Evaluation and Corrections for Vagus Nerve Involvement
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CEU Hrs: 6
Early Registration: June 3rd
Full Registration: July 15th
Enrollment Deadline: August 26th
First Class: September 2nd
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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. Theresa Gormley

    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.

  • Norri Collier, DC

    I decided to take this course because the vagus nerve has received a lot of attention in social media. So I thought it would be good to study the vagus nerve again and the adjusting techniques specific to influencing the vagus nerve.

    My 3 take away would be:
    1. Identifying occipital side slip versus compression.
    2. Using the indicators to show the patient how patient how clearing the occiput and Atlas clears the indicators.
    3. Familiarizing myself with the track of the Vagus nerve and relating it to adjusting procedures.

    I was struck by the clearing of most indicators with the proper adjustment of Atlas occiput. One patient comes to mind that had developed a cough that was uncontrollable and happened only when he was sitting. I used these procedures and his cough has not returned.

    I was reluctant to take an online program… This was my first time taking a serious course online. I found the presentations to be concise, well prepared and organized. I appreciated being able to listen to them multiple times as they were packed with information.

  • Kelly Schubert, DC

    My Three Takeaways from this class:
    1. Learned different indicators for vagus nerve involvement.
    2. Identify and correct for occipital compression and sideslip.
    3. Number 1 take away look for anterior atlas and specific adjustment for atlas.

    I now recognize when a patient has vagus nerve involvement and how to specifically adjust occiput, atlas and temporal bone in various ways to help balance the system. I have adjusted occipital compression and anterior atlas on multiple patients and feel my adjustment is much more specific. I look forward to seeing the progress.

    I recommend this program to any chiropractor looking to adjust more specifically for better results. Some things like temporal adjustments were confusing to me and I will need a lot of practice. This is where I sometimes need an in person seminar

    I’ve taken several of your programs and feel so much confidence in my adjustments while using many of the things I’ve learned. Thank you so much for offering so much to help chiropractors achieve even better results.

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