Your therapist is trained in SomatoEmotional Release (SER) through the Upledger Institute. They describe SER as a "therapeutic process that helps rid the body and mind of the residual effects of past trauma and associated negative responses".
A person's body may use pain as a nonverbal message about underlying imbalances. SomatoEmotional Release is used with permission of patients who are seeking a deeper understanding of their painful conditions. Through SER, patients can refine their skills in listening to these nonverbal messages, opening the door to communication between body and mind.
For more information on this technique, visit the Upledger Institute website at www.upledger.com. Or under our recommended books list see the book, The Inner Physician.