What is TRE®?
TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a simple yet powerful body-based practice designed to help you release deep muscular tension, chronic stress, and even unresolved trauma - safely and naturally.
Developed by Dr. David Berceli, TRE® uses a series of gentle exercises that activate the body's natural neurogenic tremor mechanism - an instinctive shaking or vibrating response that allows the body to discharge built-up stress, rebalance the nervous system, and restore a state of calm and ease.
How Does TRE® Work?
When you experience stress — whether from everyday pressures, emotional overwhelm, or physical injury — your body holds onto that tension. TRE® helps you unwind it from the inside out.
By activating a natural reflex in your body through specific movements, TRE® safely brings you into a mild shaking state. These tremors typically begin in the legs or pelvis and gently ripple upward, releasing tightness in muscles and fascia, calming the brain, and regulating the nervous system. This is not a workout. It's a reset.
TRE® is for anyone with a nervous system — and for everyone who wants to feel more at ease in their body and mind. It helps release stored tension, whether it's caused by everyday stress, emotional overwhelm, physical strain, or past trauma.
You can benefit from TRE® if you're:
A parent, partner, or professional who wants more patience and calm at home or work
Someone who’s experienced emotional or physical trauma — from an accident, surgery, conflict, or violence
A soldier or first responder managing the effects of chronic stress or PTSD
An athlete or active person recovering from injury or physical overuse
A self-aware person on a healing or spiritual path, ready to release and grow
Or simply someone who wants to sleep better, feel lighter, and enjoy life more
Accessible to all
TRE® can be taught one-on-one, in small groups, or even in large community settings — including those affected by collective trauma. It can enhance group connection, support conflict resolution, and bridge gaps across cultures and languages. Because it works through our shared human biology, it truly belongs to everyone.
Who is TRE® For?
No talking required
You don’t have to explain anything or revisit painful memories. TRE® allows your body to process and release held tension naturally — without words.
Body-based healing
The therapeutic muscle tremors evoked by the TRE® process are a natural neurophysiological response that helps the body discharge stress and restore a sense of balance and well-being. This is a somatic (body-based) process that often reaches places the mind alone cannot.
Designed for life
TRE® is a lifelong self-help tool. Once you’ve learned it (preferably with the guidance of a Certified TRE® Provider), you can return to it anytime you need — whether it's after a stressful day or a challenging life event. It becomes a simple yet powerful support in your personal well-being toolkit.
Why TRE® is Different
You stay in control
TRE® is always self-regulated. You learn to notice and respond to your body’s signals, adjusting the practice in ways that feel right and safe for you.
Integrates easily
TRE® works well on its own or as a complementary practice within other healing or therapeutic methods. It’s used by mental health professionals, somatic therapists, physical therapists, and coaches worldwide.
Adaptable and inclusive
TRE® meets you exactly where you are — whether you're looking to release trauma stored in the body, ease chronic tension or physical pain, manage stress from daily life or demanding work, increase emotional resilience, or support recovery from PTSD or anxiety. Whatever your starting point, TRE® can support your path to greater well-being.
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TRE® has not been evaluated by the US Food & Drug Administration or the American Medical Association.
This technology is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medical advice must only be obtained from a physician or qualified health practitioner.
Results may vary between individuals. There are no guarantees, expressed, or implied.