Red Beard Somatic Therapy

When it comes to sharing things that have been genuinely good for my body, heart, and soul, I’m a little incorrigible—I can’t help myself. Today, I feel compelled to sing the praises of TRE and to make my experience count for others who may be searching for relief.

I first heard about TRE from Dr. Eric Robbins, an MD whose judgment I deeply respect. One day, seemingly out of the blue, he asked me, “Have you heard of TRE?” I hadn’t. He replied, “You should really look into it. For patients like you, it can be the missing piece.” That phrase—the missing piece—landed with great force.

For context: I had consulted Dr. Robbins because of a chronic pain condition caused decades earlier by an incorrectly placed IUD, which injured my S1 and S2 nerves. Even minor triggers could cause severe, debilitating pelvic and leg pain.

Dr. Robbins was emphatic: “And you must work with Alex Greene. He’s the best there is. Wait as long as you need to—don’t see anyone else.” I listened. I put my name on the list and waited three months for an opening.

I had my first session with Alex in August 2023. From the start, I was deeply impressed—not only by the tremoring itself, but by the profound sense of nervous-system relief that resonated throughout my entire being. Alex’s presence stood out immediately: gently directive, collaborative, and exceptionally attuned. There was a kind of quiet, responsive “dance” between us that I recognized and appreciated.

For context, I am a Rolfer, trained and certified by Dr. Ida Rolf herself in 1974. I completed my PhD in 1984 and have spent decades studying and practicing somatic therapies with many respected teachers. After all these years, I’ve developed a fairly refined ability to assess both modalities and practitioners.

My assessment: TRE is indeed a major piece of the mind-body puzzle—and Alex practices it with exceptional skill, integrity, and depth.

Following those initial sessions, I committed to ongoing work with Alex and to a personal TRE practice. Over time, TRE gently but unmistakably brought to the surface layers of trauma associated with my injury—experiences I “knew” intellectually, but that my nervous system had never fully processed. This work was intense and, at times, deeply challenging. I know for a fact that I could not possibly have stayed with it without exceptional guidance.

Alex provided exactly that. His breadth of skill, care, and conscientious presence creates a safe container in which real integration can occur.

A year into this process, I decided to train as a TRE provider myself. The training was rigorous, enriching, and profoundly meaningful. I graduated in August 2025 with a clear mission: to help others develop agency, awareness, and respect for their own nervous systems, and to support healing with care and humility.

I am deeply grateful for the work of Dr. David Berceli and profoundly appreciative of Alex Greene’s mastery, dedication, and commitment to this work.

So am I.

Red Beard Somatic Therapy is truly a special place. I’ve had the privilege of working with both Alex in the past and currently with Ellen, and each experience has been deeply supportive and transformative. Their Zen Integration bodywork is unlike anything else — intuitive, grounding, and profoundly healing. Both practitioners create a safe, compassionate space that allows real release and integration to happen. I always leave feeling more aligned, calm, and connected to myself. I’m incredibly grateful for their work and highly recommend them.