Dr Patricia Worby PhD is a specialist lecturer on the CISN modules Harnessing Mitochondrial Energy and A Mind-Body Perspective In Sport.
She is a scientist, researcher, educator, therapist and author with extensive experience that spans university research, NHS science and integrative approaches to health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on the relationship between psychological stress, the nervous system and physical health, with particular interest in the physiological effects of chronic stress and the interaction between mind and body.
Drawing on her scientific and clinical experience, Patricia has developed an integrative therapeutic approach that incorporates somatic and trauma-informed techniques. Her work explores how prolonged stress and adverse experiences may influence autonomic nervous system regulation and contribute to persistent symptoms including anxiety, fatigue and pain.
She is the author of seven books on natural medicine and psychology, collectively known as the Mindbody Collection. Her books include The Scar That Won’t Heal, which examines the relationship between chronic stress, emotional experience and physical health.