A Somatic Approach to Healing
I’m fully certified in IFS, EMDR, TRE®, and SSP—evidence-based modalities that work from the bottom up to support deep integration and lasting change. Depending on your needs, these methods can be used independently or in concert to engage the body and nervous system in the natural healing process.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS is a comprehensive and integrative framework that works with ego states or parts of self that are often rooted in early traumatic or difficult experiences and cause distress for people in the present. This can manifest in experiences like perfectionism, addiction, shame and chronic illness. The primary path to healing involves curiosity and compassion for these parts of self, which allows for movement to a more grounded, calm, confident state. For more information, visit www.selfleadership.org.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is used to reconsolidate information and experiences in the brain as a way to access and re-wire traumatic or difficult experiences and distorted beliefs that are held in the nervous system. EMDR is a well-researched, evidence-based treatment with specialized protocols for treating addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues and panic. EMDR can also be used to improve performance, reinforce internal positive resources, and build resiliency factors. I am additionally trained in the new advances of EMDR 2.0 (see video) and the Flash Technique which have been groundbreaking in the field. For more information, visit www.emdria.org.
Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE®)
TRE® is an innovative technique designed to help people release deeply held patterns of muscular tension that are caused by acute/chronic stress or trauma. It is a somatic (body-based) approach that brings about a neurogenic tremor that is paired with self-regulation to discharge stress held in the body while re-setting the nervous system, promoting increased comfort and safety within. I teach TRE® with the goal of supporting people in creating their self-led practice at home, typically in a series of 2-3 sessions. For more information, visit www.traumaprevention.com.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
SSP is an intervention created by the originator of polyvagal theory: Dr. Stephen Porges. This involves music engineered to acoustically stimulate the Vagus nerve via the middle ear, sending messages of safety to the nervous system. As a result, this modality supports and nourishes the nervous system and allows for increased access to calm, regulation, and personal resilience. This retuning of the nervous system offers improved social engagement and opportunities for attachment healing. For additional information, click here.
I also offer Porges’ latest innovation, Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), which is used to support a more restorative state of immobilization through music that is designed to bring more adaptive entrainment for all of the autonomic systems of the body to exist in concert with each other. You can learn more about this here.