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Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone
Empowering individuals with chronic pain to find joy & confidence in moving their bodies
Looking for a speaker who specializes in helping people get active after chronic pain?
Look no further than Dana Karen Ciccone, a Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor and owner of Boston’s only pain-focused Pilates studio who recently published her first book, You’re Meant to Move: A Guide to Conquering Chronic Pain, Increasing Stress Resilience, and Reclaiming an Active Life.
Dana Karen blends her Pilates teaching experience with a rich, 20+ year background in healthcare, including a master’s degree focused on global health policy.
She brings a unique, multifaceted approach to managing pain, emphasizing the critical connections between the physical, mental, and emotional realms.
Her passion extends beyond the studio, where she empowers individuals—especially dedicated over-achievers and determined people-pleasers—to break free from guilt-ridden attitudes towards exercise. Dana Karen is committed to guiding each person to recognize their right to wellness and embrace a tailored movement practice that reclaims the joy of living actively and comfortably in their own bodies again.
Outside of reshaping perceptions about strength, mobility, and self-confidence, "DK," as she's affectionately known by friends, is often found dancing the Cha-Cha with her husband or painting local seascapes with watercolors.
Watch her story
How a chronic pain journey that began at the age of 13 led DK to her life’s purpose.
Learn more about DK.
Press Coverage
Moving Beyond Pain: How Active Rehabilitation Transforms Lives
Revamping Fitness: An Inclusive Approach to Movement and Health Beyond Outdated Standards
The Essential Pillar of Stress Resilience in Chronic Pain Management
Author DK Ciccone Pioneers a New Approach to Pain Self-Management in her Book You’re Meant to Move
Pilates Teacher-Turned-Author DK Ciccone Releases “You’re Meant to Move”
