We aim to repurpose travel as a powerful tool for winning over chronic pain.
Ticked Bucket List was born out of the deeply personal journeys of people like Lisa, Florence, Nancy, and Anne. Each facing unique challenges due to chronic pain, they share a common desire: to experience the world without the constant shadow of pain.
Lisa's Struggle
Lisa, a 30-year-old doctor living with fibromyalgia, opened our eyes to a critical need: She hadn't traveled in years, not because she didn't want to, but because of the crippling fear that her pain and fatigue would worsen while away from home. "What if I leave and come back worse?" she asked, voicing a concern that resonated with so many others in the chronic pain community.
Anne's Wisdom
Anne, a 61-year-old former journalist, offered a more positive outlook. Her approach was one of acceptance. While she also dealt with back pain, she believed in the power of mental preparation and calmness to help manage her pain while traveling. Her approach showed us that, with the right mindset and support, traveling with chronic pain could still be enjoyable.
Nancy's Concern
Nancy, a 37-year-old business owner, had a slightly different perspective. She was determined to go on holiday but always felt a deep sense of anxiety about whether her chronic pelvic pain and chronic post-surgical pain would affect her ability to enjoy the trip fully. This fear of the unknown often casts a shadow over what should have been happy moments.
Florence's Experience
For Florence, a vibrant 53-year-old HR manager, the issue wasn't about avoiding travel but about sustaining enjoyment while on vacation. Her trigeminal neuralgia often forced her to leave social events or cut her trips short due to sudden pain flare-ups. While she was determined to travel, the persistent interference of pain in what should be moments of joy became her most significant obstacle.
This information inspired us to dig deeper and understand the pain and its total impact on people's lives. We decided that travel had to be more than just a temporary reprieve—it had to be a lifeline, offering a new way to experience the world, free from fear and uncertainty.
Our Vision
At Ticked Bucket List, we envision a world free from the limits of chronic pain. A world where everyone living with chronic pain has the knowledge, tools, and support to:
Achieve optimal pain relief.
Overcome challenges and live a rich and fulfilling life.
Pursue their dreams and aspirations with confidence.
Redefine boundaries and discover new possibilities.
Find joy, meaning, and purpose in every moment of life.
Our Mission
At Ticked Bucket List, our mission is to empower individuals living with chronic pain to reclaim their freedom and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Through the transformative power of travel, we help them:
Overcome limitations and embrace new possibilities.
Rediscover their passions and experience life more fully.
Enrich their lives with personal growth, meaning, and purpose.
By combining expert medical guidance, personalized health plans, self-management strategies, and compassionate support, we aim to make travel a pathway to a life where chronic pain no longer limits potential or diminishes joy.
From Lived Experiences to Solutions: Our Journey of Developing Ticked Bucket List Solutions
Our processes focus deeply understanding the evolving needs of people living with chronic pain, fears, frustrations, and aspirations. By analyzing the core challenges and risks, including flare-ups and symptom unpredictability, we craft comprehensive solutions.
We blend expertise in pain medicine with empathy and a deep understanding of the human experience.
Insights from diverse fields.
We incorporate ideas from many fields to create innovative solutions that make exploring the world with chronic pain empowering, comfortable, safe, and possible.
Highlights of our service to you:
Personalized travel pain management solutions, including preventing and handling pain flare-ups and meeting medical needs.
Early hazard recognition and harm prevention.
Health preservation and health promotion.
Confidence and independence
Reduced travel anxiety: Stress-free and worry-free enjoyable tailored travel experience.
Long-term empowerment.
Our approach is scientific and compassionate. We use evidence-based practices and the latest research to inform our services. Technology integration is vital, with personalized health tracking and on-demand medical support.
Differentiation and Personalization: Tailoring Solutions.
We recognize that not all people living with chronic pain face the same challenges. Some, like Lisa, are just beginning to think about traveling again but feel paralyzed by fear. Others, like Nancy, are already traveling but worry about how pain might impact their trip.
We have a differentiated approach to address these different needs.
We invite you to join a journey where travel is not a limitation but a catalyst for transformation.
“Despite episodic tension-type headaches and plantar fasciitis, I'm a travel enthusiast who enjoys the physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits of travel and vacation.” - Tim (46)