Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer Spinal Energetics in New York City?
Yes, Seena Energetics is a blend of everything Seena has trained extensively in, including Spinal Energetics, Somatic Energy Healing and Network Spinal refinements.
Do you offer Somatic Energy Healing in New York City?
Yes, Seena Energetics is a blend of everything Seena has trained extensively in, including Spinal Energetics, Somatic Energy Healing and Network Spinal refinements.
Where are you located?
New York City (USA) & sometimes Limassol (Cyprus)
Do you offer sessions online?
Yes
Do you take insurance?
No
Who is this work best suited for?
+Chronic Pain
+Chronic Stress
+Anxiety/ Burnout
+Trauma
+HSPs
+People Looking For More Than Talk Therapy
+People that want to develop their energetic capabilities
+High Performers
Is this therapy right for anxiety, burnout, or chronic stress?
I work with anxiety/burnout/stress, developmental trauma, adult trauma and highly sensitive clients. I also serve people that want to go beyond healing and expand their human potential, increasing energy resources and anchoring energetic structures in their subtle energy bodies and energy field around the body. If you are looking for somatic therapy in NYC to move beyond anxiety and burnout, Seena Energetics is for you.
Can Seena Energetics help with nervous system healing & nervous system regulation?
A Session with Seena is deeply rooted in nervous system care. Spinal Energetics, Somatic Energy Healing and Network Spinal refinements help your nervous system remember its own capability to go from sympathetic (stressed out / fight, flight, freeze) to parasympathetic (peaceful/ rest, restore). Over time, your nervous system develops greater flexibility in dealing with the stresses of life. This is true nervous system regulation. What used to knock you off center, no longer makes you tense up in the same way. Seena Energetics is nervous system care, as well as care for your energy field. If you are looking for a nervous system regulation therapist in NYC Seena Energetics can help you.
What is nervous system regulation and how does it help with anxiety?
The nervous system is the body’s primary communication and safety system. It continuously interprets what’s happening inside and around us and decides whether we are safe enough to rest or whether we need to mobilize to protect ourselves. Because of this, our experience of life — including stress, emotions, and anxiety — is deeply shaped by how our nervous system is functioning.When the nervous system senses safety, it supports rest, digestion, clarity, and emotional balance. When it detects danger, it shifts into a survival response commonly known as fight, flight, or freeze. This response is not a problem in itself; it is an intelligent, built-in mechanism that has allowed humans to survive for millennia. The challenge arises when the nervous system remains in this heightened state even when there is no immediate threat present.Nervous system regulation refers to the system’s ability to move fluidly between activation and relaxation. A well-regulated nervous system can respond to stress and then return to a calm, restorative state once the stress has passed. It can also differentiate between a real, present-moment danger and signals that are based on past experiences or ongoing pressure.When regulation is compromised, the body may stay locked in survival mode for extended periods of time. As a nervous system regulation therapist based in New York I see this often show up as anxiety, difficulty unwinding, shallow breathing, trouble concentrating, emotional reactivity, or a sense of being constantly “on edge.” In these states, the parts of the brain responsible for reasoning, decision-making, and impulse control are less accessible, while stress hormones continue to circulate through the body.Nervous system–focused approaches work with both the body and the mind as a single, interconnected system. Rather than relying solely on symptom management or temporary relief, these approaches aim to support the underlying patterns that keep the nervous system stuck in stress. In my practice, the intention is to create lasting change by helping the nervous system regain flexibility, resilience, and a greater capacity for rest and restoration.
Do I need to relive my trauma for this to work?
No, Seena Energetics works with gentle contacts along your spine, where tension, also known as body armor, from trauma can be held. The unwinding of your body armor is mostly subconscious, and you do not re-experience the trauma. Seena Energetics is body-based trauma therapy. Without reliving your trauma.
Is this a good option if talk therapy hasn’t worked for me?
Absolutely; Clients often show up at the Seena Energetics office in Manhattan when they feel like they have done the work in talk therapy, but are looking for the missing link to also have the embodied experience of having truly moved through the trauma. The mind and body are one. Sometimes it works to address issues through the mind, and sometimes it works better to address issues through the body, with somatic healing therapy.Seena offers non-talk therapy for trauma.
How does somatic therapy help heal trauma stored in the body?
By cuing the nervous system to new awareness, so that it can re-learn the difference between when a stress response is needed, and when it is not. The nervous system is the body’s control center. When it is worked with in a gentle and intentional way, it can develop lasting and powerful change, over time. This is why somatic therapy can be life changing for many clients.Whether you feel like trauma is stored in the body or in your field, Seena Energetics can address your situation.
What Is Network Spinal?
Network Spinal, originally called Network Spinal Analysis, was developed by American chiropractor Dr.Donny Epstein in the 1980s. Dr.Epstein networked many existing chiropractic techniques into a sequencing of adjustments after noticing some worked better than others in certain areas. He also found that the order of which the adjustments were done, were incredibly important. Of particular importance is his findings that the body responds better when adjustments are done in the cervical and sacrococcygeal areas first, before thoracic and lumbar areas. Unlike traditional chiropractic techniques, Network Spinal does not use force, cracking or twisting. Rather it works with the connective tissue around the spine, placing a strong emphasis on the tone of the entire person and their nervous system. The goal is to help the entire person go from a taut spinal cord and tone, to a flexible and peaceful one. This is why many people that try Network Spinal end up being fans for life; this work can truly be life-changing if you make it a part of your weekly routine. It can change the structure of not only your spine and nervous system, but your entire life. Network Spinal is a good fit for high achievers that want to maximize their performance and energy.One of the effects of the work is that it helps the person experiencing it overcome limiting beliefs that somehow were conditioned into their nervous system;It is also a good fit for anyone looking for nervous system regulation or rehabilitation from chronic pain. Network Spinal is the originating modality a lot of similar, next-generation healing modalities are inspired by. Network Spinal is currently only taught to chiropractors and chiropractic students. Seena has trained extensively in Network Spinal, having travelled across the Americas in order to complete all required Network Spinal seminars - from Dallas and Spartanburg to Colorado and Quebec.
What Is Spinal Energetics?
Spinal Energetics was developed by Australian chiropractor and holistic counsellor Dr. Sarah Jane Perry around 2020. It quickly went viral on social media as people were in awe seeing the natural movements that sometimes occur when receiving this work.This movement is the nervous system’s spontaneous impulses to resolve tension and redirect bound energy. Spinal Energetics is inspired by Network Spinal and Innerdance, amongst other techniques. In addition to some contacts on the client’s body, it focuses on working on the chakras and in the field around the client.Seena has been certified in Spinal Energetics since 2024.
What Is Somatic Energy Healing?
Somatic Energy Healing was developed by American chiropractor and renowned energy practitioner, Dr. John Amaral. It was inspired by his journey and experience over many decades of working at the highest level in the healing arts, including as a Network Spinal chiropractor. Rather than branding it as a specific technique this work is available to used as a standalone approach, or as an à la carte for practitioners specializing in other modalities. Somatic Energy Healing works both on the body, and in the energetic field around the body. Seena was among the first to learn, joining the Beta group of practitioners when Somatic Energy Healing launched in 2025.
Can Seena Energetics replace medical treatment?
No. Attaining a higher, more aware, more connected and more resourceful energy state could offer significant advantages for both your physical and emotional well-being, but it should not be seen as a substitute for medical care or the only remedy for illnesses or health issues.
Why do some people move during Spinal Energetics, Network Spinal & Somatic Energy Healing?
The movements individuals make is their energy system entering into a parasympathetic state, becoming more aware of itself, and optimizing through release of tension patterns. This could be expressed in the form of movement, but also in the form of sound, breath or emotional release. The degree of movement depends on the individual and their nature, as well as their vagal tone and mind/body connection. The goal of Seena Energetics is not movement for movements sake, but a free, aligned, connected, flexible and optimized energy system able to reach homeostasis and beyond. It usually takes between 3-6 sessions for people to experience noticeable movements. The movements can be stopped at any time by the client, who is fully conscious, and simply experiencing a different brain wave state.
Does Somatic Energy Healing, Spinal Energetics & Network Spinal use physical touch? Is Seena Energetics similar to a massage or a spinal manipulation?
Spinal Energetics, Network Spinal & Somatic Energy Healing uses some physical touch, especially in the meninges rich areas around the neck and sacrum. The meninges encloses the spinal cord and brain. The outermost part of the meninges, the dura mater, has direct and indirect attachment sites in the neck, sacrum and coccyx. Making the right contact in this area can impact the entire nervous system. Sessions also entail Seena interacting with the energetic field in and around your body, including your energy centers (also known as chakras). Seena Energetics is not like a massage and it does not involve the cracking type of chiropractic adjustments.
How often should I attend Seena Energetics?
In order to anchor lasting change in your system,
it is recommended to start at once or twice per week,
increasing/decreasing frequency after 3-6 months.
What are the contraindications?
Find a general list of contraindications for Spinal Energetics below. If you match one of the mentioned categories, you may still be able to experience Seena Energetics depending on your specific health situation. Email or call to discuss further.
Epilepsy
History of seizures
Recent injuries or surgeries
Severe cardiovascular conditions
History or diagnosis of aneurysms
Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions that would affect ability to partake in activities involving a possible physical and/or emotional release.
Any suggestions for further reading?
Further reading:
-The website and research of Dr. Candace Pert
-NASA’s definition of the building blocks of the universe
-Max Planck, Heart Math Institute, Rupert Sheldrake