About me

“My mission is to help other enterprising people take back control of their lives, to live fully, pain-free, and in connection and trust.”

My name is Claeren Smets, and I am a dedicated and certified mind-body therapist specializing in chronic pain and fatigue since 2020. And Additionally a certified yoga teacher and breath coach since 2016. With a background in physical education, fitness, and sports, I have nurtured a deep interest and passion for the human body, sports, and movement. Throughout my career, I have actively engaged in the sports and health industry, serving as a teacher, former top sports judoka, and trainer/coach.

I work holistically and consider several domains of your life:

BODY: the physical body
BEING: the stressors and emotions
BALANCE: the impact
BUSINESS: the purpose/destination

When one domain becomes imbalanced, it also affects the other domains. Our mind and body are inseparably connected.

My 5 main personal pillars: Awareness – Empowerment – Connection – Authenticity – Natural healing

My intention is to spread these 5 pillars and goals, creating more awareness and healing internationally.

My Story

During my professional sports career, I encountered chronic pain and inflammation in both knees. Despite undergoing numerous treatments and physiotherapy, the pain persisted and had a significant impact on my performance, job, studies, mood, and overall freedom. I was advised to give up any sports activities that put strain on my knees and “find another sport or interest.” Unable to bear the intensity of the pain, I made the difficult decision to end my athletic career and pursue different sports, passions, and interests.

At the age of 27, I worked as a teacher in the field of sports education while also working part-time as a personal trainer. I had recently purchased and renovated my own house with the intention of expanding my dream practice. Movement and sports were synonymous with freedom for me, and they brought me immense joy. I believed I was living the life I had envisioned and was genuinely happy. However, without warning, I began experiencing sudden bouts of acute pain and inflammation in my muscles and joints, particularly in my neck, shoulders, and knees. These episodes were accompanied by frequent and extreme fatigue.

"Nobody really knew what was going on with me"

I sought advice from various general practitioners, rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists, endocrinologists, neurologists, naturopaths, osteopaths, psychologists, psychiatrists, and others. I was referred from one specialist to another, receiving a range of diagnoses including chronic inflammation in the patella, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff syndrome, hormonal imbalance, adrenal dysfunction, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, two pituitary gland tumors, atypical depression, hyperventilation, and more. However, nobody truly understood the nature of my condition.

My whole body was in pain, with all muscles and joints inflamed. My vision was affected, and my nervous system and brain were constantly overstimulated. I could barely stand on my feet for 5 minutes. Eventually, after six months, I could hardly walk, live independently, or drive a car, and I ended up bedridden full-time.

Going from being physically active and capable to being severely hindered in movement, activities, and existence was incredibly frustrating and emotionally heavy. Losing my freedom due to pain and physical limitations felt life-threatening and devastating. The contrast in feelings, behaviors, energy, and lifestyle was truly unbelievable. My life seemed to transition from a blissful state to a dark storm where I had no control. WHAT THE F*CK?!!

Eventually, I was told that I would have to learn to live with this condition and adjust my desires, future prospects, and dreams. This hit me hard and created immense fear, anger, self doubt, and deep sadness.

My body had reached its limit, ceased to function, and declared, “Enough, no more.” Instead of being able to fully enjoy everything I had built and experiencing a vibrant age of 27, pain throughout my entire body and extreme fatigue caused frustration, loss of self-worth, self-love, and connection. I longed to be the energetic, vibrant, enthusiastic, hardworking, and lively Claeren, but I couldn’t.

"THE PAIN IS REAL, but the CAUSE is different than you may think"

Those who know me well know that I am determined, resilient, entrepreneurial, high-performing – a stubborn, zestful adventurer who doesn’t easily give up.

There was NO WAY this situation and suffering would last a lifetime! I would rise, reclaim my life, and move freely again!

I searched for ways to strengthen my breath and life force, reset my nervous system, and eliminate my chronic pain and fatigue. I embarked on an intense inner journey of personal growth, research, study, and practice.

Through yoga, breathwork, mind-body work, psychosomatic work, emotional release, homeopathy, systemic work, family constellations, and the Pain Reset Method, I came to understand and treat my brain, patterns, and body better. My body, mind, and heart experienced a complete RESET.

Like a phoenix I rose from the ashes and am now living my life fully - pain-free, authentic, & energized!

I am now building a life as a holistic mind-body therapist, guiding others in their journey towards long-lasting health, well-being, and a pain-free life. Through my own experiences and studies, I know firsthand the importance of treating the body and mind as one entity and providing the right tools for a healthy, happy, and pain-free future.

So, I am physically and mentally back on track, with an open heart. Healthier and more connected and aware than ever before. I can even say I am truly grateful for the gifts, lessons, and growth that emerged from this difficult period. I now have an entirely different perspective and understanding of ‘health’, WELL-BEING and ‘mind-body connection’.

But the best and most important part is that I have control over my mind, body, and emotions. I am in the driver seat and determining my own life. And knowing that I have lifelong access to the necessary tools, information and skills gives me so much peace, confidence, and energy.

Like a phoenix I rose from the ashes and am now living my life fully - pain-free, authentic, & energized!

What would your life look like? What things would you start doing again, or what things would you permanently let go of? If you would once again feel:

With the BMRR method, I help to build the bridge to a pain-free life for my clients in just 6-12 weeks.

The BMRR method frees you from various forms of physical and mental complaints and dysfunction: from chronic pain (back, neck, shoulder, knee, etc.), headaches, anxiety, depression, fatigue, insecurity to burnout, fibromyalgia, Lyme, etc.

In short, when you have ‘lost’ the connection with yourself due to unconscious and unprocessed emotions/experiences that can and need to be resolved, your body has ‘lost’ (lacks) the flow of energy, oxygen, life force, and function. What you can and will learn during these coaching programs is to reset, reconnect, and reactivate your self-healing capacity.

This method is especially beneficial for entrepreneurs, top athletes, and other high achievers who want to live and perform at their best.