Healing Approaches Explained

Rubenfeld Synergy Method

The Rubenfeld Synergy Method, created over 60 years ago by Ilana Rubenfeld, is a body-centered approach that helps you to utilize your body’s wisdom to heal painful experiences, improve self-care and confidently navigate life’s challenges. The method uses a unique fusion of touch and talk to access and free repressed emotional energy, enhance the regulation of the nervous system, and foster deep connection between the body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

The Rubenfeld Synergy Method is a holistic approach that uses your body as a starting
point for healing. Built on the understanding that the body houses emotions and
memories, the method uses a unique combination of gentle, respectful touch and
compassionate dialogue to access repressed emotion, illuminate limiting beliefs and
identify psychic injuries that can cause disconnection from self and others. Touch,
movement and imagery facilitate the release of physical and emotional tension. By
listening to your body’s signal, its sensations and feelings, you learn to befriend your
body and use its wisdom for deep healing and transformation.

What Does RSM Treat?
RSM assists clients in:

  • Managing stress and anxiety
  • Healing chronic pain
  • Recovering from trauma
  • Releasing repressed emotions
  • Processing grief
  • Overcoming depression
  • Improving relationships
  • Removing creative blocks

Benefits of RSM
The Rubenfeld Synergy Method® provides a multitude of benefits:

  • Deeper relaxation, overall wellbeing and peace in body and mind
  • Enhanced emotional resilience.
  • Improved self-care, self-awareness, and self-acceptance
  • Healthier relationships and boundaries
  • Increased creativity
  • Greater confidence, clarity of mind and conviction of the heart
  • Passionate, purpose-driven life
  • Stronger spiritual connection and access to internal resources

Who is RSM Appropriate For?
RSM is suitable for individuals who seek a holistic and integrative approach to healing.
It can be beneficial for those dealing with chronic physical conditions, emotional
distress, or anyone interested in personal growth and self-discovery. The method is
gentle and non-invasive, making it accessible to those who may be sensitive to more
intensive therapeutic modalities.

Additional Resources

For further reading and exploration of the Rubenfeld Synergy Method, here are some
valuable resources:
• Official Rubenfeld Synergy Method website: https://rubenfeldsynergy.com/
• The Listening Hand by Ilana Rubenfeld
Research articles on RSM

Mind Body Therapy Collective Practitioners

Theresa Pettersen-Chu, Certified Rubenfeld Synergist

For 25 years, Theresa has been helping her clients to heal physical and emotional wounds, implement better self-care practices and create lives that are guided by the truth of their bodies and souls. The foundation of Theresa’s private practice is her years of training in and teaching the Rubenfeld Synergy Method®, a somatic-based holistic healing approach that combines respectful touch, talk and compassionate listening.

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