Somatic Release Technique
(S.R.T), inspired by Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing(TM), is a body-oriented approach to the healing of trauma and other stress disorders. By experiencing and observing the sensations that are present in your body, your nervous system begins to reconnect memories of the past that you may have disassociated from in order to survive. With guided facilitation and intentional hands-on support, you are able to experience these memories through your physical sensations in a safe container. This allows the body to naturally process traumatic imprints through a variety of means including but-not limited to: trembling, yawning, crying, shaking, laughing, sweating, or simply entering into a state of deep relaxation. These releases help complete the activation and immobility responses in the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, often alleviating long-term symptoms.
Point Holding Process
(P.H.P) is used to accelerate trauma release by gaining direct access to the nervous system. Many studies have concluded that the ‘Vagus Nerve’ is directly responsible for the overall state of relaxation or anxiety in the body. The process begins by holding certain trigger points in the body which help to stimulate the nervous system by generating pressure above certain nerves, causing them to send waves of energy throughout the body where energy has previously been stuck or crystalized. Breaking through these ‘crystals’ will allow a greater amount of energy to be released from the body, creating an overall sense of ease, relaxation and liberation.
Nervous System Regulation
In each session, I utilize the techniques and exercises from my teachers Stanley Rosenberg and Thor Philipsen who based much of their research on Stephen Porges’ Poly-Vagal Theory. These hands-on techniques work specifically with the five cranial nerves that make up the Social Engagement system in our body which governs feelings of safety, connection, relaxation and trust. By gently massaging, rocking and holding fascia and nerve endings in the neck, face and diaphragm the entire body will experience a deep sense of restoration and rejuvenation.
