The ORA Method: A Holistic Approach to Nervous System Regulation
In a world that often feels like it’s moving faster than we can keep up, finding balance can seem impossible. Stress accumulates, and before we know it, our nervous systems are in overdrive, affecting everything from our mood and energy levels to our sleep and focus. The ORA Method was created as a solution to this, offering a powerful combination of Acupuncture, Red Light Therapy, and Meditation to help regulate the nervous system and promote deep healing. It’s not just about managing stress—it’s about resetting your entire system so you can function at your best.
What makes the ORA Method truly unique is how these three modalities are woven together to amplify each other’s effects. Each practice stands on its own as a powerful tool, but when they’re combined, their healing power is taken to the next level, leading to a truly transformative experience.
The Healing Power of Acupuncture
At the core of the ORA Method is Acupuncture. This ancient practice works by stimulating specific points on the body to rebalance the flow of energy, or Qi, and activate the body’s natural healing processes. When the nervous system is constantly in “fight or flight” mode, it’s difficult to access a state of calm and relaxation. Acupuncture helps shift the body into “rest and digest” mode, where it can begin to heal.
Acupuncture works directly on the nervous system by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, and by calming the part of the brain responsible for stress responses. The result is a feeling of deep relaxation, clarity, and balance. Over time, this helps to rewire the nervous system so that you become more resilient to stress, allowing you to live with more ease and flow.
Red Light Therapy: Cellular Healing and Stress Relief
Red Light Therapy adds another dimension of healing by working at the cellular level. Using low-level wavelengths of red light, this therapy penetrates the skin to reduce inflammation, promote healing, and ease muscle tension. On a deeper level, it stimulates mitochondrial function—the powerhouse of the cells—leading to better energy production and overall cell health.
But the benefits go beyond just physical healing. Red Light Therapy has been shown to support mental well-being by reducing cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and increasing the production of serotonin and dopamine, both of which are key to feeling happy and balanced. By reducing stress on a cellular level, it complements acupuncture, making it easier to relax and find a sense of calm that extends far beyond the treatment room.
Meditation: Deep Healing Through Theta Brainwaves
No healing process would be complete without addressing the mind, and that’s where Meditation comes in. The meditations in the ORA Method are unlike any other—they are specifically designed by Jamie Graber of Organically Jamie, who is known for her groundbreaking work in meditation and nervous system regulation. Jamie’s meditations go beyond relaxation, tapping into the power of neuroscience to get you into the theta brainwave state.
Theta brainwaves occur naturally during deep meditation and are associated with creativity, deep learning, and emotional healing. In this state, your brain is highly receptive, which means you’re able to release deeply held tensions and reset your mental and emotional patterns. Paired with acupuncture and Red Light Therapy, these meditations provide the mental clarity and emotional healing needed to create lasting change in your nervous system.
The Synergy of the ORA Method
The true magic of the ORA Method is how acupuncture, Red Light Therapy, and meditation work together in synergy. Each modality enhances the effects of the others, creating a comprehensive approach to healing. Acupuncture prepares the body by calming the nervous system, Red Light Therapy deepens that relaxation on a cellular level, and meditation provides the mental clarity and emotional release needed to complete the healing process. Together, they form a powerful trio that brings your entire system—mind, body, and spirit—back into balance.
By working on multiple levels simultaneously, the ORA Method helps you not only manage stress but also regulate your nervous system in a way that promotes long-term resilience and well-being. It’s a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of the body and mind, offering a path to true healing.
If you want to experience the ORA Method for yourself, book your first session here.
Fall Into Balance with the ORA Alignment Challenge
As we transition into fall, the changing season naturally invites us to reflect and realign. Fall is a time for letting go—of stress, of old patterns, of anything that no longer serves us—so that we can make space for new beginnings. This is the perfect moment to deepen your commitment to self-care and nervous system regulation, and the ORA Alignment Challenge is here to guide you through this powerful seasonal shift.
The ORA Alignment Challenge is a 6-week journey designed to help you reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit through the ORA Method. By combining acupuncture, Red Light Therapy, meditation, and movement, this challenge will guide you toward a deeper sense of balance, helping you release what’s weighing you down and find a renewed sense of vitality.
This series isn’t just about establishing a wellness routine—it’s about creating profound, lasting change. Over the course of six weeks, you’ll experience the transformative effects of acupuncture, the cellular healing of Red Light Therapy, and the mental clarity of guided meditations, all designed to work together for optimal healing and balance.
Let the ORA Method guide you through this transformation.
