Biofeedback

I learned biofeedback with in-patient addictions clients while working on a MISA Unit. I furthered my training working at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab's (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) Pain Management Center with chronic pain patients in their out painting clinic.

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling has a resident biofeedback practitioner. Rene Gonzalez specializes in biofeedback therapy.

Biofeedback has been found to be effective for treating headache, arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, alcohol dependence and many other problems. Biofeedback can show you how your body reacts physically so you can alter your responses to decrease your pain, anxiety, etc.

Biofeedback is sometimes marketed as a magic bullet but it’s just a tool and it’s only one approach. There is extensive research showing that using relaxation skills ( biofeedback as well as other strategies) helps us access our body’s built-in self-regulation tools so we can feel and do better. The bottom line: When we self-regulate better, we’re better at just about everything else.

Virtual Reality therapy allows us to face fears and reduce anxiety in a contemporary and innovative forum. Biofeedback is incorporated into this process and helps to inform spikes in cortisol levels as we work together. I also recommend to clients the Oura ring, which can offer valuable insights into your biological systems and manage your health better overall.

Biofeedback is integral to my practice, focusing on the powerful interplay between mind and body. Understanding this connection is key to achieving holistic wellness. By harnessing biofeedback, we explore how thoughts and emotions influence physiological responses. This comprehensive approach allows us to enhance not only mental health but also overall well-being. It's a journey towards balance, where mind and body work harmoniously for your optimal health and vitality.

I utilize biofeedback to help clients gain control over physiological responses like stress and anxiety. By monitoring physical signals such as heart rate or muscle tension, clients learn to self-regulate and improve mental and physical health. This evidence-based approach empowers clients to manage symptoms, enhance relaxation, and achieve a greater sense of balance and well-being.

I enjoy my role and take an interest in clients. My optimal goal is to provide clients with the highest level of functioning. I strongly believe in an integrated, comprehensive approach to psychiatric care and my core belief is focused on client-centered philosophy. We work together to meet your specific goals and needs. I am here for your needs and value you as an individual. Contact me today.

As the book title "the body keeps the secrets" I believe that when we can fully inhabit our bodies, we can unlock the knowledge to heal our wounds.

I utilize numerous manual therapies and self guided tactile methods.