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I’m Heidi.
a CIRS patient turned BioBehavioral Health Coach and PhD researcher.

I know what it’s like to feel crushed under brain fog, exhausted by endless protocols, and lost in the complexity of recovery. I also know the fear and frustration of not being able to find a Shoemaker doctor or even a doctor who understands CIRS.

That’s why I built the CIRS program I wish I had. A place where the science is simplified, the Shoemaker Protocol steps are clear, and you’re never alone in the process.

The CIRS Decoded Coaching Program was created by a Shoemaker Proficiency Partner who has taken the Shoemaker Protocol and translated it in a way that will help you be successful, even when your brain is taxed. Here, you will find what you can do NOW to begin healing. This does NOT replace working with a doctor; it is what you do while you are stuck waiting, sometimes for years, trying to find a CIRS-literate doctor. I help you heal your brain and biology so you can complete the Protocol that heals your body.

Work With Me

Heidi Wooley PhD Candidate

MS Psychology | PhD Candidate (Psychology)

CIRS BioBehavioral Specialist

Shoemaker Proficiency Partner Diplomate

Certified Brain Health Practitioner

MoCA Certified Rater

What I Do For You

You Don’t Just Need a Protocol, You Need a Plan You Can Actually Follow

CIRS recovery can feel overwhelming: binders, labs, detox steps, environmental decisions, symptom flares, and constant uncertainty about what to do next. Most people are handed pieces of the puzzle, but not a clear path for how to live the process day by day.

Through the B3Model of Care, I help you turn complex CIRS recommendations into a personalized, step-by-step recovery plan that fits your body, your nervous system, your home environment, and your real life. so you are not left trying to figure it out alone.

Calm the Body, Support the Brain, Rebuild the Behaviors

CIRS is not just a body problem. It impacts your brain, your emotions, your stress response, your motivation, your decision-making, and your ability to stay consistent when you are exhausted or symptomatic.

Using the BioBehavioral Blueprint, we address the biological and behavioral side of healing together. You get support with nervous system regulation, brain fog, emotional overwhelm, habit formation, and follow-through — because recovery requires more than knowing what to do. It requires having the capacity to do it.

Bridge the Gap Between Your Doctor’s Protocol and Your Daily Life

Your doctor may guide the medical side of CIRS, but most providers do not have time to walk you through the day-to-day decisions that determine whether recovery actually happens. That is where many clients get stuck, discouraged, or inconsistent.

I help you bridge that gap by translating your protocol into practical routines, tracking systems, lifestyle shifts, and compliance strategies that make healing feel less chaotic and more doable. You do not have to carry the mental load of recovery alone.

Heal With Guidance, Not Guesswork

Trying to navigate CIRS alone can lead to confusion, over-researching, second-guessing, and burnout. You may find yourself constantly asking, “Is this a flare? Is this detox? Am I doing this right? What do I focus on next?”

At Elyvate Wellness, you receive compassionate, strategic guidance that helps you prioritize the right next steps, reduce overwhelm, and stay anchored through the healing process. My role is to help you build clarity, confidence, and consistency — so your recovery is supported from the inside out.

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Why I’m Different

I’m not speaking to you from a textbook.

I live with CIRS every day.
I’ve walked through the confusion, the invalidation, the “normal test” conversations, the spiraling symptoms, and the long stretch of waiting to find competent care.

Now I coach the exact group I wish had support sooner:
people who know something is wrong, but don’t yet have a doctor to guide them.

That means we focus on what’s possible right now:

- Stabilizing your system
- Reducing symptom intensity
-Restoring daily function
Helping you become an informed, organized patient, ready for the right medical team

My Coaching Framework: The B3 Model of Care + Bio-Behavioral Blueprint

I use two core frameworks to guide our work:

The B3 Model of Care™

We focus on the foundational “big levers” that move the needle when your system is dysregulated, so you’re not trying to do everything at once.

The Bio-Behavioral Blueprint™

This is where science meets real life. We translate complex biology into:

doable daily actions
simple tracking that doesn’t create obsession
supportive routines that work even with low energy and brain fog
a plan you can sustain long enough to feel change

Why This Works When Others Don’t

Information Alone Doesn’t Heal. Implementation Does.

Most CIRS support falls into two traps:

It overwhelms you with complex science but doesn’t translate it into a clear, livable plan.
Or it offers one-size-fits-all “quick fixes” that ignore how deeply CIRS impacts your immune system, brain function, and behavior.

The CIRS Decoded Coaching Program is different because it:

Combines Science + Psychology
You’re not just told what to do, you’re coached through how to do it in real life, especially when brain fog is high, motivation is low, and your environment is still being stabilized.

Uses the B3 Model of Care™ (Biology → Brain → Behavior)
We assess what’s happening in your biology, translate how it’s affecting your brain (focus, mood, resilience), and then build the behavioral systems that make your protocol actually stick.

Was Built by Someone Who Understands CIRS From the Inside Out
This isn’t theory or a generic checklist. It’s the structured system I wish I had while navigating CIRS, a traumatic brain injury, and years of trial-and-error, refined into a clear coaching process.

Honors Your Time, Energy, and Cognitive Bandwidth
Coaching is designed for brains that fatigue quickly: simple priorities, short actionable steps, and “bad-day” strategies so you can keep moving forward without burning out.

What We Offer

CIRS Decoded Coaching Program (1-year)
45 min
1,200 US dollars

I’m Heidi. a CIRS patient turned BioBehavioral Health Coach and PhD researcher.