This work began with a simple question
I am Sylvia Tillmann, holistic practitioner and certified TRE® Provider.
I trained with Steve Haines (London), Su Thomas (South Africa) and Anya Bloom (Israel).
My work centres on helping people release stress and tension through the body and in a way that is natural, safe and sustainable.
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How I came to this work
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Like many of the people I now work with, I spent years in fast-paced, high-functioning environments (IT and business development).
I understand what it means to keep going, to manage and to hold everything together.
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When life slowed down during the pandemic, I asked myself:
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"What do we actually need in order to feel well?"
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That question led me back to TRE®.
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What struck me was its simplicity and its depth. It is something the body already knows how to do. ​
"For me, TRE® makes sense in a world where our minds are often busy and overactive.
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Discovering TRE® was a turning point, a reminder that the body holds intelligence we often overlook.
Learning to work with that intelligence can shift how we relate to challenges, to ourselves and to our health."
Why I do this work
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What continues to fascinate me is how much the body can hold, often over long periods of time.
And how different it feels when that holding is no longer needed.
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In my own life, TRE® has become a way to:
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Prevent lower back and hip pain, particularly as a keen tennis player
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Release stress before it accumulates
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Access deep relaxation - within a few minutes
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Feel calmer and less reactive
I also witness this reset in my clients and it happens when the body is given permission to let go.
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How I work
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My approach is simple: I don't 'treat' or 'fix'.
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I guide and teach you how to work with your own body and nervous system.
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This is what makes TRE® different.
TRE® isn't something done to you, it's a skill you learn to access for yourself.
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Further training and influences
Alongside TRE®, my background includes:
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Foundation training in Counselling (COSCA)
These all inform how I hold space - calmly, safely and with care.
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If this resonates
If you are curious, the best place to start is a conversation, this gives you an opportunity to ask questions and get a sense of whether TRE® feels right for you.
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And if you'd like to know a bit more about me beyond my work ... you are welcome to read this blog post.