"Most people are not living with a broken nervous system. They are living with a nervous system that has adapted to the demands of their world. Understanding that difference changes everything."
Hannah Westphal, BSc., FSPM Certified
Felt Sense Polyvagal Model Practitioner & Neuroscientist.
The nervous system is designed to continuously evaluate our internal and external environment and adapt our responses accordingly. In today's world, many people are experiencing increasing levels of stress, uncertainty, stimulation, and pressure.
The protective responses that arise are not signs of dysfunction — they are biological adaptations designed to help us survive challenging circumstances.
Nervous System Mapping is a neuroscience-based approach that helps you understand your unique nervous system responses and patterns. Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, Polyvagal Theory, and the Felt Sense Polyvagal
Model, we explore how your experiences, environment, habits, and behaviours have shaped your nervous system over time.
By identifying the patterns that increase stress and reduce resilience, we create a clearer picture of what supports your nervous system's natural capacity for regulation and recovery. The goal is not to eliminate protective responses or achieve permanent calm. The goal is to understand your nervous system, increase resilience, and develop greater flexibility in how you respond to life.
Hannah Westphal is a Neuroscientist (BSc.) and certified Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM) Practitioner with extensive experience in trauma recovery, addiction support, and mental health. She combines contemporary neuroscience with body-based approaches to help clients understand their nervous system, build resilience, and support lasting recovery.
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Special Interests:
Trauma, Addiction, Nervous System Recovery, Shame, Self Regulation & Safety, Stress, Authentic Self Expression.
Hannah Westphal is a Neuroscientist (BSc) and certified Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM) Practitioner with extensive experience in trauma recovery, addiction support, and mental health. Her practice integrates neuroscience, somatic therapy, and creative modalities to empower individuals in achieving long-term nervous system healing and emotional resilience. By addressing the root causes of trauma and emotional dysregulation, Hannah helps clients move beyond survival mode toward sustainable nervous system-based recovery and a renewed sense of safety and connection.
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