Montgomery Somatics

Montgomery Somatics Carol Montgomery, PT, MSPT, GCFP, STMI re-trains the nervous system to move in ways to improve function, reduce pain and optimize performance.

07/22/2026

A panic attack can feel terrifying, especially when your body starts reacting in ways you can’t control.

Shaking, chest tightness, dizziness, fear, or a racing heart are not signs that you are weak. They can be signs that your nervous system is overwhelmed and trying to protect you.

Somatic therapy can help you understand what your body is communicating, learn how to regulate your nervous system, and slowly feel safer in your own body again.

If anxiety or panic attacks have been affecting your daily life, contact us today.

07/15/2026

Simple bed based movements can do more than help you relax.

With slow positioning and gravity doing some of the work, you can gently decompress the spine, restore hip motion, and reduce unnecessary tension around the lower back and the sciatic nerve.

When the deep hip muscles soften, the low back often does not have to work as hard. And when you add calm, steady breathing, you are also supporting nervous system regulation, which can change how pain and stiffness are experienced in the moment.

This is not about forcing a stretch or pushing through discomfort. It is about creating enough safety and space for the body to let go.

Move slowly, breathe steadily, and repeat on both sides.

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Total Motion Release is designed to help your body move with more ease, balance, and control.If you are dealing with sti...
07/08/2026

Total Motion Release is designed to help your body move with more ease, balance, and control.

If you are dealing with stiffness, pain, limited mobility, weakness, balance issues, or movement that feels “off,” your body may be compensating in ways you don’t even realize.

Through gentle movement and observation, Total Motion Release helps identify these patterns and support better function throughout the body.

Because sometimes, improving one area starts by understanding how the whole body is working together.

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This movement can reveal patterns in strength, balance, coordination, and nervous system control. It may also show uncon...
07/01/2026

This movement can reveal patterns in strength, balance, coordination, and nervous system control. It may also show unconscious movement habits that affect your stability and increase fall risk over time.

By observing and measuring how your body moves, we can track meaningful progress and support safer, more confident movement.

If getting up from a chair feels harder than it used to, we can help you reconnect with your body, improve awareness, and move with more confidence.

Your body is always communicating with you.Sometimes stress, anxiety, trauma, or nervous system overwhelm can show up as...
06/24/2026

Your body is always communicating with you.

Sometimes stress, anxiety, trauma, or nervous system overwhelm can show up as physical symptoms like tense muscles, clenched jaw, fatigue, digestive issues, skin flare-ups, or sensitivity to sounds, lights, and smells.

These symptoms are not random. They can be your body’s way of saying, “I need support.”

Somatic therapy helps you slow down, listen to your body, and begin regulating your nervous system in a safe and compassionate way.

If your body has been asking for help, we can help you reconnect, release, and feel more grounded again.

06/17/2026

Fascial Counterstrain is a gentle, hands on approach that helps the body release protective tension patterns.

Instead of forcing a stretch or pushing into pain, we use specific tender points to identify areas that are stuck in reflexive contraction. When the nervous system gets the right signal, those tissues can soften, circulation can improve, and the body can start to reorganize with less guarding.

People often seek this work for muscle or joint pain, swelling, nerve type symptoms, headaches, fibromyalgia, balance issues, and more.

It is calm, precise, and typically painless. For many people, that alone is a relief.

If you are curious whether Fascial Counterstrain could be a fit for what you are experiencing, send me a message or check the link in bio.

If you deal with migraines or persistent headaches, you already know how much they can affect your energy, focus, and da...
06/10/2026

If you deal with migraines or persistent headaches, you already know how much they can affect your energy, focus, and day to day life.

Often, headaches are connected to protective tension patterns in the neck, jaw, shoulders, and upper back. Fascial Counterstrain is a gentle, hands on approach that works with specific tender points to help the nervous system release reflexive holding, without aggressive stretching or pushing through pain.

This can be especially supportive if your symptoms flare with stress, poor sleep, long hours at a desk, or jaw clenching.

It is typically painless, calm, and precise.

If you are curious whether this could be a fit for you, send me a message or check the link in bio.

I’m the co creator of Integral Human Gait Theory, a framework that looks at walking as a whole system process.Most peopl...
06/05/2026

I’m the co creator of Integral Human Gait Theory, a framework that looks at walking as a whole system process.

Most people think gait is just biomechanics. But your walk reflects how your nervous system organizes safety, how your body transfers load, how you breathe, and where you brace or compensate without even realizing it.

That’s why gait can be such a powerful lens in somatic and body based work. When we support more integration in the way the system moves, we often see changes that go beyond posture or pain. People feel more stable, more fluid, and more at home in their bodies.

Gait is not something you force into perfect form. It’s something you listen to, track, and support over time.

If you’re curious about this approach or want to explore what your gait might be communicating, send me a message or check the link in bio.

Total Motion Release works with your nervous system, not against it. We use simple, targeted movements to help the body ...
05/27/2026

Total Motion Release works with your nervous system, not against it. We use simple, targeted movements to help the body reduce tension, restore range of motion, and feel safer moving again.

Sometimes the fastest shift comes from doing less, but doing it smarter.

Your walk is not just biomechanics.Gait is your nervous system in motion. It reflects how your body organizes safety, ho...
05/20/2026

Your walk is not just biomechanics.

Gait is your nervous system in motion. It reflects how your body organizes safety, how you breathe under pressure, and where you brace or compensate without even realizing it.

That’s why working with gait can be so powerful in somatic work. When movement becomes more integrated, people often feel more grounded, more stable, and more at ease in their bodies.

You don’t force a “perfect” walk. You listen to what’s there and support the system back toward ease.

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