What is TRE

TRE (Trauma / Tension releasing exercises) are a series of seven exercises developed by Dr.David Berceli designed to evoked the body’s natural tremor mechanism. This is a mechanism we share with all mammals that is hard wired into our genetic makeup.

The process of shaking down regulates the nervous system’s adaptive survival mechanisms of mobilisation (fight/flight) and immobilisation (freeze/dissociation), bringing us out of our biology into a more present responsive state. TRE works on stuck or arrested energy in the body, helping to ease muscle tension, aid myofascial release, increase blood flow and re wire neural pathways. TRE is an embodiment practice, reintegrating and reconnecting parts of the body held in protective patterns. It is a process very much lead by the body engaging old parts of the brain, free from our conscious control. In this way it is a body up experience, not head down. Embodiment can be described as having the capacity to tolerate intense emotional experiences in the body whilst remaining present in the moment. Bringing awareness to our ‘felt sense’ in the body helps increase our capacity to process emotions, giving us the choice to be responsive rather than reactive.

TRE helps reset the ‘fuse box’, awake the nervous system, so we feel ourselves more open, able to connect and engage with the world and those around us. Trauma is not so much held in the narrative of our mind but in the narrative of our physiology. TRE is a safe and comfortable way to explore, and be curious as to what the body needs to say whilst being a present active observer.

"If the nervous system doesn't deactivate itself, the body continues to remain in a kind of short-circuited loop, with our brain continuing to believe it's still in danger and therefore commanding the body to maintain a state of readiness. Consequently, our muscles hold onto the excess charge. If they don't get an opportunity to release this charge, they create a chronic tension pattern within the body."

— Dr.David Berceli

Some core principles of TRE

  1. The tremor mechanism is activated in our old brain, sometimes referred to as the ‘lizard brain’ and is not in our conscious control.

  2. Through tremoring we reset the fight/flight/freeze adaptive survival responses of the body triggered by trauma or stress.

  3. The psychology of trauma can be overwhelming and complex. Releasing it from our physiology can be simple with TRE.

  4. TRE helps to build resilience enabling us to respond rather than react to our environment.

TRE® is a registered trademark with all intellectual rights belonging to TRE for All, Inc http://traumaprevention.com

  • "Luke is a knowledgeable and great therapist who can help those who want to eliminate their struggles or anxieties. Doing TRE continuously with Luke has shown there is light at the end of the tunnel and he is patient and intuitive to give you the best of his therapist skills. I highly recommend Luke to anyone starting their healing journey as you will always feel blessed and physically and emotionally better after Luke’s sessions."

    — Troy Hendry

  • "I highly recommend the TRE workshops delivered by Luke. I went with an open mind and heart, not knowing what to expect and I'm glad I did because it was deeply powerful. Luke is friendly, warm and his "easy going" approach made me feel comfortable to let myself go and fully immerse myself in this new somatic experience. Thanks Luke, I will be back for sure!"

    — Catia Soares

  • "Luke is a deeply talented practitioner with an astonishing ability to see far beyond the pain of his clients and instead see the human before him. His way of being present with you and meeting you wherever you are at, is something both special and rare."

    — Eve

  • "Luke was recommended to me by a friend. A very warm person, makes one feel at ease almost immediately. He is a thorough professional and both kinesiology and TRE sessions were great. I had been feeling low for quite some time, and was overwhelmed with emotions but he did give some solid advise that I try and repeat to myself from time to time and they sure work. I have been taking the supplements and following the dietary suggestions for 15 days now and they seem to have some positive impact on my mind and body."

    — Meetu

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