Deeper Healing Support

“As a result of working with Erica, my life is so much more full and joyful than it was, and my health is much improved. I have worked with Erica as my health coach, and as a practitioner of the Safe and Sound Program (SSP).

When I first reached out to her, I was feeling hopeless. I had been sick for 9 years, and I had seen all kinds of doctors, who all helped some, but didn't get to the root of the problem or get me well. I was struggling with fatigue and brain fog (that made it hard for me to work), as well as a sore throat, tender and swollen glands under my chin, a painful and tender spleen, difficulty sleeping (both getting to sleep and staying asleep), digestive issues, anxiety and depression, inability to lose weight, and chemical and food sensitivities.

I signed up for the co-regulated SSP program with her. She was kind and patient, answered all my many questions about the process of healing, and gave me such useful information about my nervous system and how it is an important part of healing. She gave me vagus nerve exercises to do, and helped me create a list for myself of things I could do when I was feeling amped up, gave me emotional support. I don't know what I would have done without her.”

-Kati. B

“When we first started working with Erica, I assumed there was some sort of formula she followed when coaching people. To my surprise she really tailors each appointment to the individual. I have seen this first hand with each member of my family. She asks questions to help people open up and to get an idea of where they’re at and how she can help them. She gives her clients tools and ideas that are helpful for the challenges that they, specifically, are having in their lives.

I have observed a change in each family member but a big transformation with one of my children who has gone from a person with so much anxiety they couldn’t sleep at all the night before going anywhere, to a person who sleeps fine and goes out of the house 2-5 days per week. There is still anxiety but it is not debilitating anymore. I am sure it is the combination of the SSP music and Erica’s coaching that has helped my child develop more independence. For someone who has chronic Lyme and has been mostly at home for the last 6 years this is huge and the first light in a very long tunnel. My other family members have not been doing the program as long but I do notice changes in them too.

Each family member is really in a different place and has different challenges and Erica cares enough to actually get to know each person and meet them where they’re at.”

- Jenny K.

I am 46 years old. I have been in therapy for 5 years to address my Complex PTSD condition. At a recent dance workshop I learned about the Safe and Sound Protocol from someone who claimed that her intestinal condition completely cleared up. Curious, I started looking for a practitioner.

Having read my letter of inquiry, Erica presented herself to me as a possible guide on my path to wellness, and ease.

I could not be more grateful that she came into my life. Working with Erica, I have gained the practical skills, tools and daily practices to re-train my nervous system; I can now access a well regulated, calm and curious state anytime I need to. This has been a monumental shift in my daily experience. I no longer feel like I'm being tossed around in the waves. I have a boat now, and I can ride above the waves.

I don't know how to thank Erica enough! In the few weeks since we started working together, I feel that my life has changed dramatically. I feel easeful, restful, curious, safe and free to be myself. I feel more available to life's stresses and challenges, and I sleep the night through with the sweetest dreams.

Thank you, Erica, for helping me to heal my Complex PTSD, which has haunted my nervous system and devastated my relationships for so many years. You remind me of a Physical Therapist, in the best of ways: You give me the exercises, and then I DO them. With your guidance, I get to experience the results of my own hard work. While I am thrilled to continue this work, I also feel a spark of hope... Perhaps I will not need therapy forever! Perhaps the tools have finally come to allow me to find my way in the dark.

- Aaron B.

“Erica has a gentle way of talking that feels reassuring, especially for those facing illness and the associated emotional challenges. Engaging in vagus nerve exercises and participating in the SSP program with her had a significant impact on me. It felt healing, and I noticed that some of my physical symptoms have nearly disappeared.”

-Sara D.

"The Safe and Sound Protocol has been a lifeline for me. Every time I listen to the music I feel a deep sense of ease, like I can finally rest. I didn't realize its profound effects at first but after a few weeks I realized I was able to manage more without stress or overwhelm. Erica was really supportive as well"

-E.B.

“Discovering the Safe and Sound Protocol has been a game-changer in my journey with mold toxicity. Erica recommended the program. I chose the co-regulated package, and it has been exceptionally helpful. The music therapy has helped me calm symptoms, including MCAS, and given me a way to come back to balance when overwhelm hits. Erica has helped me figure out how to manage remediating my home, find a mold-literate doctor, and has guided me on the steps I needed to take to start detoxing and healing. I feel incredibly grateful to have her support.”

-Shayla W.

“I want to share how the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Erica Skone-Rees, my health coach, have been instrumental in my recovery from long COVID. Before trying SSP and working with Erica, dealing with persistent shortness of breath and overwhelming fatigue was tough. SSP gradually helped alleviate my respiratory struggles, and Erica's guidance played a vital role in addressing both physical symptoms and deep fatigue. I still have a couple more hours of music left, but so far this combination has significantly improved my well-being during the challenging aftermath of long COVID. If you're seeking practical support for recovery, SSP and a health coach like Erica are worth considering.”
-K.P.

“I have worked with Erica Skone-Rees to help me find effective ways to regulate my nervous system, manage my anxiety, and navigate an intense mold remediation project in my home. She is wise, kind, and full of knowledge about meditation and all things wellness. I highly recommend her as a Coach and ally through chronic health issues. Plus her energy and voice is grounding and calming. I'm grateful for Erica and all the ways she serves in the world.”
-Elisabeth B.

“I started working with Erica to try to reduce my stress and manage anxiety. The SSP program has been really helpful. I always feel clearer and relaxed after my sessions. I also do the vagus nerve exercises she taught me almost every day. Overall my anxiety has reduced maybe 80% . I highly recommend doing the SSP program.”
-Matthew A.