Emotion Code®

Emotions are energy. They are natural responses to life experiences, meant to give us feedback and move through our bodies quickly as “energy in motion.”

Feelings are personal interpretations of emotional energy.

It’s important to make this distinction because feelings and emotions don’t always go hand in hand. Many of us have emotions that we don’t allow ourselves to feel. The body experiences these emotions, but the conscious mind pushes them out of awareness.

Oftentimes this happens because we learned somewhere along the way that it wasn’t safe or acceptable to express our emotions. We may have also learned to see emotions as too uncomfortable or inconvenient to be worthy of our attention.

In any event, unprocessed emotions don’t just disappear. Their energy remains trapped in the body, often manifesting as tension, irritability, anxiety, inflammation, or other imbalances.

These imbalances influence how we feel, think, and respond to life. They also influence how life responds to us, since our energy travels with us and directly impacts others. We may be hiding emotions from ourselves in some cases, but we are not hiding them from others.

For example, have you ever found yourself feeling uneasy around someone, even if they seemed to be genuinely kind? Have you ever known that something was wrong with a loved one, even when they insisted they were fine and did their best to demonstrate that? Have you ever been in a great mood, only to find yourself inexplicably feeling “off” after spending time with a person who was deeply anxious? Perhaps you have been on the other end of these experiences as well. In any case, these are all common examples of how our systems perceive emotional energy independently of the logical mind.

What is Emotion Code®?

Emotion Code® is a simple and effective process for releasing trapped emotions, developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson. Using muscle testing to communicate with the subconscious mind, trapped emotions are brought to awareness and gently released through the governing meridian of the body. Each release helps restore the body’s natural balance.

Many will be relieved to learn that Emotion Code® does not require emoting. The process works energetically, often without any visible catharsis.

Many people notice meaningful shifts, including:

Relief from physical discomfort and tension

Reduced emotional reactivity
Freedom from unwanted patterns and addictions
Improved energy and vitality
Increased clarity and confidence

What should I expect in a session?

Sessions begin with a brief conversation about your intention. We then use muscle testing to communicate with the subconscious mind and identify trapped emotions that are ready to be released.

For example, if your intention is to release physical pain, we ask, “Is there a trapped emotion that we can release now that is contributing to this pain?”

If your intention involves moving beyond a creative block, we’ll ask, “Is there a trapped emotion that we can release now that is contributing to this creative block?”

Unlike traditional talk therapy, there’s no need to discuss personal history or analyze root causes. These approaches can be valuable in other contexts, but they are not part of the Emotion Code® process.

Before each release, we ask the subconscious mind whether or not the conscious mind needs any additional information to complete the process. In many cases, the answer is “no.” In other cases, we’ll clarify the approximate age of occurrence or the life event associated with the trapped emotion. This clarification also happens through muscle testing with simple yes/no answers, so in-depth discussion is not required.

Some clients feel changes immediately, while others notice shifts in the days and weeks that follow. Every person is unique, but it’s common to feel lighter as the session progresses and be pleasantly surprised by the changes that unfold in the coming days and weeks.

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What Clients Are Saying…

“I love how subtle Emotion Code is and how effortlessly it worked on me. I wonder how something so simple could work, but it does and I am grateful for it. I've struggled with a lifelong addiction to "crunching" on foods like popcorn and cereal, where the craving for those textures would override my common sense and lead to excessive eating. After my first Emotion Code session with Lauren, I felt calmer and didn’t think much more about it. The next day, I noticed I could walk past popcorn, cereal, and crackers in the store without the intense craving to buy and eat them immediately. This has made shopping easier, freeing me from mental battles and the need to avoid certain aisles. I still enjoy crunchy foods, but now in moderation and not daily. Emotion Code has brought me peace of mind.”
— S.M.
“Living with ADHD and anxiety, my mind is often a whirlwind of thoughts. Lauren’s sessions have brought a noticeable calm and clarity that has helped with quieting my mind. Each session with Lauren, we worked through identifying trapped emotions, I could feel my body tense up, like it was holding onto something heavy. But once we pinpointed and released those emotions, I felt this lightness, like I’d dropped a weight I didn’t know I was carrying. Sometimes the feeling felt immediate and sometimes it was over days or weeks where it was noticeable. She’s warm, professional, and truly listens, taking the time to dig deep and get to the root of what’s going on when an emotion needs to be expanded on. What really surprised me was discovering emotions I hadn’t realized were still there from almost 20 years ago. After letting them go, I could think back on tough moments from my past and feel a sense of warmth and peace with them.”
— Jillian M.
“I have been working with Lauren for a couple of years on different topics like health, relationships and work. She is great at listening, understanding my situation and offering perspective that gives me new insights. What stands out most to me is that she uses tools like PSYCH-K and Emotion Code to support me to reprogram my belief system in minutes. I love how after each session I gain a new perspective on the issue or goal that we are working on and a new belief system that drives me to act differently and achieve better results!”
— Francia B.
“I’m the intellectual type and tend to prioritize self reflection as a way to better myself. However, I felt stuck with the same issues I couldn’t seem to work through on my own. I met with Lauren for both her PSYCH-K and Emotion Code services and I was amazed how helpful these sessions were. It’s hard to explain because I believe the change happened below my regular level of analyzing and meditation. While there weren’t any sudden realizations, the days and weeks that followed felt like a drain had finally been unplugged and was gradually releasing a sink of backed up water. I felt so much clearer and the issues around self-worth seemed to have drained away as well. I highly recommend working with Lauren and her incredible breadth of expertise and knowledge of releasing subconscious beliefs and aligning with who you want to become.”
— Christina M., MACP
When some of my dear friends told me that Lauren had worked wonders in just two or three sessions, I must admit I was intrigued. So I thought about what in my life I felt I needed help with, and decided to work on my aggressive, impatient, driving.
In October 2025, I booked an Emotion Code and a PSYCH-K session with Lauren. She asked me some questions and somehow, quite magically, got to the root of why I was driving aggressively. What happened next was a shock and is still dumbfounding to this day. I was instantly more mellow and peaceful when behind the wheel, and that was almost a month ago.
All of a sudden I’m a different driver. I’m proud of myself, although I can’t claim much credit because it seemed like I didn’t do much of anything—I just know Lauren flipped the switch in my head, and it worked. It’s like my brain quietly realized there was no reason to rush; it was dangerous, unnecessary, and embarrassing. I am totally amazed!
— Craig M.
“Working with Lauren is an absolute gift. She approaches every session with deep professionalism and integrity, creating a space that feels safe and supportive. Her genuine empathy and passion comes through in all she does, as does her commitment to learning. Lauren is thoughtful in the way she guides clients through the process, whether it is PSYCH-K or Emotion Code. My PSYCH-K session with her left me feeling lighter, more grounded, and more aligned. I'm grateful for the depth, care, and presence she brings to her work and wholeheartedly recommend working with her.”
— Julie G.B.
“My Emotion Code experiences with Lauren were amazing! I felt extremely comfortable and supported throughout our sessions. I really enjoyed the process and was surprised by how much emotional weight I was actually carrying and able to release over the course of a few sessions. After our sessions, I felt lighter and more open to experiences that I didn't even realize I was pushing away. I highly recommend Emotion Code for anyone who may be looking for emotional healing but often finds it difficult to communicate their emotions!”
— Kara D.
“I’ve had low back and arthritic hip pain for a while now. I’m a very active 68-year-old, but this pain had really started to slow me down. After a few emotionally stressful months, I developed new pain in the front of my hips and thighs that became almost unbearable. It even started affecting my sleep. I had a session with Lauren for this pain, and she released ten trapped emotions. Immediately after the session, I felt more open on the left side. I also became more aware of the emotions I was dwelling on throughout the day. The pain was still there at first, but the emotional weight behind it was gone. By the second day, the pain had eased a lot on both sides, and by the third day, it was almost completely gone. I was amazed. It’s been three weeks now, and I’m still pain-free. I pay closer attention to my emotions, and I know where to go when I need help releasing what I’ve been holding onto.”
— Susan P.
"I don't know how [Emotion Code] works, it seems like magic, but it makes me feel a lot more relaxed and it makes me feel good.”
— Will (age 10)
“Lauren has a gift for working with emotions. Hans, our 12-year-old German Shepherd has struggled for years with chewing his front paws to the point where he can no longer walk. Over the course of a few sessions, Lauren helped him to release his trapped anxiety and other emotions which were manifesting into this destructive behavior. A month later, Hans is sleeping well, laying off his paws and we haven’t seen any more hot spots!”
— Dan P.
“So I’ve been fortunate to experience several ways of working with Lauren. Coaching, PSYCH-K, and Emotion Code sessions. The love of tools, insight and integrated wisdom that she brings is a much needed rare gem in this world of personal transformation. Whether you’re looking for some realignment or a deeper course correction in your life or relationships, I highly recommend Lauren!”
— Jeffrey A.
“I’m a somewhat skeptical-natured person, so I entered my first Emotion Code session without a great expectation of impact. Imagine, then, my surprise at having a distinctly noticeable impact during the session, and my astonishment at the changes that quickly followed in my life.
Lauren is such a wonderful healing practitioner particularly because she blends her balanced and grounded approach with rigorous discipline and a love for deep study - AND - an open heart, mind, and spirit that are able to soulfully explore beyond the traditional avenues.
I’m so grateful to have been able to heal and grow as a person through my sessions with her, and to see the results in my life, pretty immediately. 10/10 would recommend!”
— Ehme C.

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