Research and Evidence
Independent evaluation of participants completing the Total Release Experience® Programme delivered by
TRE UK® shows statistically significant improvements in wellbeing.
The results are based on pre- and post-programme screening data analysed by Canterbury Christ Church University.
RESEARCH VALIDATION
Independent evaluation by Canterbury Christ Church University found statistically significant improvements in wellbeing among participants completing the Total Release Experience® Programme delivered by TRE UK®.
Confidence level: 99 per cent
The Measurable Impact of Releasing Tension From the Body
Since 2012 we have worked with individuals experiencing physical, emotional and mental stress. Through the Total Release Experience® Programme we collect anonymised data to understand how releasing tension from the body affects wellbeing.
Participants complete questionnaires before and after their practice, record personal journals throughout the process, and review their progress after several sessions.
The results consistently show measurable improvements in physical health, emotional stability, mental clarity and behaviour.
Independent analysis from Canterbury Christ Church University confirms that the outcomes are statistically significant.
How We Measure Change
To understand the impact of the programme, we measure changes in several areas of wellbeing.
Participants report how often they experience symptoms before beginning the course and again after completing the programme.
We measure five areas:
Physical wellbeing
Emotional wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Behavioural wellbeing
Clinical mental health scales
The charts below show the average changes reported by participants.
Key Outcomes From Programme Evaluation
Analysis of data from those who completed the Total Release Experience® online programme:
• Reduced physical tension and pain
• Reduced anxiety levels
• Improved emotional stability
• Improved sleep and behaviour
• Higher mental well-being scores
64 % reduction in symptoms of anxiety
62 % reduction in symptoms of depression
29 % reduction in overall stress-related symptoms
26 % improvement in overall mental well-being
Independent evaluation conducted by Canterbury Christ Church University.
Physical Wellbeing
Participants reported reduced frequency of common physical symptoms associated with long term stress, including pain, tension and fatigue.
Mental Wellbeing
Participants reported improvements in focus, clarity of thought and reduced mental distress.
A scientifically based solution for the release of physical tension.
‘We can be 99% confident that the results to physical, mental and emotional well-being are not due to chance but a genuine statistical effect’
Canterbury Christchurch University
Independent University Evaluation
In 2021 we commissioned Canterbury Christ Church University to review anonymised data collected from participants of the Total Release Experience® Programme.
Their analysis concluded:
“ We can be 99 percent confident that the improvements in physical, mental and emotional wellbeing are not due to chance but reflect a genuine statistical effect. ”
This independent evaluation provides strong evidence that releasing tension held in the body can lead to meaningful improvements in wellbeing.
Programme Research and Evaluation Timeline
2012
Programme developed and introduced in clinical settings
2018
Structured outcome measurement introduced
2021
Independent evaluation conducted by Canterbury Christ Church University
2024
Data collection expanded across international programme
Emotional Wellbeing
Participants reported significant improvements in emotional balance, including reduced feelings of overwhelm and greater emotional stability.
Behavioural Wellbeing
Participants reported healthier behavioural patterns, including improved sleep, reduced avoidance and better coping responses.
Clinical Measures Used
We also include widely recognised mental health scales used by professionals worldwide.
These include:
GAD 7 – Generalised Anxiety Disorder scale
PHQ 9 – Patient Health Questionnaire for depression
Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale
Including these recognised tools allows us to measure change using established mental health benchmarks.
GAD-7
GAD-7 is a recognised anxiety screening tool used by mental health professionals to assess levels of anxiety. We include this measure to help identify the level of support participants may require.
PHQ-9
PHQ-9 is a recognised screening questionnaire used by mental health professionals to assess levels of depression.
The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scales
Evidence Supporting a Body Led Approach
The results presented here demonstrate that when individuals learn how to release tension safely from the body, improvements can occur across physical health, emotional balance, mental wellbeing and behaviour.
These findings support what many participants experience firsthand. When tension leaves the body, the whole person begins to recover.
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