Evaluation and Corrections for Vagus Nerve Involvement
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CEU Hrs: 6

Vagus Nerve Evaluation and Correction Protocols

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. Pamela Stone

    I took this program because I want to learn more about cranial evaluation and adjustments, and more about the vagus nerve in general.

    My three takeaways are:
    1. Dr. Rosen has an incredible wealth of knowledge.
    2. You are taught things you can immediately implement into your practice.
    3. Cranial work can help so many “symptoms” that babies/kids are experiencing.

    I look at people differently now, I see babies that seem really cute yet also have so much distortion that I wouldn’t have seen before. And ditto for adults.

    I appreciate being able to go back and watch these videos multiple times since it’s so much to learn, it’s helping it sink in more. And I like doing it at my own pace/schedule.

  • Dr. Thomas Fastiggi

    I took this program because I found it interesting and relevant to my day to day work. I found it comprehensive, thorough and informative. I now see things in my patients and I understand why the people I know are the way they are.

    I had a patient presented with a previous diagnosis of Meniere’s Disease. Reported 5 years of symptoms. I followed the steps of clearing Occiput-C2 meningeal restriction, osseous misalignment, then Vagus procedures, as per this course, blocked Category II and applied basic cranial procedures. Then specific cranial procedures and CMRT for Vagus, as per this course. 3 Weeks later the patient texted me a lovely picture of her snorkeling in the Caribbean with her family.

    This is a convenient, informative and interesting way to learn the chiropractic study I value the most.

  • Dr. Alison Parsons

    I took this program to learn more techniques to release the vagus nerve.

    My three takeaways for the program:
    1. Clear steps to evaluate if the vagus nerve is compromised.
    2. Gentle and easy to apply techniques to correct it.
    3. Gain confidence in releasing the vagus nerve on a patient.

    I have gained confidence in releasing the vagus nerve on a baby/toddler. I had a 9 month patient who wasn’t sleeping longer than 2-3 hours at night and couldn’t turn his head to the left. He is now sleeping longer and turning his head to the left and is a lot more settled.

    I just wanted to say I really appreciate you sharing all your knowledge and techniques with us. They make such an impact in our patients’ lives and have given me more confidence in working with babies. Thank you!

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