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Holistic Healing
Somatic Experiencing®
Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented approach to treating trauma and its related symptoms. The large and small traumas that we experience in our lives get held in our nervous systems. Over time we can develop symptoms of dis-ease as our bodies “hold” the traumas of a lifetime. Somatic Experiencing allows the body to discharge the unhealthy things we hold onto, without having to re-live the traumas themselves. As we work through what the body and nervous systems need to process, we allow the body to work in its most efficient state, with the ease we were meant to function with.
Somatic Experiencing is a gentle conversation, centering on what feels most alive in the body, to listen to the nervous system and allow it to discharge. This is done while sitting in chairs or sometimes, to facilitate more movement, by laying on a massage table with gentle physical contact from the practitioner.
- Reduced depression
- Releasing trauma held in the body
- Enhanced resilience to stress
- Reduced chronic stress
- Reduced anxiety
- Restoring inner balance
- Resetting the nervous system
- Increased the ability to actively engage in life
$80/hour for members, $125/hour non-members
Here’s a great New York Times article on Somatic Healing by Daniel Bergner:
Energy Healing
Energetic Healing is a natural and holistic approach to wellness that focuses on balancing the body’s energy centers. This practice helps to restore the body’s own healing abilities and complements traditional medical treatments. Energy healing is based on the idea that the human body is composed of energy, and that it can become imbalanced or blocked in some areas, which can lead to physical or emotional illnesses. Practitioners use various techniques to manipulate and restore the energy flow, such as Reiki or acupressure. By connecting with the body’s natural energy channels, energy healing can bring relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being.
- Eased tension
- Reduced acute and chronic pain
- Increased energy levels
- Diminished depression and anxiety
- Enhanced digestion
- Improved circulation
- Eased tension
- Reduced acute and chronic pain
- Increased energy levels
- Diminished depression and anxiety
- Enhanced digestion
- Improved circulation
$80/hour for members, $125/hour non-members
CranialSacral Therapy
CranialSacral Therapy (CST) is a holistic practice that uses gentle touch to release tension and improve the functioning of the bodily systems. This therapy is based on the idea that the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord has a rhythmic pulse, which is affected by emotional stress and physical injury. The underlying theory of CST is that if tension is released from the CSF and connective tissue, the body is better able to heal itself. Practitioners perform this technique on areas of the head, spine, and pelvis. CST has been used to address a wide range of conditions including headaches, chronic pain, and anxiety.
CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.
- Migraine headaches
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Motor-coordination impairments
- Central nervous system disorders
- Orthopedic problems
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Spinal cord injuries
- Chronic fatigue
- Emotional difficulties
- Fibromyalgia and other connective-tissue disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Post-Traumatic stress disorder
$80/hour for members, $125/hour non-members
Jonathan Polgar, PA-C, SEP
Jonathan earned his SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) certificate after a three-year intensive training with Somatic Experiencing International. He has trained with Upledger CranioSacral Therapy.
He has achieved the level of Reiki 2 practitioner. He studied a four-year program in Energy Medicine with the IM School of Healing Arts in New York City. He is also a Certified Physician Assistant, PA-C. He looks forward to working with you to help you find your own path towards wellness.