Nervous System Regulation

Benefits

Our nervous system’s job is to keep us alive by noticing problems before they become a problem. When our nervous system is over reactive or under reactive, we’re either hypervigilant or the world lacks joy. The goal of nervous system regulation is to help our body accurately respond to situations instead of over or under reacting. 

Person with tattoos receiving treatment by an acupuncturist.

What to expect during treatment

You’re going to slow down and really notice what’s happening in your body, what you want and what you need. You’ll notice sensations, movements, and practice slowing down, teaching your body what rest and digest can feel like. We may use attention or touch to help guide the experience.

A woman with glasses smiling gently while resting her hand on a man's chest during a nervous system regulation session in a room with dark green walls.
Woman providing a nervous system regulation session to a man lying on a massage table, with her hands supporting his head, in a room with green walls.

What to expect after treatment

After treatment you may feel more relaxed. You may also feel grief, joy, anger, or exhaustion. And a desire to experience that deeper connection to your body again. 

A woman with dark hair and glasses, performing nervous system regulation with a person's foot and ankle.

Nervous System Regulation Gallery

A woman providing support or therapy to a man lying down with eyes closed.
An acupuncturist performs nervous system regulation while holding a person's foot in a black sock.