At Empowering Awareness, taVNS is an innovative enhancement to our psychotherapy and trauma recovery programs.

This gentle, non-invasive therapy supports your body’s natural ability to return to safety, calm, and connection—key ingredients for lasting emotional wellbeing.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) Therapy in Bali

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) with Psychotherapy

A Neuroscience-Backed Approach to Emotional Regulation and Trauma Healing

At Empowering Awareness, we believe that true healing begins in the nervous system. That’s why we’re proud to offer Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) as an innovative enhancement to our psychotherapy and trauma recovery programs.

What is taVNS?

taVNS is a safe, ear-based stimulation technique that activates the vagus nerve—the body’s primary regulator of the parasympathetic nervous system. Using a small, wearable device, gentle electrical pulses are delivered to a specific point on the outer ear, helping the nervous system shift out of fight-or-flight mode and into a state of rest, repair, and reflection.

This process complements and deepens the impact of psychotherapy, especially for individuals navigating:

Chronic stress or burnout
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and panic
Emotional numbness or dissociation
Substance use recovery

Why Combine taVNS with Therapy?

When the nervous system feels safe, the mind is more open to healing. By using taVNS before or during sessions, we help you:

Feel grounded and emotionally regulated
Access deeper layers of insight and memory
Reduce overwhelm, shutdown, or dissociation
Recover more effectively after intense therapeutic work

Our team is trained in Polyvagal-Informed Therapy, certified by the Polyvagal Institute, ensuring that every taVNS session is integrated with trauma-sensitive care, somatic awareness, and nervous system education.

What to Expect

Your therapist will guide you in using the device comfortably and safely.
The sensation is subtle—typically a gentle pulsing or tingling on the ear.
Sessions may begin or end with taVNS, or it may run passively during talk therapy or body-based work.
We always prioritise your consent, comfort, and readiness at every step.

Is It Right for You?

taVNS is ideal for anyone struggling with nervous system dysregulation. It is especially helpful if you’ve tried talk therapy before but felt too anxious, stuck, or disconnected to make lasting progress.

Note: taVNS is not suitable for individuals with pacemakers, certain heart conditions, or active epilepsy without medical clearance. We will guide you through a thorough intake process to ensure suitability.

An Integrative Pathway to Healing

taVNS is offered as part of our trauma-informed therapy packages and may also be included in retreat-based sessions at our sister location, Pesona Jiwa. It reflects our core philosophy: healing must involve both body and mind.

If you’re curious about how this cutting-edge approach can support your personal journey, we invite you to get in touch or schedule a free consultation.