An innovative new treatment based on Vagus nerve stimulation (Vns). This is a very unique and powerful method to help mental and physical health.

So what is it exactly?

The vagus nerve is a large nerve that connects your brain to your major organs, therefore having a major role in the communication between them. We are all aware by now how good digestion is essential for mental health – the vagus nerve is what makes it so.

The vagus nerve is also your major nerve that helps you calm down. It is responsible for slowing down your heart rate, your breathing; so how strong your vagus nerve is will define how well you cope with stressful situations and how good your physical and mental health is.

People with a strong vagal tone have 

• Greater emotional stability 
• Sense of calm and wellbeing 
• Improved digestion 
• Reduced inflammation 
• Improved ability to deal with stress 
• Reduced loneliness 
• Deeper connections in their relationships 
• Reduced pain sensitivity 

People with low vagal tone have  

• Impaired stress response resulting in mental difficulties 
• Inflammation 
• Impaired neural activity in the prefrontal and limbic regions of the brain (impaired emotional and cognitive functioning) 
• It has been associated with a range of chronic health conditions (migraines, IBS, epilepsy, arthritis, heart disease, depression, PTSD, poor emotional control etc) 

Do any of those sound familiar?

Vagus nerve stimulation was first used in epileptic patients whose seizures could be suppressed by correct stimulation at the neck. A vagus nerve stimulating implant (similar to a pacemaker) was invented to treat epilepsy, pain, depression, migraines, tinnitus etc. The results so far have been amazing. and it is in trials for more conditions now. It is now successfully used in:

• Epilepsy – it results in 50% seizure reduction in up to 50% patients over time 
• Migraines, headaches and vertigo – the vagus nerve calms the centres in the brain responsible 
• Depression – Vns device is now more widely used to treat depression 
• Sleeping disorders – helps falling asleep and improves sleep quality 
• IBS and other digestive issues – miscommunication between the gut and brain is key to these conditions 
• Anxiety, PTSD – studies show a reduction in stress, Vns is like a biological antidote to stress related mental health issues 
• Fibromyalgia – patients always have low vagal tones. The vagus nerve is key in inflammatory responses, a strong vagal tone reduces inflammation and pain. 
• Tinnitus – there has been very positive results in treatments, currently being explored 
• Autism – low vagal activity has been associated with autistic behaviours and language impairment; Vns may provide symptomatic relief. Studies showed improvement in alertness and mood. 

My treatment follows different methods that stimulate the vagus nerve and the nervous system. It is a 90 minute treatment. The treatment starts with a discussion on your issues and a simple yet powerful explanation on what is actually happening in your body through describing how the nervous system works using the Polyvagal theory by Dr Steven Porges. I promise you it will help put the puzzle pieces together and that I’ll keep it as simple and short as possible.

After that the actual treatment starts. You don’t need to undress for it. It is gentle and deeply relaxing. I use an essential oil mix on certain points that is specific to vagal stimulation – it smells divine. Please be aware that I’ll be working on your ears (no earrings if possible), head and face (don’t get a blow dry just before this), feet and hands, and the tummy. The treatment may change up over time as i finetune it to make it even better.

Ps: the results of my first trials have been amazing. Out of the 4 people who have received only a partial treatment, one went into a state of feeling centred that lasted for 3 days, with further lasting improvements on her Ptsd. One who was off work with anxiety experienced some deep emotional shifts that left her exhausted and feeling off that day, but a few days later woke to feeling bored and restless being at home, wanting to go out and meeting friends – she literally got bored of her own anxiety. Another reported that the night after treatment he noticed that his sense of taste, which he lost to Covid a few months back, returned. And another said that she had a very stressful week afterwards, and she definitely felt that she coped way better than usual. 

Price: 90m £65