Body-Oriented & Somatic
The Role of Regulation in Body-Oriented & Somatic Approaches
Somatic and body-oriented therapies recognize that healing begins in the body. Yet for many clients, chronic dysregulation or defensive states can make it challenging to access safety, awareness and deeper healing.
Unyte’s evidence-based listening therapies complement body-oriented and somatic approaches by supporting nervous system regulation — helping clients settle, connect and engage more fully in the therapeutic process.
Body-Oriented & Somatic
The Role of Regulation in Body-Oriented & Somatic Approaches
Somatic and body-oriented therapies recognize that healing begins in the body. Yet for many clients, chronic dysregulation or defensive states can make it challenging to access safety, awareness and deeper healing.
Unyte’s evidence-based listening therapies complement body-oriented and somatic approaches by supporting nervous system regulation — helping clients settle, connect and engage more fully in the therapeutic process.
Why Regulation Matters in Body-Oriented and Somatic Approaches
In body-based therapy, regulation is the entry point to transformation. When the nervous system is regulated, clients can move beyond survival patterns and begin to feel, sense and integrate their experiences safely.
Listening therapies provide a pathway to regulation through sound, helping clients increase body awareness, reduce activation and open space for deeper healing.
From dysregulation
→
To nervous system regulation
→
To more effective progress
From dysregulation
To nervous system regulation
To more effective progress
How Our Programs Fit Your Practice
Unyte’s listening therapies are designed to integrate seamlessly into body-oriented and somatic work, supporting clinicians as they help clients regulate, connect and create lasting change.
Safe and Sound
Protocolâ„¢ (SSP)
Protocolâ„¢ (SSP)
Uses filtered music to regulate the autonomic nervous system, reducing hyperarousal and improving tolerance for body sensations — a powerful foundation for deeper somatic exploration.
- Targets the ventral vagal pathway and social engagement system
- Improves social connection, sound sensitivities, and autonomic regulation
- Delivered via 5 hours of music, best experienced while engaging in regulating activities
Rest and Restore
Protocolâ„¢
Protocolâ„¢
RRP extends regulation into the sub-diaphragmatic domain, supporting rhythmic communication between the brainstem and visceral organs. RRP promotes autonomic flexibility, parasympathetic restoration and immobilisation without fear.
- RRP targets the healing qualities of the autonomic nervous system
- Supports deep relaxation, recovery, balance in the body and mind, and connection to self, cultivating interoception and self-regulation.
- A dynamic, progressive program, including five hours of Sonocea® Enhanced musical themes.
Integrated Listening Systemâ„¢ (ILS)
Enhances sensory processing, coordination, and movement awareness — ideal for combining with bodywork or movement-based therapies.
- Engages and stimulates different parts of the brain (visual, auditory, and vestibular systems)
- Improves brain-body organization for skill-building and optimization
- Delivered via 5 programs with modified music plus movement and bone conduction
Benefits for Clients
- Increased capacity to feel and track bodily sensations safely.
- Reduced anxiety, hypervigilance and dissociation.
- Greater embodiment, grounding and self-awareness.
- Deeper and more sustainable therapeutic breakthroughs.
Benefits for Professionals
- Clients arrive regulated and more receptive to body-based work.
- Sessions flow more easily with fewer activation spikes.
- Enhanced integration of somatic and nervous system healing.
- Evidence-based support for your existing therapeutic approach.
Real Stories. Real Results.
Backed by research and grounded in lived experience, these case studies highlight the measurable impact of nervous system regulation across diverse modalities and populations.
SSP Helps Young Boy Increase Confidence and Self-Compassion
Bobby, a young boy, struggled with low self-esteem which occassionnally manifested with outbursts towards those around him. After integrating the SSP with sensory activities, Bobby became more aware of his emotional and physical needs, boosting his confidence and allowing for regulation.
Rest and Restore Protocolâ„¢ for Thawing Freeze and Healing Trauma
Jeremy had an extensive trauma history that made him emotionally withdrawn. Struggling with a connection between mind and body, his provider suggested Rest and Restore Protocol to help Jeremy rekindle this connection and heal.
Significant, Sustained Improvements in Cognitive Performance After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
After two different auto accidents, J made significant and sustained improvements in his cognitive performance after two ILS programs, the first of which began 11 years post-injury.
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