This initial assessment phase ensures alignment and determines the best path for holistic wellness (body, mind/emotion, spirit). We slow things down to become acquainted, and take a deep dive into your current health “pulse”—including your reason for seeking support and past history—to establish direction and desired outcomes. Using the Polyvagal Theory of Trauma Response Chart, we assess your nervous system function to get a sense of what will be needed to help you return to the regulated “green” ventral vagal state. This helps us understand how past history impacts current concerns, identify existing strengths, touch upon sources of passion or joy, and perhaps establish a glimmer of what you envision life feeling like with achieved outcomes. Assessments drive future work, and will be provided in hard copy or electronically, with results discussed at our first follow-up.