COMING HOME to the HEART
Emotional Release Therapy
A body-based journey back to love, peace, and wholeness.
***Current workshops and school are currently filled.
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Thank you for your interest!
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The body remembers what the mind forgets. Healing begins where we meet our feelings.
This is the beginning of your return. Let's meet you there.
Welcome.
My name is Pat Jackman
Emotional release therapy is inner child work through the the body.
What I offer is not just therapy — it's a return to your heart.
Emotional Release Therapy (ERT) is a hands-on, body-based process that helps you release what has been stored in your body for far too long: fear, grief, anger — even joy.
These emotions, when left unexpressed, begin to shape your life from the shadows.
In this work, we meet them with compassion, expression, and love — and in doing so, we find ourselves again.
What Is
Emotional Release
Therapy?
A hands-on bodywork practice to gently unlock emotional patterns and return you to your heart.
The Foundation
Emotional Release Therapy is based on a simple yet radical idea: your body is wise. It remembers. Within it are countless emotional rooms where feelings were tucked away — sadness that was never seen, fear that was never heard, joy that was never safe to express. In ERT, we access those spaces through bodywork and presence. We don't push. We don't force. We invite. We listen. And the body responds.
How It Works
ERT is:
• Hands-on and body-centered
• Rooted in inner child healing
• Focused on emotional expression
• A return to the heart
Through intuitive touch and compassionate guidance, I help you unlock the doors where these old emotions live. Once expressed and acknowledged, these emotions no longer need to run the show.
Why It Matters
When emotions are buried, they don't disappear. They drive us —
often in unconscious ways.
ERT allows those parts to surface and be
met with love.
The result?
More peace.
More clarity.
More access to
your true self.
Holding space for transformation, one feeling at a time
My work is rooted in presence.
I've spent years exploring the landscape of emotional pain — my own and others' — and learning how to navigate it with tenderness.
Emotional Release Therapy emerged from that exploration. What I offer is intuitive, grounded, and deeply human.
I do not diagnose or analyze.
I listen. I feel.
I help you meet the parts of yourself you may have abandoned, so you can finally come home to them — and to you.
This isn't about becoming someone new.
It's about becoming more of who you truly are.
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Healing grows faster in safe soil,
especially when tended with
love.
—Pat Jackman.
Let's do the work, together
Two ways to begin your healing journey.
One-on-One Emotional Release Sessions
A space just for you, your feelings, and your healing.
While Pat no longer offers one-on-one sessions directly, she has carefully trained and selected a team of compassionate practitioners across the United States and Canada to carry this work forward with integrity and depth.
In these private sessions, you’ll be held in a safe and focused container for deep emotional healing. Each practitioner works with gentle, intuitive touch to access the places where emotions are stored in the body. The process is slow, respectful, and guided by your own nervous system. Whether you're navigating grief, fear, or emotional disconnection, this work meets you exactly where you are.
Small Group Retreats & Workshops
No more than ten. A safe space for your inner child.
This live-in group retreat is a profound opportunity to explore your inner child through Emotional Release Therapy (ERT) — a somatic practice that allows deeply held trauma to be felt, expressed, witnessed, and integrated. Through immersive group sessions, deep sharing, and guided bodywork, participants reconnect with parts of themselves often left unseen. This retreat is designed for those ready to heal from within, in a supportive, nourishing environment. Meals and lodging are included, allowing you to fully focus on your process.
Upcoming Workshops:
Gore Virginia, October 23-26, 2025
Dorset, England November 6-9. 2025
"
You don't have to carry
what you were never meant to hold.
—Pat Jackman.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Emotional Release Therapy
Is Emotional Release Therapy safe?
Absolutely. ERT is a gentle, non-invasive approach that honors your body's natural wisdom. We move at your pace, and you remain fully clothed and in control throughout the session. I create a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your emotions without judgment.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies for each person. Some clients experience significant shifts after just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term work. I recommend starting with 3-4 sessions to get a feel for the process, and we can discuss your ongoing needs from there.
What should I expect in my first session?
We'll begin with a conversation about what brought you to this work. Then, through gentle touch and presence, I'll help you connect with your body and any emotions that want to surface. You might experience feelings, memories, or physical sensations. Everything is welcome and held with compassion.
Is this a replacement for traditional therapy?
ERT is complementary to traditional therapy, not a replacement. I don't diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Instead, I focus on helping you reconnect with your emotional body and release stored feelings. Many clients find ERT works beautifully alongside talk therapy.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
I am not currently doing virtual sessions at the moment but I have some practitioners who do.
While the physical touch component is different, virtual ERT can be incredibly powerful. You are
guided you through self-touch techniques and breath work that can
facilitate deep emotional release from the comfort of your own space.
What are your cancellation policies?
Please notify us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop or training program. All deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel or do not attend, your deposit will be forfeited.