Today Monte is known as one of the leading experts on how to heal from Tension Myositis Syndrome - TMS. TMS, was introduced to the medical community by Dr. John Sarno and is a chronic pain disorder that is caused by psychological factors. A person through thought and behaviors patterns (typically Type A personality traits) will generate inner tension that their nervous system manifest into pain and other autonomic nervous system symptoms such as IBS, ulcers and tension headaches. TMS became well-know as the chronic back pain syndrome.
Monte lived with TMS for 20 years. During this time he experienced low back pain, piriformis syndrome, sciatica and over-all chronic soreness and stiffness. After learning about TMS from Dr. Sarno, Monte began to reverse his pain symptoms. He continued to research why and how thoughts and behaviors create pain and how to reverse this process. Monte has been pain free from TMS for 7 years and during this time has developed The Master Practice program that teaches chronic pain sufferers how to heal and reverse this disorder. He has authored 3 books and 4 audio programs that are part of The Master Practice. As a behavior change coach and clinical hypnotherapist Monte provides consultations to help facilitate efficient change and a permanent reversal of chronic pain caused by psychological factors. Dr. Sarno's patients frequently state that Monte and his Master Practice Program is the "missing link" in learning how to heal and reverse these disorders.