Navigating Trauma: Transformative Healing with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s Principles

Trauma isn’t just a memory—it’s an experience stored in the body. This is the foundation of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s groundbreaking work, which has reshaped our understanding of how trauma impacts both brain and body. His book, The Body Keeps the Score, highlights how trauma can reshape our nervous system, influence behaviour, and manifest physically.

At Organic Mind Body, I integrate many of these principles into my practice. Using techniques like Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) and kinesiology, we can uncover where trauma is being held in the body and help release it in a way that’s safe and supportive. This is more than talking about what happened—it's about allowing the body to complete stress cycles and reclaim a sense of safety and regulation.

Dr. van der Kolk’s research also reinforces the importance of bottom-up approaches—working with the body to influence the mind. Techniques like breathwork, movement, chiropractic, and somatic-based therapies help access deeper layers of healing where words may fall short.

Healing trauma is not about fixing what’s broken—it’s about reconnecting to parts of ourselves that were overwhelmed. With the right support, the body can learn that it’s safe again.

If you’re curious about how trauma-informed bodywork can support your healing journey, I’d love to guide you through this transformative process.