music based regulation protocols
Some nervous systems never really get to rest. Not because something is wrong, but because your nervous system is doing what’s learned to do best — constantly scanning situations for threats.
The Rest and Restore Protocol was developed specifically for this: to help you get out of survival mode and into recovery mode.
WHAT IT IS
The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is a clinical-grade listening therapy developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the neuroscientist behind Polyvagal Theory. The RRP uses specially filtered music to guide your nervous system out of chronic stress and back into safety, rest, and connection.
The music is embedded with biological rhythms that gently cue your autonomic nervous system toward a parasympathetic state — the branch responsible for rest, digestion, calm, and genuine connection with others.
What People Notice
After completing the protocol, clients commonly report:
Sleeping better than they have in years
Feeling less reactive and more present in relationships
A quieting of the background hum of anxiety
More emotional ease and access
A body that finally feels like it's resting — not just lying still
Early pilot data showed that a majority of participants shifted from clinical to non-clinical symptom ranges across standardized measures after just one hour of listening.
Who It's For
RRP could be a good fit if you're navigating chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. It also works well as a foundation for deeper trauma work — creating more capacity and a wider window of tolerance before we go further into what’s difficult.
It's available as part of ongoing therapy or as a standalone offering. Book a free consult here to find out which approach fits where you are.