In Conversation with The Alternative Pain Treatment Directory

Dr. Judith Swack • October 27, 2026

In this conversation, Cindy Perlin, LCSW, founder of the Alternative Pain Treatment Directory, interviews Judith A. Swack, Ph.D., biochemist, immunologist, author, and developer of Healing from the Body Level Up™ (HBLU™).


Dr. Swack discusses her innovative approach to identifying and resolving underlying patterns of trauma that may contribute to emotional distress, physical symptoms, and chronic health problems. HBLU™ is a comprehensive mind-body methodology designed to address trauma at the conscious, unconscious, physical, and what Dr. Swack describes as the soul level.


Drawing on her scientific background and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Swack explains how HBLU™ combines different healing techniques to help people move beyond patterns that have resisted conventional approaches.


About Dr. Judith A. Swack

Judith A. Swack, Ph.D., is a biochemist, immunologist, and originator of Healing from the Body Level Up™ (HBLU™). She is the author of Clear Trauma Now: The Powerful Solution for Getting Unstuck.


Dr. Swack has spent decades developing and refining her approach to trauma resolution. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, unresolved trauma, and chronic conditions, including people who have not achieved satisfactory results with traditional treatments. She reports that some clients experience significant improvements within just a few sessions.


In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Swack trains healthcare and mental health professionals internationally in the HBLU™ methodology.


Learn more about Dr. Swack and HBLU™ →


About Cindy Perlin, LCSW

Cindy Perlin, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified biofeedback practitioner, author of The Truth About Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies for Becoming Pain Free, and founder of the Alternative Pain Treatment Directory.


A chronic pain survivor herself, Cindy has dedicated much of her professional career to helping people discover effective alternatives to conventional pain treatments. Her work emphasizes the connection between mind and body and the potential benefits of biofeedback, neurofeedback, psychotherapy, and other integrative approaches.


Through the Alternative Pain Treatment Directory, Cindy educates pain patients about natural, non-drug treatment options and helps connect them with qualified practitioners.


Explore the Alternative Pain Treatment Directory:

https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/



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If you have struggled with chronic pain, trauma, or persistent symptoms that haven't responded to conventional treatment, this conversation offers a different perspective on the relationship between emotional experiences and physical well-being.


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