Somatic Therapy
Somatic Therapy is a term that refers to a variety of therapeutic exercises, techniques and approaches that focus on the connection between emotions and the body. The common underlying premise is that the physical body holds onto emotions, past experiences and unresolved trauma. This trapped energy can create physical changes in the body that can create chronic symptoms, like high blood pressure, muscle tension, digestive issues or impaired immune function. Somatic Therapy uses the body as the entry point to uncovering and working with this mind-body connection.
Somatic Therapy offered at Natura Physical Therapy and Pelvic Health uses a combination of hands on modalities, including CranioSacral, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release and SomatoEmotional Release. These hands on modalities are combined with dialogue, imagery and other techniques to help improve awareness of sensations within the body and their emotional connections. The goal of Somatic Therapy is not to get rid of negative emotions, but rather to create a safe environment that allows for deeper exploration and healing.
Craniosacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy is a relaxing whole body treatment that helps restore balance between the sympathetic (fight/flight/freeze) and the parasympathetic (rest/ digest/replenish) parts of the nervous system. Under ideal conditions the nervous system should be able to ebb and flow easily between these 2 opposing states, maintaining a dynamic balance between activity and restoration. Injury, illness or chronic stress can shift the nervous system into a sympathetic dominant state. CranioSacral Therapy can help improve the balance that is essential for self healing.
CranioSacral Therapy can be used as a primary treatment approach or to help augment other medical or therapeutic treatments. Treatment involves very light touch, and can be performed over light clothing, making it an appropriate treatment for all ages.
SomatoEmotional Release
SomatoEmotional Release is an extension of CranioSacral Therapy that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of disease or injury. This therapy combines hands-on craniosacral therapy techniques with verbal dialogue and imagery to help clients connect with their own Inner Wisdom to help resolve the residual effects of past trauma, old injuries and negative emotional experiences. This treatment emphasizes the connection between Mind, Body, and Spirit, and the innate self healing process.
Treatment sessions are booked for 90 minutes, although actual hands on treatment time may vary. This allows the treatment to unfold at a pace that is most supportive for your needs. If you have not had CranioSacral Therapy treatment in the past year, I recommend scheduling at least (2) CranioSacral Therapy sessions prior to SomatoEmotional Release.