recovery timeline can make it hard to stay consistently engaged. The ANS REWIRE program is designed to support motivation in a sustainable, compassionate, and empowering way.

Rather than relying on hype or pressure, the program helps you develop a healthy, balanced approach to motivation—one that combines self-compassion with purposeful action.

Here are some of the ways ANS REWIRE supports you in staying motivated:

Shift to Action-Based Motivation

The program encourages focusing on consistent, doable actions—rather than only chasing big outcomes. Progress often comes gradually, and feeling successful for taking action helps build momentum.

Joy Through Personal Growth

Early in the program, you’ll focus on simple mindset and resilience shifts that create early wins. These help build emotional capacity and re-ignite your sense of personal agency.

Confidence Through Understanding

Learning how your illness developed and how symptoms are maintained—along with how recovery can occur—helps shift motivation from blind hope to informed confidence:

“I understand how this works. This can be possible for me.”

Confidence Through Example

The program includes a wide range of recovery interviews (called Insights interviews) from fast turnarounds to long, winding journeys. Seeing others overcome similar challenges can provide powerful motivation and reassurance.

It’s not just about inspiration—it’s about recognising patterns, learning what worked for others, and realising:

“If they can do it, maybe I can too.”

Momentum Builds Motivation

With each small step forward, you gain more capacity to engage, take action, and understand more deeply. The program is structured to help you ride this wave of growing momentum.

Reframing Setbacks

Setbacks are normal. The program helps you put them in context, so you’re less likely to feel defeated. As recovery deepens and setbacks shorten, confidence and motivation naturally increase.

Tracking Evidence of Progress

Detailed activity and symptom assessments help you see your improvements clearly. Having tangible evidence of change reinforces your motivation to continue.

Accountability and Support

Where possible, you’re encouraged to nominate a positive, supportive person from your life to help keep you on track and uplifted—especially during dips in motivation.

Clinical Support & Track Record

What are your professional endorsements & track record

ANS REWIRE is a comprehensive recovery program grounded in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulation. It draws on diverse fields including psychology, integrative medicine, trauma therapy, somatic practices, and chronic illness recovery coaching.  It’s like having a virtual coach support you.

Professional Endorsements

• Recommended by doctors, psychologists, and therapists across various disciplines.
• Used personally by:
  • Medical doctors
  • Medical researchers and academics
  • Scientists and psychotherapists
  • Allied health professionals
• Endorsed for its pedagogical approach by Professors of Education and professionals in other fields.

Global Reach

Launched in 2016, the ANS REWIRE education and coaching program has been used by thousands of participants across more than 60 countries. Many have experienced full recovery or significant improvement, as shared in detailed video and written testimonials.

However, it’s important to understand; ANS REWIRE is not a fixed protocol with a one-size-fits-all outcome.

It’s a personalised recovery framework—designed to be adapted to each person’s unique symptom profile, dysfunctions, and triggers.

Why We Don’t Publish a "Success Rate"

Recovery from ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, and PVFS (including long COVID) varies greatly. Some participants improve quickly, while others require more time or additional medical or therapeutic support.

This variability is why standard trials or generic “success” statistics can be misleading. A blind placebo-controlled study isn’t appropriate for a program where each participant takes a different path through a tailored set of tools.

Insights from Clinics and Practitioners

Clinics around the world often contact us after discovering their patients are using ANS REWIRE. Why? Because they notice something striking:

Treatments that previously had limited or unpredictable outcomes start working more consistently.

This is especially true when the focus shifts to normalising ANS function. As ANS regulation improves, secondary dysfunctions become easier to treat—and conventional therapies often become more effective.

We believe that’s the result of using a multi-lateral approach, which is at the heart of ANS REWIRE.

Caution Around Claims from Other Programs

We are concerned about exaggerated or oversimplified claims made by some brain-training or mind-body programs. In our experience, successful recovery usually requires more than a narrow technique or one-size-fits-all model.

Many participants who join ANS REWIRE after trying such programs report that they felt misled—often unaware of the methodological limitations, small or biased samples, or data-handling gaps behind the claims.

That doesn’t mean people don’t benefit from other approaches—many do. But often, those recoveries involved a broader set of strategies than is recognised. This is reflected in the recovery interviews Dan Neuffer pioneered over a decade ago.

Why ANS REWIRE Works Differently

ANS REWIRE doesn’t ask you to place blind faith in one technique. Instead, it provides a structured educational foundation and a flexible, multi-layered recovery approach. You’re supported to:

• Understand the root dysfunction
• Identify the specific factors contributing to your illness
• Tailor your recovery path
• Adapt when progress stalls

This is why education is at the heart of the program—not just training. You’re not just retraining your brain; you’re rebuilding your health through insight, persistence, and adaptation.

Can I get some 1-1 help?

You can apply for some personalised coaching if you are enrolled in the program, which is currently offered at an additional cost of AU$139/hour. However, this is generally only available to enrolled members once the educational program has been completed. This is to ensure that 1-1 time is used to focus on any personal coaching or breakthrough work rather than foundation training, which is available in the program.

Will my existing treatments or medications interfere with the program?

We strongly recommend that you check with your doctor regarding any additional strategies or treatments before you commence them.

The program is educational in nature and designed to complement the advice of your medical doctor and other health care professionals, not to replace it.

We believe that it would be very unlikely that any existing treatments should interfere or hinder your recovery. If you wish to change or reduce any medications over time as you improve in your health, you must only do so under medical supervision.

Will I need to engage in additional treatments?

Given the large number of symptoms and dysfunctions that are part of this illness, people can sometimes be on the seemingly never-ending treatment ‘merry-go-round’. The problem with this approach is that the reason for the symptoms and secondary dysfunctions is never addressed (ie. Dysautonomia). In fact, in our experience, despite the most diligent and persistent efforts, such treatments often only have limited results or results that are not enduring.

By focussing your recovery plan first and foremost on recreating homeostasis in the body and returning autonomic function to normal, most of these persistent issues can then finally resolve naturally without any additional treatment.

However, because the physical dysfunction and illness can be so severe, we strongly believe that assisting the body to return to health can be very helpful in some individuals, depending on your symptoms. This is why the program provides you with education on some specific issues and treatment options that you might then benefit from exploring with your integrative doctor or medical doctor and naturopath.

Suitability & Outcomes

What improvements can I aim for with the ANS REWIRE program?

As you complete the program, you will gain a deeper understanding of how the illness works and the personal triggers you are experiencing. Naturally, everybody’s situation and state of health is different when starting the program, so whilst some can experience changes very quickly, even in a matter of days or weeks, others will take a little more time. That is why we recommend a commitment of 6 months to engage in the program, during which you use the strategies and techniques taught and explore further strategies as directed.

Some approaches or programs claim to offer ‘cures’ which we believe to be an inappropriate term given the pathophysiology of the illness. Whilst there are many treatments and approaches that yield significant improvements, even full and robust lasting recoveries, we don’t believe that a singular strategy will ever be a successful ‘cure’ that works for everyone. This is because the dynamics of the illness can involve secondary dysfunctions and also involve highly personalised triggers. This is reflected by the variance in symptoms that people experience as well as the different circumstances leading up to first falling ill.

The ANS REWIRE program is designed to help you understand the illness and identify secondary dysfunctions and triggers, and train you to use a range of strategies and techniques to address them. The program does not provide medical advice and expects you to stay under the medical advice of your doctor, and also offers you guidance and direction in working with your doctor and other health care professionals where needed.

We suggest you aim for an improvement in health within 3-6 months of commencing the program.

I have been ill a very long time, can this program still work for me?

With many people the illness evolves over time, and some develop additional dysfunctions and symptoms, whilst others experience a stabilising of sorts. It would certainly be reasonable to suggest that long-term sufferers have the potential for a greater number of dysfunctions and triggers, however, we have also seen that they often learn and use helpful strategies and treatments already.

And so it is more about your personal state of health, history, knowledge and ability to engage in strategies, techniques and treatments, which is likely to impact your recovery time, rather than just how long you have been ill for.

Based on this, and the fact that we have seen many long-term sufferers recover (after decades of illness and even very late in life), we believe that anyone can stage a successful recovery, including longer-term sufferers.

Will the program work for my specific symptoms?

The program is not based on treating specific symptoms, but rather on treating the syndrome as a whole by focussing on the root mechanism, the ANS dysfunction. It is our view that as the root dysfunction normalises, that the body is able to heal so that the symptoms and secondary dysfunctions resolve.

Hence any symptoms that are part of the syndrome (Fibromyalgia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (Long Covid),  Chronic Fatigue and Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Post-viral Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity) are expected to resolve as you recover your health.

Will the program help with pain?

There can be many reasons for pain, which is why any pain must always be reported to your medical doctor and be appropriately investigated. The pain experienced in ME/CFS & fibromyalgia is typically due to inflammation and a process known as central sensitisation that occurs in chronic pain. This means that we experience pain much more severely, and sometimes even with very little or no stimulus.

So inflammation and the typical pain that is part of the illness, is just another symptom that normally resolves on its own as people experience recovery from the syndrome as a whole.

However, because pain itself is a strong trigger for the illness, the program actually includes specific education and brain training to assist in normalising your experience of pain. This is especially important for people that have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

Will the program help with MCS & EMHS?

Yes, the program is designed to help people experiencing Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EMHS).

MCS and EMHS are specific triggers of the illness that some people develop over time. Recovery is about treating the syndrome as a whole and normalising ANS function, but because these triggers are particularly distinct and strong, we also recommend that the techniques be specifically applied with these triggers.

We also provide some additional specific education and guidance around how to apply the techniques for these specific triggers.

Will the program help with POTS?

Yes, the program is designed to help people experiencing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

POTS is an expression of the illness that is actually widely recognised as being ANS dysfunction

Participation & Practical Use

How quickly can I complete the program?

It is important to remember that recovery does not come simply from an education process alone, but requires consistent action over a period of time. So it is about understanding and also reflecting on the information and taking the action steps to move you forward. That is why the program has been structured so that generally speaking, one lesson is delivered per day.

The core foundation lessons of the program will hence be made available online over a period of about 6 weeks. After that, you may re-listen to specific lessons or simply focus on your daily action plan.

There will also be additional lessons over the following months, including interviews on the techniques and strategies with people that have recovered using the program and additional focussed lessons to help you fine-tune your strategy and build your understanding.

For those that feel able and eager to do more during this initial educational phase, it is important to demonstrate some patience and focus on the lesson of the day, and any action steps that come with that. We have noted that the foundation understanding is really key to help people stay on track during their recovery. And so the program has been designed specifically to deepen your understanding first, and to coach you to take the ongoing steps towards your recovery.

Of course we understand that even a staggered program like this may be difficult for those that are in a very severe state of poor health. The benefit of this online program means that you can slow down and complete the education in your own time.

It is important to remember that the process doesn’t end when the initial program has been completed, but that you follow through with the strategies and techniques until you make a recovery. This is why we ask that you commit yourself to following the program for at least 6 months, during which time you are likely to go back and re-watch certain sections of the training program.

Will I have to do anything except watch the videos?

Yes, absolutely. The program requires you to take daily action steps during the initial education phases as well as ongoing daily action beyond that. This includes brain training, physical strategies and lifestyle alterations during your recovery period. However, the changes can be made gradually over a period of time and get easier with practice. Further, as you continue to make progress, this process gets easier and your efforts and commitment required will reduce as you move towards being recovered.