Resolving the Yips & Lost Movement Syndrome:
For an elite performer, there is nothing more disorienting than losing control over a movement you’ve performed a million times. Whether it’s a pitcher who can’t find the strike zone, a golfer frozen over a putt, or an artist who has lost their "touch," the Yips and Lost Movement Syndrome (LMS) can feel like a career-ending betrayal by your own body.
This is not a loss of talent. It is a neurological blockade.
What is Actually Happening?
The Yips are rarely about "choking" under pressure. They are a complex physical manifestation of a "stuck" nervous system. When the brain associates a specific movement with high-stakes stress, a past failure, or an injury, it can create a neurological "short-circuit." Your brain’s survival center (the amygdala) begins to override your motor cortex. The result is a mechanical breakdown: involuntary tremors, freezing, or a total loss of the "flow" that once guided your performance.
Why Mindset Alone Isn't the Answer:
You cannot "think" your way out of a physiological glitch. Standard sports psychology often focuses on "trying harder" or "positive visualization," which can actually increase the internal pressure and worsen the block.
To resolve the Yips, we have to go below the level of conscious thought. We have to address the neurological root.
The EMDR Solution for Movement Recovery:
Using EMDR, we target the specific "memory clusters" or physiological triggers that initiated the block. By stimulating the brain’s natural processing system, we:
De-Link the Stress Response: We disconnect the specific movement (the pitch, the swing, the performance) from the "fight-or-flight" alarm.
Clear the "Micro-Trauma": We process the specific moments; a public mistake, a bad season, or a physical injury that caused the brain to stop trusting the body.
Restore Functional Autopilot: We help the brain re-integrate the motor patterns so your movements become instinctive again.
Reclaim Your Instinct:
I work with professional athletes and performers to resolve the Yips at the source. My goal isn't just to help you "manage" the anxiety; it’s to clear the neurological interference so you can trust your body and return to the game with total confidence.