A Complementary Recovery System for Your ME/CFS, Long COVID & Fibromyalgia Patients

CFS Recovery is a coaching-based nervous system retraining recovery system with published outcome data across 5,300+ assessments, including SF-36 Health Surveys and proprietary Nervous System Health Assessments. We work alongside your clinical care, not in place of it.

Review our evidence from 2,400+ unique clients, methodology, and referral pathway below.

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The Clinical Challenge You're Facing

Your ME/CFS, Long COVID, and fibromyalgia patients present a difficult clinical picture:

  • Standard diagnostics return normal results
  • Pharmacological interventions manage symptoms but don't resolve the underlying condition
  • Patients cycle through specialists without improvement
  • The conditions are chronic, debilitating, and associated with high healthcare utilization
  • Patients are frustrated, discouraged, and often feel dismissed

You're not failing these patients. The clinical tools available for these conditions are limited.

The Gap, and Where We Fit

CFS Recovery addresses the nervous system component: the element that standard medical care is not designed to treat.

We are not a replacement for medical care. We are a structured coaching-based recovery system that works alongside your clinical management. Many of our clients continue seeing their physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals throughout their recovery.

Our Role

Systematic nervous system retraining through daily practice, coaching, and progressive capacity building. Delivered by coaches who have personally recovered from these conditions.

Your Role

Clinical oversight, medication management, and ongoing medical monitoring. Your clinical expertise remains central to your patient's overall care.

Together: a more complete approach.

Published Outcome Data: Two Validated Instruments

CFS Recovery tracks client outcomes using two complementary assessment tools: our proprietary Nervous System Health Assessment (NSHA) across 2,400+ clients, and the SF-36, a clinician-recognized standardized health survey used in clinical research worldwide.

5,313
Total Assessments
2,418
Unique Clients Assessed
825
Longitudinal Cases
50+
Countries Represented

Nervous System Health Assessment (NSHA)

Our proprietary assessment maps cognitive capabilities (7 sub-domains), physical capabilities (7 sub-domains), symptom load, polarization patterns, and activity levels on validated scales. 825 clients completed multiple assessments over time, providing longitudinal before-and-after data with a median tracking period of 124 days.

64%
of clients showed physical improvement
Average +40.5% increase in physical capability scores (0-5 scale, 7 sub-domains)
58%
of clients showed cognitive improvement
Average +16.5% increase in cognitive capability scores (0-5 scale, 7 sub-domains)
47%
of clients showed symptom reduction
392 of 825 longitudinal clients showed measurable symptom count decrease
12.5
Average symptoms at intake
Fatigue (89%), Brain Fog (70%), Anxiety (64%), Headaches (57%)
Age Range: 9 to 99 years old (median age 40)
Illness Duration: 3 months to 50 years (median 4 years)
Severity Spectrum: Bedridden through semi-functional and everywhere in between
Conditions: ME/CFS, Long COVID, Fibromyalgia, POTS, Dysautonomia, and related

SF-36 Health Survey (Standardized)

The SF-36 is a clinician-recognized, peer-reviewed health outcome instrument used in thousands of published studies. Our dataset covers 90 unique clients across 699 survey administrations, with normalized improvement tracked across three time intervals post-enrollment.

SF-36 Domain Baseline 0-6 Month 6-12 Month 12+ Month
General Health 35% +18% +28% +57%
Physical Functioning 48% +16% +28% +34%
Role Limitation (Physical) 6% +14% +29% +36%
Role Limitation (Emotional) 17% +35% +29% +50%
Energy / Fatigue 25% +18% +24% +17%
Emotional Wellbeing 47% +16% +20% +12%
Social Functioning 34% +26% +37% +55%
Pain 61% +8% +8% +39%
Average (All Domains) 34% +19% +25% +37%

SF-36 scores range from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate better health. Improvement values shown are normalized percentage-point gains from baseline. n=84 baseline, n=92 at 0-6mo, n=61 at 6-12mo, n=14 at 12+mo.

Most Severe Cases Show Even Greater Improvement

Clients who entered the recovery system at the lowest severity levels showed an average +41% normalized improvement across all SF-36 domains, compared to +23% for the overall population. The most impacted domains for severe cases: Pain (+60%), Social Functioning (+49%), Emotional Wellbeing (+47%), and Role Limitation Emotional (+45%).

NSHA Sample
5,313 assessments, 2,418 unique clients (825 with longitudinal tracking)
SF-36 Sample
699 surveys from 90 unique clients across 4 time intervals
Data Collection
Ongoing since April 2024. Both instruments administered at enrollment and at regular intervals

Data Notes for Practitioners

  • These are aggregate outcomes, not controlled trial data
  • No placebo control or randomization. This is real-world outcome data from a coaching-based recovery system
  • NSHA tracks cognitive and physical capabilities on a 0-5 scale across 14 sub-domains, plus symptom inventory, polarization patterns, and activity level
  • SF-36 outcomes measured at baseline, 0-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12+ months post-enrollment
  • We are transparent about the limitations of our data. We publish what we have, not what we wish we had
  • Full domain-level breakdowns and methodology documentation available on request
  • We welcome conversation about our methodology and data with interested practitioners

Recovery System Methodology

CFS Recovery's system is built on five areas of established neuroscience research:

1

Neuroplasticity

Experience-dependent neural pathway formation through structured, repeated practice.

2

Autonomic Nervous System Regulation

Techniques targeting sympathetic-parasympathetic balance and vagal tone restoration.

3

Central Sensitization Reversal

Graduated exposure and somatic techniques to recalibrate sensory processing thresholds.

4

Chronic Stress Response Resolution

Systematic down-regulation of HPA axis activation and allostatic load reduction.

5

Psychoneuroimmunological Principles

Leveraging the bidirectional nervous system-immune connection through nervous system regulation.

Recovery System Components

Component Description
Video Curriculum 50+ hours of structured recovery modules (self-paced)
NSHA Assessment Nervous System Health Assessment: maps cognitive and physical capabilities across 14 sub-domains, symptom load, polarization patterns, and activity levels. Over 5,300 assessments completed to date
Live Coaching Up to 6 group coaching calls per week with recovered Thriver Coaches (Academy + Platinum tiers)
1:1 Coaching Private sessions with senior coaches (Platinum tier)
Community Peer support via Skool and Discord platforms
Progress Tracking SF-36 Health Survey (standardized) and NSHA (proprietary) administered at enrollment and regular intervals. 825 clients tracked longitudinally with before-and-after data

Important Positioning

CFS Recovery is a coaching-based recovery system, not a clinical treatment. We do not diagnose, prescribe, or provide medical treatment. Our coaches are trained in coaching methodology and nervous system retraining. They are not licensed healthcare practitioners.

We encourage all clients to maintain their relationship with their healthcare providers throughout their recovery.

Physician Endorsement

I have seen firsthand the transformative impact of CFS Recovery's approach. Their combination of neuroscience-based techniques and personalized coaching produces measurable outcomes, including significant improvements on the SF-36 health assessment.
Dr. Scott Resnick, MD
Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Resnick has reviewed CFS Recovery's methodology and outcome data. His endorsement reflects his clinical observation of the recovery system's impact on patients with ME/CFS, Long COVID, and fibromyalgia.

What Your Colleagues Are Saying

GPs, therapists, scientists, and healthcare professionals who've reviewed our recovery system firsthand. All reviews independently verified on Trustpilot.

Trustpilot

"Excellent program - I'm a GP in Uk and will recommend to my patients who have ME/CFS /longcovid use this resource"

"What you will find here cannot be found in the mainstream Healthcare Community, believe me I tried for over 3 years between MD's, lab work, psychotherapists, and on and on and on. Try this, you've got nothing to lose, take this from a psychotherapist / social worker with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field."

"As a scientist I was determined to find a medical solution to my symptoms. My NHS Dr was sympathetic, ruled everything out and told me it was a Fatigue condition and that she couldn't help. I then went to an online medical practitioner, a herbalist and an acupuncturist, all of whom were great, but I still had my symptoms, and a cupboard full of supplements. One month in and I know I will recover."

"I am a healthcare professional, and I would absolutely not endorse this if I didn't believe in it. The coaching team are amazing, I've met the best people through the community, and I have seen mind blowing transformations. I was couchbound for a year before I started this. Now, I am back at work, caring for my child, working out in the gym, travelling, and excited for my next chapter of life."

"As a therapist and coach myself for many years, I approached the coaches with an inner question of whether they could earn my trust. Yes, they did! I am full of respect and recognition for the professional attitude, empathy, and helpful reflective questions with which they manage to help participants."

"Before falling ill with COVID-19, I was an embodiment of ambition and drive. I worked as an outpatient physical therapist in a super fast-paced clinic working 10-12 hour days. The Recovery Jumpstart program offered me a roadmap to thrive again! I can confidently say that joining this program has been the best investment of my entire life."

How to Refer a Patient

Referring a patient to CFS Recovery is simple. Choose the option that works best for your practice.

01

Share Our Website

Direct your patient to cfsrecovery.com. They can explore the recovery system, take the free self-assessment, and enroll at their own pace.

02

Refer Directly

Use our practitioner referral form to connect your patient directly with our team. We'll reach out with an introduction tailored to their clinical profile.

Submit a Referral →
03

Download the Patient Handout

A one-page PDF you can print or email to patients. It explains what CFS Recovery is, what the recovery system includes, and how to get started, in patient-friendly language.

Download Patient Handout (PDF) →

What Happens After Referral

  1. Your patient receives an introduction from our team
  2. They take the NSHA assessment to map their nervous system state
  3. They choose their recovery system tier (starting at $47/month)
  4. Their coaching team supports their recovery alongside your clinical care
  5. You can request progress updates (with patient consent)

We do not charge practitioners for referrals. There are no referral fees or partnership costs. We simply want your patients to have access to a recovery system that complements your care.

Practitioner FAQs

Is CFS Recovery a medical treatment?

No. CFS Recovery is a coaching-based recovery system built on neuroscience principles. We do not diagnose, prescribe, or provide medical treatment. Our recovery system is designed to complement clinical care, not replace it.

What training do your coaches have?

All Thriver Coaches have: (1) personally recovered from ME/CFS, Long COVID, fibromyalgia, or a related condition, (2) completed formal coaching methodology training, (3) been mentored under senior coaches, and (4) are under ongoing supervision. They are not licensed healthcare practitioners.

Can I see your outcome data methodology?

We use two instruments: the SF-36v2 Health Survey (a clinician-recognized standardized tool) and our proprietary Nervous System Health Assessment (NSHA), which maps cognitive and physical capabilities across 14 sub-domains. Both are administered at enrollment and at regular intervals. Our dataset includes 5,313 NSHA assessments from 2,418 clients and 699 SF-36 surveys from 90 clients. This data represents aggregate real-world outcomes, not controlled trial results. We are transparent about data limitations and welcome discussion with interested practitioners. Contact us for detailed methodology documentation.

Will my patient need to stop any medications or treatments?

No. We never advise patients to stop, start, or modify medications or medical treatments. Any changes to clinical care should be made in consultation with the prescribing physician. Our recovery system operates alongside medical management.

How do I know if my patient is a good fit?

Patients who benefit most from our recovery system have symptoms consistent with nervous system dysregulation: ME/CFS, Long COVID, fibromyalgia, POTS, chronic pain, or chemical sensitivity. They should be open to a coaching-based approach and able to engage in some level of daily practice (adapted to their capacity). Our free self-assessment can help determine fit.

Can I receive updates on my patient's progress?

Yes, with the patient's written consent. We can provide SF-36 scores and general progress summaries to coordinating healthcare providers.

What about severely affected or bedbound patients?

Our recovery system is designed to be accessible at any severity level. For bedbound patients, coaches adapt the approach using short voice notes, text check-ins, and modified exercises. Some of our most meaningful recovery stories began from bedbound.

Is there a practitioner partnership or affiliate program?

Not currently, but we are developing resources for practitioners who wish to integrate nervous system retraining principles into their practice. Contact us to express interest and be notified when resources become available.

Your Patients Deserve a Complementary Option.
We're Here to Provide It.

Over 5,300 assessments. 2,400+ unique clients. Published SF-36 and NSHA outcome data. Live coaching from recovered coaches. And a recovery system designed to work alongside your clinical care.

If you have patients with ME/CFS, Long COVID, fibromyalgia, or related conditions who need more than standard medical management can offer, we're ready to help.

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