Reflex Integration for Stress Resilience
offered by Rebekah LaVone, RN, PHN, HNB-BC
What is Reflex Integration for Stress Resilience?
Reflex Integration for Stress Resilience uses the MNRI (Masgutova Method) which utilizes non-invasive techniques and exercises to support reflex integration, nervous system regulation, and whole-person health. It focuses on the maturation of primary sensory-motor patterns to optimize brain-body function.
When we experience chronic stress and or trauma our body is the master at adaptation, while this adaptation serves a positive role in protection and survival, it is not sustainable to live in this perpetuated state. This can lead to a whole host of undesirable symptoms which results in our internal system experiencing chaos. One example is an enhanced startle reflex (body jumps when we hear a sudden noise or unexpected touch). When our body has this hyperactive reflex, we may have a hard time being fully present, calm, and our body may feel on edge. Throughout the day we will continue to get these adrenaline surges through our body that taxes our whole body system which leads to an exhaustive system that can not work efficiently.
What does a session look like?
During a session, it will look a lot like bodywork or a combination of physical therapy and massage. A client will rest comfortably on a massage table with their shoes off. They can either be sitting or lying down, whichever is most comfortable and safe for them. I will work with the somatosensory system to bring the input that your nervous system needs to bring the connection/circuit back to these primary reflexes. This is typically done with a hands-on approach, but if touch is not safe for a client, it can be adapted to be hands-off.
Benefits of Reflex Integration for Stress Resilience
Stress Resilience
Reflex Integrationaims to improve the nervous system's ability to handle stress by integrating primitive reflexes, potentially leading to increased stress resilience
Enhancing Mind-Body Connection
Reflex Integration often involves specific movements that can promote better communication between different parts of the brain and improve overall brain-body coordination. This enhanced mind-body connection can lead to increased self-awareness and grounding, allowing individuals to feel more present in their bodies and the present moment.
Improved Sensory Integration
Reflex Integration can help regulate sensory input by addressing issues with touch, proprioception, and vestibular processing, leading to better body awareness and motor control.
Emotional Regulation
Addressing underlying reflex patterns may contribute to better emotional regulation, and reducing anxiety, impulsivity, and behavioral challenges.
"All acts of conscious and unconscious life are reflexes by their origin."
— Ivan Sechenov
Reflex Integration for Stress Resilience
60 min
$100