Shankar Poncelet
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Nervous System-Led Healing

Restore Clear Communication Between Brain & Body

I help identify and interrupt the neurological patterns that keep pain, dysfunction, and stress responses active long after the original cause should have resolved.

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What I Actually Do

Most chronic issues persist not because the body is broken, but because the nervous system never received the signal that it is safe to change.

Nervous System Illustration

Interrupting Patterns

My work focuses on restoring clear communication between the brain and the body — so the system no longer needs to protect, guard, or amplify symptoms. I help identify and interrupt the neurological patterns that drive:

Chronic pain
Post-surgical complications
Nerve-related symptoms
Persistent movement restrictions
Stress responses held in the body

How This Work Is Different

"I don’t chase symptoms."

I observe how the nervous system is organizing itself — posture, movement, reflexes, breathing, tone — and apply minimal, targeted input to change the signal upstream.

Information over Intensity

The nervous system responds to information, not intensity.

Small Inputs, Big Change

Small inputs can create disproportionate change.

Regulation First

Regulation precedes healing.

Signaling Matters

Anatomy matters, but signaling often matters more.

Precision-Based, Not Force-Based

Changes can sometimes happen quickly — even in complex cases — when the system is addressed correctly.

Neurology & Adaptation

My work is informed by functional neurology principles and over two decades of navigating and resolving complex pain patterns personally.

Movement & Observation

Deep observation of movement and sensory inputs allows for real-world application with individuals rather than theory alone.

Human Performance

Interested in the overlap between healing and performance, and where conventional explanations fall short.

Who I Work With

I’m comfortable working in complexity — including cases involving surgery, nerve irritation, or long-standing patterns.

  • They’ve “done everything right,” but symptoms persist
  • Imaging doesn’t explain lived experience
  • Treatments helped temporarily but never resolved the issue
  • Pain or dysfunction has become part of daily life

What People Commonly Notice

• Reduced pain or tension

• Increased range of motion

• Improved posture or coordination

• A sense of space or ease

• Symptoms settling for days after a session

In-Person & Remote Work

I work both in person and remotely. Remote work is effective because the nervous system responds to directional attention and signaling, not physical force alone.

Professional Orientation

This work complements medical care. It does not replace diagnosis, imaging, or treatment.

I collaborate best with practitioners, clinicians, researchers, and founders who value precision over dogma.

Get in Touch

Connect with me on LinkedIn. Introductions via mutual contacts are preferred.

"The body is not the problem. It’s the messenger."

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