How Katie Rothwell Built Katie Rothwell Therapies After Overcoming Back Pain

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Katie Rothwell, founder of Katie Rothwell Therapies, who shares her inspiring journey from military physical education officer to pain therapist specializing in chronic pain recovery. After being diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and struggling with debilitating back pain herself, Katie began exploring alternative approaches to healing beyond traditional medical treatments. Through studying pain science, nervous system regulation, and somatic therapies, she discovered that chronic pain is often deeply connected to the brain, emotions, and nervous system rather than purely structural damage.Katie explains how her personal experience ultimately led her to create the BEAT Pain Approach—a method that combines brain retraining, energy management, physical activity, and therapeutic practices to help people overcome persistent pain conditions. Today, she supports clients both in-person and online through one-on-one coaching, educational programs, and a growing membership community that offers Pilates sessions, meditations, and group coaching designed to empower people to reclaim their lives from chronic pain.