the role of the nervous system in healing

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My approach to trauma resolution begins with nervous system stabilization. This builds the embodied capacity for trauma resolution work. I am guided by my embodied understanding of the science of human healing and connection, as illuminated by Somatic Experiencing® International, The Polyvagal Theory, and Somatic Science®. Through my direct experience, I have found that blending these modalities with the ancient wisdom of Advaita Vedanta and Zhineng Qi Gong creates a direct path to healing and happiness.

This embodied learning has brought me peace without the need for constant physical movement or mental distraction and allowed me to rediscover my joy for being human. I look forward to sharing it with you!

SESSION OVERVIEW:

Somatic Experiencing sessions facilitate embodied trauma recovery by using the language of the nervous system. “Soma” simply means “body.” 

Trauma is not merely what happens to us; it is the way our autonomic nervous system responds to those events. When we face overwhelming experiences or prolonged periods of lack, our nervous systems instinctively choose protective responses to help us survive. Thank you, Body!

These responses (flight, fight, freeze) are intended to be temporary. However, in humans, these reactions often become stuck, leading to chronic states of hypervigilance, hypertonicity (tension patterns in the body), hypotonicity (numbness or disconnection from the body), and constant exhaustion.

SE invites the body to assess safety on its terms. When ready, it allows the body to complete self-protective motor responses and gradually release the biological survival energy that was bound in the nervous system.

SESSION FORMAT:

These sessions are done online or in person, seated in a chair. Together we listen to your nervous system and see what is most supportive to it in the moment. From here there emerges a conversation where you and I listen together and decide which path to follow next. 

This approach is non-pathologizing, non-clinical, and allows the body to choose the pace and physiological content to focus on. I will teach you how to settle and release biological activation from your body, facilitating nervous system regulation. You will learn the simplest and most up-to-date methods to update your nervous system to the present, allowing you more freedom to be curious, engaged with life, and at ease with yourself.

SE invites the body’s intelligence forward, allowing us to expand our awareness of the container of our body so there is more space for emotions and experiences to move in, through, and out.

SPECIALTIES:

Spiritual Thresholds

SE Touch

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Children (ACA)

Grief

SA & IPV

See my Resources page for a curated list of resources.

CREDENTIALS: I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner® (SEP) and a Trauma-Informed Yoga teacher. I regularly attend local SE trainings in the role of an Assistant. I am not a therapist, and this work is not a substitute for mental health care. Our collaboration is body-oriented and non-clinical. I recommend having a trauma therapist for any cognitive therapy needs.

SESSIONS: Our sessions are 50 minutes for $155. You may schedule a preliminary free 30-minute consult here.

SE COREGULATORY TOUCHWORK: This in-person work is optional. It can be integrated within an SE session or the focus of a session.

This work centers the use of coregulatory touch (making contact with the body in a way that does not involve manipulation) as a way to support the self-communication between the individual and their body’s narrative and memory in service of healing.

To schedule an SE Touch session, use this form.