Trauma impacts not only the central nervous system but also the endocrine system, primarily through the vagus nerve and its integral connection to the pituitary gland. This is one of the key ways trauma energy influences the body. Whether the trauma is emotional—such as abuse, neglect, or adoption—or physical—such as surgery, a severe fall, or a car accident—the memory of the event becomes embedded in the body through the vagus nerve.

The liver plays a pivotal role in this process. It acts like a barometer, indicating how the rest of the body will respond to the trauma. Once trauma sets in, whether physical or emotional, the liver’s response can influence the functioning of multiple systems, including the digestive, circulatory, and urinary systems. Everything in the body is interconnected.

The vagus nerve and the liver become key indicators and regulators in this process:

• The vagus nerve acts as a navigation system, helping the body shift between states of calm, activation, or survival.
• The liver serves as the emotional filter, storing and processing emotional residue that can either help or hinder flow. It is also an inflammation marker due to physical and emotional trauma which then affects the digestive processes.
• The endocrine system, particularly the adrenal glands, functions as the ignition system—sending the body into fight, flight, or freeze when it perceives a threat.

Together, these systems offer a barometer for internal balance. When one is out of sync, the others compensate, often leading to symptoms that appear physical but are rooted in energetic or emotional imbalances.

When working with emotional trauma—such as abortion, miscarriage, PTSD, physical or sexual abuse, or traumatic injuries to the head, neck, or spine—every physiological system connected to the central nervous system can be  impacted. Whether the trauma is emotional or physical, it sends ripples through the entire body, affecting how the nervous system regulates, how the body holds tension, and how energy moves through the system.

In my work, I focus specifically on the interconnected systems of the body—the musculoskeletal system (which reflects the state of the CNS and muscles), the lymphatic and circulatory systems (with a particular focus on the liver), and the digestive system (closely tied to the endocrine system). By assessing and tuning into the energy of these systems, I’m able to energetically determine which part of the brainstem is out of balance.

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“This is the foundation of my approach—a blend of energy healing and hands-on manual therapy—to support the body’s natural intelligence and bring all systems back into alignment. The ultimate goal is to restore harmony across the physical, emotional, and energetic planes, allowing the entire being to function from a place of balance and ease.”

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