Bonnie Lester is a renowned chaplain, pain coach, and interfaith minister whose triumph over complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) has made her a beacon of hope for chronic pain sufferers worldwide. Drawing from her rich background in health sciences, counseling, and cultural education, Bonnie empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being through accessible self-care strategies grounded in neuroplasticity and lifestyle medicine.
 
With an unwavering commitment to helping others reclaim their lives, Bonnie shares the powerful techniques that enabled her to break free from a 30-year battle with one of the most painful neurological syndromes known to humankind. Her expertise is bolstered by advanced training in biopsychosocial chronic pain rehabilitation, cognitive behavioral therapy, the science of well-being, critical incident debriefing, and plant-based nutrition.
 
Bonnie’s transformative journey has been shaped by her diverse roles as a public health educator, social worker, and police chaplain. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and counseling from American International College and a bachelor’s in health science from San Francisco State University. As an ordained interfaith minister from the Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley, California, Bonnie brings a holistic perspective to healing.
 
When not inspiring others through her work, Bonnie enjoys tending to her colorful perennial garden, which boasts a charming unicorn statue, in her Dublin, California, home that she shares with her tech-savvy husband, Len. As a talented jewelry artist and devoted mother to six special needs parrots, Bonnie infuses creativity and compassion into every aspect of her life.
 
To embark on your own journey of transformation, connect with Bonnie at www.BonnieLester.com or explore her YouTube channel, Overcoming CRPS—Bonnie Lester.