Frequently Asked Questions
Discipleship & Psychoneuro – immunology (PNI)
As Dr. Bessel van der Kolk demonstrates in The Body Keeps the Score, trauma is far more than a passing emotional or mental event—it is a physical imprint stored directly within our tissues, nervous system, and viscera. Unresolved stress and emotional conflicts manifest physically, fundamentally altering how the body operates.This requires us to move beyond traditional talk therapy, focusing instead on a transformational, integrative psycho-neuro-immunological approach.
Our approach addresses the whole person by identifying and examining how the soul manages stress processed by the brain in the body. Leveraging a variety of noninvasive state-of-the-art modalities, we gain unprecedented access to the human body’s inner workings. Data-driven baselines provide comprehensive solutions that identify and address both external stressors and internal conflicts. This information is foundational in disarming conflicting systems and beliefs, diminishing the psycho-neuro confusion, chaos and dis-ease that derail lives
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the scientific study of how the mind, brain, nervous system, and immune system directly communicate with and influence one another. Rather than treating physical health and emotional well-being as separate, PNI examines the physical communication pathways that connect your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to your biological functioning. (Biological function is the natural, interconnected process by which the body’s cells, tissues, and systems work together to maintain balance, process energy, and support life and health.)
- At The Place of R.E.S.T.™, confusion, chaos, and dis-ease represent the progressive stages of internal breakdown that occur when unresolved stress, trauma, and conflicting beliefs disrupt the natural alignment of your spirit, soul, and body. We define these stages through their foundational meanings:
- Confusion is a state of disorder, irregularity, abashment, and shame. It manifests as a distracted mind and deep agitation within the soul, obscuring your ability to think clearly, process truth, and find internal peace.
- Chaos is the absence of due form or order—a state where the essential parts of your life and internal world become undistinguished and disordered. It occurs when unresolved confusion spills over into your daily life, leaving your nervous system dysregulated, your relationships fragmented, and your spirit, soul, and body trapped in reactive turmoil.
- Dis-ease is a disordered state of the mind or intellect by which reason is impaired, leading to pain, uneasiness, distress, distemper, malady, and sickness. It is any state of the living body in which the natural functions of the organs are interrupted or disturbed.
- How do you know you are experiencing it?
- You are experiencing confusion, chaos, and dis-ease if you feel a persistent loss of order and peace across your whole person. Mentally and emotionally, you may struggle with shame, mental distraction, impaired reasoning, or feelings of agitation you cannot shake. Systemically, your life or relationships may feel disordered and chaotic, as though everything is tangled together without form or direction. Physically, your body may be expressing distress, pain, or interrupted natural function—signaling that it is carrying a physical imprint of stress that cognitive processing alone has not cleared.
- The Relational, Emotional, Spiritual Truth (R.E.S.T.™) approach employs a variety of modalities that quickly identify the root causes of confusion, chaos and dis-ease that compromise health. As individuals reconcile unresolved conflicts within Spirit, Soul, and Body, they find clarity, order, and ease.
- Individuals experiencing…
- Confusion and living in a state of chaos without understanding how they got there; Hopelessness – feeling stuck and wandering in fear without clear direction; and/or Compounded diagnoses and labels causing one to feel overwhelmed.
- Evidenced by…
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation
- Moral injury
- Relationship strain
- Sleep dysregulation
- Chronic hypervigilance
- Post-trauma Identity disruption
- PTSD/traumatic stress
- Occupational stress-related impairmentBurnout, compassion fatigue, exhaustion
- Secondary Population:
- As it pertains to the primary population – Couples and Families experiencing:
- Functional impairment due to emotional or psychological distress
- Chronic stress
- Emotional dysregulation
- Grief or loss
- Spiritual disconnection or existential distress
- Trauma or childhood trauma
- Impact on the family system by the traumatic experiences
- As it pertains to the primary population – Couples and Families experiencing:
R.E.S.T.™ does not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or condition. No care provided under this model of care is intended to substitute for the advice, treatment, or diagnosis of a qualified licensed physician. We do not make any medical diagnoses or claims, nor do we substitute for a personal physician’s care.
Because every functional and integrative service at The Place of R.E.S.T.™ is tailored to your unique needs, our participation goals are centered on bringing true transformation across your whole person. The “Gift of R.E.S.T.™” is designed to help you:
- Experience freedom and wholeness through the complete alignment of Spirit, Soul, and Body.
- Discover the root cause of the breaches in communication within and among your spirit, soul, and body.
- Displace confusion with clarity, chaos with order, and dis-ease with understanding.
- Improve self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and support nervous system regulation.
- Cultivate meaning, purpose, and identity beyond trauma, learning to live with purpose by understanding your true image, identity, and nature.
- Reduce emotional, psychological, and physiological distress to improve your daily function in work, relationships, and community.
- Reframe your spiritual, psychological, and physical experiences and personal story in the context of reality.
- Support sustainable communication among your constituents (spirit, soul, and body) for lasting reintegration and long-term well-being.
- Abide in wonder and joy so you can find enduring peace and hope.
- Embrace truth, heal, and transform.
If you feel a deep desire for change and are ready to take an active role in your well-being, you are in the right place. Our services are client-driven and require engagement to achieve progress. Clients must be willing to reconcile the confusion, chaos, and dis-ease within themselves. Participation is voluntary and collaborative, emphasizing readiness to engage in educational, integrative, and functional wellness services. The Opt-In Model is client-centric, where the individual remains the primary driver of care.
Call, text, or email our office, and a member of our team will be able to begin the coordination of your care. We will schedule your initial Intake and Baseline Assessments and begin to determine the point of engagement tailored to your individual needs, without any predisposed care plans.
- Contact Us:
- Phone/Text: 949-289-5935
- Email: info@theplaceofrest.com
- Office: 9891 Irvine Center Dr. Ste 130, Irvine, CA 92618
- Website: theplaceofrest.com
No, we do not bill insurance directly. However, we can provide you with a superbill upon request that you may submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Crisis and Emergency Notice
The Place of R.E.S.T.™ does not provide emergency or crisis-response services through this website, email, voicemail, or its online contact form. Messages may not be reviewed immediately.
If you are experiencing an immediate medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal, mental health, or substance-use crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. First responders may also ask 988 about specialized resources available in their area.
