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Four and a half months after hip surgery, I was back on skis. A few months later, I booked a one-way ticket to Patagonia with no return ticket and not much of a plan. What began as a return to the mountains became an adventure in letting go, embracing uncertainty, and learning to trust the journey.
What began as an unexpected introduction to TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) during my recovery from injury became a journey of healing, self-discovery, and a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection. Now, as a Certified TRE Provider, I'm excited to share this practice through ACE CoLab, bringing new opportunities for stress relief, nervous system regulation, and well-being to my local community and beyond.
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For most of my life, I planned everything. Then life reminded me that even the best-laid plans don't always work out. After a hip injury and a six-week road trip through the West, I discovered that some of life's greatest adventures aren't the ones we carefully plan—they're the ones we never see coming. Chasing Waterfalls is a reflection on recovery, uncertainty, and learning to leave room for the unexpected.
After a year away from the mountains due to injury, I returned expecting to chase summits again. Instead, I discovered that success wasn't about reaching the top—it was about presence, connection, gratitude, and redefining what it truly means to climb.
Returning to a place that once felt like home after the end of a relationship forced me to confront more than memories. It challenged my identity, my confidence, and the stories I had been telling myself about who I was on my own. This isn't just a story about whitewater kayaking—it's about grief, healing, and learning that sometimes growth isn't about feeling stronger. Sometimes it's simply about having the courage to keep showing up.
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Curious about TRE? Learn what happens during a session, how natural tremoring supports nervous system regulation, and what to expect in upcoming ACE CoLab workshops. This guide explains the TRE process, common responses, and how private or group sessions can help release stress, tension, and stored patterns in the body.
TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a body-based practice that helps release stored stress and regulate the nervous system. By activating the body’s natural tremor response, this gentle somatic approach can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, release muscle tension, support recovery, and promote a greater sense of calm and balance.
Stress doesn’t live only in the mind — it lives in the body. Tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, shallow breathing, and chronic tension are often signs that the nervous system has been carrying more stress than it can comfortably process. TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a simple series of movements designed to activate the body’s natural tremor response, helping release deep muscular tension and support nervous system regulation. By allowing the body to access a built-in stress-release mechanism, TRE offers a gentle, body-based approach to restoring balance and resilience.
