Meet Dr. Martina
Hi, I am Dr. Martina Ziegenbein, a Board-certified Rheumatologist, chronic pain coach and a woman successfully navigating hypermobility, fibromyalgia and an autoimmune condition.Â
Years ago, I drove almost three hours to see a renowned gynecologist for a second opinion on my pelvic pain. I left with a prescription for an antidepressant. I remember feeling relieved (that nothing serious had been found), confused (an anti-depressant for pain?), annoyed (did I really just drive 3 hours for this), but also wondering: Is this my fault? Did I bring it on myself?
Like many women with fibromyalgia and chronic pain, I was left to figure things out on my own. I created this program so that you don't have to.
There are two main things you need to know about fibromyalgia and related chronic symptoms:
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- They are 100% real, without active tissue damage.
- They are reversible.
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Fully understanding that changed my life and my recovery. And it completely transformed the way I practice medicine.
This Program Is For You If....
- You have been told your tests are "normal," yet your pain continues.
- You leave medical appointments feeling dismissed or misunderstood.
- You tried medications with little benefit or difficult side effects.
- Fibromyalgia has begun to define your life.
- Deep down, you believe there must be another way (Spoiler alert: There is).
What Makes This Program Different
This isn't about positive thinking or pretending your symptoms aren't real.
It's about understanding why they are happening and learning how to work with your nervous system instead of fighting against it.
This program combines:
âś” Modern pain neuroscience
âś” Trauma-informed tools including Internal Family Systems (IFS)-based principles and emotional awareness and processing
âś” Evidence-based nervous system retraining toolsÂ
âś” Weekly live coaching with real people and stories
into one structured, compassionate roadmap.
I created this sacred space to guide, support and coach women who are tired of not being able to live their life the way they want to. I offer evidence based solutions and real life tools that change the way you understand and interact with your pain.
My goal is not to convince you that your pain isn't real.
My goal is to help you understand why it is real—and why that means it can change.
Enroll Now-Secure Your Spot
"I almost didn't join because I wasn't sure this program was right for me. Looking back, I am so grateful I took the chance."Â
When I first started, I worried this wasn't going to be the right fit. I had recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and wasn't even convinced that was my diagnosis. I was dealing with migraines, fatigue, and so many unanswered questions.
This program didn't promise a miracle cure, and that's exactly why I trusted it.
Instead, it gave me something I had been missing for years: an evidence-based way to understand what my brain and body were experiencing, along with practical tools I can actually use when symptoms arise. I no longer feel completely defeated every time I have a flare. I feel equipped.
The biggest transformation hasn't been physical—it's been the relationship I have with myself.
I've spent years believing I wasn't trying hard enough. Even when I tried to practice self-compassion, there was always a voice telling me I was making excuses. Through this program, I'm finally learning to recognize those thoughts without judgment and replace them with ones that are actually true. For the first time, kindness toward myself feels genuine instead of forced.
Martina creates an incredibly safe space. Her willingness to share her own experiences made it much easier to open up, and the way each week's lessons build on the last makes everything click. The Internal Family Systems work was completely new to me and has been one of the most eye-opening parts of the program.
If you're wondering whether this course is for you, I would say this:
Healing starts by showing up for yourself. That takes courage and vulnerability, but if you're willing to do that, Martina will meet you with even more support, compassion, and guidance than you ever expected.
— Anonymous Program Participant
"This program changed my relationship with my body."
"I joined feeling frustrated, scared, and convinced that fibromyalgia would control the rest of my life. Instead of fighting my body, I learned how to work with it. The emotional processing, nervous system education, and weekly coaching completely changed how I respond to my symptoms. I have more confidence, less fear, and finally feel like I'm moving forward."
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"I have the tools to better manage it."Â
"I am so grateful that I came upon Dr. Ziegenbein's workshop. It has changed my life immensely. This course not only taught me techniques to manage my pain, but also self compassion. Dr. Ziegenbein created a safe and supportive environment where I felt comfortable sharing my experiences and opening up about past traumas. I now approach my chronic pain with a sense of empowerment knowing that I have the tools to better manage it."Â Â
What you can expect
Over twelve weeks, you will:
- Understand why your body hurts.
- Recognize fear-based patterns that unintentionally keep pain going.
- Learn practical mind-body tools you can use in everyday life.
- Build trust in your body instead of fearing it or feeling disappointed in it.
- Enjoy activities that matter to you.
- Develop a new relationship with yourself—one rooted in confidence instead of fear.
Each week we meet live on Zoom for 90-120 minutes. You'll learn new concepts, practice evidence-based tools, reflect on your experiences, and receive coaching in a supportive group where nothing is off limits.
You'll also discover how the way you speak to yourself influences your nervous system. Together we'll identify the stories that keep you stuck—and begin replacing them with ones that help you heal.
One participant recently told me she was able to take a full shower without triggering a pain flare after practicing the emotional processing techniques we explored together. These changes often begin with small moments that gradually transform the way you experience your body.
Most importantly, you won't be doing this alone.
You'll be surrounded by women who understand your experience without needing an explanation—and I'll be there to guide you every step of the way.
Enroll Now-Secure Your SpotAnonymous Program Participant's Story
- I recognize more clearly how much my nervous system was stressed.
- I see more clearly how much my pain has cost me.
- Learning how to observe pain and difficult emotions without fear or judgement.
- Learning how to turn towards and lean into your pain.
- Allowing emotions rather than fighting or avoiding them.
- Allowing emotions to be present without letting them control my actions.
- I’m feeding my own feelings of being unsafe and fearful, and I can now start feeding my brain something different that will create a different outcome.
- Pain is a messenger. What is it saying?
- Life is full of difficulty and pain. We can’t get rid of what’s difficult or painful. We can learn how to more effectively deal with difficulty and pain when it pops up.
The details:
đź“… Thursdays at 2pm EST
📆 September 3 – November 19, 2026
đź’» Fully online via Zoom
🎥 All sessions recorded — watch the replay if you can't join live
♾️ Lifetime access to all recordings and course materials
Investment: $1,997
Refunds: Full if submitted within 14 days of starting the course
Payment plans: $500/month x 4 months
Imagine yourself twelve weeks from now.
You wake up. Your pain may not be completely gone.
But something is profoundly different:
You no longer dread it. You understand what your body is doing.
You know how to respond.
You are kinder to yourself.
You trust yourself again.
You are no longer waiting for your body to behave before you live your life.
That is what Becoming Your Own Fibromyalgia Boss means.
Enrollment is now open.
Secure your spot before enrollment closes.Â
