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
Our vision is a world free from the limitations 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.
Redefine their boundaries and discover new possibilities.
Find joy, meaning, and purpose in their lives.
Our Mission
To use the transformative power of travel to empower individuals living with chronic pain to:
Overcome limitations and embrace new possibilities.
Experience life more fully and enrich their lives.
Through personalized health plans with travel pain relief strategies, expert medical guidance, self-management mastery, and compassionate support, our goal is to transform travel into a pathway for:
Personal growth.
Meaning and purpose.
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 development process was rooted in intense user needs analysis. We spent time listening to the fears, frustrations, and dreams of people living with chronic pain.
We didn't just want to create another routine and generic pain management service; we wanted to build something genuinely transformative.
We conducted a deep structure analysis of those needs, breaking down each person's core challenges. We analyzed risks and hazards, from flare-ups of pain to the unpredictability of symptoms.
As experts in pain medicine, we then designed solutions to mitigate these risks.
But expertise alone wasn't enough. Empathy—a deep understanding of the human condition — is a significant component of the solutions.
We incorporated social sciences’ principles to comprehend how chronic pain affects human characteristics, existence, and living circumstances and design all-rounded solutions.
Insights from diverse fields.
We integrated insights from other diverse fields into our solutions. For example, we looked at:
Astronaut training, which involves rigorous risk management, constant monitoring, and real-time support,
The practice of anesthesiology, where evaluation, preparation, and optimization before surgery and intense monitoring during and after surgery guarantee successful outcomes,
Sports science, where athletes learn to push their limits safely,
Psychology, where mindset and mental preparation play critical roles in overcoming obstacles.
Airport planning and design to guide our service design for a seamless user experience.
Aircraft flight safety systems and medical devices risk management guidelines to prevent or minimize harm.
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.
Segmentation and Personalization: Tailoring Experiences
We recognized 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 developed a segmented 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)