Practitioner Continuing Education · 14 CEC Hours
Viva Las Vagus:
The Vagus Nerve & Manual Therapy
A 2-day hands-on continuing education course for manual therapists - exploring anatomy, assessment, treatment, and self-care of the vagus nerve through craniosacral therapy, lymphatic techniques, fascia, and osteoarticulations.
Course Overview
Two Days Dedicated to One Remarkable Nerve
This 14-hour introductory course educates manual therapists on the benefits of vagus nerve treatment. Practitioners engage in live demonstrations, collaborative discussion, and supervised hands-on partner practice - building clinical confidence in vagal assessment and treatment.
Pre-Course Home Study (LMS)
- Watch five vagus nerve videos
- Read two research-based articles
- Draw and label the vagus nerve pathway from the medulla oblongata; submit before Day 1
What’s Included
- 14 CEC hours - applicable to most manual therapy associations
- Certificate of completion
- All in-class materials, demonstrations, and partner practice
- LMS access to pre-study resources
- Facilitation by Dawn Sharman, RMT · DMOT · RCST
What You’ll Learn
Nine Core Outcomes
01
Anatomy & Embryology
Master CNX anatomy, embryological development, reflexes, and systemic functions.
02
Vagal Assessment
Confidently assess vagal tone and recognize shifts in autonomic states.
03
Access Sites
Identify precise vagus nerve access points and approach them safely.
04
Multi-Modal Treatment
Apply lymphatic, fascial, craniosacral, and osteoarticulation methods.
05
Vagal Theories
Understand PolyVagal, MultiVagal, and contemporary vagus frameworks.
06
Systems Integration
Grasp the Social Engagement System, HPA Axis, and Gut-Brain / Heart-Brain connections.
07
Clinical Recognition
Identify signs, symptoms, and diagnoses involving the vagus nerve in practice.
08
Patient Home Care
Teach vagal self-care methods patients can use between appointments.
09
Heightened Vagal Tone
Experience real treatment exchanges demonstrating tangible vagal tone shifts.
Reserve Your Seat
Upcoming Course Dates
Viva Las Vagus Penticton
Oct 17 – 18, 2026
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM daily
“Thanks so much - loved this beautiful course and hands-on. Terrific after many years in practice to learn totally new contacts, assessments, treatments, and patient self- and home-care.”
“Very much appreciated this whole course focused on the CNX - especially the new assessment methods and considerations. Manual nerve therapy to support the autonomic system with patients and myself.”
Your Instructor
Dawn Sharman
RMT · DMOT · RCST · Founder, Still Point Academy
With 25+ years in clinical practice, academic leadership, and regulatory work, Dawn brings substantial expertise to manual therapy education. She founded Still Point Academy to democratize access to high-quality osteopathic and wellness training across Canada.
Join the Cohort
We’re Going to Vagus. Will You Join Us?
Four dates, four cities, one transformative two days for your practice. The whole course is designed with everyone’s vagal tone in mind - real treatment, real connection, real learning.
14 CEC Hours · Certificate included · $695.97 per participant