Stop carrying the weight of complex pain cases alone.
Join 24 other founding members in Australia's first true interdisciplinary chronic pain training.
- 1:1 mentoring sessions
- Communication mastery
- A supportive peer network
- Lifetime 50% discount on all future CPM programs
- Priority access to patient referral network
All for a founding member price of $197 for 6 months
Doors open 16th February 2026
Your patient’s pain flares again, your traditional treatments skills aren’t working, and there’s no space or time to admit you’re stuck.
You’re not alone… every clinician hits this snag.
Do you wish every session pushed progress forward instead of looping back to square one?
Are you feeling boxed in when a flare-up wipes out last week’s gains and there’s no one you can safely sound out?
Do you want to stand out in a crowded market without spending your weekends locked into yet another long course?
Yes?
Then make sure you’re first in line when the doors open.
We’re keeping this first intake small, so every member gets the most hands-on, high-impact support possible. Waitlist members get first access when doors open.
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Only 25 founding member spots available
This first cohort is intentionally small, building a connected group of clinicians ready to lead the change. Once it’s full, doors close until the next intake.
Expert-led & research backed
1:1 Mentoring and supervision
Ongoing CPD points appliable
6 months access, updated regularly
How it works
Most professional development teaches you what to do. The CPM Foundation teaches you how to think differently, communicate, and continuously improve.
- $Structured Peer Supervision: Work within a facilitator-led framework that keeps feedback constructive and actionable. Start by observing, contribute when ready.
- $Advanced Communication Modules: Master Motivational Interviewing, Timelining, and other evidence-based approaches specifically adapted for working with patients who suffer from chronic pain.
- $Complete Team Training: Ensure every team member reinforces your therapeutic work rather than undermining it.
- $Real Case Integration: : Apply new skills immediately with peer support and expert guidance. Every tool is clinic ready.
- $Ongoing Skill Development: : Unlike one-off courses, this is continuous growth with regular check-ins, updates, and skill refinement.
- $Exclusive Practitioner Network: : Connect with other likeminded clinicians who share your dedication to excellence.
- $Patient Referral Access: : As a CPM-trained practitioner, you'll receive priority access to our patient referral network – patients who find us through our marketing.
This isn’t just another course. It’s joining a movement that’s redefining how care is delivered to patients who suffer from chronic pain.
Most treatment setbacks aren’t about your skills;
they’re about your conversations.
Studies show that 87% of persistent pain setbacks come from communication breakdowns, not clinical gaps.
And with 3.6 million Australians living with chronic pain but only 1 in 10 receiving the care they need the demand for clinicians trained in these skills is growing.
This is your opportunity to become one of them.
Why your whole team needs these skills
The 30-Second scenario that undoes months of progress:
Imagine this: A patient who suffers from chronic pain finally opens up.
They’ve just shared the toll it’s taken on their relationships, their identity, their hope for the future. You’ve held space, asked the right questions, and helped them feel understood—maybe for the first time in months.
Then they head to the front desk to rebook.
“How are you feeling today?” asks your lovely receptionist.
“Still in pain, to be honest.”
“Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Hopefully it’s not as bad as the patient we saw last week she ended up in hospital!”
It’s meant kindly, hoping to make the patient feel better.
But to the patient, it lands like this:
“Maybe I’m overreacting. Maybe my pain isn’t bad enough. Maybe I shouldn’t be here at all.”
The trust you built just moments ago?
Gone.
Not because your team lacks compassion but because they haven’t been trained in this kind of communication.
That’s why the CPM Foundation includes full team training so every touchpoint in your practice supports the therapeutic relationship you’ve worked so hard to build.
Imagine being able to successfully treat your patients and provide relief for their chronic pain.
Now you can.
What’s included in your Foundation membership
The Masterclass
- 60-minute expert training session with Dr. Joshua Pate, PhD
- Downloadable Self-Reflection Workshop and workbook
- Introduction to Motivational Interviewing and Timelining techniques
- Two case scenarios with six clinician approaches
- Access to The CPM Masterclass online community
- 6-month access to all materials
Exclusive Content:
Three Core Training Modules:
Module 1: Pain Neuroscience Education – Master the science behind chronic pain and learn how to communicate complex concepts in ways that build trust and patient buy-in.
Module 2: Systematic Patient Interviews – Develop skills to conduct meaningful, structured interviews that uncover deeper insights and dramatically improve your care plans.
Module 3: Building Trust Through Active Listening – Master active listening and empathy techniques that create a supportive environment where patients feel truly heard.
PLUS: New material added regularly
Resource Library
Continuously expanding library of:
- Patient handouts & flare-up guides
- Whole-team check-lists & clinic templates
- Practitioner tools & case walk-throughs (updated quarterly)
Team Training
Team Training Package (Value: $2,000):
- Team Communications Survey and Assessment
- Building Trust Across Your Team workshop
- Communication scripts and guidelines
- Team workshop access
- Ongoing team support sessions
Community & Support
- Monthly peer-review calls – observe first, present when ready
- Monthly supervision sessions led by CPM faculty
- Live self-reflection workshops to refine workbook entries
- Private forum + pop-up Mini-Labs streamed in our members-only Facebook group
Everything is designed to fit between appointments, so you can implement each new technique in clinic the same day.
Why Peer Review & Supervision Matter
We know self-reflection and peer review can feel awkward; we’ve been there.
Formal training seldom shows you how to seek a second clinical perspective without feeling exposed.
The CPM Foundation is an evidence-based, judgement-free space where clinicians grow as practitioners and as people.
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Start by listening in watch peer cases under review, absorb the discussion, and bring your own only when you’re ready. -
Work within a facilitator-led framework that keeps feedback constructive and actionable
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Tap into evidence-based tools shown in studies to be 79% effective for sharper clinical reasoning and lower burnout
The Silent Gap – why skills stall
Stay in the traditional “shut the door, fix the patient, move on” culture, without supervision or peer review, and habits calcify, doubts fester, progress stalls, even in the best hands.
The evidence:
- 87% of clinicians lose newly learned communication skills within weeks when they practise alone.¹
- Supervised peer settings score 79% effectiveness for sharper reasoning and lower burnout.²
| Without peer input | With peer review & supervision |
| Knowledge decay | Skills stay current |
| Confidence-competence gaps | Doubts resolved fast |
| Ethical blind spots | Risks flagged early |
| Outdated practice | Latest evidence shared |
Peer review closes the gap, turning isolation into collective problem-solving you can use in the very next session
¹ Implementation study, allied-health clinicians, 2023
² Snowdon et al., Clinical Supervision Research, 2022
Meet your instructors
Dr. Joshua W. Pate, PhD
Pain Research Expert and Communication Specialist
Dr. Joshua W. Pate, PhD, is a senior lecturer in physiotherapy and a senior physiotherapist. His research and teaching focus is on the way that we understand pain, starting with kids but applicable to all.
As part of his PhD, he developed the Concept of Pain Inventory (COPI) and he is now working on developing and testing educational resources.
Josh recently gave a TEDx Talk, and he has worked with TED-Ed to make two online animations with millions of views. He has also co-founded a pain science interview platform (‘One Thing’), and he is now a children’s book author of five books about pain.
Josh dreams of generational conceptual and behaviour change regarding the complexity of pain.
Dr Dawn McIntyre
Counsellor, Educator, and Advocate for Psychosocial Pain Care
Dr Dawn McIntyre brings a unique perspective to CPM combining decades of clinical experience with personal insight from her own journey with chronic pain. She has worked across private and government sectors, designing programs on communication, injury prevention, and emotional wellbeing.
Now a counsellor and clinical supervisor with a focus on pain and grief, Dawn supports practitioners to better understand the emotional landscape of chronic pain.
Her PhD explored the experience of stigmatised grief – work that closely parallels the complex emotions experienced by people living with ongoing pain.
She shares her lived experience in her book Living with Chronic Pain: From OK to Despair and Finding My Way Back Again and continues to educate health professionals through her accredited training programs, offering practical tools for psychosocial support in clinical care.
Faraz Majlessi MACP
CPM physiotherapist educator and clinical advisor
Faraz Majlessi is an APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who has been integral to the development of The Chronic Pain Method—both from a hands-on, patient-facing perspective and through his close involvement in the design of CPM’s training and research materials.
He is now a core trainer, presenter, and clinical supervisor for CPM, working with practitioners to apply the method confidently in real consults. Faraz also contributes to the case review process and remains actively involved in private practice, where he is known as the go-to clinician for complex pain presentations.
He works closely with all CPM faculty to ensure that the latest research and most clinically relevant tools are brought directly into the CPM community.
Janet Gavrily
Program Strategist and Founder of The Chronic Pain Method
Janet is the founder and strategist behind CPM and the driving force behind its development. She works across all facets of the program from course design and team training to practitioner mentoring and long-term strategic direction.
With 25 years in allied health business development, Janet has helped hundreds of clinics grow stronger, more cohesive teams and develop systems that support both clinical and emotional care. She brings a unique ability to spot the gaps in traditional care models and turn them into scalable, practitioner-friendly solutions.
Her style is collaborative and pragmatic, combining evidence-based thinking with real-world tools. Expect clear frameworks that knit your whole team together from first patient hello to long-term follow-up.
This team has spent years developing and testing these communication and treatment strategies in real clinical settings with real patients.
14-Day “You Can Stay or You Can Go” Guarantee
We understand that investing in professional development requires confidence, especially if you’ve been disappointed before.
Here’s our commitment: Engage fully with the program for 14 days. Use the resources, participate in discussions, attend sessions, and apply the techniques in your practice.
If you don’t see genuine value in your communication skills and practice outcomes, we’ll provide a full refund.
Requirements:
- Complete at least 50% of initial materials within 14 days
- Demonstrate genuine engagement (not just “having a peek”)
- Email info@thechronicpainmethod.com.au with your feedback
Your Investment
Upfront Payment
One payment of- Full Masterclass package (Value $97)
- 3 Core training modules on: Pain Neuroscience, Patient interview techniques, Active listening skills
- Team training package (normally $2000)
- 1:1 Mentoring and supervision (1 per month for founding cohort only)
- Real case study meetups + Optional case presentation slots
- Interactive peer review sessions (you chose when to present or observe and learn)
- Ongoing CPD points appliable
- 6 Months access to all materials and presentations
- Lifetime 50% discount on all future CPM programs
- Founding member status: locked pricing, early access, input into program
- Patient referral once you have completed required training
Monthly Payments
3 payments of- Full Masterclass package (Value $97)
- 3 Core training modules on: Pain Neuroscience, Patient interview techniques, Active listening skills
- Team training package (normally $2000)
- 1:1 Mentoring and supervision (1 per month for founding cohort only)
- Real case study meetups + Optional case presentation slots
- Interactive peer review sessions (you chose when to present or observe and learn)
- Ongoing CPD points appliable
- 6 Months access to all materials and presentations
- Lifetime 50% discount on all future CPM programs
- Founding member status: locked pricing, early access, input into program
- Patient referral once you have completed required training
Invest in Your practice and Your future
Early-Adopter BONUSES
Founding Price
$197 up-front or 3 × $87
Save 50%
50% discount when The CPM Membership HUB opens
Free Seat
In our next masterclass (title announced soon)
1:1 mentor session
One 1:1 mentor session during your 6-month membership
Only a limited number get this bundle.
When the counter hits zero, the doors will close.
FAQs
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Why should I be in the first intake?
Founding members get special pricing ($197 vs $297), 1:1 mentoring access, case study observations, team training, lifetime 50% discount on all future programs, and direct input into program development. These benefits will never be offered again.
What happens after the first intake?
Doors close while we refine the program based on your feedback. The next cohort pays $297, doesn’t get team training or premium supervision benefits, and won’t have founding member status.
Do I get the Masterclass content too?
Absolutely! The Foundation includes everything from the Masterclass ($97 value) PLUS all the advanced Foundation training and resources. You’re getting the complete communication development system.
What exactly do I get that future members won't?
1:1 mentoring access, real-life case study observations, optional case presentation opportunities, and interactive peer review sessions. These will only be available in our monthly membership program ($197/month) after the founding cohort.
How much time does this require?
Everything is designed to fit around your practice. Monthly sessions, bite-sized modules, and tools you can implement immediately between appointments.
What if peer review feels intimidating?
You start by observing. Our facilitator-led approach ensures feedback is always constructive and professional. Many members say it becomes the highlight of their professional development.
Is this just for physiotherapists?
No. The program is designed for all healthcare practitioners working with patients who suffer from chronic pain – physios, OTs, psychologists, exercise physiologists, and more.
What if I'm not ready to commit to ongoing membership after 6 months?
No pressure at all! The 6-month Foundation program is complete on its own. You’ll have all the tools and training you need. The ongoing membership is simply an option for those who want continued support and development.
What if I don't see value?
14-day “You Can Stay or You Can Go” guarantee. Engage fully with the program for 14 days, and if you don’t see genuine value in your communication skills and practice outcomes, we’ll provide a full refund.
Finally understand the science of chronic pain and know how to treat it
Your Investment
Upfront Payment
One payment of- Full Masterclass package (Value $97)
- 3 Core training modules on: Pain Neuroscience, Patient interview techniques, Active listening skills
- Team training package (normally $2000)
- 1:1 Mentoring and supervision (1 per month for founding cohort only)
- Real case study meetups + Optional case presentation slots
- Interactive peer review sessions (you chose when to present or observe and learn)
- Ongoing CPD points appliable
- 6 Months access to all materials and presentations
- Lifetime 50% discount on all future CPM programs
- Founding member status: locked pricing, early access, input into program
- Patient referral once you have completed required training
Monthly Payments
3 payments of- Full Masterclass package (Value $97)
- 3 Core training modules on: Pain Neuroscience, Patient interview techniques, Active listening skills
- Team training package (normally $2000)
- 1:1 Mentoring and supervision (1 per month for founding cohort only)
- Real case study meetups + Optional case presentation slots
- Interactive peer review sessions (you chose when to present or observe and learn)
- Ongoing CPD points appliable
- 6 Months access to all materials and presentations
- Lifetime 50% discount on all future CPM programs
- Founding member status: locked pricing, early access, input into program
- Patient referral once you have completed required training