Who am I?

The physician behind a new approach to chronic pain

I am Dr. Jean-Baptiste Paolini, an anesthesiologist in Montreal. I work with people living with chronic nociplastic pain — persistent, widespread pain with no clear structural cause — through a non-pharmacological, nervous system — focused approach.

“The attempt to escape from pain creates more pain.”

Gabor Maté

Services

Concrete approaches to alleviate chronic pain

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Hypnosis
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Trauma-sensitive mindfulness
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Infra-low frequency neurofeedback
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Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
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Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
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Heart coherence

What we work on together

6.
Stepping onto a new path in life

Your nervous system is more resilient, allowing you to live a fuller, more enjoyable life.

5.
Returning to an active life

Gradually resuming activities and meaningful projects helps you rebuild momentum, confidence, and a sense of normalcy.

4.
Transforming your relationship with pain

By reducing fear and struggle with sensations, you can develop a more peaceful, trusting relationship with your body.

1.
Understanding pain

A better understanding of the role of the brain and nervous system in chronic pain helps to make sense of the symptoms and reduce their impact.

2.
Calm the nervous system

Together, we work to reduce hypervigilance and reactivity, helping you build a more stable internal state and greater resilience to triggers.

3.
Restore restful sleep

Sleep is central to nervous system regulation. We work to improve your sleep quality to support your overall recovery.

“After the first mindfulness meditation session, I received several hypnosis sessions with Dr. Paolini that helped me realize the connection between the traumas of my childhood and my chronic pain. Since then, I have been meditating daily, and the mental calm that meditation brings me has had a real impact on my pain. Thank you, Dr. Paolini, for your professionalism, your excellent care, and your trust.”

M.B.
A grateful patient

“Mindfulness meditation has brought me genuine relief, helped me see things from a more peaceful perspective, and inspired a renewed sense of hope within me. These benefits are precious in my daily life and truly deserve to be highlighted. Thank you, Dr. Paolini, for your dedication, the quality of your guidance, your compassionate approach, and your generous efforts that make a profound difference.”

M.G.
Patient

“Dr. Paolini, an anesthesiologist, uses a different and innovative approach to treating chronic pain. Dr. Paolini had previously hypnotized me on two occasions, and it had been beneficial for me. Thanks to learning self-hypnosis, I now have a new and effective way to manage my chronic pain. Dr. Paolini is highly effective and professional, but also pleasant, attentive, supportive, and encouraging. I am so grateful. He has truly changed my life for the better.”

M.C.
Patient

“Having suffered from fibromyalgia for 30 years, I was completely desperate when I met Dr. Paolini. Having tried various methods to improve my quality of life, unfortunately without success, I finally discovered an approach that works! My pain began to decrease and my depressive episodes to recede. This is an unexpected lifeline for fibromyalgia sufferers because there is a REAL need for this kind of support. Dr. Paolini's personality, knowledge, and experience give his care an undeniable and essential quality.”

G.D.
Patient
Ask Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When should you reach out to me?

If conventional approaches to chronic pain haven't brought relief, particularly in cases of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID, and any chronic pain that has not responded to treatment.

If you suspect a chronic dysregulation of your nervous system, such as overwhelming physical anxiety, episodes of dissociation, or a feeling of floating, then I can help.

What makes my approach different?

My primary goal is to assess how your nervous system is functioning and to help you regain calm, flexibility, and resilience — because I believe most symptoms stem from dysregulation.

Do I use medication?

In most cases, no. However, I am a doctor and therefore I can prescribe if necessary. In complex cases, I may draw on certain pharmacological approaches (see section Other). 

What is the success rate?

With motivated individuals — when the conditions are right (acceptance, openness, and a willingness to let go) — accessing internal resources is often both possible and rapid, leading to genuine relief and a new path forward.