“All humans have an innate capacity to heal from traumatic experiences.” - Dr. David Berceli
Trauma/Tension/
Stress Release Exercises
also known as T.R.E is an innovative series of exercises created by Dr. David Bercelli that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. Trauma occurs in many ways and has different effects and outcomes with people, but the one common thing with trauma is that it exists in everyone’s life at some point and becomes stored in the body. Pain isn’t just in our head, but also etched into our muscles.
The exercises safely activate a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. The body becomes encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This modality allows one to heal without having to relive the experience by verbally discussing it or giving details which can sometimes compound the trauma. During the TRE process, the fight, flight and freeze mechanism is shut down allowing the body to naturally shake and come back a state of balance.
TRE is designed as a self help tool that, once learned, can be used independently and with community as needed through one’s life. The feeling is pleasant and soothing with many people having feelings of peace and well being after.
TRE is accessible for all ages and introduced to younger people in a way that is engaging for them. This practice can be modified for people with physical injuries as well. It is guided in an adaptable way to meet people where they are at. Through your first experience of TRE my goal is to create a soft space for you to feel comfortable and curious about your body’s natural shaking mechanism. As you continue to engage with TRE, we open up the space for more modifications of the body’s tremors to take place.
TRE benefits include:
Less worry & anxiety
Reduced symptoms of PTSD
Less anger outbursts and irritability
More energy & endurance
Less workplace stress
Better sleep
Less relationship conflict
Reduced muscle & back pain
Increased flexibility
Greater emotional resiliency and capacity
Decreased symptoms of vicarious trauma
Healing of old injuries
Relief from chronic medical conditions
Deeper connection + trust to self
Increased self awareness and curiosity
Healing of generational, ancestral and collective trauma
Decreased cravings or addictive urges
Increased clarity
—Alexandra Chamizo is a Certified Trauma Release Practitioner.
“I couldn't have understood what connection to my body actually feels like, or how deeply "turned off" my body was before. I've been so intensely feeling my emotional and physical bodies since that first TRE session (and my body has never felt better than the second time I tremored - drugs cannot compare). TRE has been a huge breakthrough for me in my healing journey. Thank you, I am incredibly grateful for you.”
— A.B.
"This week has been different for me. Something is definitely working and I really responded well to the TRE therapy - I am grateful for you and the practice!"
— W.S.
"Thank you so much for today, it really helped me come to some really informative aspects of myself. I feel more like myself. I will definitely be integrating TRE into a routine and I am excited to continue this process!"
— A.V.