Nervous System Regulation & PTSD Support

When your mind won't stop racing and your body feels stuck in "high alert," Shiftwave provides a physical path back to calm.

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How Can I Calm Down?

If you are living with PTSD, chronic anxiety, or burnout, you know that simply "trying to relax" isn't enough. When your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight, your body is physically braced for a threat that isn't there.

The Shiftwave chair acts as a "reset button" for your biology. Unlike traditional meditation which requires intense mental focus, Shiftwave uses pulsed pressure waves to physically guide your body into a restorative state. It does the work for you, making it an ideal tool for those who find it difficult to sit still or quiet their thoughts.

The authentic Shiftwave Pro chair in a calm Calgary psychology clinic

Somatic Reset: How It Works

Using 18 precise vibration drivers and medical-grade soundscapes, Shiftwave works on the nervous system rather than just the muscles. Through the intuitive tablet interface, we select protocols tailored to your specific needs.

  • Guided Auditory Immersion: Soundscapes synchronized with physical vibrations to anchor your focus.
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Tactile cues that influence heart rate variability (HRV) and biological rhythms.
  • Biocirculatory Enhancement: Promotes healthy blood flow and lymphatic drainage to clear the physical markers of stress.
iPad Pro interface for Shiftwave showing Somatic Reset waves

Evidence-Based Recovery

Research, including studies from Tulane University School of Medicine, has shown that Shiftwave technology can lead to a 28% reduction in anxiety and a 41% reduction in stress in as little as 15 minutes. It targets the physical roots of emotional distress by:

  • Stopping the "Fight-or-Flight" Response: Stimulating the Vagus nerve to trigger your body’s natural relaxation reflex.
  • Releasing Stored Tension: Using whole-body vibrations to "massage" the nervous system and release muscle bracing.
  • Restorative Sleep Patterns: Helping those with trauma-related insomnia find deep, restorative rest by calming "racing thoughts" before sleep.

The Science of the Somatic Reset

Curious about the physiological mechanisms behind pulsed-pressure waves? Explore our deep dive into Vagus nerve stimulation and Heart Rate Variability (HRV).

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Visualization of the human nervous system shifting from stress to regulated calm

Ready to feel the shift?

Whether used as an adjunct to your therapy or as a standalone intervention for stress management, we invite you to experience the shift. Fees are managed consistently with our clinical protocols.

The impact of the Shiftwave chair provides a physical shift in well-being similar to long-term practices like yoga or meditation, but in a fraction of the time.

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A person experiencing deep relaxation and PTSD relief in the Shiftwave chair

Get in Touch

Ready to experience the shift? Contact our administration team today to schedule your intake or ask any questions about our specialized programs.

Amundson & Associates

Address:
Suite #2, 2005 37 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T3E 3A5

Phone: 403.289.2511

Fax: 403.284.1574

Email: info@aapsych.ca

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