Dr. Carissa Conrad

Dr. Carissa Conrad is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Pain Specialist, and nervous system educator helping people recover from a wide range of chronic health conditions involving autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Through evidence-based vagus nerve stimulation, pain neuroscience, and compassionate movement practices, she empowers individuals to restore function, build resilience, and trust their bodies again.Dr. Carissa Conrad is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Pain Specialist, and nervous system educator specializing in chronic health conditions involving autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Drawing from both clinical expertise and her personal recovery from Long COVID, she developed an evidence-informed approach centered on vagal regulation, state-dependent pacing, and nervous system safety. Known online as The Vagus Nerve PT, she combines pain neuroscience, vagus nerve stimulation, therapeutic movement, and compassionate education to help individuals improve function, build resilience, and regain confidence in their bodies through practical, whole-person, evidence-based care.