Teamwork makes the dream work
Connected by Pain was born out of a need... to support people living with chronic pain become more empowered to manage their own pain and own lives.
The Pain Cafe team consists of expert patients and clinicians working on the ground with those experiencing chronic pain...

Director ImagineIf
Kevin has been involved with the Pain cafes since the first one in Perranporth. Kevin is a psychologist who has developed community-based approaches to support people become more confident and skilled in their own self-management of health and wellbeing. Kevin has worked across the world in health, education and voluntary sectors

Nikki is an experienced practitioner working within the public, private and voluntary sector for over 25 years developing citizen engagement and participation, pioneering a wide range of programmes both within rural and inner city communities.

Libby has been central to supporting the development of the pain cafes in Cornwall over the last 2 years. She has run a few of them and supported others in setting them up.

Clinical Lead For Personalised Care and Health Coaching
Deborah O'Nyons Clinical Lead For Personalised Care and Health Coaching CIOSICB/Director Awenek Coaching & Consultancy. Deborah is an experienced clinician who has worked across public, charitable and private sectors, specialising in inclusion, collaboration and personalised, holistic care.

Kassie previously worked in the education sector, working in student support in Higher Education. Here in the ImagineIf team, Kassie provides support across the Pain Cafe network, creating materials, sending out Takeaway Tuesday, and keeping the website up to date. Kassie is also a barista at the Dawlish Pain Cafe.

Harriet is a social worker dedicated to enhancing pain management in the South West. Harriet coordinates five Pain Cafes in Cornwall, cultivating supportive community spaces with monthly themed, activity-focused sessions designed to empower, connect, and improve well-being.