Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy (24 hours)

This immersive 24-hour training is designed for massage therapists and wellness professionals who want to ground their practice in cutting-edge trauma-informed care and the practical application of Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Touch, and Trauma Informed Hands-On Practice.

At the heart of this course, is the understanding that the nervous system—not the muscles—governs the body's readiness for healing.

Practitioners will learn how to work with, not against, the body's autonomic responses by cultivating safety, choice, and connection through every layer of your work.

Through a blend of neuroscience education, body-based exercises, practical protocols, and supervised practice, you will gain the tools to recognize nervous system states, regulate your own presence, empower client autonomy, and refer appropriately when emotional content moves beyond the scope of touch.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand and apply the core principles of Polyvagal Theory in a massage/wellness setting
• Use breath, rhythm, and presence to support nervous system regulation and co-regulation
• Design and deliver client sessions using choice-based, collaborative touch
• Modify intake and assessment processes to center client safety and body autonomy
• Recognize when and how to refer clients to other trauma-informed professionals
• Integrate language, pacing, and post-session strategies that empower clients beyond the table

This training centers relationship as medicine, regulation as the foundation, and consent as an ongoing, dynamic process. You will leave with a toolbox of immediately usable skills and a renewed confidence in supporting clients with sensitivity, science-based understanding, empathy, and self-empowerment.

At the completion of the course, students and professionals will have a much deeper understanding and knowledge base to:

• Create a safe space for their clients to fully benefit from a therapeutic session environment promoting the integration of mental/emotional aspects of tension release related to stress and trauma.
• Implement clear professional boundaries and stay within the scope of professional practice.
• Empower clients in developing autonomous processing and healing abilities to cope with, and ultimately overcome, trauma.
• Serve a broader range of clients with various needs.
• Enhance the outcome of the practitioner's therapeutic modalities and skills by elevating the approach to their work.