From Wheelchair to Running Her Own Practice
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"When I got sick at 28, I had no idea how much my life was about to change."
Individual results vary. This is one person's experience and is not a guarantee of specific outcomes.
Key Takeaways From Chelsea Verbeek's Recovery
| Condition: | Long COVID. Moderate severity level. |
| Severity: | Moderate. Significant impact on daily functioning and quality of life. |
| What worked: | CFS Recovery's recovery system, built on nervous system retraining based on neuroplasticity protocols. |
| Now: | Making progress in her recovery journey. |
Chelsea Verbeek's Story: Living with Long COVID
When I got sick at 28, I had no idea how much my life was about to change. I was working as a dietitian in Canada, overseeing hospital kitchens across three facilities. Life was full, busy, and honestly, stressful.
I was always the type to push myself hard, never slow down, and never say no.
The Science Behind Long COVID Recovery
In Long COVID, the nervous system can get stuck in a chronic stress response. Research suggests the issue may be functional rather than structural. Your nervous system may be stuck in protection mode, and even normal activities can feel overwhelming. This is what keeps symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain cycling.
Nervous system retraining uses neuroplasticity, your brain's ability to rewire itself, to help shift out of that stuck state. Instead of managing symptoms, it may address the underlying pattern.
Before vs. After: Chelsea Verbeek's Recovery
| Area | Before Recovery | After Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Life | Struggling with Long COVID | Progressing through recovery. |
| Energy | Severely limited | Significant improvement |
| Activity Level | Minimal to none | Active and engaged |
| Outlook | Struggling, uncertain | Hopeful, progressing |
Where Is Chelsea Verbeek Now?
Chelsea Verbeek has made remarkable progress through CFS Recovery's recovery system, built on nervous system retraining. Their story is part of our 100+ hours of filmed recovery case studies with other people sharing their experiences on camera, in their own words.
We've helped people as young as 9 and as old as 86. People who've been dealing with this for 1 month to 69 years. People from bedridden to semi-functional and everywhere in between. 2,000+ clients across 50+ countries in our community.
Chelsea Verbeek's Recovery Wins
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you recover from Long COVID?
Yes. Chelsea Verbeek is one of 2,000+ clients across 50+ countries who have worked with CFS Recovery. Through nervous system retraining and neuroplasticity protocols, people with Long COVID have reported meaningful progress. CFS Recovery has helped people from bedridden to semi-functional and everywhere in between.
What is nervous system retraining?
Nervous system retraining uses neuroplasticity principles to help your brain and nervous system shift out of a stuck stress response. In Long COVID, the nervous system often gets locked in a protective mode after a viral trigger or prolonged stress. Retraining aims to help it shift out of that protective mode. It's coaching-based, not medication-based.
How severe was Chelsea Verbeek's condition before recovery?
Chelsea Verbeek was dealing with Long COVID at a moderate level, experiencing symptoms like overwhelming fatigue, body-wide pain, brain fog. Read the full story above.
Where is Chelsea Verbeek now after CFS Recovery?
Chelsea Verbeek's recovery wins include: Building back daily function. Living a life she once thought she'd lost. Her story is one of many in CFS Recovery's community of 2,000+ clients across 50+ countries.
Your Recovery Story Could Be Next
Every person on our Recovery Stories page once felt exactly like you do now. Exhausted. Skeptical. Wondering if recovery was even possible. Chelsea Verbeek's story shows what's possible.