TRE® is an innovative series of seven exercises that assist the body in releasing the deepest muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. Created by Dr. David Berceli, TRE safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, thereby calming down the nervous system. When the tremors are activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance.

 

TRE® is based on the fundamental idea, backed by research, that stress, tension and trauma is both psychological and physical. 

 

When we are exposed to stressful situations, our body's subconscious response is to contract certain muscles so that we are ready to take action to protect ourselves (the fight, flight or freeze response). We are born with the natural ability to shake off and release these muscle contractions. But early in life we become culturally conditioned to contain our fear and not show signs of weakness, to "power through it". Some of us wear our stress as a badge of honour. But in ignoring what our bodies are trying to tell us, recurring stressors continue to build and long-held tension can create chronic pain, most often in the neck, shoulders and lower back. Sometimes we're not even aware that we're still holding that tension long after the stressful event is over. We become numb to the tension in our bodies. When we are able to relax the muscles through TRE, we can turn off our sympathetic nervous system response and feel safe in our bodies. Reported benefits include: better sleep, less worry and anxiety, more energy, improved relationships, more energy and endurance, reduced muscle and back pain, and greater emotional resiliency.

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 Once learned, TRE® is designed to be a self-help tool that you can do on your own - anywhere and anytime. You will be able to access this technique whenever you feel unsafe, anxious or stressed out. By releasing the tension in your body TRE will support your health and wellbeing throughout your lifetime.