In recent years, "nervous system regulation" has become more than just a buzzword—it's a crucial approach to managing our overall health and well-being. But what exactly does it mean, and where do you begin? What Is Your Nervous System? The nervous system comprises of your brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Its job is to process and respond to the information brought in through your senses. It governs everything from your thoughts and emotions to automatic functions like breathi

Guest blog post by Charlottesville Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Desiree Cafaro

Less Pain and Better Movement. Dry Needling is a specialized therapeutic intervention offered by some physical therapists. It is usually offered as part of a comprehensive approach to managing pain or movement dysfunction and is growing in popularity due to its level and speed of effectiveness, short downtime, and tolerance to treatment. Our current understanding of how dry needling works is that it changes the way the muscles communicate with the brain AND how the brain comm

And how to use it to combat pain and dizziness If you suffer from recurrent pain or dizziness, read on. This principle may be the missing link to your success. What Is Brain Retraining And Why Do We Need It? Brain Retraining is an umbrella term to encompass practices that use neuroplasticity to literally change our brains. ( learn more about neuroplasticity here ). Brain retraining can improve communication within the brain and nervous system. It can be used to enhance how t

Learn what mind-body physical therapy is and how it is integral to healing from dizziness and chronic pain.