Have you ever felt a sudden surge of energy in a grocery store, surrounded only by canned goods? Or found yourself on the verge of tears while looking at a particular piece of clothing? These are moments of what we call “mixed emotions”! (cue Joy from Inside Out). But are they truly mixed emotions? It varies.

Sometimes, these feelings are about one specific thing or event. Other times, they stem from unresolved trauma—whether from a direct experience, witnessing something impactful, or our body perceiving a crisis. Often, we push these feelings aside, but they don’t disappear; they linger within us, influencing our self-perception and manifesting as anxiety, depression, negative thoughts, etc.

Reflecting on my own therapy journey, I recall sitting on my therapist’s couch, eager to learn new ways to heal from past traumas. She once shared a revelation that profoundly impacted me, shaping my own healing and the approach I use to help my clients. Though it seemed odd at first, as I continued to use it, it gave me positive, lasting effects on my mental health.

Here is where we introduce Neuro Emotional Technique (NET). It emphasizes that “issues are hidden in the tissues,” meaning our organs and tissues store the messages we tell ourselves. These thoughts resurface during experiences even remotely similar, aiming to protect us but often causing harm and pain. NET integrates talk therapy, chiropractic techniques, and acupressure on pulse meridian access points (MAPs), associated with our body’s organs. This approach helps release specific emotions and replaces old, harmful narratives with new, empowering ones.

Now, this doesn’t mean the change will happen quickly. As I remind my clients, “Healing is not a sprint, it is a marathon that probably also has muddle puddles, a fiery hoop you have to jump through, and all the while you really have to go to the bathroom.” There are challenges to the healing, including ones that are happening more internally rather than externally. But NET does begin to bring relief after several sessions. I have seen the changes in clients that have used this, both externally and when they speak of their own thought patterns, but I don’t want to speak for them. Here is what a few clients have had to say:

“I really have enjoyed NET because I feel like it fits my journey the best. I feel like NET therapy will help me continue my journey to self-awareness.”

“At first, I was very skeptical, but I am thankful I kept an open mind. Sometimes words are hard for me to come up with, and NET’s guidance has really helped me so much. You’d be surprised what NET can help you uncover that you had no clue your body was holding onto or the depth that it was. Digging deep and finding these has definitely helped me piece together things that weren’t clear before. With CPTSD, it has brought up many things I have forgotten about or pushed down. I always feel a little more peace after sessions. As a result, I am seeing many positive changes in my relationships. It has been a great resource to help both of us figure out what else I need in my healing journey.”

“It helps me feel lighter, like inside after using it I feel lighter, and able to feel a sense of understanding and comfort within myself. It’s so cool how this works.”

NET can surface painful and emotional experiences from the past, but also can bring a world of opportunity to your healing journey.  Interested in the process? Want to know what it looks like? Please reach out to make an appointment today with Sarah Akers, NET Basic Trained, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate. As NET says, “Our issues lie in our tissues”, we are only a few steps away from letting those issues free.