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NATURE HEALS - How a tree can teach us about life and the nervous system
Discover how nature, especially trees, can teach us about the nervous system, stress resilience, boundaries, community, and personal growth.

Madi
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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WHY DON'T WE MOVE INTO PAIN? - Simplifying the Pain Cycle
Contrary to common belief, the human body prioritizes survival and efficiency over logic. This means that pain signals can be triggered...

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Nov 23, 20233 min read
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NAVIGATING THE FAWN RESPONSE: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Fourth "F" in Trauma
Throughout the annals of time, human survival instincts have undergone profound transformations to cope with evolving challenges. While...

Madi
Nov 18, 20233 min read
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THE SNEAKY CAUSE OF SCIATICA AND NECK PAIN - Understanding The Somatic Trauma Reflex
Both physically and mentally, injuries and trauma can cause significant effects on our bodies. The Trauma Reflex is a reflex that should...

Madi
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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IS YOUR GO GO GO LIFESTYLE CAUSING YOUR PAIN? - Understanding the Somatic Green Light Reflex
When we are born, our bodies lack the ability to crawl or sit up by ourselves. However, as we grow, our muscles develop, enabling us to...

Madi
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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UNDERSTANDING PROPRIOCEPTION - Your Hidden Superpower for Healing and Well-Being
When you walk down the street, have you ever stopped to think about how your body knows exactly where your foot is going to land with...

Madi
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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IS YOUR POSTURE CAUSING ANXIETY & DEPRESSION? - Explaining the Somatic Red Light Reflex
In our modern industrialized societies, we rarely face physical threats or attacks on a regular basis. However, our bodies still possess...

Madi
Oct 10, 20234 min read
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CELEBRATING THE EQUINOX - Tips for Preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder
The fall equinox means that the sun will progressively rise later and set sooner creating the darkest 6 month's of the year. With...

Madi
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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TRAUMA AND WEIGHT: Exploring the Connection Between the Freeze Response, Sympathetic Overdrive, and
Stress triggers a hormonal response that releases cortisol and adrenaline, two chemicals that are linked to weight gain.

Madi
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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HYPERVIGILANCE AS A TRAUMA RESPONSE: Understanding Its Causes and Learning to Cope
When someone goes through a traumatic experience, their body and mind react in ways that can be difficult to understand and manage.

Madi
May 30, 20232 min read
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Somatic Movement vs. Traditional Physical Therapy: Which is Better for Chronic Pain?
While both approaches can be effective for chronic pain, somatic movement therapy may be more beneficial for certain conditions, such as fib

Madi
May 15, 20231 min read
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The Science Behind Somatic Movement: How it Affects the Nervous System
Somatic movement refers to movements that involve our active engagement with our bodily sensations and experiences. These movements are...

Madi
May 2, 20232 min read
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The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Pain: How Somatic Movement can help heal both
Trauma and chronic pain are closely interconnected. Trauma can trigger a physiological response in the nervous system that leads to...

Madi
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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The Role of the Brain in Chronic Pain: How Somatic Movement Can Help Re-wire Neural Pathways
The brain plays a crucial role in chronic pain, as it is responsible for interpreting and processing pain signals from the body. Neural...

Madi
Mar 26, 20231 min read
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The Role of Breath in Somatic Movement and Pain Management
Breath plays a crucial role in somatic movement and pain management because it helps regulate the nervous system's response to stress and pa

Madi
Mar 26, 20231 min read
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WHY 7 SESSIONS?
When our body senses danger it contracts our muscles as a survival mechanism. This protective response has been hardwired in our brains...

Madi
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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PANDICULATION IS YOUR PAIN SOLUTION
We can encourage these muscles to turn on by teaching them how to relax again, by getting them used to the sensation of moving, and by teach

Madi
Oct 14, 20223 min read
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IS SENSORY-MOTOR AMNESIA THE UNKNOWN SOURCE OF YOUR PAIN?
Sensory motor amnesia is when the nervous system's ability to sense and adapt to our movements becomes impaired. This impairment can...

Madi
Sep 22, 20223 min read
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FIGHT, FLIGHT & FREEZE
You can get your nervous system regulated and start managing stress and chronic pain!
Madi
Sep 15, 20224 min read
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