Transforming Touch® is a body-based psychotherapy and energy healing technique, created by Steve Terrell, that supports the body’s natural healing process. Rooted in Somatic Experiencing®, it works directly with the nervous system to create balance, regulation, and relaxation, helping clients recover from developmental and attachment trauma. This approach is particularly effective for releasing deeply stored trauma, including preverbal and early-life trauma, that traditional talk therapy may not fully resolve.

By integrating gentle touch with the principles of polyvagal theory and interpersonal neurobiology, Transforming Touch® addresses emotional and physical blockages while fostering emotional resilience and a sense of safety. The technique involves gentle touch on the lower back to support the adrenal glands, located near the kidneys, allowing the Hypothalamus, Pituitary, and Adrenal (HPA) Axis—the system driving fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses—to release and relax. This helps individuals shift from being chronically stuck in survival states to experiencing greater regulation and well-being.

Unresolved emotions and trauma often manifest physically, creating symptoms such as anxiety, depression, brain fog, chronic health issues, and a sense of disconnection from one’s body or purpose. Transforming Touch® bridges the mind-body connection, helping clients reestablish safety and calm within themselves. As clients learn to self-regulate on a visceral and unconscious level, they begin to feel at home in their bodies and reconnected to their sense of self and purpose.

This innovative therapy complements traditional talk therapy by enhancing the healing process and addressing deeper layers of trauma. It provides a holistic path to overall well-being, helping clients unlock greater peace, balance, and resilience.

Ready to begin your journey toward peace and connection? Contact Anna for a complimentary 15-minute consultation and take the next step in your healing.