Because the vagus nerve is involved in both our social connections and how we cope with stress, the health of our relationships offers a really important clue about the health of our nervous system.

As physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists, our work has traditionally centred on the body.

A large part of this clinical work focuses on physical recovery—...

Want to quit your job, fighting with friends, raging at your partner, battling constipation, and insomnia? It’s time to check in with your nervous system.

It could be anything. Your boss has called ...

Suppressing your anger increases nervous system dysregulation. It can lead to chronic shut-down, freeze and even burnout.

Your nervous system is wired for fight in response to a threat. Mobilising en...

Your relationships are one of the most powerful influences on your nervous system. They can shape you for greater resilience, emotional regulation & connection, or they can trigger survival responses ...

Trauma may change the nervous system so that your ability to create and sustain nurturing relationships is altered. This can lead to the limiting belief that love and connection aren’t safe. You may f...