Course Overview:
This class is designed for massage therapists interested in learning how to incorporate somatic mindfulness and bodywork techniques to support clients dealing with trauma and PTSD. The focus will be on the vagus nerve, its role in the autonomic nervous system, and how specific bodywork practices can enhance resilience and promote healing. Participants will gain hands-on guidance through live demonstrations and practice sessions.
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Understand the role of the vagus nerve in the autonomic nervous system and its connection to trauma and PTSD.
2. Learn and apply somatic mindfulness techniques to enhance vagal tone and resilience.
3. Develop hands-on skills in bodywork techniques specifically targeting the vagus nerve to support trauma healing.
Integrate these techniques into a therapeutic massage practice to help clients with trauma-related symptoms.
**This class is eligible for 8 CE's to Licensed Massaged Therapists.**
Tragerwork Mindfulness presented by Fernando Rojas, LMT PhD. Fernando has been a bodyworker since 2004, a therapeutic massage instructor since 2010, and a NCBTMB authorized CE provider since 2013. He has had the privilege to train and certify under recognized masters of Osho Rebalancing and Joint Release, the Trager Approach, Traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Medical Massage, Yoga, Zen, among others. Recipient of a grant to pursue and complete a doctoral program with Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK where he explored the intersection of Mindfulness and skilled action. Published author in academic journals, international conferences and a doctoral thesis.
