Vagal Nerve Stimulation

The vagus nerve is the longest of all nerves and runs from the brain stem down to the pelvis. It is a part of the autonomic nervous system and serves to regulate: 

*heart rate, 

*blood pressure, 

*controls pulmonary function (lungs), 

*sweating, 

*controls muscle tone / blood vessel tone, 

*stimulates peristalsis (moving of food through intestines - digestion)

*Immune function.   

It is important to understand that this nerve also controls our immune response to inflammation (such as during viral infection).  So it plays a key role in our ability to fight off infection and recover from illness including the Covid-19 and Covid-19 Long Haul virus. 

As a parasympathetic nerve it is the "brakes" for our body. Allows us to rest, digest, heal and recover.  It promotes restoration/ repair, digestion, detox, and provides an innate sense of peace, calm, well-being, circadian rhythm balance, and deep restful sleep.
Stimulating this nerve either actively or passively can improve and balance all the above functions.  

Addressing the Vagus Nerve is beneficial for treating:

*concussion / post-concussion syndrome

*migraine or chronic headaches 

*post traumatic stress disorder

*chronic stress or strain

*illness recovery

*mold sickness & Lyme disease

*Pneumonia, covid-related lung issues, asthma

*insomnia (lack of sleep, lack of deep sleep)

*menopause symptoms causing sleep loss

*TMJD / Jaw clicking or pain

*chronic fatigue, chronic illness, covid long-haul

*stressful job / front-line workers

*impaired immune function

*general pain disorders

*Attention Deficit disorder (ADD) and ADHD

*lumbopelvic (low back pain) issues 

This modality pairs nicely with craniosacral therapy but it can also be added to any other type of corrective session. 

**there is a small additional charge for this modality**