Network Spinal
Network Spinal chiropractic in boulder, Co
Network Spinal Analysis is a gentle, light-touch approach to chiropractic care that supports the nervous system in expressing greater coherence and wholeness. By reducing patterns of neurological defense and easing tension along the spinal cord, the body’s internal communication naturally improves. As tension releases, a sense of physiological safety emerges, which is often experienced as increased presence, openness and deep rest within oneself.
When the nervous system becomes more available rather than guarded or contracted, communication between the brain and body is enhanced, allowing the system to function more efficiently. While Network Spinal Analysis is not designed to cure any specific conditions, many people report reductions in physical discomfort, shifts in sensation and a deeper sense of self-awareness. This increased awareness creates the foundation for lasting changes in how one experiences their body, life and overall well-being.
WHAT INTERFERES WITH YOUR EXPRESSION OF WHOLENESS?
Most people are familiar with the experience of stress. The root of stress is resistance. When we don’t have the capacity to be with the experiences of life we develop strategies to protect ourselves from pain . Those strategies are known as fight-flight-freeze responses.
As an effect of these responses there are very specific ways that our spinal cord tenses or tightens up. Many times people are not aware of tension in their spinal cord, however often they are aware of tension in their muscles or other various aches or pains in their body. Some people might also feel exhaustion, inability to turn their mind off, difficulties with digestion, problems sleeping and the list goes on.
When we don’t have the internal resources to meet our lived experience, the nervous system organizes around survival rather than ease. Although this is an internal state, it becomes visible externally through our posture, muscle tensions and spinal patterns. Over time these protective patterns restricts our vitality and interfere with our natural state of wholeness and well-being.
3 levels of Network Spinal Care
Level 1: Discover Care – Heal
In this level of care you start the self-discovery process of seeing how you’ve learned to protect, move away from or shut down in order to avoid pain. With this awareness you learn how to move towards discomfort, and as you do tension is released.
When tension in the muscles, spine, and other parts of your body is released it allows for respiration to move through your spine in fluid wave like motion. This is an indication of moving from a state of neurological protection into physiological safety.
As you learn to be more present with discomfort, the paradox is that you often feel less pain and lighter, fuller breath. People also report improved sleep, better digestion, less anxiety, flexibility, and more presence in their day to day life. The primary goal in this level of care is the feeling of ease and safety.
Level 2: Transform Care – Grow
Now that you feel more ease and less fight-flight-freeze responses you can begin the learning process. During level 2 you learn how to take previously stored tension and use it as fuel to create more efficient patterns and pathways in your nervous system.
This is how you transform your habitual and automatic responses. You also begin to move forward into new levels of self expression, creativity, and self-empowerment. People notice emotional resilience, mental clarity and direction, confidence in self, upright posture and higher levels of energy in this level of care.
An energetic wave emerges in this level of care that runs up and down the spine and helps to destabilize outdated patterns in your nervous system that are inefficient. The goal of this level is the recognition of your inner power to impact your well-being and life.
Level 3: Awaken Care – Love
Once you’ve developed the patterns and pathways in level 2 you now begin to access and use the energy of your heart to inform the neural patterning of your thoughts, emotions and your body.
When you no longer perceive the need to protect yourself or avoid certain elements of life, you open into the field of love or bliss. Inside of this you become more aware of your subtle nature, respond less with linear thinking and more with your heart guiding you.
You also become “we” focused, service oriented and participate with life in a more inter-connective way. There is no plateau to this level of care. You and your nervous system can continue to learn new strategies throughout your life time that move you into greater awareness, growth and expansion.
Network Chiropractic Care helps people who want:
- To experience themselves on increasingly subtler levels
- More ease, flexibility & alignment in their body and life
- Want to shift their relationship with stress
- More adaptability & presence
- Feel more empowered & rested in themselves
- Develop greater inner resourcefulness
video demonstrations of the levels of care
Faq
How is Network Spinal different from traditional Chiropractic?
Network Spinal uses a gentle, light-touch approach that works with the spine and nervous system to support greater awareness, adaptability and coherence. Rather than primarily focusing on correcting a specific spinal problem or using forceful adjustments, Network Spinal uses precise contacts along the spine to invite the nervous system into new patterns of organization and movement.
Who can benefit from Network Spinal?
Network Spinal is a good fit for people who are looking for a gentle, light-touch approach to supporting nervous system adaptability, body awareness and greater ease in their relationship with their body.
People often seek Network Spinal when they are interested in:
▪Supporting nervous system regulation and adaptability
▪Developing greater body awareness
▪Exploring patterns of tension, movement and protection
▪Supporting spinal mobility and coordination
▪Deepening their connection with their body
▪Moving toward greater coherence, presence and self-awareness
Your first visit includes an assessment to determine whether this approach is appropriate for you and how your care can best be tailored to your needs.
What is a Spinal Entrainment?
A spinal entrainment is a gentle, light-touch Network Spinal technique that uses precise contacts along the spine to provide information to the nervous system. These contacts can invite the body to recognize and respond to patterns of tension, movement and organization, supporting greater spinal mobility, nervous system adaptability and coherence.
What might I notice during a Network Spinal session?
Every person experiences Network Spinal differently. During a session you may notice subtle movements, changes in your breathing, waves of energy moving through your spine, increased body awareness or sensations of warmth, tingling or spaciousness.
Some people experience emotional release, spontaneous movement or unwinding through the spine and body, while others may notice very little during the session itself and experience changes afterward. There is no particular sensation you need to have or response you need to produce. Network Spinal works with your body’s own intelligence, allowing each session to unfold in its own way.
How is energy involved in Network Spinal?
Energy is an important part of the Network Spinal experience. As the nervous system becomes more aware and responsive, you may notice changes in how energy moves and organizes throughout the body. The light-touch contacts along the spine are designed to engage the nervous system and invite subtle waves of movement, breath and energy. These responses may arise spontaneously as the body begins to shift out of familiar patterns and explore new possibilities for movement and organization.
For some people, this can feel like waves of energy moving through the spine, a sense of expansion or increased vitality. The energetic experience is not something that needs to be forced, it emerges naturally through the interaction between the spine, nervous system and body’s own intelligence.
Are Network Spinal Chiropractors fully licensed?
Yes. Network Spinal Chiropractors are licensed Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.) who have completed the education and licensing requirements for chiropractic practice in their state. Network Spinal is a specialized approach within chiropractic care, requiring additional training beyond the standard chiropractic education.
Is Network Spinal based on scientific research?
Yes. Network Spinal has been the subject of scientific and clinical research for more than two decades. Research has examined the characteristic spinal wave associated with Network Spinal using tools such as surface electromyography (sEMG) and mathematical analysis. The research has explored how these patterns of movement and muscle activity relate to the nervous system and the body’s capacity for self-organization.
How long does it take to see results?
There is no set timeline for experiencing changes with Network Spinal. Some people notice shifts in their body, breathing, movement or awareness during their first session, while for others, changes become more apparent over a series of sessions. The process is cumulative, with each session building on the body’s developing capacity for greater awareness, adaptability and organization. Your experience will depend on your individual nervous system, your history and the patterns your body is working with. We can assess your progress together as your care unfolds.
How often do I need to come in for care?
The frequency of Network Spinal care varies from person to person. It depends on your goals, your current patterns of tension and organization, how your body responds to care and the level of support you are looking for. Most people who are new to this type of care begin with two entrainments per week, gradually decreasing the frequency of visits over the course of 3–6 months as their body develops greater capacity for self-organization. During your initial consultation, we’ll discuss your personalized care plan, including the frequency and duration of care.
What is SRI and how does it relate to Network Spinal?
SRI, or Somato-Respiratory Integration, is a series of guided exercises that use breath, movement, awareness and focused attention to help you connect more deeply with the sensations and patterns within your body.
SRI and Network Spinal complement one another. Network Spinal uses gentle spinal contacts to engage the nervous system and invite new patterns of movement and organization, while SRI gives you an active way to explore and integrate what you are experiencing within your body. Together, they can support a deeper awareness of the connection between your spine, nervous system, breath, body and internal experience.
What happens during my first Network Spinal visit?
Your first Network Spinal visit will be about 90 minutes and begins with a consultation and assessment. We’ll talk about what brings you in, your health history, your goals and what you’re currently experiencing in your body.
Your assessment includes observing your posture, assessing your spinal neuromuscular patterns and evaluating your breath and movement as it relates to spinal motion. You’ll then receive your first Network Spinal session. The contacts are light and precise, allowing your body and nervous system to respond in their own way. You may notice changes in movement, breathing, sensation, energy or awareness during the session.
At the end of your visit, we’ll talk about what you experienced, what I observed and recommendations for your ongoing care.
How long are follow up Network Spinal sessions?
Follow-up Network Spinal sessions are typically about 20-30 minutes. Each visit includes a brief check-in and assessment before your Network Spinal session, allowing the care to be responsive to what your body and nervous system are expressing that day.
Is Network Spinal covered by insurance?
We do not bill insurance for Network Spinal care. Care is provided as a private-pay service, allowing us to focus on your individual needs and the Network Spinal process without the limitations of insurance-based care. We do accept HSA/FSA cards. Payment plans are also available to help make ongoing care more accessible.