Unlocking Movement: Understanding Retained Reflexes with Theresa Allender

In this enlightening episode, Essential Pelvic Health sits down with Theresa Allender, an expert in neurodevelopment and movement therapy, to explore the fascinating world of retained reflexes.Theresa shares how these primitive reflexes—meant to be integrated in early childhood—can persist into adulthood and affect behavior, learning, coordination, and emotional regulation.Whether you're a parent, educator, therapist, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode will give you insight into:What retained reflexes are and why they matterCommon signs that a reflex hasn’t integratedHow these reflexes impact kids and adultsTools and strategies for integrationTheresa’s holistic approach to supporting neurodevelopment Resources:Reflex Testing with Neurology Explanation: https://youtu.be/LYYrLzDHqv0Simple Reflex Testing (without neurology background): https://youtu.be/ZkGDm3t2hb8Don't miss this deep dive into how subtle shifts in the nervous system can unlock greater potential for movement, learning, and calm.