Emotion & Body Code
Emotion-focused bodywork
When tension and emotional burden are released, space is created for recovery.
— Anne-Marie Sassen
Listening to what your body shows
Sometimes you notice that complaints or patterns keep returning, even though you have already done a lot to create change. Your body can give signals that are not always immediately explainable from the physical aspect alone.
Within my practice, osteopathy can, when appropriate, be supplemented with emotion-focused bodywork according to the Emotion Code and Body Code. These methods are aimed at exploring possible emotional, physical, and energetic burdens that can influence how you feel and function.
Emotion Code
The Emotion Code was developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson and is based on the idea that unprocessed emotions can become trapped in the body. This emotional burden can influence how you experience yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally.
With the help of the Emotion Code, we explore which emotions may still require attention. The goal is to create awareness and make space for more balance, resilience, and connection with yourself.
Body Code
The Body Code is an expansion of the Emotion Code. It looks more broadly at possible factors that can contribute to complaints or imbalance. Think of emotional burden, physical tension, old patterns, lifestyle factors, or other influences that can burden the body.
This method invites you to look at health in a holistic way and can help you gain more insight into what your body is showing. By connecting different layers, space is created for recovery and support of the body's natural self-regulating capacity.
How can the Emotion & Body Code support you?
The Emotion & Body Code can be used as complementary guidance alongside osteopathy when there is a need for a broader perspective on complaints, patterns, or recovery. They can help with:
Gaining insight into recurring physical, emotional, or mental patterns.
Becoming aware of emotions, beliefs, or experiences that may still be influencing how you feel.
Supporting relaxation, resilience, and a better connection with yourself and your body.
Increasing body awareness and recognizing the signals your body gives.
Creating more space for balance, recovery, and personal development.
Supporting changes in different life stages, such as pregnancy, post-partum, or periods of stress and recovery.