Rest and Restore Protocol™
The Rest and Restore Protocol™ (RRP) is a sound-based therapeutic intervention designed to support deep relaxation, regulation, and overall well-being. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the creator of Polyvagal Theory, and Anthony Gorry, an expert in music and acoustic design, RRP is rooted in the understanding that our nervous system plays a crucial role in healing and restoration.
RRP harnesses the power of scientifically engineered soundscapes to help shift the body into a state of balance, supporting sleep, digestion, emotional regulation, and recovery from chronic stress or trauma-related symptoms.
Who is the Rest and Restore Protocol For?
RRP is designed for anyone seeking a gentle and effective way to regulate their nervous system, whether for stress relief, trauma integration, or overall well-being. It can be particularly beneficial for those who:
✔️ Struggle with sleep – difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up unrested
✔️ Experience chronic stress or anxiety – feeling "on edge" or unable to fully relax
✔️ Live with trauma-related nervous system dysregulation – difficulty finding states of calm and safety
✔️ Have digestive imbalances – gut discomfort, IBS, or other stress-related digestive issues
✔️ Feel sensory overwhelm – sensitivity to sound, light, or other environmental input
✔️ Seek additional nervous system support in therapy – to enhance other healing modalities
RRP offers a safe, non-invasive way to nurture deep relaxation and regulation and an accessible way to support and reinforce nervous system health, integrated with my other therapeutic offerings.
Faqs about the Rest and restore protocol:
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Those with the following features might benefit from using the RRP:
Anxiety and trauma-related challenges
Stressors that impact interoceptive awareness and regulatory functions
Difficulties in regulating physiological and emotional state
Chronic pain and fatigue
Depression
Difficulty sleeping
Gut issues
Low resilience
Autoimmune conditions
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Yes the RRP can be administered remotely, in person, or a combination of the two. We will develop the appropriate plan based on your unique situation and what is most effective and appropriate for your needs.
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The Rest and Restore Protocol is offered only through certified providers via the Unyte digital platform. The program consists of five hours of specially designed music, enriched with Sonocea® Enhanced technology—an innovative approach to entraining nervous system rhythms through sound.
The listening experience is flexible and can be tailored to your individual needs, making it easy to integrate into your life as well as in our therapeutic work.
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The RRP is best used together with other therapies. Changes from the RRP can be cumulative and will be enhanced by the support the client receives. While you may notice some very positive changes while using the RRP, it is not meant to be used in isolation. The changes you see can potentiate neuroplasticity and functional change from before and after therapeutic support.
All your RRP sessions will be integrated with the foundation of Somatic Experiencing, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Co-regulating Touch and other on-site and remote somatic resources.
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Headphone Recommendations:
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How Does RRP Work?
Rest and Restore Protocol™ is Sonocea® Enhanced
Sonocea® is an innovative, patent-pending technology that uses acoustic parameters that go beyond traditional sound design, integrating the scientific knowledge of endogenous biological rhythms with the nervous system’s potential to be entrained through rhythmic stimulation.
Why does this matter?
By fostering coherence and harmony within these neural pathways, RRP helps individuals feel more at ease, and improve mental and physical well-being. It complements existing therapeutic treatments and interventions for chronic stress and trauma-related challenges, offering healing professionals a powerful tool to enhance and accelerate therapeutic outcomes and provide holistic support.
RRP’s innovative approach to modulating neural rhythms through musical themes offers a non-invasive, accessible solution for promoting relaxation, restoring balance, and supporting overall vitality.
RRP is designed to co-regulate with the body's natural rhythms, helping the nervous system transition into a state of restoration and ease. The carefully curated soundscapes are embedded with rhythmic patterns that mirror and support key physiological functions such as:
Heart rate variability (HRV) – a key marker of autonomic nervous system flexibility
Breath patterns – promoting calm, steady respiration
Digestive function – supporting gut-brain communication
Sleep cycles – helping regulate and deepen rest
By working with the body's natural biological rhythms, RRP signals safety and relaxation, making it easier to unwind, reset, and integrate daily stressors or deeper patterns of dysregulation.
RRP is helpful for:
Become more accessible to therapy
Enhance autonomic regulation
Improve gut function
Feel more relaxed, calm, and at ease
Sleep better
Feel less anxious and depressed
Have greater access to their feelings
Why RRP?
RRP is not just about relaxation—it’s about rewiring the nervous system for greater resilience. By gently guiding the body toward restorative states, it helps rebuild capacity for stress recovery, emotional balance, and deepened well-being.
If you’re looking for a science-backed, somatic-based tool to complement your healing journey, RRP offers a simple yet profound pathway to nervous system regulation.
