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Trauma in the Body: How Childhood Experiences Shape the Nervous System
Trauma healing is rarely linear, and for many people, the body holds onto more than we realize. This article is about how our childhood experiences shape our nervous system and how somatic therapy offers an option toward regulation, embodiment, and genuine safety. Understanding the body’s memory When we think of childhood trauma, we often imagine memories or events, but trauma is as much a physiological imprint as a psychological one. Research on Adverse Childhood Experience
Ryan Autumn
5 min read


Understanding SIBAM: A Return to the Body
This article is about language, whether it's the words we choose to speak to ourselves or the way we explain our experience in a session. Ask 100 people what "somatics," "sensation," and "presence" mean, and you'll get 100 different responses. “Working with the body” or “processing through sensation.” Most of us have an idea of what it means to sense or feel, but we may be missing a deeper level of experience. The body can use this disconnection as a way to dull pain, avoid
Ryan Autumn
3 min read


Massage for Parkinson’s Disease: How Somatic Therapy Supports Movement and Relief
1: Understanding Parkinson’s and the Role of Bodywork Parkinson’s disease affects more than movement, influencing every part of a person’s daily life. Tremors, stiffness, and changes in balance or coordination can make it harder to feel comfortable in one’s own body. Over time, this can lead to chronic tension, anxiety, and even a sense of disconnection from the body’s natural rhythms. Medical massage therapy offers a gentle, supportive way to help manage these challenges. T
Ryan Autumn
4 min read
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