The Vagus Nerve and Trauma: Unlocking the Body's Natural Reset Button

Why It Matters for Trauma?

When we experience trauma, our nervous system often gets “stuck” in fight, flight, or freeze mode. This can cause symptoms like:

• Anxiety or panic

• Digestive issues

• Insomnia

• Chronic pain or tension

• Emotional numbness

The vagus nerve helps regulate the parasympathetic nervous system—the part of your body responsible for rest, repair, and restoration. Stimulating the vagus nerve helps bring the body back into a state of calm and safety.

How Wholistic Brain Therapy Supports Vagal Healing?

At Wholistic Brain Therapy, we use brain-based therapies like Direct Neurofeedback in combination with body-awareness techniques and compassionate inquiry to engage the vagus nerve and bring deep relief to both brain and body. Healing doesn’t happen just in the mind—it happens in the nervous system.

Whether you’re recovering from trauma or just feeling chronically stressed, understanding and supporting your vagus nerve can be a game changer.