You might not remember the exact moment it happened, but your body does. Trauma isn’t just a memory, it’s an imprint stored deep within your nervous system, manifesting as anxiety, chronic stress, or even physical pain. You try to move on, but something invisible holds you back.
Traditional therapy helps process trauma on a cognitive level, but what about the energy your body still carries? Studies show that stress affects all systems of the body, including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems.
This is where energy work comes in, addressing trauma at its deepest, most unspoken level.
Let’s explore how energy work techniques can help release trauma, restore balance, and bring lasting relief.
How Trauma Stays in the Body and Energy Field
Ever wonder why trauma doesn’t just go away with time? It’s because it rewires the brain and nervous system. Studies show that trauma over-activates the amygdala (fear center) while suppressing the prefrontal cortex (rational thinking). This keeps people in a constant state of fight-or-flight, even when the danger is long gone.
But trauma isn’t just neurological, it’s energetic.
Think about it: have you ever felt physically heavy after an emotional breakdown? Or sensed a tension in your chest before someone even spoke? That’s trapped energy. Trauma creates blockages in your body’s natural energy flow, making it harder to process emotions and move forward.
Famous psychiatrist and trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, explains that traditional talk therapy often isn’t enough because trauma isn’t just a thought, it’s an embodied experience.
Healing is possible, and it starts with energy alignment. Dr. Petra Frese can help you restore balance and overcome trauma. Schedule a session today!
Energy Work in Action
Energy work isn’t some abstract concept, it’s a practical way to release trauma at a cellular and energetic level. Here’s how:
1. Resetting the Nervous System
Trauma leaves the nervous system stuck on high alert. You might struggle with chronic anxiety, insomnia, or muscle tension without even realizing why. Energy healing techniques like chakra balancing and acupressure help shift the body out of fight-or-flight mode, bringing a deep sense of calm.
For example, in the TV series “The OA,” the main character experiences repeated trauma and uses energy movements to release past pain and access deep healing. While fictional, this reflects real-life practices in energy medicine, reconnecting the body and mind through movement and energy flow.
2. Releasing Stored Emotional Trauma
The body holds onto trauma long after the mind has processed it. Energy healing works by identifying these stored emotions and releasing them.
A study found that individuals practicing energy healing experienced significant emotional release, leading to better mood regulation and reduced PTSD symptoms.
In one practitioner survey, 65% said most of their PTSD clients (>60%) became symptom-free after a course of EFT, and over 80% observed significant improvements in nearly all clients
In real life, this looks like:
- Finally being able to cry after years of emotional numbness
- Feeling physically lighter as old wounds are cleared
- No longer reacting to triggers with fear or panic
3. Restoring a Sense of Safety and Connection
Many trauma survivors struggle with feeling disconnected from themselves and others. Energy work helps rebuild that lost connection.
Think of it this way: When you heal your energy, you stop carrying what isn’t yours. You feel safe in your own body again.
Types of Energy Work That Support Trauma Recovery
Trauma affects both the body and energy field, often leading to emotional blockages and chronic stress. Energy healing techniques help release stored trauma and restore balance.
1. Chakra Balancing
Blocked chakras disrupt emotional and physical well-being.
- Root Chakra: Trauma often affects feelings of safety, grounding exercises help restore stability.
- Heart Chakra: Emotional pain can lead to isolation, and energy work promotes self-love and healing.
- Third Eye Chakra: Trauma clouds intuition, and chakra alignment enhances clarity and self-trust.
2. Somatic Energy Release
Stored trauma manifests as tension and fatigue.
- Breathwork: Deep breathing calms the nervous system.
- Tapping (EFT): Stimulates meridian points to release emotional stress.
- Movement Therapy: Practices like Qigong and Tai Chi encourage energy flow.
3. Sound Healing
Vibrations help reset the nervous system.
- Singing Bowls & Binaural Beats: Promote relaxation and emotional balance.
- Mantras & Chanting: Calm the mind and regulate emotions.
4. Crystal Healing
Crystals absorb and redirect trauma-related energy.
- Black Tourmaline: Protection from negative energy.
- Rose Quartz: Encourages emotional healing.
- Amethyst: Reduces anxiety and promotes clarity.
Working with an Energy Work Specialist to Release Trauma
Healing trauma requires more than self-care, it demands deep energetic clearing. An energy work specialist helps identify and release blockages, restoring emotional balance.
- Clearing Energy Blockages: Trauma stores negative energy in the body, often manifesting as anxiety or chronic tension. Specialists detect and release these imprints.
- Tailored Healing Methods: Techniques like chakra balancing, breathwork, and energy clearing realign the body’s natural flow.
- Emotional Safety & Support: A trusted healer provides a safe space for processing emotions without reliving trauma.
- Long-Term Growth: Regular sessions help survivors feel lighter, grounded, and emotionally free.
An energy work expert offers not just relief, but transformation—helping individuals reclaim peace and resilience.
In Summary
Healing trauma isn’t just about processing memories—it’s about restoring balance in your mind, body, and energy field. While traditional therapy addresses the psychological impact, energy work clears the deep-rooted imprints trauma leaves behind.
For those seeking expert guidance, Dr. Petra Frese is one of the best energy work specialists in the USA. With her deep expertise and proven methods, she helps individuals break free from trauma and reclaim their emotional and energetic well-being.
