The experience in their words.

Charlize Matthee is a brilliant TRE facilitator. I felt so safe and understood. The sessions were online, but it was as if Charlize was in the room with me.

She treated me as a friend, held space for me, and seemed to know what my body needed and when. She also provided exercise materials and breathing guidelines, so I could keep practising TRE each week after the six-week series.

TRE has changed my connection to my body and the way I feel and sleep. Wishing everyone the same warm transformation back to harmony and peace.

I felt super supported all the way through. I could feel my body begin to shake, like I could feel the tremors starting in my legs.

I’m so glad I did, because after the session I still feel amazing. I’m lighter in my body. Something shifted, and I can’t wait to do more with Charlize.

I highly recommend Charlize Matthee at Avalon Grove if you’re looking for a knowledgeable TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) practitioner. TRE is an incredibly effective somatic practice for releasing stress, tension, and trauma stored in the body while helping regulate the nervous system.

If you’re dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, or trauma, TRE can be a powerful tool for helping the body release deep patterns of tension and shift out of fight-or-flight into a more calm and balanced state.

Charlize creates a safe and supportive environment and guides the process with compassion and expertise in somatic healing and trauma release. Sessions are grounding, empowering, and truly transformative.

It was a gradual realization, but I finally noticed that the persistent nervousness I used to feel is gone. It has been life-changing to stay in the company of others without taking on their emotions or feeling drained, which is a huge shift for someone who identifies as an empath. I’m also breathing easier—literally. My shoulders aren't tight anymore, my muscles feel relaxed, and the constant overthinking has finally quieted down.

Also as if I was more present and grounded. I noticed that it made other relax more too. The underlying tension has subsided to my great relief. Highly recommended!

Hear Jonny share his experience in this video testimonial.