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
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
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
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Samantha Dolan, DC
My three takeaways from this program:
1. The reflexology for the organ systems related to the vagus nerve
2. The refresher regarding occipital sideslip and compression and how they are moving anatomically
3. The atlas dural meningeal restriction correction.Some of my infants and adults that were experiencing a plateau in care were able to take the next step in their healing journey by addressing the occipital compression and atlas dural meningeal restriction
I have a 4 year-old that after having a tonsillectomy and tick bite was experiencing anxiety again and insomnia. Using some of the evaluations discussed he had an occipital side slip, CMRT of the stomach and a ventricular bulb release. Also recommended an Epsom salt bath to continue detoxing the system and mom said he started to sleep through the night again.
I would recommend this program. I always appreciate the bite-sized information provided in each video. The course also provided a refresher of what I learned in the pediatric certification program with additional direction to help support those with things like sympathetic dominance symptoms.
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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.
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Vagus: Erin Crank
My three takeaways:
1. Lots of valuable information.
2. Weekly videos and course content but allowed to go at their own pace.
3. Next day clinical application.In taking this course, I’ve realized that I utilize several of the techniques taught but didn’t realize they were all correlated to the vagus nerve. It opened up new clinical thinking and targeted more vagus nerve involvement in practice.
Specifically, checking for 1st Rib and Clavicle involvement on a 36 year-old female using the testing shown in this course. Not only did it allow the patient to ‘see’ there was involvement, but after adjusting she couldn’t believe the difference in her ROM and ability to breathe.
I would recommend this course because it was great information presented in an easy to understand format. I fell behind but was able to continue the study and still get the information and utilize it in practice the next day.
Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom with us!
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