Anxiety Support: What It Looks Like at Heal Your Health
- Laura Underwood
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 27
Panic attacks can feel overwhelming and unpredictable, affecting both the body and mind in different ways from moment to moment. For some, they pass quickly, while for others they can feel intense and disorienting, creating a need for space, safety, and understanding. This article explores a compassionate approach to supporting panic and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of a judgment-free environment and individualized care. It also highlights how different techniques—such as breathwork, movement, and nervous system support—can help create a sense of calm and regulation.

Sometimes panic attacks are manageable.
And sometimes…
they’re not.
I remember one moment clearly.
I was working with a client.
And suddenly—
they gathered their things,
stood up,
and walked out.
As they left,
they said doomsday was here…
and that there wasn’t much hope.
Other times…
The experience has looked very different.
A pause.
A few minutes.
A breath.
And then…
a return.
What I’ve learned through these experiences
Is this:
My role is not to judge.
Whatever someone feels they need to do
in that moment—
is okay.
I used to think I needed to step in.
To fix it.
To calm it.
To make it better.
But sometimes…
that creates more pressure.
Pressure to “get it together.”
Pressure to calm down faster.
Pressure to be okay.
And that pressure…
can make everything louder.
So I’ve learned to do something different.
To meet people where they are.
At my studio,
you are allowed to feel what you feel.
There is no judgment.
There is no expectation
to be anything other than what you are
in that moment.
Support can look different
for each person.
Sometimes…
a gentle hand on the shoulder
feels grounding.
Sometimes…
silence is what helps most.
Not trying to solve.
Not trying to fix.
Just being there.
Sometimes…
turning the lights down
and allowing the body to rest
is exactly what’s needed.
There is no one right way.
And I am always learning.
Learning how to support you
in a way that actually helps—
not overwhelms.
So I ask for patience in that process.
Because what works one day…
may not work the next.
Your needs can change.
Your body can change.
Your experience can shift.
And that’s okay.
You are always welcome
to tell me what you need.
And I will do everything I can
to support you—
while giving you the space
to move through it
in your own way.
Within a personal training session,
support can include:
Coaching
Hypnosis
Intuitive Eating
Illuminating Breathwork
Individualized Yoga
Cognitive Techniques
Muscle Releasing
Massage Chair
Functional Movement
We can mix and match.
Based on what your body needs.
Based on what feels supportive.
Based on you.
If something in this spoke to you, there are a variety of ways to explore this work — from group experiences to more personalized support. You’re always welcome to begin in a way that feels right for you. Offerings & Events




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