What is TRE®?

Tension, Stress, and Trauma Release Exercises (or TRE®) is a simple and innovative somatic trauma therapy technique designed to assist the body in releasing deeply rooted muscular tension patterns associated with tension, stress, and trauma. The practice involves a series of exercises that facilitate the onset of involuntary neurogenic tremors as a vehicle for deep muscular tension release. TRE was developed by Dr. David Berceli and is practiced in over 30 countries.

TRE is facilitated in a safe and controlled environment allowing the nervous system to release tension patterns and return to a state of calm and balance. The benefits of TRE practice are wide-ranging, some of which include:

• Reduced anxiety and stress
• Improved resilience and ability to cope with life’s challenges
• Reduced symptoms of PTSD
• Reduced chronic pain
• Improved sleep
• Improved digestion
• Reduced stress associated with terminal/chronic illnesses
• Improved interpersonal relationships
• Reduced muscle recovery time
• Improved athletic performance

TRE is designed as both a therapy technique and a self-help tool. TRE as a self-help practice can be utilized to reduce stress and support physical…