Emotional Release Bodywork

ERT is a hands-on, multi-dimensional bodywork process that opens up the emotionally & energetically held blocks in the body. It can feel like a form of energetic acupuncture, kicking up and moving stagnant energies restoring flow and lightness. You can benefit from ERT if you have chronic tension, armoring, emotional history that is being held in your fascia or just curiosity about engaging in a therapeutic process that is through the body and not the mind.

I use the Amanae technique in combination with various other modalities like inner child work, somatic IFS, breathwork and guided imagery. By getting out of the mind, we are tapping into the much deeper aspect of ourselves, the part that goes beyond verbal comprehension. From this place we can tap into our bodies innate intelligent system that knows exactly how to heal, when we let it. This deeply embodied practice brings us home to our own bodies and opens up the loving heart; revealing the compassionate self that lays at the core of your being.

How it works

 
 

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Sessions are performed in my residency in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Pricing

  • Regular ERT session = $150

    • This includes 60 min of ERT and processing time before and after a session

    • Length 90-120 minutes

    • +$20 Add on: 15 minute Foot, hands & scalp massage

  • The Full Integration session= $215:

    • 60 min ERT + 50 minute massage + processing time

    • Length: 2.5-3 hours

Packages

Packages are valid for one year after purchase

  • 2 Regular ERT sessions = $275

  • 3 Regular ERT Sessions = $395

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Frequently
Asked
Questions

If my body begins to release- what can that look like?

Energetic and emotional releases can be common as we begin clearing the body. During our session, I will be working with your window of tolerance so you can feel and still deal. This may look like energy that was once stagnant beginning to move through the body, verbal processing, shaking, making sounds, movement, tears etc. This can be particularly helpful if expression was never allowed in Childhood.

The body works in mysterious ways and each session you do will be wildly different to the next. Trust that your own healing unfolds like layers of an onion, when the system is ready. Sometimes sessions will feel like breakthroughs. Sometimes they will go slower and will show us our many patterns/ internal protectors. All is exactly in divine timing. On my table there is full permission of expression or non-expression. All of you is welcome.

Why should I try emotional release therapy?

I have years of experience navigating the inner world and trying out various therapies to heal my own trauma & stuck patterns. I have been a seeker of what is compassionate, what taps into the deep subconscious aspects of the body, and what works. I believe in my heart that this does. While all of the tools that exist out there can be helpful, I believe this type of work can be an accelerated path. It is not for everyone, and you need to trust yourself in what works and doesn’t work for you.

If you feel like you have no idea how to get to the root of how you are feeling. If you feel like you barely breathe anymore. If you feel like you are not embodied and wish to live in your body once again. If you feel like there are pieces of you wishing to have full permission to have uninhibited expression, this work will open the doors to show you.

What if I can’t afford a session?

I am now offering a donation based day for those who would like to trade gifts, art, books etc for a session.

What if I do not live near Asheville, North Carolina?

Do you work on Children?

Yes. I have worked on children from ages 2-18. I find that children often are curious about the work and ask to get on the table. Sessions with children often look very different to that of adults. They can be shorter in length, involve a lot more creativity and require very energetic, subtle touch work. With less blocks, a child’ body can move energy much quicker. I give children the option to perform session with parent present, or on call based on the child’s needs. I work closely with the child’s protectors to make sure they are getting what their heart needs.

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Testimonials

“Laura is a real beautiful being with a presence full of empathy, compassion and patience. I am a psychologist and did previously a lot of work to heal and find more joy in my relationships and life, so I was coming in with suffering that was still there after years of different therapies and support from spiritual retreats, meditation and mindfulness. Laura has shared insights, tools and help that really contributed and continue to contribute to my healing. During the bodywork, the emotional pain I felt was witnessed and processed more than what I was able to do in talking therapy. I was surprisingly deeply touched and amazed by the approach she has developed in body work. She also provides with intention a really safe and ethically respectful environment to individuals coming to see her.” - Katy B. (Montreal, Canada)

“Laura holds sacred space with her super compassionate nonjudgmental presence. This work can feel really vulnerable and she made me feel safe to really go into and release some difficult emotions. She is also really well informed about how trauma impacts us physically and emotionally which is pretty rare and extremely needed right now.” -Justina J. (North Carolina)

“Laura was absolutely amazing. She made me feel so comfortable, as I had no idea what to expect and was nervous, but it did wonders for me. The results still seem surreal and blow my mind sometimes. I've actually had very serious physical ailments completely go away after my first therapy session. I think emotions you don't deal with will manifest in physical form sometimes, but since seeing Laura I've had such amazing improvements.” -Suzanne (Tennessse)