Trauma Bodywork: Safe, Restorative Healing Touch For The Body, Mind & Spirit

Waking the Tiger author, Peter Levine explains that both humans and animals can become frozen* when confronted with a real or perceived life-threatening or overwhelming experience. As the traumatic experience resolves, animals disperse the "stress-energy"** of the event by physically "shaking it off"*** after the freezing and then going on about their life. 

On the other hand, humans often internalize and remain frozen or stuck in the trauma. The stress energy is no longer needed for fight-or-flight but remains stuck in the body after the trauma is resolved.

The Body Can Hold On To Memories of Trauma

If those traumatic memories are not released promptly they can turn into psychological disorders**** or physical problems, such as neck or back pain. Indeed, chronic pain is common among people diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. 

There is good news, however, as demonstrated by our animal friends! According to Levine, "psychological wounds are reversible and that healing comes when the physical and mental letting go occurs." It is possible to release those frozen body memories, thereby restoring free movement, letting go of pain, and allowing for a return to the joy of living.

* stunned, disoriented, or unable to integrate distressing information. "deer in the headlights." emotional shock

** energy that has built up in the body due to a dangerous or overwhelming event system that is no longer needed

*** involuntary movements like shaking, trembling, and deep breaths – animals do not hold the physical tension in their body.

***e.g. acute stress disorder, panic disorders, anxiety, dissociation, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), etc.

Traumatic Experiences Leave An Imprint In The Body.  Trauma Energy Becomes Stuck & Suppressed In The Cellular Memory, Limiting Our Ability To Live Freely And Joyfully.

What Is Trauma?

Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, crime or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock, and denial are typical. Longer-term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. While these feelings are normal, some people have difficulty moving on with their lives.

Source: Recovering emotionally from disaster, American Psychological Association

Trauma Bodywork Releases Energy Associated With Stress & Trauma, Relieving The Pain And Renewing The Spirit! With The Releasing Of Trauma And Pain, We Can More Fully Embrace Life In The Present, And Experience The Love And Beauty Of Living In The Moment.

A Trauma Story Becomes One Of Survival And Growth, Allowing Physiological And Emotional Balance And Greater Resilience.

  Trauma Bodywork uses gentle, nurturing touch, holding, energy bodywork, and other modalities with the intent to assist in the healing of physical, mental, or emotional trauma. In the comfort and safety of the massage treatment room and the use of safe, skillful touch, there can be a letting go of the pain and trauma of the past.​

Trauma Bodywork Integrates Healing Intent and Therapeutic Communications With Various Massage Therapy and Bodywork Techniques Including:

• Integrative Massage Therapy*
• Energy Work/Reiki/Chakra Balancing
• Myofascial Release
• Safe, Gentle Touch & Holding
• Positional Release
• Therapeutic Communication
• Stretching & Movement
• Healing Intent 

* "Integrated massage, also known as eclectic massage, is a therapeutic method that combines the principles of massage and bodywork. Like other somatic disciplines, it incorporates physical, emotional, and spiritual elements. In other words, it supports a holistic mind-body approach to wellness rather than drawing on either a physiological or environmental viewpoint." - -Karyn Maier via wisegeek 

Trauma Bodywork Releases Energy Associated With Stress & Trauma, Relieving The Pain And Renewing The Spirit! With The Releasing Of Trauma And Pain, We Can More Fully Embrace Life In The Present, And Experience The Love And Beauty Of Living In The Moment.

Trauma Bodywork Offers Exceptional Support For Those Seeking Healing Related To:

• Mental, Physical, or Emotional Trauma

• Anxiety & Depression

• Eating Disorders

• Abuse

• Negative Body Image

• Low Self Esteem

• Drug, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex & Other Addictions

• Grief & Loss