Rest and Restore Protocol™ 
A new listening therapy developed to support healing, restoration and homeostasis.
Rest and Restore Protocol™ is designed to promote deep relaxation, recovery, balance in the body and mind, and connection to self, cultivating interoception and self-regulation.
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RRP targets the healing qualities of the autonomic nervous system, helping to improve physical and mental well-being.
Early research shows RRP may improve sleep, digestion, anxiety, trauma-recovery, and more.
Can only be used by therapists, including mental and neurodevelopmental health and medical practitioners.
Rest and Restore Protocol™ is Sonocea® Enhanced, an innovative, patent-pending sound technology.
There’s no place like homeostasis. Return to yourself through the transformative power of sound.
About Rest and Restore Protocol™
Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and Anthony Gorry, Rest and Restore Protocol™ (RRP) is an innovative, clinical-grade listening therapy designed to help calm and restore mental and physical functioning.
RRP is informed by decades of research studying physiological rhythms in the body, including heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and in the gut, alongside deep knowledge of advanced sound technology. This scientifically engineered acoustic signal and music support deep relaxation and optimal recovery for clients.
Rest and Restore Protocol™ is Sonocea® Enhanced
Sonocea® is an innovative, patent-pending technology that uses acoustic parameters that go beyond traditional sound design, integrating the scientific knowledge of endogenous biological rhythms with the nervous system’s potential to be entrained through rhythmic stimulation.
Why does this matter?
By fostering coherence and harmony within these neural pathways, RRP helps individuals feel more at ease, and improve mental and physical well-being. It complements existing therapeutic treatments and interventions for chronic stress and trauma-related challenges, offering healing professionals a powerful tool to enhance and accelerate therapeutic outcomes and provide holistic support.
RRP’s innovative approach to modulating neural rhythms through musical themes offers a non-invasive, accessible solution for promoting relaxation, restoring balance, and supporting overall vitality.
RRP has been reported to help clients:
- Become more accessible to therapy
- Enhance autonomic regulation
- Improve gut function
- Feel more relaxed, calm, and at ease
- Sleep better
- Feel less anxious and depressed
- Have greater access to their feelings
How does Rest and Restore Protocol™ work?
RRP is not a standalone therapy; it complements existing treatment strategies for individuals working with care providers.
While research and development are ongoing, RRP is informed by decades of research studying physiological rhythms in the body. RRP embeds biological rhythms into unique musical themes, signaling the healing functions of the autonomic nervous system.
Rest and Restore Protocol™ is delivered exclusively by certified providers through digital delivery via the Unyte platform. Clients experience a dynamic, progressive program, including five hours of Sonocea® Enhanced musical themes.
Healing professionals and healthcare providers can integrate RRP with other healing practices and modalities to provide holistic support to their clients.
Preliminary Pilot Data
A pilot group (n=110) was administered standardized assessments before and after listening to Rest and Restore Protocol™ (RRP). The most prominent effects were observed in measures of anxiety (GAD-7), sleep (AIS), and trauma symptoms (PCL-5), and depression (PHQ-9) with the majority of clients reporting improvements on all measures. Data are summarized for these outcome measures.
In addition, gastrointestinal improvements with RRP were also reported consistently by participants, with these findings supported by improvements in the digestive problems subscale on the Brain-Body Center Sensory Scales.
Rest and Restore Protocol Results by Category
Athens Insomnia Questionnaire
(AIS) (n=97)
- 69% showed improvement with an average score decrease of 3.
- Of the 69 participants with a clinically significant pre-listening score (≥6), 46% moved to a clinically insignificant score (≤6), with an average score decrease of 5.4.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD-7) (n=85)
- 71% showed improvement, with an average score decrease of 3.
- Of the 28 who tested with a clinically significant pre-listening score (>10), 64% moved to a clinically insignificant score (<10) with an average score decrease of 8.6.
PTSD Symptom Checklist for DSM-5
(PCL-5) (n=73)
- 78% showed improvement, with an average score decrease of 8.
- Of the 18 who tested with a clinically significant pre-listening score (>33), 83% moved to a clinically insignificant score (<33) with an average score decrease of 23.7.
Patient Health Questionnaire
(PHQ-9) (n=73)
- 67% showed improvement, with an average score decrease of 2.
- Of the 20 who tested with a clinically significant pre-listening score (>10), 75% moved to a clinically insignificant score (<10) with an average score decrease of 7.6.
Preliminary Pilot Data
A pilot group (n=110) was administered standardized assessments before and after listening to Rest and Restore Protocol™ (RRP). The most prominent effects were observed in measures of anxiety (GAD-7), sleep (AIS), and trauma symptoms (PCL-5), and depression (PHQ-9) with the majority of clients reporting improvements on all measures. Data are summarized for these outcome measures.
In addition, gastrointestinal improvements with RRP were also reported consistently by participants, with these findings supported by improvements in the digestive problems subscale on the Brain-Body Center Sensory Scales.
Rest and Restore Protocol Results by Category
Athens Insomnia Questionnaire
(AIS) (n=97)
- 69% showed improvement with an average score decrease of 3.
- Of the 69 participants with a clinically significant pre-listening score (≥6), 46% moved to a clinically insignificant score (≤6), with an average score decrease of 5.4.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD-7) (n=85)
- 71% showed improvement, with an average score decrease of 3.
- Of the 28 who tested with a clinically significant pre-listening score (>10), 64% moved to a clinically insignificant score (<10) with an average score decrease of 8.6.
PTSD Symptom Checklist for DSM-5
(PCL-5) (n=73)
- 78% showed improvement, with an average score decrease of 8.
- Of the 18 who tested with a clinically significant pre-listening score (>33), 83% moved to a clinically insignificant score (<33) with an average score decrease of 23.7.
Patient Health Questionnaire
(PHQ-9) (n=73)
- 67% showed improvement, with an average score decrease of 2.
- Of the 20 who tested with a clinically significant pre-listening score (>10), 75% moved to a clinically insignificant score (<10) with an average score decrease of 7.6.
Who is Rest and Restore Protocol™ for?
RRP is designed to supplement treatment strategies for healing and healthcare providers when treating clients with chronic stress, influential trauma history, functional disorders, and mental health-related challenges.
By incorporating RRP into comprehensive wellness plans, practitioners can empower individuals to tap into their body’s natural resilience and unlock the healing potential within.
Read the Latest Case Studies
Woman feels relief from tension after Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP)™
AS completed Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), seeking relief from heart palpitations and physical tension linked to anxiety and long Covid. After listening independently and remotely, she immediately noticed tension relief and improved relaxation.
SF struggled with poor sleep quality due to sleep apnea. After completing Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), his sleep improved significantly, as measured by the Athen’s Insomnia Scale (AIS) assessment, and he felt calmer, less reactive and more focused.
Meet the Creators of Rest and Restore Protocol™
Stephen W. Porges
Ph.D., originator of Polyvagal Theory,
Co-Founder of Sonocea®
Ph.D., originator of Polyvagal Theory,
Co-Founder of Sonocea®
Dr Stephen W. Porges, PhD is a Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University, professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Maryland. He has published more than 400 peer‐reviewed scientific papers that have been cited in more than 50,000 peer-reviewed papers and holds several patents involved in monitoring and regulating autonomic state.
He created the Polyvagal Theory.
Dr Porges is the Co-Creator of Rest and Restore Protocol™ and Sonocea® with Anthony Gorry as well as a sound-based intervention (Safe and Sound Protocol™).
He is author of several books including The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation (Norton, 2011), The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe (Norton, 2017), and Polyvagal Safety (Norton, 2021), as well as co-author with Seth Porges of Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us (Norton, 2023), and co-editor with Deb Dana of Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal-Informed Therapies (Norton, 2018). Dr. Porges is a Co-Founder of the Polyvagal Institute and Co-Founder of Sonocea®.
Anthony Gorry
BA Hons, Music & Audio Innovator,
CEO of Sonocea®
BA Hons, Music & Audio Innovator,
CEO of Sonocea®
Anthony Gorry is the Co-Creator of Rest and Restore Protocol™ and Sonocea® with Dr Stephen Porges.
Anthony Gorry is a music and audio innovator with over 20 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry. He is the co-founder and CEO of Sonocea®, a company that develops health and wellness technology based on science, which he co-invented with Dr. Stephen Porges, a world-renowned behavioral neuroscientist.
Anthony Gorry has a proven track record of creating, producing, and composing high-quality music, experiences and audio content for some of the most successful and influential artists, brands, and media outlets in the world, such as Moby, Gwen Stefani, No Doubt, Diplo, L’Oréal, Adidas, Red Bull, and LG. He has also worked with Grammy Award-winning producers and BAFTA award-winning production teams and has achieved chart-topping hits and worldwide recognition for his work. He is passionate about using music and audio as a tool for enhancing mental health, well-being, and social connection, and is constantly exploring new ways of applying his expertise and creativity to the field of music and wellness technology.
The Master Series: Oxford Trauma Conference 2024
September 11-14, 2024
18th Annual Swiss Educational Festival
August 15-18, 2024
The Global Exchange Conference
October 6-9, 2024
Two distinct worlds converged as Anthony Gorry and I embarked on a transformative journey. The groundbreaking creation of our collaboration stems from our achievements in totally different domains, mine in science and Anthony’s in music and technology.
Fueled by our passion to lessen the burden of chronic disorders, we embarked on a challenging journey to create a new technology and form of music to enhance health and well-being – Sonocea® was born.
Our commitment to this goal required us to blend our skills and insights to create a biologically informed music, composed to signal the autonomic nervous system to promote the homeostatic processes of health, growth, and restoration.
The creative magic of Rest and Restore Protocol™ lies in the harmony of our passion, drive, and natural curiosity, which has enabled us to blend our creative resources into our unique partnership.
— Dr. Stephen W. Porges
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