I took this course because I see in practice that many people are struggling with the effects of stress and anxiety. I have also recently become interested in the ‘Polyvagal Theory’ and I wanted to learn some practical techniques to affect vagal nerve function from the bottom up (i.e. through bodywork rather than talking/psychological approaches).

The practical approach to assessing and correcting problems with the vagus nerve is very clear and well-explained. Having a clear idea of how to assess the three main areas where the vagus nerve can be affected, as well as the supporting CMRT and cranial procedures are very helpful in practice. The succinct presentation and drip-feeding of the content is an effective way to learn. The impact of the course has mostly been in my professional life giving me a clearer idea of how to effectively reduce irritation to the vagus nerve.

I saw a lady in practice this week that had had a very difficult 1st trimester of pregnancy requiring hospital treatment several times for hyperemesis. While this had settled she was still experiencing low energy, some nausea and ‘not feeling herself’. Having applied the techniques, her demeanour had completely changed, even her skin colour had improved and she commented “That is so much better, I feel like me again”. Thank you for sharing this valuable information.

I really enjoyed learning more in depth about occipital side slip and compression. I felt confused in this area during other classes and this really broke it down even more and explained it better. I really enjoyed doing the cranial specific Vagus release inner oral technique and have already seen a difference in a few patients with gut issues. Also learning about the anterior atlas and how to test for it was very eye-opening and it makes so much sense now once it was explained.

I feel like taking these courses has only added to my bag of tricks so to say to help with those cases that are maybe normally ones that I would send out. I feel I am getting stronger in these areas.

Last week I was working on an adult patient and worked the occipital compression technique and they had immediate relief when they got up from the table and were amazed. I had one pediatric patient that was still having torticollis issues and I started implementing the anterior atlas and hopefully we will see a change in symptoms soon.

I always recommend your courses because they are so in-depth and it gives you so much information that you can take and start implementing into your practice. I have already been sharing information about the anterior Atlas with the other doctor in my office.

Thank you so much for another great program.

As I adjust babies only in my daily practice, I see a lot of them with vagus issues… I wanted to feel more confident with my understanding of that, learn techniques or protocols to check and adjust these little ones.

My takeaways are: Don’t forget to check and adjust the anterior atlas – ‘visceral triad’ (GB-Stomach-ICV) as a short way to check the vagus involvement – clear the vagus first (occipital compression/sideslip, anterior C1, 1st rib/C7, psoas, diaphragm, visceral triad) then correct the cranial fixations/subluxations if needed.

This program really helped me to put together many things I already knew. It means it is much clearer for me now.

Last week with a little 2 months old. She was brought by her mom because she felt her baby was ‘nervous’. This little girl has ‘colics’ and can’t stay alone, mom has to carry her all day long. She can sleep on her mother’s belly only (never alone, never in her own bed)… I followed the protocol for vagus evaluation: baby prone on her mom, checked for occipital compression, glut indicators, short leg… I corrected a left occipital compression prone, then an anterior C1 in a supine position, cleared the visceral triad and then I corrected the occiput into flexion. The baby fell asleep alone on the bench at the end of the session while I was explaining this adjustment to the mom. Was a very nice moment!

Thank you so much for everything you do for us! I really enjoy each seminar I took with you!