"If we work together you'll quickly learn that my practice is all about teaching self-care; mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. If you are motivated to learn about and engage in your own self-healing practice, we’ll make a great team. The probability of a successful outcome increases when like-minded people work together."
If you are experiencing a long-lasting stress-related health issue - be it anxiety, depression, pain, insomnia, trauma, eating disorder, or any type of addiction – you are welcome here. Dr. Mark Pirtle provides answers, solutions, and hope for people suffering from the above-mentioned problems. He believes in empowering his patients with knowledge. Mark says of his patients: "The more patients know, the more skillful they are in managing their problems. As a result, their outcomes improve naturally." Dr. Pirtle consults with clients in person or via Skype. He teaches people how to heal stress-related illnesses through a mindfulness program he calls "Skillfully Aware™."
Some of the services provided include:
Stress-Illness Consultation (chronic pain, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, trauma, and more):
Cognitive Skills Development teaches patient new ways to reflect on patterns of thinking, behavior and emotions that influence their condition and healing.
Sensory Integration Techniques allows people to notice information coming from their senses with greater precision, reduced emotionality and to develop more patience and kindness. The program Skillfully Aware teaches an entire method of sensory integration techniques.
Therapeutic Exercise includes the many ways exercise is employed to relieve pain, control emotions and urges, regain fitness, strength, range of motion, coordination and improve overall health.
Self-Care / Home Management Training entails choosing a combination of therapeutic exercise, cognitive skills and sensory techniques for an individualized home program.
Skillfully Aware™ Program:
Skillfully Aware is an evidence-based program of that blends health science and meditation techniques into a comprehensive method that works equally well for overwhelming stress, pain, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, trauma and eating disorders. Skillfully Aware is available in two formats: 6 classes in 6 weeks or one-day intensives. Please refer to the Skillfully Aware section of this website for more information.
Other Mindfulness-Based Services
Peak Performance -- Dr. Pirtle has worked with many world-class athletes. He teaches specific focusing techniques that help athletes enhance self-awareness, sensory integration, and emotional regulation. These in turn improve athletic performance. For more information on peak performance services, click this link.
Smoking Cessation -- Quitting smoking using mindfulness-based skills can be relatively fast and uncomplicated. If you are a smoker who genuinely wants to quit, but has struggled in the past, Dr. Pirtle offers mindfulness-based coaching that can help you quit for good. For more information on smoking cessation services, click this link.
If you are experiencing a long-lasting stress-related health issue - be it anxiety, depression, pain, insomnia, trauma, eating disorder, or any type of addiction – you are welcome here. Dr. Mark Pirtle provides answers, solutions, and hope for people suffering from the above-mentioned problems. He believes in empowering his patients with knowledge. Mark says of his patients: "The more patients know, the more skillful they are in managing their problems. As a result, their outcomes improve naturally." Dr. Pirtle consults with clients in person or via Skype. He teaches people how to heal stress-related illnesses through a mindfulness program he calls "Skillfully Aware™."
Some of the services provided include:
Stress-Illness Consultation (chronic pain, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, trauma, and more):
Cognitive Skills Development teaches patient new ways to reflect on patterns of thinking, behavior and emotions that influence their condition and healing.
Sensory Integration Techniques allows people to notice information coming from their senses with greater precision, reduced emotionality and to develop more patience and kindness. The program Skillfully Aware teaches an entire method of sensory integration techniques.
Therapeutic Exercise includes the many ways exercise is employed to relieve pain, control emotions and urges, regain fitness, strength, range of motion, coordination and improve overall health.
Self-Care / Home Management Training entails choosing a combination of therapeutic exercise, cognitive skills and sensory techniques for an individualized home program.
Skillfully Aware™ Program:
Skillfully Aware is an evidence-based program of that blends health science and meditation techniques into a comprehensive method that works equally well for overwhelming stress, pain, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, trauma and eating disorders. Skillfully Aware is available in two formats: 6 classes in 6 weeks or one-day intensives. Please refer to the Skillfully Aware section of this website for more information.
Other Mindfulness-Based Services
Peak Performance -- Dr. Pirtle has worked with many world-class athletes. He teaches specific focusing techniques that help athletes enhance self-awareness, sensory integration, and emotional regulation. These in turn improve athletic performance. For more information on peak performance services, click this link.
Smoking Cessation -- Quitting smoking using mindfulness-based skills can be relatively fast and uncomplicated. If you are a smoker who genuinely wants to quit, but has struggled in the past, Dr. Pirtle offers mindfulness-based coaching that can help you quit for good. For more information on smoking cessation services, click this link.
