Treating Trauma in The Body

The human mind and body are deeply connected.

This connection is often evident in conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, and Panic. These conditions reflect the body's response to the mind's battles. Somatic therapies, which include gentle methods such as massage, stretch and energetic work, offer a calm remedy to help individuals on their journey towards recovery.

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These therapies focus on the physical body, bringing balance and peace when they are included in treatment plans for stress-based conditions. Massage and bodywork, executed with a trauma-informed approach, create a safe environment. In this safe space, individuals don't have to face their past traumas by processing verbally. Instead, the emphasis is on feeling ‘at home,’ in their body's again after a traumatic experience. Making massage and bodywork a powerful compliment to traditional talk therapies.

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Licensed massage therapy and manual therapies focus on the physical body and the nervous system. They give the mind a much-needed pause. The Body Alchemy Chattanooga studio is a peaceful haven providing a secure, calm atmosphere. We encourage open dialogue, informed consent, and respect the client's ability to make decisions, giving them the ultimate power to have bodily autonomy and boundaries. At Body Alchemy, each and every client is encouraged to use their voice. To ask for what they need, to say 'no,' to what doesn't work for them, and to become an active participant in their healing. 

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Body Alchemy Chattanooga is dedicated to serving survivors from all walks of life, for over a decade. Whether a traumatic physical event, or assault, Body Alchemy is committed to supporting trauma survivors, helping them feel 'at home,' in their bodies again.