When it comes to treating the intricate intersections of severe trauma, deep-seated addiction, and debilitating chronic pain, the global medical community is experiencing a monumental paradigm shift. No longer are traditional, purely cognitive talk therapies considered the absolute ceiling of patient care. Today, the world’s most elite clinicians and researchers look toward the body, specifically, the neurophysiological resetting of the autonomic nervous system. 

This September, the global stage for this medical evolution will be set at Transform Trauma Oxford 2026 in the United Kingdom. Officially the world’s largest trauma, mental health, and wellbeing conference, this massive international symposium will bring together over 6,000 global attendees and more than 100 leading industry voices.

We are exceptionally proud to announce that The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center has been selected to showcase its groundbreaking clinical perspective at this world-class summit. Sharing the lineup with legendary headliners like Gabor Maté, Bessel van der Kolk, Richard Schwartz, and Tara Swart, The Pointe Malibu will be at the absolute center of this year’s core theme: Science, Spirit and the Body: The Synthesis of Healing.

Representing our clinical team, Dr. Christopher Cutter, Ph.D., Senior Consultant for Research and Assessment at The Pointe Malibu and a ladder-track Associate Professor with the world-renowned Yale Child Study Center, will be a featured speaker on the international stage. Joining him to collaborate with global pioneers is our visionary Executive Director, Jennell Maze, LCSW. Additionally, Ashleigh Abramovici will lead a morning session titled “Grounding the Nervous System: A Polyvagal-Informed Yoga and Breath Practice,” guiding participants through mindful movement and nervous system regulation to help them settle and prepare for the day’s events.

On the Global Stage: Dr. Christopher Cutter to Present “When History Hurts”

Our commitment to clinical excellence is driven by data, empirical research, and profound cultural humility. Dr. Cutter’s featured Oxford presentation perfectly embodies this world-class standard, standing alongside the pioneering neurophysiological work of the conference’s top minds.

Titled “When History Hurts: Cultural and Community Advances in Historical Trauma Recovery, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, and Chronic Pain Among Indigenous Peoples,” Dr. Cutter’s session dives deep into questions that the behavioral health field is only beginning to answer with true accuracy.

  THE THROUGH-LINE OF TRAUMA

Dr. Cutter’s profound research demonstrates that when historical, multi-generational trauma is overlooked, traditional clinical interventions often fail because they mistake a systemic, protective biological response for a personal shortcoming. By exploring how community connection, culturally adapted strength-based interventions, and relational safety dramatically improve long-term metrics, Dr. Cutter is helping rewrite the global playbook on sustainable recovery.

The Ultimate Healing Ecosystem: Why the Oxford Research Lives at The Pointe Malibu

What does ultra-sophisticated historical trauma research have to do with a luxurious, world-class recovery center perched on the cliffs of the spectacular Malibu coastline?

Everything. The definitive through-line is the human nervous system.

Whether a traumatic wound is inherited across generations or sustained during a single, catastrophic life event, it weaponizes the same exact biological machinery. It locks the individual into a state of chronic defense, manifesting as severe substance dependency, treatment-resistant depression, or debilitating chronic pain.

We understand that lasting behavioral change cannot begin with cognitive insight alone. A dysregulated brain cannot logic its way into peace. True, profound healing requires a physical body that feels deeply, completely safe enough to lower its guard.

Our Polyvagal-Based Clinical Architecture

Our residential facility operates at the forefront of modern neurophysiological care, translating the exact somatic theories discussed by global pioneers at Oxford into daily residential interventions. We address complex trauma, severe addiction, and chronic pain through highly specialized, polyvagal-based techniques that prioritize nervous system recovery over mere symptom suppression.

• The Power of Clinical Play: Our renowned Polyvagal Surf Therapy program utilizes the natural, restorative rhythm of the Pacific Ocean to engage a quality of presence, embodied effort, and pure play that traditional clinical settings simply cannot access.
• The Environment is the Intervention: From the soothing architectural design of our private oceanfront estate to the meticulous pacing of our daily schedules, every square inch of our facility is engineered to reduce autonomic threat responses and promote deep, restorative somatic co-regulation.
• Our Celebrated Multi-Therapist Model: High-achieving individuals and executives are accustomed to managing everything. Our innovative, highly collaborative three-therapist structure removes the exhausting burden on the client to “hold” or coordinate their own care experience. Our staff communicates with such seamless transparency that the client can completely step out of the manager role and focus entirely on personal restoration.

“The environment is the intervention, staff regulation is the medicine, and the ordinary moments are where the nervous system learns that the world can be trusted again.” 

Tailored Excellence: World-Class Care for High-Profile Professionals

The Pointe Malibu is globally recognized as the premier destination for physicians, attorneys, corporate executives, and high-profile leadership figures seeking discreet, uncompromising care.

Our highly acclaimed Professionals Program provides an unparalleled sanctuary where high-responsibility individuals can heal among true peers. We elegantly honor the unique experiences, intense responsibilities, and sophisticated perspectives that our professional clientele bring with them. By blending the comforts of a luxurious, world-class resort with the clinical rigor of a top-tier medical and psychiatric facility, we provide a residential experience that is as personally restorative as it is clinically magnificent.

Join Us in Oxford (In-Person or Virtually): Elevate Your Clinical Practice

Transform Trauma Oxford 2026 represents an extraordinary opportunity for the world’s finest medical minds, therapists, and referents to converge, trade ideas, and earn valuable CPD/CE credits. Whether you choose an In-Person Ticket to walk the historic halls of Oxford and participate in live evening co-regulation events, or secure a Virtual Ticket with mobile-friendly livestreaming and 90 days of on-demand replay access, this is an absolute must-attend event for practitioners wrestling with trauma, addiction, or pain.

As a proud contributor to this global summit, The Pointe Malibu is thrilled to invite our professional network to secure their seats at this elite table.

To discover more about our elite residential programs, cutting-edge somatic therapies, or to schedule an exclusive, private clinical consultation with Executive Director Jennell Maze or Dr. Christopher Cutter at the Oxford summit, please visit our website at thepointemalibu.com or connect with our intake team directly