How Do You Make a Neuroplastic Diagnosis? | Daniel Cogan, NP
Sean Hershey, LCSW | Gay Somatic Therapist NYC
Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain
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Daniel Cogan is the go-to diagnostician for neuroplastic conditions in New York City. Today, he sits down to talk with us.
In this Episode:
🔹 The journey that brought Daniel to neuroplasticity, the missing piece in his medical practice.
🔹 Daniel went into the Pain Reprocessing Therapy training very skeptically. Then, the results with his first PRT patient were so profound that he cried.
🔹 Daniel walks us through the framework for making a neuroplastic diagnosis: 1) rule out other conditions, 2) rule in a neuroplastic condition using the FIT criteria (Functional, Inconsistent, and Triggered by innocuous stimuli).
🔹 Daniel tells us about how he deals with his patients’ doubt, and also about the occasions where patients believe they have TMS when they actually have something structurally wrong.
🔹 Daniel discusses his other specialty, medical aid in dying. Medical aid in dying became legal in New York State in August of 2026, so this is brand new and Daniel’s clinic is actually at the forefront. It’s a very interesting discussion, and you can read all about Daniel’s clinic, Quiětus, in an NY Times profile. Daniel connects this work to neuroplastic concerns and discusses the occurrence of patients requesting medical aid in dying for TMS presentations.
This is an interesting, deep, and expansive conversation with a true expert. You’re very welcome to join us.
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Find Daniel:
If you’re asking the question “is my symptom neuroplastic?” Daniel Cogan, NP is your resource:
Daniel’s Website: npdanielcogan.com
Daniel’s Medical Aid in Dying Practice: Quiětus
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Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com
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Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms
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Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.
Inspired by the groundbreaking work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.
Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. And you don’t have to be alone in your journey toward healing. We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.
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