The Reset Protocol: Neurometabolic Recovery in Brighton
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TREATMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE:
- WITH A PACEMAKER
- WITH EPILEPSY
- CURRENTLY PREGNANT
Beyond Relaxation: A Top-Down & Bottom-Up Approach to Chronic Illness
The Science of "Autonomic Lock"
For those living with chronic illnesses like ME/CFS or Fibromyalgia, the body often enters a state of perpetual high-alert. This isn't just "stress" - it is a biological state where the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) has lost its flexibility. You are stuck in a defensive loop: your muscles stay braced, your brain stays foggy, and your body’s natural repair mechanisms are side-lined.
The Reset Protocol is a targeted intervention designed to break this loop using two powerful therapeutic pillars.
Pillar I: The Vagus Nerve Shortcut (Top-Down)
The Vagus Nerve is your body’s "internal brake." It carries the signals of safety from the body to the brain. By using clinical-grade Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) via a gentle ear clip, we send a direct, non-invasive pulse to the brainstem.
The Result: An immediate "Safety Signal" that lowers heart rate, reduces the "fire" of neuro-inflammation, and shifts you into the Parasympathetic (Rest & Digest) state.
Pillar II: The Infrared Cocoon (Bottom-Up)
While the VNS works on the brain, the Far-Infrared (FIR) blanket works on the cells. Unlike traditional saunas, FIR heat penetrates deep into the tissues to promote vasodilation and lymphatic drainage without the overwhelming "stifling" heat of a steam room.
The Result: The weighted "Cocoon" provides a grounding sensory input (proprioception) that tells the nervous system it is protected, while the heat flushes metabolic waste from the muscles.
What to Expect: Your Journey to Safety
I understand that for those with chronic fatigue or POTS, new treatments can feel intimidating. This protocol is built with your specific needs in mind:
Your sixty minute appointment is intentionally paced to honour the sensitivity of the nervous system. We dedicate the first five, and final ten minutes of our hour together to 'The Entry' and 'The Emergence.'
This ensures your set-up is anatomically perfect and your VNS calibration is precise. More importantly, it provides you with an unhurried window to slowly ground yourself and enjoy your electrolytes before leaving the clinic, ensuring you carry the 'Reset' with you into the rest of your day.
Is this for me? If you are looking for a way to manage the symptoms of:
The Reset Protocol offers a pathway back to regulation: It is a partnership between body and brain which facilitates the deepest healing and recovery.
The Science of "Autonomic Lock"
For those living with chronic illnesses like ME/CFS or Fibromyalgia, the body often enters a state of perpetual high-alert. This isn't just "stress" - it is a biological state where the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) has lost its flexibility. You are stuck in a defensive loop: your muscles stay braced, your brain stays foggy, and your body’s natural repair mechanisms are side-lined.
The Reset Protocol is a targeted intervention designed to break this loop using two powerful therapeutic pillars.
Pillar I: The Vagus Nerve Shortcut (Top-Down)
The Vagus Nerve is your body’s "internal brake." It carries the signals of safety from the body to the brain. By using clinical-grade Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) via a gentle ear clip, we send a direct, non-invasive pulse to the brainstem.
The Result: An immediate "Safety Signal" that lowers heart rate, reduces the "fire" of neuro-inflammation, and shifts you into the Parasympathetic (Rest & Digest) state.
Pillar II: The Infrared Cocoon (Bottom-Up)
While the VNS works on the brain, the Far-Infrared (FIR) blanket works on the cells. Unlike traditional saunas, FIR heat penetrates deep into the tissues to promote vasodilation and lymphatic drainage without the overwhelming "stifling" heat of a steam room.
The Result: The weighted "Cocoon" provides a grounding sensory input (proprioception) that tells the nervous system it is protected, while the heat flushes metabolic waste from the muscles.
What to Expect: Your Journey to Safety
I understand that for those with chronic fatigue or POTS, new treatments can feel intimidating. This protocol is built with your specific needs in mind:
- The Set-Up: You will lie on a treatment table and be zipped into a weighted sauna blanket. We can use orthopaedic bolsters to raise the head of the bed or support your knees to ensure no positional dizziness.
- The Sensory Shield: A disposable, heated lavender eye mask will be applied to shut out external light, followed by the placement of the VNS ear clip.
- The Safety Net: You will have a wireless "safety bell" next to you throughout. Though I will leave the room to let you settle into the meditation, I am alerted the second you need me.
- The Integration: You’ll be guided by a curated meditation journey. Most clients report a sense of "heaviness" followed by a profound mental "lightness" that lasts for days.
Your sixty minute appointment is intentionally paced to honour the sensitivity of the nervous system. We dedicate the first five, and final ten minutes of our hour together to 'The Entry' and 'The Emergence.'
This ensures your set-up is anatomically perfect and your VNS calibration is precise. More importantly, it provides you with an unhurried window to slowly ground yourself and enjoy your electrolytes before leaving the clinic, ensuring you carry the 'Reset' with you into the rest of your day.
Is this for me? If you are looking for a way to manage the symptoms of:
- ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
- Long Covid & Post-Viral Fatigue
- POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
- High-Level Burnout and Anxiety
The Reset Protocol offers a pathway back to regulation: It is a partnership between body and brain which facilitates the deepest healing and recovery.
Optional Massage Add-On Services Menu
Once you have booked your chosen treatment, you will receive an Optional Extras Menu via e-mail, from which you can select any or none from the options below to add to your appointment.
PLEASE NOTE:
*SOME OPTIONS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TIME*
*NOT ALL OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS*
PLEASE NOTE:
*SOME OPTIONS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TIME*
*NOT ALL OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS*
Add CBD to my treatment
Includes the use of premium quality and strength CBD infused massage oil & pain relief cream from Hempwell.
PLEASE NOTE: This option does not affect the treatment length.
PLEASE NOTE: This option does not affect the treatment length.
Add Yoni Steam Therapy to my treatment
Includes foot spa, yoni steam therapy, guided meditation journey, and ceremonial cacao.
PLEASE NOTE: This option adds 60 minutes to the treatment length.
PLEASE NOTE: This option adds 60 minutes to the treatment length.
Add Pure Indulgence luxury extras to my treatment
Includes full body exfoliation, foot treatment mask, indulgent body butter moisturisation, warming lavender eye mask, and guided meditation relaxation.
PLEASE NOTE: This option adds 60 minutes to the treatment length.
PLEASE NOTE: This option adds 60 minutes to the treatment length.
Add Rebozo Wrapping & Guided Meditation to my treatment
Includes abbreviated full-body Rebozo massage & wrapping, alongside specialist guided meditation to support relaxation and a deepening connection to self, soul, spirit, and serenity.
PLEASE NOTE: This option adds 60 minutes to the treatment length.
PLEASE NOTE: This option adds 60 minutes to the treatment length.
Add lighting colour choice to my treatment
This option allows you to select the lighting colour of the clinic for the duration of your treatment, if desired.
PLEASE NOTE: This option does not affect the treatment length.
PLEASE NOTE: This option does not affect the treatment length.
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