Compassionate
Rolfing
Heather Wright, MA, CAR, SEP, BCST
Chronic Pain? Trauma?
Don't just survive. Thrive.
In response to the State of Colorado’s social distancing recommendation due to the Covid-19 virus Compassionate Rolfing’s Studio is closed until further notice.
Many of the people who come to my practice are overwhelmed with intense symptoms that severely compromise their lives. Some have already been on heroic medical odysseys, but have found little lasting relief. This is almost always because their nervous systems are dysregulated . Until the nervous system is brought back into a regulated state of homeostasis the body's innate healing capacities remain hijacked by powerful survival responses. This causes a myriad of symptoms including depression, anxiety, fatigue, digestive issues and chronic pain.
My job as your practitioner is to be an advocate for your body, especially for your nervous system. My practice is client centered. I specialize in educating people on how to shift their nervous system states from the powerful survival responses of Flight, Fight and Freeze to the equally powerful restoration states of Rest, Restore and Relate. I think of this as shifting from Survival to "Thrival." When the body is at ease rather than being stuck in a survival state a person is able to restore and recover from injury and illness, and the mind is able to relate to experiences, play and be creative, and have empathy for others.
Being able to recognize what nervous system state one is stuck in, and being able to move out of survival states and into relational states is the key to healing from any trauma. The modalities in which I have trained, some of which are ancient and esoteric, all specialize in accessing and cultivating this relational embodied state that is what allows us to be human.
I offer an integrative approach to the clinical application of Dr Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory with the same hands-on modalities that facilitated my own recovery from years of debilitating pain and dysregulation. I integrate Advanced Rolfing Structual Integration, Somatic Experiencing, Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy, Source Point Therapy, The Safe and Sound Protocol and embodied meditation from several lineages into my practice. These modalities work with the underlying patterns that support regulation and capacity by working with sensation, awareness, and perception. This integrative approach gets at the root of autonomic nervous system dysregulation and disassociation.
I am an Applied Anthropologist with a background in archaeology and physical anthropology, and have studied and taken courses on the clinical application of Dr Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory from a scientific perspective. As an Advance Rolfer I offer the classic Rolfing Ten Series as developed by Dr Ida Rolf, and also offer advanced non-formulaic Rolfing sessions. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner I offer specialized therapeutic interventions for the shock and trauma from assaults, accidents, grief and overwhelming events. I utilized Dr Porges’ Safe and Sound Protocol as a somatic therapy to facilitate self regulation. I treat chronic pain patterns including fibromyalgia, migraines and back pain. I have experience and training working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms including flashbacks, night terrors, insomnia, and have worked with military and first responder veterans. I have received specialized education in the long term trauma symptoms of autoimmune disease, chronic infections and chronic fatigue. I work with whiplash and injuries from motor vehicle accidents and can bill insurance on most auto accident claims. I have received specific training facilitating the recovery from anesthesia states and surgery, especially from emergency cesareans. I work with the global high activation states of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and traumatic immobilization. I educate clients about "triggers," panic attacks, addictions, and accessing the capacity for self care.
Compassionate Rolfing, LLC
1304 South College Avenue Suite 6
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 631-8888
hrwright@gmail.com
Booking a Session
You may book and manage your session online by clicking on the Schedulicity button above. You may book up to a year in advance. You will receive an email confirmation at the time of booking. A reminder text notification will arrive 48 hours before your session. Please give 48 hour notice if you need to cancel your appointment to avoid being charged for the session. I am available to assist your booking process and can book your session for you. You may call or text me at
970-631-8888 or email me at hrwright@gmail.com.
Fees
$150.00 for a 75-minute session
Payment
Cash, Checks, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Cards and Healthcare Flexible Spending accounts accepted.
Payment is required at the time of the session unless prior arrangements have been made.
Hours
By appointment 9:00 AM- 6:15 PM Monday-Thursday and on occasional Fridays. Sessions are 75 minutes.
You may book and manage your session online by clicking on the Schedulicity button above. You may book up to a year in advance. You will receive an email confirmation at the time of booking. A reminder text notification will arrive 48 hours before your session. Please give 48 hour notice if you need to cancel your appointment to avoid being charged for the session. I am available to assist your booking process and can book your session for you. You may call or text me at
970-631-8888 or email me at hrwright@gmail.com.
Fees
$150.00 for a 75-minute session
Payment
Cash, Checks, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Cards and Healthcare Flexible Spending accounts accepted.
Payment is required at the time of the session unless prior arrangements have been made.
Hours
By appointment 9:00 AM- 6:15 PM Monday-Thursday and on occasional Fridays. Sessions are 75 minutes.