About Me
My name is Catarina Matos, I’m a trauma somatic therapist.
Since I can remember I always had deep curiosity and passion for the potential of the human being and the connections between mind, body, and spirit. Through time, this passion became my purpose that turned into helping people reconnect with themselves and navigate their healing journeys.
After graduating in Psychology, my professional journey has led me to work with diverse populations, including individuals struggling with addiction and children as well as teenagers from highly dysfunctional environments.
I then specialized in helping individuals heal from trauma using the innovative Triple Vagal Method™ (TVM™) a scientific, non-invasive, body-based Somatic Therapy. At the moment I'm on the way of becoming a certified Breathwork Practitioner and Instructor.
I’ve walked (and I'm still walking) the path of healing and know how overwhelming it can feel. My own journey showed me how deeply our past can shape our present, how unprocessed trauma and nervous system dysregulation can hold us back.
But I've also experienced firsthand the freedom that TVM™, brings and how it can transform lives - helping people break free from old patterns, let go of emotional blockages and bring harmony to the body and mind.
Now, my goal is to support you on your journey to create a life of balance, clarity, and resilience, where healing feels possible and growth becomes empowering. Whether you’re just beginning or already on the path, you’re so welcome here.
Fluent in Portuguese and English, and also confortable with Spanish and Italian, I love working with people from all walks of life who are ready to take steps toward well-being.
My Aproach
Trauma, whether physical or emotional, significantly impacts the human body. If left unaddressed, these stored traumas can manifest as physical and emotional pain, leading to blockages that disrupt overall well-being. This can result in a dysregulated nervous system and negatively affect both physical and mental health.
As so, my belief is deeply rooted in the understanding that the body paired with the mind hold the key to true healing. Therefore, my approach blends my professional expertise and background in Psychology with Somatics (TVM™) and Breathwork, focusing on creating a space where you can feel safe, supported, and truly seen.
The Triple Vagal Method™ (TVM™) offers a fast and effective approach to releasing the energy and memories held by trauma. By freeing these deeply ingrained patterns, it helps restore a sense of safety and balance within the body, facilitating profound healing.
Developed over seven years of research and thousands of sessions, TVM™ is a cutting-edge somatic therapy designed to regulate the nervous system, build vagal tone, and promote both physical and emotional well-being.
This method facilitates a rapid shift from the sympathetic (threat) to the parasympathetic (rest and digest) system, overcoming cognitive limitations of other interventions and providing instant emotional trauma release and transformation.
What to expect
TVM™ is a bottom-up somatic approach that promotes healing by working with the Fascia, a complex network of connective tissue that wraps around and supports every cell, muscle, and organ in the body.
During a session, clients can expect a deeply immersive experience that involves physical stimulation and pressure in certain points of the body to break down calcifications of the fascia caused by trauma.
This results in releases from the nervous system, completing unresolved cycles, increasing oxytocin, and reducing cortisol levels
This process may trigger various responses such as tetany, emotional release, sweating, coughing, crying, shaking, vomiting, or mild psychedelic experiences. The goal is to allow the nervous system to process and let go of these traumas.
What are the benefits of TVM™?
Overcomes Cognitive Limitations: This method tackles cognitive barriers found in other therapies, allowing for more effective healing and personal growth.
Improvement in Physical Conditions: By addressing underlying traumas, it can improve chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and digestive issues.
Nervous System Regulation: Helps regulate the nervous system, promoting relaxation, reducing stress responses and providing significant relief from anxiety symptoms.
Improved Sleep Quality: Enhances sleep quality and rejuvenation for those struggling with sleep disorders.
Increased Energy Levels: Frees up energy previously used to manage a dysregulated nervous system, boosting the body's ability to fight illnesses and diseases.
Support for Mental Health: Helps relief mental health issues like depression and PTSD as the body heals and self-regulates.
Well-being and Vitality: By addressing trauma's root causes, it leads to profound healing and improved overall well-being and vitality.
Activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System: By activating this state builds vagal tone and increases resilience.
Available
Online
Experience the transformative benefits of TVM™ from the comfort of your home with online sessions, designed to fit seamlessly into your life, no matter where you are or how busy your schedule is.
During the session, you'll be guided through targeted TVM™ release points. These practices are designed to help you recalibrate your autonomic nervous system, promoting deep healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Embrace the power to release past traumas, heal, and restore your inner balance, all from the convenience of your own space.
In Person
Engaging in in-person sessions provides a unique chance to cultivate a deep somatic connection between the practitioner and client. This connection is crucial for releasing stored trauma, re-establishing nervous system balance, and achieving transformative healing breakthroughs.
Every session is customized to meet you exactly where you are on your healing path. You will be invited into a welcoming and inclusive environment, where you can relax and be guided through the somatic process of trauma release and nervous system regulation
Phone
+351 935 416 093
catiinnerbloom@outlook.com
Connect
@catiinnerbloom
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