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At TTN Therapeutics integrative wellness sessions are specifically
oriented to support survivors of trauma and/or abuse; especially those who are coping with depression, anxiety and/or elevated
stress levels, as well as the chronic physical pain often associated with these states of being. Sessions are crafted to meet the individual goals of the client and may
include several forms of massage therapy, bodywork, energy therapies and aromatherapy. Affective Massage Therapy is a recently suggested name for a subfield
of Massage Therapy. The name is based on research results indicating Massage therapy's "strong and consistent effects
on anxiety and depression", according to Christopher A. Moyer, PhD, Research Section Editor, IJTMB, Assistant Professor
in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin. Moyer proffered the name in a Research Section Editorial
entitled “Affective Massage Therapy” published in Vol. 1, No. 2 of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in December 2008. Research study findings support the effectiveness of massage therapy,
aromatherapy, and other forms of bodywork and energy therapies in easing the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Sessions
like these, used in conjunction with psychotherapy or counseling, are an especially powerful support for people seeking resilient
responses to the life altering impact of trauma and/or abuse. (massage therapy research 1, 2, 3 - aromatherapy research 1, 2, 3)
The techniques I practice
cover a broad range of options. They include touch therapies where the client is disrobed, touch therapies where the
client is clothed, energy therapies including touch where the client is clothed, and energy therapies which don’t require
touch where the client remains clothed. Clients for whom reclining on a table is uncomfortable can receive a session
while seated. I incorporate guided visualizations, breathing, and gentle, respectful prompts to encourage a calm sense
of presence and body awareness into most sessions.
Sessions
may be progressive over time, moving from an initial experience which may involve minimal physical contact and working towards
a more traditionally disrobed full-body massage. The goal is always
to create a safe experience of appropriate, nurturing touch, and this is done through intentionally co-creating with clients
the form each session takes.
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"I work extensively
with people experiencing anxiety, many of whom are trauma survivors, and use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
to help clients process held emotional pain. Collaborating with Tracie – who can offer clients regular bodywork and
energy healing support during counseling work with EMDR – has repeatedly proven to facilitate the process and help people
move more fully out of pain and into a place of compassion and self-love." ~Elizabeth Venart, M.Ed., NCC, LPC -- Director of The
Resiliency Center
"I approach each client session clearly
aware that the impact of trauma on individual lives is unique and complex. I am able to draw on a wide range of body and energy therapy modalities to craft a session “in the moment” which meets clients where they are in their process, and honors their boundaries
and expressed goals. I also firmly believe in working collaboratively with you, the counselor or therapist, when the
client has given permission for us to do so." ~Tracie
Nichols, MA, IAC, NCTMB
"Tracie provides a safe and supportive healing environment
that allows people previously uncomfortable with the idea of hands-on therapeutic work to receive essential nourishment. As
a counseling professional who works collaboratively with Tracie, I have witnessed the transformative impact of her work in
clients’ lives – both in her ability to support them as they engage in deep therapeutic work and in her ability
to help them access their essential resources through imagery and a felt sense of being embodied." ~Elizabeth Venart, M.Ed., NCC, LPC -- Director of The Resiliency Center
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If you are a healthcare practitioner interested in
exploring how we can collaborate to foster greater resiliency and health with your clients, contact me to schedule an appointment. I offer a 60-minute introductory session at the reduced rate of $35 - so I can explain the nature
of my work and then provide you with a 30 minute experiential introduction. I look forward to hearing from you!
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709 Bethlehem Pike * rear * Erdenheim, PA 19038 215-527-5457
Website content © TTN Therapeutics, LLC and Tracie Tyson Nichols October 2007
- 2009
massage therapy * therapeutic aromatherapy * reiki
* energy therapy classes & workshops * deep ecology * sustainability
Website content © TTN Therapeutics,
LLC October 2007 - 2009
therapeutic
aromatherapy * classes & workshops * professional development * sustainability
All information presented on this website is meant for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition of the human body.
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