I decided to take this course because I have learned so much detail in your other courses when it comes to assessing and figuring out the root causes for symptoms and it has refined my abilities to really make significant changes.

I think everyone needs the refined detail that is taught in these classes which makes it so much easier to be really effective when addressing any symptom that a patient presents.

I feel so much more confident with patient care. It has helped me figure out my own physical issues when I am not feeling 100%. I also feel so much more compelled to tell parents how important it is to have their children treated on a regular basis as well as themselves.

I now check all patients for vagus involvement and checking the indicators before and after the treatment has shown me how effective the treatment is. For example having the patients close their eyes and turn the head left and right and then back to center indicating a possible occiput compression or anterior atlas. I start with those indicators and I am really surprised how often these show to need adjustments to rectify the Imbalance. This is just another example of how the class has given me more very specific details which when combined with all the other protocols we have at hand giving the patient high quality care.

This program is presented so very well organized and the fact that both Dr. Martin and Dr. Nancy are so available to help in learning the material – a must for all chiropractors in my opinion.

The program offered a comprehensive approach to the subject. The academic content was rounded out by the clinical applications discussed in the doctors sharing sessions. Your responsiveness to questions and/or concerns is very timely and appreciated.

I have another protocol and tool to use, especially for the chronic, diffusely symptomatic presenting patients. One of the most significant things learned was to consider the path of the vagus nerve and clear all the positive findings along the path and to recheck the indicators as confirmation in addition to the patient’s subject response. A patient with chronic burping was evaluated using the protocol and after the occipital compression, atlas anteriority, first rib, and psoas release there was an immediate cessation of burping and general ease in her abdomen.

Your passion and commitment to teaching what you obviously feel so positively about is inspiring. Thankfully the recordings made it easy to repeat sections if in your excitement you spoke too quickly! Both of you made me more curious to continue learning SOT techniques. Thank You!

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.