Your symptoms aren't random.They're your nervous system speaking.
Discover your Neuro-Somatic Code™ and learn to regulate the ancient survival systems driving your anxiety and overwhelm.
A sanctuary for your nervous system
Your anxiety and overwhelm aren't character flaws. They're the predictable result of ancient survival systems being chronically activated by modern life.
True Roots provides the user manual your nervous system never came with.
Understanding your stress response
Your body has two primary stress response systems. Understanding how they function is the first step to regulating them.
SAM Axis
Sympatho-Adrenal-Medullary
The "Fight-or-Flight" System
Your immediate stress response. Releases adrenaline for quick action.
What it does:
- Activates within seconds of perceived threat
- Increases heart rate and blood pressure
- Sharpens focus and reaction time
When chronically activated:
Anxiety, racing thoughts, hypervigilance, insomnia
HPA Axis
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal
The "Sustained Stress" System
Your long-term stress response. Releases cortisol to help you endure prolonged challenges.
What it does:
- Activates more slowly (minutes to hours)
- Releases cortisol for sustained energy
- Mobilizes glucose and suppresses non-essential functions
When chronically activated:
Burnout, fatigue, brain fog, immune suppression
How they work together
Your Neuro-Somatic Code™ is determined by which axis dominates your stress response combined with how you cope.
SAM-Dominant
Quick to react, high energy
HPA-Dominant
Enduring stress, sustained effort
Dysregulated
Both systems overwhelmed
Why True Roots?
A category-defining approach to nervous system wellness
Evidence-Based
Grounded in peer-reviewed neuroscience research and polyvagal theory.
Compassionate
We honor your unique nervous system patterns without judgment or shame.
Practical
Accessible practices designed for real-world application and lasting change.
Ready to begin your journey?
Take our free quiz to discover your Neuro-Somatic Code™ and receive your personalized roadmap.
Discover Your Code