When your mind won't stop racing and your body feels stuck in "high alert," Shiftwave provides a physical path back to calm.
Book your Shiftwave ApptIf 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.
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.
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:
Curious about the physiological mechanisms behind pulsed-pressure waves? Explore our deep dive into Vagus nerve stimulation and Heart Rate Variability (HRV).
View Clinical EvidenceWhether 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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Shiftwave therapy is a somatic regulation approach that focuses on autonomic nervous system modulation to support trauma recovery and regulation.
Trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress often cause individuals to disconnect from their physical bodies—a survival mechanism known as dissociation. Shiftwave bridges this gap by providing safe, predictable, and rhythmic physical sensations. As your body processes the pressure waves, your brain receives continuous signals that you are safe, allowing you to gently reconnect with your physical self without feeling overwhelmed.
Yes. Shiftwave acts as "training wheels" for your nervous system. Many clients who have lived in a state of chronic stress have forgotten what true physiological calm feels like. By experiencing profound, guided relaxation in the chair, your brain establishes a new baseline. Over time, this body memory makes it much easier to recognize when you are becoming dysregulated in daily life and allows you to employ self-regulation tools (like breathwork) with greater success.
Shiftwave emphasizes somatic regulation and autonomic balance; EMDR focuses on memory reprocessing. Many clients actually find that using Shiftwave to lower their physiological defenses makes their EMDR or traditional talk therapy sessions significantly more effective.
Absolutely. Because of its rapid and measurable impact on the nervous system, Shiftwave is heavily utilized by elite performers who face extreme physiological stress. The technology is actively used in high-performance centers, by military Special Operations Forces, and within professional sports organizations (such as the UFC Performance Institute and major league franchises) to accelerate recovery, optimize sleep, and reset the nervous system after high-stakes events.
Yes. Amundson Psychology & Consulting offers Shiftwave therapy in Calgary and provides services to clients across Western Canada.
Ready to experience the shift? Contact our administration team today to schedule your intake or ask any questions about our specialized programs.
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Suite #2, 2005 37 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T3E 3A5
Phone: 403.289.2511
Fax: 403.284.1574
Email: info@aapsych.ca
