At the core of WingWave lies bilateral hemispheric stimulation: alternating left-right impulses support the processing of emotionally burdening topics.
The method draws on the brain's natural processing patterns. It is applied in the waking state to work through emotional blockages, stress responses and fear-related topics in a targeted way.
Many people report that something continues to shift inside after a session. WingWave is particularly effective when a specific fear needs to be addressed quickly, for example before a flight, an exam or an important presentation.
What is WingWave used for?
WingWave has proven effective in my practice across a wide range of topics. It is particularly helpful for:
- Exam anxiety and stage fright – before written or oral exams or presentations
- Fear of flying – often applicable just days before the next flight
- Presentation and speaking anxiety – in front of clients, colleagues or larger audiences
- Performance stress at work – deadlines, negotiations or leadership situations
- Acute stress situations – after accidents, shocks or life-changing experiences
- Mental blocks in sports – hurdles before competitions or performances
- Everyday fears – such as driving anxiety, fear of contagion or social anxiety
How does a WingWave session work?
At the beginning we clarify together which topic to work on. I use the myostatic test, a fine-motor muscle test that indicates which memory, thought or bodily sensation is connected to the stressful topic. This is followed by short phases of eye movements during which your brain continues to process the content. Between phases we exchange, sense into what is happening and adjust the process. Many clients experience WingWave as surprisingly relaxing and at the same time profoundly transformative.
Frequently Asked Questions about WingWave
What is WingWave?
WingWave is a short-term coaching method that uses bilateral hemispheric stimulation, usually in the form of rapid eye movements, sometimes through sounds or light touch. It can noticeably shift stress, fears and distressing memories in just a few sessions.
Who developed WingWave?
WingWave was developed in 2001 by Hamburg-based psychologist Cora Besser-Siegmund and Harry Siegmund. It combines elements from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), NLP and kinesiology into an independent coaching approach.
What topics does WingWave help with?
WingWave is particularly effective for exam anxiety and stage fright, fear of flying, presentation and speaking anxiety, performance stress at work, acute stress situations, mental blocks in sports and everyday fears such as driving anxiety or social anxiety. Its strength lies in speed: measurable change often in just a few sessions.
How many sessions do I need?
For clearly defined concerns, such as an upcoming exam or a flight, 2 to 4 sessions are often enough. More complex topics may take longer.
What is the myostatic test in WingWave?
The myostatic test is a fine-motor muscle test that helps me identify which memory, thought or bodily sensation is actually connected to your concern. This way we work precisely on what is creating stress beneath the surface, rather than on assumptions.
Ready for the next step?
Get in touch if you would like to explore WingWave for your topic.
Related Topics
- NLP – changing thought and behavioural patterns
- Hypnosis – resolving deep-seated fears
- Meditation – calming the nervous system