Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP): Harnessing Music for Deep Restoration

A Music Therapy for Residents of Florida and Illinois

*This service is only available to clients who engage in weekly or biweekly somatic therapy at this time*

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RRP Provider in Florida

Hi, I’m Amy!

If you struggle with stress, tension, trouble sleeping, chronic overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others, it can impact every part of your life. Likewise, chronic pain and chronic illness can make it harder to function, adding another layer of challenge to your daily experience. It might make it harder to focus, enjoy time with loved ones, or feel present in your day-to-day experiences.

The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is designed to help support your nervous system by promoting relaxation and easing stress responses. While it is still new, early reports suggest that it may help individuals feel more at ease and better able to navigate life’s challenges.

As an RRP Provider, I work closely with my current clients to guide them through the listening process, offering support and adjustments as needed. Listening to the protocol typically is done on your own, but I stay in close contact to ensure you have guidance on how to pace the experience in a way that feels right for you.

The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is a brand-new therapy still in the early stages of study and use. Designed to support nervous system regulation, RRP uses music embedded with natural physiological rhythms to encourage deep relaxation and internal balance. Unlike talk therapy, it does not require discussing past experiences. Instead, you simply listen to five hours of specially composed music over time, using a smartphone or tablet with over-the-ear headphones.

This emerging therapy integrates biological rhythms into music to help ease stress responses, promote relaxation, and enhance overall well-being by supporting nervous system regulation.

Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) Benefits: What Early Research Shows

Preliminary pilot data suggests that Rest and Restore Protocol may help:

  • Improve sleep

  • Ease symptoms of anxiety

  • Support trauma recovery

  • Reduce symptoms of depression

In addition to these benefits, many individuals report an overall sense of well-being, greater emotional balance, and a deeper connection to themselves as they progress through the protocol.

For more information on research results, click here.

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How Rest and Restore Protocol Therapy Works

RRP involves listening to five hours of carefully composed music through an app with over-the-ear headphones. The music is designed to align with the body’s natural rhythms—such as heart rate and breathing—to support relaxation and nervous system regulation.

Because RRP is still in its early stages, we are continuing to learn how it works best for different individuals. Some clients may find that they relax quickly, while others may need to go at a slower pace—and that’s okay. I will guide you through the listening process, helping you tune into your body’s responses and adjust the experience as needed.

For more information on Rest and Restore Protocol, click here.

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Rest and Restore Protocol FAQS

  • While both RRP and SSP were developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and focus on nervous system regulation, SSP is designed to improve social engagement, increase the ability to sense safety, and reduce sensory sensitivity, whereas RRP focuses on deep relaxation and restoring internal balance.

    For more information on SSP click here.

  • Individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, sleep issues, chronic pain, chronic illness, or emotional overwhelm may benefit from RRP. However, because it is still in its early stages, we are continuing to learn about the full range of its benefits.

  • RRP is not a replacement for other therapies but can be used as a complementary approach alongside Somatic Therapy, including Somatic Experiencing.

    For more information about Somatic Experiencing, click here.

  • RRP may not be suitable for individuals in acute distress, those with extreme sensitivity to sound, or those currently experiencing severe mental health crises. Precautions should be taken for those who experience tinitus.

  • At this time, RRP is available to two groups:

    1. Current clients

    2. New clients who have weekly or biweekly somatic therapy sessions with me, if RRP is appropriate for their needs

    Because RRP is still new, I take a careful approach to ensure I get to know a client’s nervous system and unique needs before starting the protocol. This allows for ongoing support throughout the process, making the experience more effective and safe.