Pediatric Respiratory Therapist on Using Bi-Tap During High-Stress Medical Care

Shellie, a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with over 17 years of ICU experience, shares how Bi-Tapp has helped her regulate during some of the most intense and emotionally demanding moments in pediatric critical care. Working in a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and Level 4 NICU, Shellie describes caring for critically ill children during bedside surgeries, life-support situations, and other high-stress medical emergencies where clinicians must remain calm, focused, and emotionally present for both patients and families. She explains that while she already had many coping skills and mental health supports outside of work, those resources did not help “in the moment” during acute stress. After beginning to use Bi-Tapp during shifts, she noticed significant changes in her ability to stay regulated, think clearly, maintain energy, and recover more effectively after work. Throughout the interview, Shellie discusses: burnout in healthcare professions nervous system regulation during medical crises sleep disruption and nightmares after trauma exposure-* emotional exhaustion and family impact maintaining focus during high-stakes procedures using wearable bilateral stimulation during bedside surgeries supporting coworkers during stressful shifts the importance of proactive mental health support for healthcare workers and first responders Shellie also shares how her feedback directly contributed to extending the Bi-Tapp tapping cycle from 60 minutes to 240 minutes to better support professionals working in high-intensity environments. This interview offers a powerful real-world perspective on how ongoing nervous system regulation can support resilience, recovery, and long-term sustainability in healthcare and trauma professions. Learn more about Bi-Tapp: https://bi-tapp.com