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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Dr. Mercedes Robinson
I decided to take this course after completing the hands-on Pediatric SOT course in Tampa this winter, I wanted to better understand the Vagus nerve and how to correct it. Amazing material and instruction, amazing doctors that love what they do and wonderful availability for questions/follow up.
Personally, this course has allowed me to better help my family. I took this course to gain a better understanding of the vagus nerve and how to correct it because my son was in need of correction, as well as other family members. And professionally it has helped build my confidence because not only did 1 extremely difficult pediatric case walk into my office but 3 did. And after taking Dr. Rosen hands on and online course, my confidence in being able to not only understand the problem but also correct it has gone up tremendously.
Newborn infant came in with cranial distortions and 2 hematomas. Inability to latch well with mom and refuse the bottle. After a few short weeks the hematomas had disappeared and the cranium was starting to look a lot better. Latch got very good with mom’s breast; however a few months later we are still working on latching to a bottle. Baby is almost 5 months and hitting milestones great. However, I know we have made great progress. I was really hoping I could help the baby to take a bottle. Overall really happy with the progress this baby is currently making, we are still working on making more progress!
I really appreciate the time and effort you both have put into this course and the rest of the courses. I really enjoy them! I look forward to taking more!
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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. 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.
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