Personalized pain care | Salt Lake City
A different
approach to pain.
Whether you're dealing with a recent injury, recovering from surgery, or living with chronic pain, finding relief begins with understanding what's contributing to your symptoms.
At Root Cause Pain RN, we take an individualized approach — considering the physical, neurological, and other factors that may influence your pain to help identify an appropriate path forward.
Non-Surgical | Non-Pharmeceutical | Personalized Pain Care
you are more than your pain
Your story
isn't finished.
Pain can interrupt the life you want to live. It can affect how you move, work, sleep, and enjoy the activities that matter most to you.
But pain doesn't have to define your future. By better understanding what's contributing to your symptoms, you can begin exploring new possibilities for healing, recovery, and meaningful improvement.
Your pain is real
Even when tests or imaging don't fully explain your symptoms, your pain is real. You deserve to be heard, understood, and taken seriously.
You are not your diagnosis
A diagnosis can provide valuable information, but it doesn't define who you are or determine everything that's possible for your future.
There is a path forward
Your body has the capacity to heal and adapt, and your nervous system can change. Whether you're recovering from an injury or managing chronic pain, there may be opportunities to improve how you feel, move, and live.
Your pain
Can change
understanding your pain
The possibility
of change.
Pain is more than a simple measure of tissue damage. It is a complex experience influenced by what is happening in your body, how your nervous system processes information, and other factors that can affect how you feel.
When pain begins with an injury, the body's healing processes play an important role in recovery. But pain can also persist beyond expected healing times, or feel more intense than tissue findings alone would explain.
Understanding these different contributors matters. Depending on your situation, improvement may involve supporting tissue recovery, restoring movement, addressing nervous system sensitivity, or a combination of approaches.
Your body can heal
Tissues have the capacity to repair and adapt. Supporting recovery, improving movement, and rebuilding strength may help reduce pain and restore function.
your nervous system can adapt
Your nervous system plays an important role in how pain is experienced. Pain responses can become more sensitive over time, but that sensitivity can also change.
Your path can be personalized
Different types of pain may require different approaches. Understanding the factors contributing to your symptoms helps guide treatment decisions that fit your individual needs.
understanding your pain
The possibility
of change.
Pain is more than a simple measure of tissue damage. It is a complex experience influenced by what is happening in your body, how your nervous system processes information, and other factors that can affect how you feel.
When pain begins with an injury, the body's healing processes play an important role in recovery. But pain can also persist beyond expected healing times, or feel more intense than tissue findings alone would explain.
Understanding these different contributors matters. Depending on your situation, improvement may involve supporting tissue recovery, restoring movement, addressing nervous system sensitivity, or a combination of approaches.
Your body can heal
Tissues have the capacity to repair and adapt. Supporting recovery, improving movement, and rebuilding strength may help reduce pain and restore function.
your nervous system can adapt
Your nervous system plays an important role in how pain is experienced. Pain responses can become more sensitive over time, but that sensitivity can also change.
Your path can be personalized
Different types of pain may require different approaches. Understanding the factors contributing to your symptoms helps guide treatment decisions that fit your individual needs.
our approach
Rooted in Western medicine.
Open to Eastern wisdom.
At Root Cause Pain RN, we bring together a foundation in conventional nursing with training in Eastern and complementary approaches to pain care. By considering insights from both, we explore options that may be overlooked when pain is viewed through a single lens.
Our treatment options
Microcurrent Therapy
Microcurrent therapy uses very low-level electrical currents as a noninvasive approach to pain management. It may be incorporated into care for injury recovery or chronic pain.
RAPID NFR
RAPID NeuroFascial Reset is a hands-on technique combining targeted pressure with active movement. It may help address pain and movement restrictions associated with injuries, muscle tension or ongoing discomfort.
Neuroplasticity Training
Neuroplasticity training helps patients understand how the nervous system processes pain and explore strategies that may reduce heightened sensitiviity and chronic pain responses.
Emotion Focused Approaches
Emotion-focused approaches explore how stress and emotional experiences may influence physical symptoms. These complementary techniques may be considered when emotional factors appear relevant to a patient's pain experience.
conditions we treat
Different pain.
New possibilities.
Pain can begin suddenly with an injury, develop gradually over time, or continue long after the original injury has healed. Whatever your experience, understanding what's contributing to your symptoms is an important part of finding an appropriate path forward.
At Root Cause Pain RN, we work with a variety of acute and chronic pain conditions. Explore some of the concerns we address and learn how individualized treatment may support recovery, improve movement, and help you return to the activities that matter to you.
sports injuries
post-surgical pain & recovery
low back pain
neck & Shoulder pain
sciatica & Nerve pain
migraines & Headaches
fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
conditions we treat
Different pain.
New possibilities.
Pain can begin suddenly with an injury, develop gradually over time, or continue long after the original injury has healed. Whatever your experience, understanding what's contributing to your symptoms is an important part of finding an appropriate path forward.
At Root Cause Pain RN, we work with a variety of acute and chronic pain conditions. Explore some of the concerns we address and learn how individualized treatment may support recovery, improve movement, and help you return to the activities that matter to you.
sports injuries
post-surgical pain & recovery
low back pain
neck & Shoulder pain
sciatica & Nerve pain
migraines & Headaches
fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
what to expect
Your path
forward.
Your first visit is an opportunity to share your concerns, discuss your symptoms, and explore what may be contributing to your pain. Whether you're recovering from a recent injury or seeking help for ongoing symptoms, we'll work together to understand your needs and identify an appropriate starting point.
Consult
Your story comes first.
Tell us about your pain, how it began, what you've already tried, and what you hope to get back to doing.
Assess
Understand your starting point.
We'll review your history, symptoms, and movement to explore possible contributors and appropriate treatment options.
Personalize
A plan built around you.
Together, we'll consider treatment options based on your needs, goals, and stage of recovery.
Treat & Adapt
Progress one step at a time.
As treatment progresses, we'll monitor your response and adjust the approach to support your recovery and long-term goals.
Meet Your Provider
A different
perspective on pain.
Heather Pickett, RN, brings a diverse nursing background spanning critical care, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and maternal health.
Her introduction to Eastern medicine through acupuncture opened the door to a broader perspective on health and healing. This experience sparked an interest in exploring additional approaches to pain care, including therapies that consider physical injury, movement, and the role of the nervous system.
At Root Cause Pain RN, Heather combines her clinical experience with specialized training to provide individualized care for people recovering from injuries, navigating ongoing pain, or seeking additional options for improving comfort and function. Her goal is to help patients better understand their pain, explore appropriate treatment options, and move toward meaningful improvement.