Somatic Therapy:

TEB is a somatic technique that cues the nervous system towards a calm and regulated state.

 

Our bodies are magnificent, highly attuned machines. When a traumatic event occurs, and this could be something as benign as an unsettling trip to the dentist or as traumatic as full scale abuse, the body functions like a shock absorber in the face of this event. The body will shield us from this trauma, but often this comes at a cost. As more traumatic events build up the body will begin to function in a more dysregulated state, affecting its capacity for maximum health.  Anxiety, depression, illness, behavioral issues, are just a handful of indicators that the body is in a state of dysregulation, fighting off an invisible army of stressors, all without us even being aware. 

 

Just like a chiropractic adjustment that realigns the body’s bone structure, the TEB technique, realigns the nervous system. A healthy and aligned nervous system allows our bodies to experience vibrance and vitality. An aligned nervous system allows us to maintain better health and gives us resilience in the face of future stressors.

 

TEB achieves this by re-enacting our primal attachment to the primary caregivers. Our nervous systems are built on the original connections with our mothers and fathers. When the baby who cries is picked up and soothed by mom and dad, it doesn’t just learn to connect emotionally. It’s nervous system is learning to regulate itself. The baby, when picked up, experiences the peace of a soothed nervous system. However, if the baby’s nervous system is in a constant state of arousal due to constant unmet needs, the entire physiological development of the child can be impacted. TEB gives our bodies the same cues it received during those critical attachment periods to remind the body to return to its regulated states and access a soothed nervous system. 

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What can I expect in a TEB session?

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TEB sessions are performed in a private room on a massage table.  The practitioner typically gives you a few moments to settle in, goes over what the session will entail, and asks for permission to proceed.  The TEB practitioner will then go through the 7-point protocol, supporting several points throughout the body.  You are free to close your eyes and relax.  You don’t need to do anything!

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How long does a session last and how many sessions do I need to see results?

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Sessions typically last 45 minutes to an hour.  Clients will often notice a shift within a few sessions, but results do vary.  The body needs time to build trust with the practitioner to allow for the healing process.  As the body begins to feel safer, healing can be accessed faster.  Some people may report feeling really relaxed, while others may experience uncomfortable symptoms.  All of these are normal, as the body shifts towards a new normal, and reaches for more regulation.

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