I’m Heidi,Â
a CIRS patient turned brain health coach and PhD researcher.
I know what it’s like to feel crushed under brain fog, exhausted by endless protocols, and lost in the complexity of recovery. I also know the fear and frustration of not being able to find a Shoemaker doctor or even a doctor who understands CIRS.
That’s why I built the community I wish I had. A place where the science is simplified, the Shoemaker Protocol steps are clear, and you’re never alone in the process.
This community was created by a Shoemaker Proficiency Partner who has taken the Shoemaker Protocol and translated in a way that will help you be successful, even when your brain is taxed.  Here, you will find what you can do NOW to begin healing. This does NOT replace working with a doctor, it is something you in tandem. I help you heal your brain so you can complete the Protocol that heals your body.
Heidi Wooley MS
MS Psychology | PhD Candidate
CIRS Neurobehavioral Specialist
Shoemaker Proficiency Partner Diplomate
Certified Brain Health Practitioner
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CIRS Recovery Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming.
You’ve already tried to keep up with binders, labs, supplements, and endless lists. It’s not that you don’t care. It’s not even that the protocol doesn’t work.
Why Most CIRS Patients Struggle:
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Brain fog makes remembering doses almost impossible.
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Fatigue drains your motivation before habits stick.
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Overwhelm makes the protocol feel like a full-time job.
It’s not your fault — it’s your brain under illness.
And no one should have to do this alone.
The truth? Your brain and body need structure, support, and accountability.
That’s why I built the CIRS Advocate Training Program & Community — the only space where people with CIRS can learn, practice, and heal together.
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Join the CIRS Advocate Training Program & Community and get Module 1 FREE
CIRS Advocate Training Program
Learn to Confidently Navigate, Communicate, and Heal
If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office thinking, “I forgot my questions… I couldn’t explain what’s happening… and now I have to wait six more months,” this program is for you.
Developed by a Shoemaker Proficiency Partner Diplomate, MS in Psychology, and PhD candidate studying compliance psychology for chronic illness who also lives with CIRS, the Advocate Training Program teaches you how to understand your illness, speak your doctor’s language, and build a realistic, brain-friendly plan for recovery.
What You’ll Learn Inside:
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CIRS, Simplified
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What chronic inflammatory response syndrome does to your brain, hormones, immunity, and mood, explained in plain language.
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How to tell if your symptoms fit a multi-system, multi-symptom pattern that warrants deeper evaluation.
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Shoemaker Protocol Demystified
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Each step broken down into small, doable actions.
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How to understand where you are in the process and what realistically comes next.
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How to Talk to Your Doctor (and Be Taken Seriously)
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Language, scripts, and strategies to advocate without being “that difficult patient.”
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How to request appropriate labs, ask informed questions, and create a collaborative treatment relationship.
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What You Can Do Right Now
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Evidence-informed self-care strategies for environment, sleep, light, nervous system regulation, and daily routines you can begin even before securing a CIRS-literate doctor.Â
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Brain-Based Tools for Follow-Through
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Compliance psychology techniques to reduce decision fatigue and make habits stick, even when brain fog is heavy.
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Tiny-step habit systems, cognitive off-loading, and accountability frameworks tailored to CIRS brains.
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Who This Program Is Perfect For:
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You already have a doctor willing to learn or collaborate and you want to show up prepared.
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You don’t yet have a CIRS-literate doctor, but you know you can’t afford more years of confusion and dismissal.
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You’ve tried “doing it alone” with random protocols and are ready for structure backed by science and lived experience.
Why This Works When Others Don’t
Information Alone Doesn’t Heal. Implementation Does.
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Most CIRS resources either:
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Drown you in dense science without telling you how to apply it…
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Or give you “quick fixes” that ignore the complexity of your immune system and brain.
The CIRS Advocate Training Program is different because it:
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Combines Science + Compliance Psychology
You’re not just told what to do, you’re shown how to make it stick when your brain is inflamed, your motivation is low, and your environment is still being stabilized. -
Was Built by Someone Who Lives This Illness
This isn’t theory. It’s the system I wish I had when I was stumbling through CIRS, a traumatic brain injury, and years of trial-and-error. -
Honors Your Time, Energy, and Cognitive Bandwidth
Lessons are designed for brains that fatigue quickly. Short, focused, and action-oriented so you can take one step at a time, without burning out.
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What We Offer:
Let Us Help You Heal
We have 3 options to choose from:
- CIRS Decoded Community: We suggest EVERYONE joins the Community! Even if you purchase a Course, The Community is the PERFECT add on. This in an INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY that utilizes the CIRS Decoded Podcast as your course room and then the action happens in the Community!
- CIRS Recovery Resources: You get Module 1 FREE!! This Course is for those who do not have a Shoemaker doctor. This course is your LIFELINE to calm the illness and begin to heal.
- CIRS Advocate Training Program: This Course is for those who have a doctor willing to work with them or plan on having a doctor work with them. Learn how to advocate for yourself and be taken seriously.
Are You Ready To Be Your Own Advocate?
Our CIRS Advocate Training Program includes EVERYTHING Heidi used to spend a year working on with 1-on-1 clients. This program includes EVERYTHING you need to not only begin healing but, it also includes EVERYTHING you need to go to your doctor armed with the research, education and confidence that will be sure to get their attention!!
Get Module 1 FREE today!
CIRS Advocate Training Program
Learn to Confidently Navigate, Communicate, and Heal
If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, misunderstood, or unsure how to advocate for yourself — this program was built for you.
Created by a Shoemaker Proficiency Partner Diplomat, the CIRS Advocate Training Program teaches you how to understand your body, your labs, and the Shoemaker Protocol so you can confidently take charge of your recovery journey.
This is your step-by-step guide to becoming your own best advocate, whether you’re working with a doctor, searching for one who understands CIRS, or navigating the process on your own.
Inside, you’ll learn:
🧠The science of CIRS: What chronic inflammatory response syndrome does to your body, brain, and hormones — and how to calm it.
💊 The Shoemaker Protocol explained: Each step broken down in plain language, so you finally understand what’s happening and why.
đź’¬ How to talk to your doctor: Scripts, strategies, and guidance on how to communicate your needs, request labs, and access key medications.
🧠What you can do right now: Evidence-based techniques and self-care steps you can begin immediately — even before you have a CIRS-literate provider.
🫶 Hand-holding through the process: You’re guided every step of the way, from understanding your labs to mapping out your next move with clarity and confidence.
Whether you pair it with the INTERACTIVE CIRS Decoded Community & Podcast for extra support or take it as a standalone self-advocacy course, this training gives you the knowledge and confidence to lead your healing with precision, power, and peace of mind.
CIRS Recovery Is Hard — But You Don’t Have to Do It Alone.
The CIRS Decoded™ Community is your one-stop hub for learning, healing, and staying on track.
Join us, and discover how clarity, accountability, and connection can finally make recovery possible.
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Join the Community Today