Vagus Nerve Evaluation and Correction Protocols
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
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Module 01 Anatomy and Physiology of Vagus
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Module 02 Jugular Foramen
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Module 03 Evaluation and Correction of Vagus Nerve Involvement
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Module 04 CMRT Demonstration
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Module 05 Atlas Dural Meningeal Restriction
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Module 06 Atlas Correction
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Module 07 Temporal and Occipital Corrections
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Module 08 Demonstration on Older Child
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Module 09 Demonstration of Vagus Nerve Evaluation
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Module 10 Review
Meet the Instructors
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 Our Students
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Linda Slak, DC
My three takeaways for this program:
Anterior atlas adjusting, CMRT protocols for vagus and occipital compression/sideslip evaluation and correctionI have included the evaluation procedures into my exams for all ages. I have also implemented the protocol in practice and have observed amazing results!
I applied the protocol and adjustments in a three-year-old with restless leg syndrome. He was waking up every hour in the night before beginning care. He complained of discomfort upon palpation of the involved occipital fiber. The discomfort was 100% gone post-adjustment. The child is finishing one month of care and he now sleeps through the night. All symptoms have resolved.
I would recommend this course to others. It is a valuable protocol to check on everyone.
Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson are dedicated to assisting other doctors to reach excellence in caring for their practice members. The knowledge and expertise of over 40 years in practice is invaluable. Their dedication to teaching at the highest level is rare and inspiring!
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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.
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Andrea Hornstein, DC
This program has usable information with good instruction and demonstration. Very helpful.
I will use this to diagnose and treat patients weekly. I can help my own kids too.
I just evaluated a one-year-old and will hope to see better balance than getting previously
I would recommend this course for its usable information.
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