Our autonomic nervous system is hierarchically arranged with three subsystems that have particular influences on us physically and psychologically depending on how safe (or not) we feel.

Polyvagal Theory gives us a neurophysiological framework to consider the reasons why people act in the ways they do.

Through a polyvagal lens, we understand that actions are automatic and adaptive, generated by the autonomic nervous system well below the level of conscious awareness. This is not the brain making a cognitive choice. 

These are autonomic energies moving in patterns of protection. As a practitioner with this level of awareness, the door opens to compassion, discovery and growth.

This radically evolves the quality of care you can provide and the level of trust you'll engender.

We believe that the foundation of health is feeling safe in your body. Even if you never used a single exercise with your patients and only used the knowledge and practice for yourself it will radically change how you navigate your own personal health practice.

The state of our nervous system determines the story that’s playing out in our minds and the physiology in our bodies at any given point . We are living in unprecedented times. The narrative that's playing out in most people's minds and bodies is one of fear and threat.  

How then can we tap into people's nervous systems to further assist them in the healing and prepare them for the powerful influence that we as chiropractors can offer?

We have seen the impact of employing the principles of polyvagal as a manual neuroscience in our practice and the results are incredible. 

Through a series of strategies including breathwork, exercises and self care you can offer your patients the tools necessary to alter the tone of the nervous system. 

Combined with your chiropractic care, the experience your patients will have in your office will be unparalleled.