Our Methods
Healing Is possible through traditional and non traditional Modalities
Cellular Release Therapy (CRT)
Cellular Release Therapy® (CRT) is a gentle, yet robust, consent based process to clear trauma, unresolved, or painful experiences. CRT addresses and resolves not only the experiences but the feelings, beliefs, habits, patterns, blame, and punishment of yourself and others from any event that has occurred. This permission-based process allows clients—in their own time and in their own way—to enable old emotions, habits, and patterns to be understood and resolved.
The CRT process connects directly with the subconscious, allowing the client to clear traumatic experiences without having to remember or re-experience them.
When working in a deeply relaxed state, the subconscious mind can access material that it is ready and willing to release. Once released, the conscious mind can function free of past trauma, limiting beliefs, or befuddled patterns of relating to the world. The emotional charge and physical ‘weight’ is released, allowing painful memories and experiences to be remembered or discussed without any re-traumatization or pain.
NARM-Informed
NeuroAffective Relational Model, also known as NARM, is a top-down and bottom-up therapeutic approach developed by psychologist Dr. Laurence Heller as a way to treat developmental, attachment, and relational trauma as well as Complex PTSD. NARM does this by working with the attachment patterns that cause life-long psychobiological symptoms and interpersonal difficulties. These early, unconscious patterns of disconnection can have an impact on our identity, emotions, physiology, behavior and relationships.
When we experience early trauma, it causes a disruption in our development, but those natural instincts we have to connect, trust, and love are always there waiting to come back online. NARM assists us in coming back to our true nature by exploring the ways that we had to adapt to survive difficult circumstances as children. This awareness helps connect us to our sense of agency, which is our ability to choose how we want to respond to life and its challenges. NARM is non-pathologizing, is non-interpretive and is not goal or behavior oriented.
NARM provides a framework for understanding how trauma impacts our development as children, and offers an approach for helping adults restore their ability to function in the world in a way that’s consistent with their intentions and desires, and create a more cohesive and organized sense of self.
Visceral & Neural Manipulation
Dry Needling & Manual Techniques
Depending on the specific needs of a particular patient will determine which treatment type we will use. Treatments utilize neuroscience, knowledge, and adjustment of posture and body alignment, behavior retraining, down-training techniques, relaxation techniques, manual therapy including dry needling, myofascial release, scar tissue/adhesion mobilization and release, bowel, and bladder retraining and much, much more. These treatments will be part of a holistic approach and can be discussed with your other health and wellness providers, including OBGYN, urology, urogynecology, gastroenterology, family practice, nurse/midwives, mental health therapist, acupunture, chiropractic or massage practitioners. We are more than willing to discuss our treatment and plan of care with other members of your care team and love to collaborate!
Somatic Coaching
Somatic coaching is a holistic approach that focuses on integrating the mind-body connection to facilitate personal growth and transformation. By employing a range of techniques such as movement, breathwork and mindfulness practices, somatic coaching helps you become more attuned to your physical sensations, emotions, and thought patterns. Through this heightened awareness, you can uncover deep-seated beliefs and behavioral patterns, leading to profound insights and shifts in behavior and ways of being. Somatic coaching empowers you to cultivate greater self-awareness, sturdiness, and authenticity, ultimately supporting you in living a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Proprioceptive-Deep Tendon Reflex (P-DTR)
Illness, injury, or other types of stress may trigger your nervous system to interpret a familiar, normally non-harmful stimulus as “dangerous.” As a result, your brain and body will react and adapt accordingly, possibly resulting in chronic or recurring pain, muscle tension or weakness, or injuries.
P-DTR® is a unique and specialized approach to functional neurology, anatomy, and biomechanics. It involves testing these various sensory receptors and how they affect your movement, function, and respond to different stresses. We use specific nerve and muscle function testing to identify dysfunctional nerve input and output – where the “short circuit” is. We then combine the stimulation of reflexes to “reset” these faulty circuits, leading to improved function and decreased pain in both acute and chronic problems.
Most forms of therapy rely exclusively on addressing the “hardware” of the body, neglecting the fact that much of the pain and dysfunction we experience is often actually a problem with our “software.” To use an analogy, if your computer has a software bug, changing the monitor or keyboard will not solve the problem. P-DTR® works by effectively identifying, isolating, and eliminating those bugs. The work is rapid, tremendously useful, and unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
Some of the benefits of P-DTR® include:
- Maximizes balance and stability throughout the body
- Reduces or ends acute pain in as little as a single session
- Achieves quick, long-lasting results
- Treats the problem rather than the symptoms
- Optimizes athletic performance
- Resolves problems you thought you’d “just have to live with”
- Accelerates recovery from acute injury
- Increase range of motion, strength, and stamina
- Eliminates lingering dysfunction and pain from chronic injuries
- Improves muscle function and coordination in a short amount of time
- Does away with the weakened effects of repetitive stress
Altered States Integration & Support
As the popularity of psychedelic therapy continues to rise, more individuals are seeking complementary treatments to aid in their healing and personal development journey. In my role as a certified psychedelic-informed practitioner, I specialize in assisting individuals in preparing for and integrating psychedelic experiences, along with other altered states of consciousness. Setting myself apart from traditional approaches, my practice is rooted in somatics, providing a foundation of safety to support you in your journey of self-discovery both within and beyond the psychedelic realm.
For those who have found re-entry into everyday life challenging following intense or traumatic psychedelic encounters, this somatic approach presents a valuable avenue for reconnection with your body and finding clarity amidst the turmoil.
NOTICE: Root & Restore Somatics Altered States is solely for educational purposes and does not endorse, support, or facilitate any illegal activities. It is important to understand that psychedelic substances are still illegal in many countries. When engaging with our services, you acknowledge that Root & Restore practitioners do not assume responsibility for your actions. Additionally, while our practices focus on the mind-body connection, they are not a replacement for traditional psychotherapy or medical treatment; rather, they aim to enhance education and strengthen your bond with your body and self. If you are facing significant challenges, please seek medical assistance. We are excited to accompany you on this journey!
