Vagus Nerve Evaluation and Correction Protocols

10 Modules | 10 Weeks
Instructor(s): Dr. Martin Rosen, Dr. Nancy Watson
CEU Hours: 6
Enrollment Opens: February 16th, 2026
Full Registration: March 23rd, 2026
Enrollment Deadline: April 20th, 2026
First Class: April 27th, 2026

Master the Vagus Nerve: Evaluation and Correction Protocols for the Chiropractic Practice

The vagus nerve plays a vital role in autonomic nervous system regulation, affecting everything from digestion and immune response to heart rate, mood, and inflammation. Misalignments or tension patterns in the upper cervical spine, cranium, and dural system can interfere with vagal tone—contributing to a host of symptoms in both pediatric and adult populations.

In this on-demand online training, you’ll learn how to identify and correct vagus nerve imbalances using specific chiropractic techniques. This course offers a step-by-step breakdown of the neurological anatomy and physiology of the vagus nerve and outlines the practical, hands-on protocols to address its involvement.

Whether you’re caring for newborns with latching issues, children with gut-brain axis imbalances, or adults experiencing chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, or anxiety-related symptoms—this class will give you the clinical tools you need to confidently assess and support vagus nerve function.

What You’ll Learn

  • The anatomical and physiological pathways of the vagus nerve and its impact on systemic health
  • How to evaluate for vagus nerve involvement through observable signs and palpation indicators
  • Specific adjustment protocols to reduce interference along the vagus nerve pathway, including occipital, cervical, cranial, and soft tissue corrections
  • Strategies to restore parasympathetic tone and improve autonomic balance

Resources Provided

  • Video class modules
  • Evaluation & technique presentations
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Calls to action (CTAs)
  • Complete PDF workbooks
  • Full transcriptions of video classes
  • Email access to Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson

Why Take This Course?

  • Improve patient outcomes in cases involving digestive issues, immune dysregulation, anxiety, sleep problems, and developmental challenges
  • Expand your chiropractic skill set with neurological assessment and correction protocols
  • Support whole-body wellness by addressing one of the most powerful regulatory nerves in the body

Who Is This Course For?

Chiropractors who want to:

  • Go beyond symptom-based care and dive into neurology-based chiropractic approaches
  • Enhance their effectiveness with pediatric, family, and wellness-based practice members
  • Gain confidence in assessing and adjusting the vagus nerve safely and effectively

This course is ideal for both beginner and advanced chiropractors looking to sharpen their skills and deliver deeper, more lasting results.

Course Contents

10 Modules | 10 CTAs

Class 1 – Anatomy and Physiology of Vagus

Class 2 – Jugular Foramen

Class 3 – Evaluation and Correction of Vagus Nerve Involvement

Class 4 – CMRT Demonstration

Class 5 – Atlas Dural Meningeal Restriction

Class 6 – Atlas Correction

Class 7 – Temporal and Occipital Corrections

Class 8 – Demonstration on Older Child

Class 9 – Demonstration of Vagus Nerve Evaluation

Class 10 – Review

Meet the Instructors

Dr. Martin Rosen, DC, CSCP, CSPP & Dr. Nancy Watson, DC, CSP

As early as first quarter in chiropractic school they were attracted to each other’s commitment to chiropractic and the pursuit of excellence.  Their combined 80 years of personal and clinical and teaching experience, in delivering the chiropractic adjustment is unparalleled in the chiropractic profession.  Their international outreach through teaching, writing and lecturing has been a driving force in their personal and professional careers since their first seminar taught together as students, in 1979.

Their years of experience have taught them what works and what does not work to create a successful practice and lifestyle. The more competent and comprehensive your expertise you will find that more patients will seek your services and your practice will grow exponentially.

Feedback From Similar Courses

  • Dr. Kim Hyun Mok

    I want to improve the quality of treatment for patients and grow myself through more advanced treatment techniques.

    My three takeaways from this program:
    1. Treatment of patients with trapezius muscle tension.
    2. Headache and dizziness.
    3. Gastrointestinal diseases caused by the influence of the vagus nerve.

    While taking this lecture, I was able to study a wider range personally, and it became an opportunity for my treatment techniques to develop further professionally.

    Patients suffering from chronic indigestion and headaches caused by tension in the vagus nerve were treated by applying the techniques learned through this lecture, and the symptoms were greatly improved.

  • Dr. David King

    I took this program to learn different applications in vagus nerve function.

    My takeaways are to remember there are structural, neurological, and vascular impacts on vagus nerve function. I have added another tool to my belt.

    I have an existing patient with Pain levels not going down as expected with auricular vagus stimulation. I applied these tools and pain levels began to decrease within 2 minutes with auricular vagus stimulation.

  • Dr. Daniel Chenier

    I decided to take this course because I had already studied the importance of having proper vagal tone but I desired more clinical tools for assessing and correcting vagal tone.

    My three takeaways:
    1. The colon subluxation patterns that affect the vagus nerve.
    2. The cranial application that affects the vagus nerve.
    3. The most CMRT applications that influence the vagus nerve.

    Taking this program has increased my confidence in assessing and correcting for vagus nerve imbalance in adults and infants, and allowed me to better serve my patients and family.

    I applied the techniques that I learned in this course on a two month old infant with severe head rotation and head tilt…cranium was very flat on one side with severely internally rotated temporal bone on that side. Within the first 3 to 4 visits the infant regained full active ROM in cervical spine and her cranium started to become more symmetrical.

    Thank you Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson for teaching this amazing work with such precision.

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