Introducing the Limbic System Protocol ®

The LSP is a gentle, hands-on solution for easing psychological stress by calming overactive and inflamed parts of your brain.
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A four-day immersive experience that introduces the neurophysiological rationale for the LSP, includes extensive subcortical techniques and significant portions of the limbic gyrus. Over 80 individual techniques taught and demonstrated

Licensed healthcare practitioners with experience in the treatment of head injuries and central nervous system conditions.

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If your application for attending an LSP seminar is approved then your account will go active and you will gain access to a growing library of preparatory videos and a digital study guide to review before the course.

Next in-person course:

LSP Phase I - (Portland, OR)

December 10–13, 2026

Portland, OR (NTS headquarters)
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LSP for Practitioners

The LSP represents a culmination of 6 years of clinical work with clients experiencing persistent autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Though multiple therapeutic approaches had proven temporarily successful, none seemed able to achieve lasting results with this psychologically affected cohort. Starting at the top of the central ANS we aimed to identify specific  structures that had a direct effect on the global pattern of peripheral nervous system activation. Manipulating these regions dramatically impacted the near complete presentation of peripheral nervous system sensitization, opening the door to a new field of highly specific central neural treatments. The LSP is highly effective as a stand alone intervention and pairs seamlessly with a wide variety of other manual therapy modalities.
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LSP For Patients & Clients

The LSP has a profound impact on one's ability to relax and achieve a level of calm, resulting in a mind that feels truly at rest. It is generally anti-inflammatory for the body and helps with the mitigation of chronic exposure to stress and stressful environments. It is used for a wide range of applications depending on the individual and their needs.

The LSP can have a tremendous impact on ones central autonomic nervous system thereby helping to reset aspects of your sleep and wake cycles, thereby resetting your system back to baseline function.

Though there is no accepted or known cure for the condition known as PTSD, clients of LSP practitioners have consistently reported that they feel significant relief from the symptoms associated with the condition. So much so that they often proactively seek LSP treatment when they experience a flare in their condition.

An interesting aspect of certain phases of the LSP is the dramatic impact that it can have on ones physical performance. Many of the law enforcement officers report improved reaction times, increased, sustained high output activity and visual acquity improvements. Many of our clients that are athletes now request an LSP session to help them before matches as the LSP is reported to give them a competitive edge.

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Areas of impact

Currently the LSP exists within four distinct classes. Trauma, First Responders (LEO's, Paramedics, Firefighters), Wellness (general health and anti-inflammatory efforts) and Peak Performance (Athletes, Executives & high stress occupations)
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I have been lucky enough to be involved with the Limbic System Protocol (LSP) from the first training and have had some amazing results with my clients. Some of my autoimmune patients, with traumatic pasts, had huge changes in their full body pain and physical overreaction to activity. Overall they have described feeling more calm and the pain...
Laura Pederson, LMT, JSCC, CSCI
I have been lucky enough to be involved with the Limbic System Protocol (LSP) from the first training and have had some amazing results with my clients. Some of my autoimmune patients, with traumatic pasts, had huge changes in their full body pain and physical overreaction to activity. Overall they have described feeling more calm and the pain that does come is more musculoskeletal and localized dysfunction. Occasionally, with increased stress, they each will now come in requesting the LSP over any other modality to treat their symptoms. I have immigration attorneys that are using it to manage their job related stress. Multiple firefighters have received the LSP and now also use it to mitigate work related stress or bad call trauma. Many of my clients have had chronic pain and those with traumatic onset have had tremendous relief with adding in the LSP. One of my clients had a surgery gone wrong and has had severe and debilitating pain for the past 5 years related to it. I have treated her with other modalities with improvement noted but when I explained the LSP and asked if she thought that might be more helpful in moving us forward, she jumped at the chance to try it. She has now only received the LSP for the past 3 visits and has made significant improvement mentally, physically, emotionally and functionally. One patient specifically came in for PTSD with a “big T” just under a year ago. She had no other symptoms. I performed the LSP multiple times over a period of approximately 3 months, then maintenance as needed for another 3 months. Her symptoms have resolved 100% and she was able to go off medication and return to normal life. For some in my practice, adding the LSP has been life changing! I feel very blessed to have been given the opportunity to learn this protocol and to help others!
Utilization of the LSP with patients that present with symptoms and issues associated with PTSD has been a game changer for me as a clinician in that the LSP is straightforward and simple in its application and has resulted in significant and lasting clinical changes in the patients that I have treated utilizing the LSP. Other indirect...
Rob Rosenberry, PT, DPT, CSCI, OCS, JSCC
Utilization of the LSP with patients that present with symptoms and issues associated with PTSD has been a game changer for me as a clinician in that the LSP is straightforward and simple in its application and has resulted in significant and lasting clinical changes in the patients that I have treated utilizing the LSP. Other indirect techniques that I have used in the past have been helpful in treating the symptoms and issues associated with PTSD, but no other indirect technique has approached the impact and magnitude of success when compared with the application of the LSP.
As an Osteopathic Physical Therapist, I have had the opportunity to work with many patients experiencing complex and often debilitating conditions, including Long COVID, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), post-concussion syndrome, anxiety, and PTSD. The Limbic System Protocol (LSP) has become an invaluable addition to my clinical...
Steven Reiter, PT, DPT, CSCI
As an Osteopathic Physical Therapist, I have had the opportunity to work with many patients experiencing complex and often debilitating conditions, including Long COVID, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), post-concussion syndrome, anxiety, and PTSD. The Limbic System Protocol (LSP) has become an invaluable addition to my clinical practice and has significantly enhanced the care I am able to provide. I have witnessed meaningful improvements in patients who have participated in the Limbic System Protocol. Many have reported better breathing patterns, reduced brain fog, decreased anxiety, improved autonomic regulation, and more stable heart rate responses. These improvements have translated into enhanced daily function, increased resilience, and a better overall quality of life. What I find particularly compelling about the LSP is its ability to address the nervous system in a way that complements traditional rehabilitation approaches. For patients whose symptoms have persisted despite conventional treatment, the protocol has often provided an important pathway toward recovery and symptom management. Beyond my professional experience, I have also personally benefited from the Limbic System Protocol. Through my own participation, I have experienced improvements in blood pressure regulation, which has given me a deeper appreciation for the protocol's potential impact on overall health and well-being. Based on both my clinical observations and personal experience, I highly recommend the Limbic System Protocol as a valuable tool for supporting individuals with dysregulated nervous system conditions. It has positively affected the lives of many of my patients and has been a meaningful resource in my own health journey.