Healing the Nervous System: A Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Theodosis
On this week’s episode of Soul Therapy with Chelle, I had the joy of sitting down with Dr. Kathryn Theodosis, a network chiropractor whose holistic approach to care goes far beyond the spine. Her passion lies in supporting women who feel overwhelmed, in pain, or out of balance—helping them return to a state of harmony in body, mind, and spirit.
From Traditional Chiropractic to Network Spinal
Kathryn’s journey into chiropractic began at home. Her father was a traditional chiropractor who worked with manual adjustments, those familiar clicks and cracks many of us associate with chiropractic care. While this shaped her early view of the profession, her perspective shifted dramatically during her final year of study.
At a student night in Melbourne, Kathryn encountered network spinal care, a gentle approach that uses light touch to awaken the body’s innate intelligence. Unlike forceful adjustments, these subtle contacts encourage the nervous system to reorganize itself, creating more stability, coherence, and connection.
“When I experienced my first network spinal entrainment, I was mind blown at how such gentle contact through specific points of the spine created space in my body, breath, and awareness.” – Dr. Kathryn Theodosis
Healing Through Safety and Stability
One of the key themes Kathryn emphasized is the importance of safety in the nervous system. Before transformation or big shifts can occur, the body must feel stable. Without that foundation, new experiences can feel destabilizing, even retraumatizing.
Gentle, precise contact points along the spine create what’s known as a breath wave, a natural flow of energy and breath that spans from the tailbone to the crown. This wave signals the body to expand, integrate, and reorganize, unlocking what Kathryn describes as the body’s authentic “song.”
She likens it to playing a guitar: the same string can sound harsh when struck forcefully, but when touched lightly and tuned correctly, it produces a resonant, harmonious melody. Network spinal care, she says, helps the body tune back to its authentic frequency.
The Body Remembers What We Suppress
Our conversation also touched on the powerful connection between emotions and the body. Kathryn explained how suppressed emotions often manifest as physical symptoms such as migraines, tension, or chronic pain.
As the nervous system begins to reorganize, these emotions can resurface sometimes as tears, sometimes as laughter, sometimes as a deep sense of release. The process isn’t always about uncovering the exact story behind the emotion, but about allowing what was once trapped to move through safely.
“To feel joy on one side of the spectrum, you must also allow yourself to feel grief, sadness, or anger on the other. Healing requires us to lean into the full human experience.” – Dr. Kathryn Theodosis
Reconnecting to My Authentic Song Through Network Spinal
As I reflected during our conversation, I realized just how essential my own weekly sessions have become. For me, network spinal isn’t just physical support, it’s deep soul care. Each time I step onto the table, my nervous system has the chance to reset, release the energy I hold as a therapist, and return to a centered, supple state.
Unlike traditional manipulation, which never felt safe for my body, this gentle approach invites healing through connection, not force. It allows my body to soften, open, and reorganize, reminding me that true transformation happens when we feel safe enough to let go.
Dr. Kathryn described this process as helping the nervous system “remember its song.” That metaphor resonated deeply with me. Because healing isn’t about playing the tune others expect, whether it’s family, culture, or old conditioning, it’s about reclaiming our most authentic melody.
When our body feels safe to express that song, we reconnect not only with our physical vitality but also with joy, love, and the fullness of the human experience. Network spinal care, for me, has been the bridge back to that authentic frequency.
If you’re curious about network spinal care and you’re in Melbourne, you can find Dr. Kathryn Theodosis at her Oakleigh-based clinic. Her work is a gift for anyone ready to reconnect with their body’s wisdom. You may also reach her through her socials:
Instagram: @anassawellness
Facebook: Anassa Chiropractic & Wellness
Website: DR KATHRYN THEODOSIS - chiropractor
If you’d like to explore your own healing journey with me, you can learn more about Gestalt therapy and ways to work with me at chellegriffin.com/work-with-me.