Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk is the Co-Director of The Brain and Behavior Clinic and practices as a resilience psychotherapist and Brain Health Consultant in Colorado and internationally. She began her career as a clinical neuropsychologist and neuroscientist. She is certified in EMDR and is a consultant in training in Brainspotting. She has completed Vagus Nerve and Yoga training and has assisted Dr. Arielle Schwartz in her Advanced Vagal Toning Trainings. For over 35 years she has blended science and spirituality in to her fully embodied approach to healing.
Dr. Rusk specializes in an integrative approach to brain and nervous system health and personal transformation. She has a psychospiritual and somatic approach to healing trauma. Her training in functional medicine allows her to see people through multiple lenses. These are some of the areas she works with:
You can learn more and inquire about Dr. Rusk’s practice on her website. Dr. Rusk also offers Vagal Toning Practice Groups; learn more and register below.
If you do not live in Colorado or are looking for a different therapist who offers trauma-informed therapy, we invite you to explore our professional referrals list to find a practitioner in your state.
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