Introducing the Limbic System Protocol ®

The LSP is a gentle, hands-on solution for easing psychological stress by calming overactive and inflamed parts of your brain.
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A four-day immersive experience that introduces the neurophysiological rationale for the LSP, includes extensive subcortical techniques and significant portions of the limbic gyrus. Over 80 individual techniques taught and demonstrated

Licensed healthcare practitioners with experience in the treatment of head injuries and central nervous system conditions.

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If your application for attending an LSP seminar is approved then your account will go active and you will gain access to a growing library of preparatory videos and a digital study guide to review before the course.

Next in-person course:

LSP Phase I - (Melbourne, AUS)

November 4–7, 2026

Melbourne, AUS - Arrow on Swanston
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LSP for Practitioners

The LSP represents a culmination of 6 years of clinical work with clients experiencing persistent autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Though multiple therapeutic approaches had proven temporarily successful, none seemed able to achieve lasting results with this psychologically affected cohort. Starting at the top of the central ANS we aimed to identify specific  structures that had a direct effect on the global pattern of peripheral nervous system activation. Manipulating these regions dramatically impacted the near complete presentation of peripheral nervous system sensitization, opening the door to a new field of highly specific central neural treatments. The LSP is highly effective as a stand alone intervention and pairs seamlessly with a wide variety of other manual therapy modalities.
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LSP For Patients & Clients

The LSP has a profound impact on one's ability to relax and achieve a level of calm, resulting in a mind that feels truly at rest. It is generally anti-inflammatory for the body and helps with the mitigation of chronic exposure to stress and stressful environments. It is used for a wide range of applications depending on the individual and their needs.

The LSP can have a tremendous impact on ones central autonomic nervous system thereby helping to reset aspects of your sleep and wake cycles, thereby resetting your system back to baseline function.

Though there is no accepted or known cure for the condition known as PTSD, clients of LSP practitioners have consistently reported that they feel significant relief from the symptoms associated with the condition. So much so that they often proactively seek LSP treatment when they experience a flare in their condition.

An interesting aspect of certain phases of the LSP is the dramatic impact that it can have on ones physical performance. Many of the law enforcement officers report improved reaction times, increased, sustained high output activity and visual acquity improvements. Many of our clients that are athletes now request an LSP session to help them before matches as the LSP is reported to give them a competitive edge.

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Areas of impact

Currently the LSP exists within four distinct classes. Trauma, First Responders (LEO's, Paramedics, Firefighters), Wellness (general health and anti-inflammatory efforts) and Peak Performance (Athletes, Executives & high stress occupations)
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Testimonials

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I have been lucky enough to be involved with the Limbic System Protocol (LSP) from the first training and have had some amazing results with my clients. Some of my autoimmune patients, with traumatic pasts, had huge changes in their full body pain and physical overreaction to activity. Overall they have described feeling more calm and the pain...
Laura Pederson, LMT, JSCC, CSCI
I have been lucky enough to be involved with the Limbic System Protocol (LSP) from the first training and have had some amazing results with my clients. Some of my autoimmune patients, with traumatic pasts, had huge changes in their full body pain and physical overreaction to activity. Overall they have described feeling more calm and the pain that does come is more musculoskeletal and localized dysfunction. Occasionally, with increased stress, they each will now come in requesting the LSP over any other modality to treat their symptoms. I have immigration attorneys that are using it to manage their job related stress. Multiple firefighters have received the LSP and now also use it to mitigate work related stress or bad call trauma. Many of my clients have had chronic pain and those with traumatic onset have had tremendous relief with adding in the LSP. One of my clients had a surgery gone wrong and has had severe and debilitating pain for the past 5 years related to it. I have treated her with other modalities with improvement noted but when I explained the LSP and asked if she thought that might be more helpful in moving us forward, she jumped at the chance to try it. She has now only received the LSP for the past 3 visits and has made significant improvement mentally, physically, emotionally and functionally. One patient specifically came in for PTSD with a “big T” just under a year ago. She had no other symptoms. I performed the LSP multiple times over a period of approximately 3 months, then maintenance as needed for another 3 months. Her symptoms have resolved 100% and she was able to go off medication and return to normal life. For some in my practice, adding the LSP has been life changing! I feel very blessed to have been given the opportunity to learn this protocol and to help others!
As a practitioner, I thought I understood healing—until my own life fractured. Experiencing the power of the Limbic System Protocol (LSP) while walking through the fires of severe personal trauma didn't just help me survive the peak of my crisis; it fundamentally reconnected me to myself. The transformation was nothing short of breathtaking....
Kim Braun, PT, DPT, CACI, JSCC, CSCI
As a practitioner, I thought I understood healing—until my own life fractured. Experiencing the power of the Limbic System Protocol (LSP) while walking through the fires of severe personal trauma didn't just help me survive the peak of my crisis; it fundamentally reconnected me to myself. The transformation was nothing short of breathtaking. Almost immediately, the world literalized this internal shift: my physical vision grew sharper, brighter, and vividly clear, even at a distance. When my annual eye exam confirmed that my vision had actually improved, I knew something profound had shifted deep within me. Even more beautiful was the quiet revolution happening in my heart. The heavy, protective armor of compartmentalization and avoidance—mechanisms I had relied on for survival—simply dissolved, making room for healthier, gentler ways of coping. Suddenly, I felt a long-awaited reunion with a younger, untamed, and untraumatized version of myself. I began to dream again, and for the first time in years, those dreams returned in vibrant color. The constant, exhausting alarms of past and present triggers finally fell silent, giving me the sacred space to choose my responses rather than just survive them. In place of chaos, an overwhelming sense of peace, control, and well-being took root. I am profoundly grateful for this gentle, manual therapy. It did what once felt impossible: it quieted the inflammation in the very centers of my brain where my physical, emotional, and psychological traumas were held captive. It reshaped how I carry my memories and how I define my past. The LSP is no longer just a tool in my practice; it is a lifelong sanctuary for my own heart as I navigate the messy, beautiful human journey called life.
As a physical therapist with 18 years of experience, I have trained in and utilized a wide variety of treatment approaches throughout my career. I have had the privilege of learning and incorporating the Limbic System Protocol into my practice, and it has become one of my most valuable clinical tools. This protocol has helped me provide care...
Christine Kearney, PT, DPT, CSCI
As a physical therapist with 18 years of experience, I have trained in and utilized a wide variety of treatment approaches throughout my career. I have had the privilege of learning and incorporating the Limbic System Protocol into my practice, and it has become one of my most valuable clinical tools. This protocol has helped me provide care that has been truly life-changing for many patients. Patients frequently report improvements in nervous system regulation, including reduced neck and shoulder tension, better sleep quality, improved stress resilience, and easier breathing. I am passionate about helping individuals restore balance within their nervous systems, and the Limbic System Protocol has consistently been one of my most effective and frequently used treatment approaches.