Ideal Referral Candidates
Patients across the full severity spectrum can benefit, from bedridden to semi-functional. These indicators suggest a strong fit:
- Diagnosed or suspected CFS/ME, long COVID, fibromyalgia, POTS, or dysautonomia
- Post-viral fatigue lasting longer than 3 months
- Unexplained fatigue with no identified medical cause after workup
- Patients who've plateaued with conventional treatment
- Push-crash cycling (overdoing on good days, crashing afterward)
- Significant deconditioning from prolonged inactivity
- Brain fog or cognitive impairment affecting daily function
- Social isolation due to illness
No minimum baseline required. We've worked with patients as young as 9 and as old as 86, with illness durations from 1 month to 69 years.
The Referral Process
There's no formal referral form. Here's what to do:
Share the free training link
Direct your patient to cfsrecovery.com/free-recovery-training to watch a free workshop explaining the approach. This is the best starting point.
Give them this handout
Print or share the "Understanding Nervous System Retraining" patient handout (included in this kit) so they can review it at home.
Patient self-enrolls
After watching the free training, your patient can explore the recovery system options at cfsrecovery.com/get-started and choose the tier that fits their needs.
Track progress together
With the patient's written consent, you can request SF-36 scores and general progress summaries. Patients are encouraged to share their progress with you.
What You Can Expect
When you refer a patient to CFS Recovery:
Recovery System Options
- Recovery Foundations (Free): entry-level education, nervous system basics, community access
- DIY Recovery School ($47/month): self-paced neuroplasticity protocols, structured curriculum
- Recovery Academy ($297/month): group coaching with live weekly calls, 5-day/week chat support, progress tracking
- Recovery Academy Platinum: high-touch 1-on-1 coaching, personalized plans, nervous system health assessments
Most referred patients start with the free training and then choose the tier that matches their severity and support needs.
About the Coaching Team
CFS Recovery was founded by Miguel Bautista, who personally recovered after being bedridden for 8 months. The coaching team includes multiple coaches who have each recovered from similar conditions themselves.
Coaches are trained on the CFS Recovery methodology and provide daily support through chat, weekly group calls, and 1-on-1 sessions. They are not licensed healthcare practitioners.
Questions About a Specific Patient?
If you'd like to discuss whether a patient is a good fit, or if you have questions about the approach, reach out directly.
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