Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP)
Rebalance Your Body. Reconnect Your Mind. Restore Your Wellbeing
What is the Rest and Restore Protocol?
The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is a gentle, sound-based therapy developed by Dr Stephen Porges, the neuroscientist who created Polyvagal Theory.
It’s designed to help your body and brain move out of stress and back into a state of calm and safety.
The protocol uses special rhythmic sound frequencies that communicate directly with your autonomic nervous system— the part of your body that controls heart rate, breathing, digestion, and emotional regulation.
You simply listen to soothing, rhythmically structured music through headphones or speakers.
There’s no talking, analysing, or effort required — just resting and allowing your body to respond.
Who It Helps
RRP is ideal for individuals experiencing:
Chronic stress, burnout, or fatigue
Anxiety or depression
Trauma-related symptoms
Sleep disturbances
Gut-brain issues (IBS, nausea, appetite changes)
Emotional dysregulation or hypersensitivity
Autonomic conditions (POTS, hEDS, dysautonomia)
Difficulty relaxing or feeling safe in the body
It is especially effective for those whose nervous systems are stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, and who struggle to access talk therapy due to chronic dysregulation.
How It Works
When we experience chronic stress, trauma, illness, or emotional overload, the body can become “stuck” in survival mode — fight, flight, or freeze.
The RRP helps your body remember what it feels like to rest, digest, and restore.
The sound patterns used in the protocol are carefully designed to:
Support vagus nerve activation and flexibility
Encourage rhythmic synchrony in the body’s natural systems (heart, breath, digestion)
Gently guide your nervous system toward balance
Promote feelings of safety, connection, and calm
Benefits of RRP
Everyone experiences the Rest and Restore Protocol differently.
Some people notice immediate relaxation, while others experience subtle shifts over several sessions.
You might notice:
Feeling calmer or more grounded
Warmth, tingling, or gentle sensations in the body
Feeling sleepy or deeply relaxed
More emotional balance or resilience
Improved sleep, digestion, or energy
These are signs your nervous system is beginning to regulate itself.
Why Microdosing RRP?
Microdosing the Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is often recommended for individuals who are highly sensitive to auditory input or have a fragile nervous system. It allows for a gentler, more gradual approach to the protocol, reducing the risk of overwhelm or adverse reactions.
Slow & Safe – Listen for just a few minutes per session to avoid overwhelm
Personalised Approach – Tailored pacing based on your unique nervous system
Regulation & Resilience – Supports a smoother transition to a more balanced state
Long-Term Integration – Encourages sustainable nervous system healing
Program Fee - $1000
The program includes:
· 1 x 60-minute Initial Consultation to assess suitability and establish a listening plan
· 1 x End-of-Protocol Review to integrate outcomes and plan next steps
· 12-month access to the RRP listening platform with progress monitoring
Reach out at 07 4440 0008
I am so excited to embark on this transformative path with you.