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SUMMARY:TRAGER LEVEL 1 - TRI CITIES\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Trager 1 takes place May 29-31 and June 26-28\, 2026 in Tri Cities\, WA. Trager work has become known as a highly effective neuromuscular approach to bodywork and somatic movement therapy with applications in rehabilitation\, movement re-patterning\, trauma informed care\, and psychophysical integration. \nTrager Level 1 is a stand alone course as well as the first step of Trager Certification that takes place in Tri Cities\, WA\, designed for students to experience a deeper level of therapeutic effectiveness and integration. \nCourse description and objectives:\nThis course is designed for students in the fields of massage therapy\, physical therapy\, body-centered psychotherapy\, fitness training\, yoga\, and other somatic practices. This first step in Professional Certification in the Trager Approach can be taken as a stand alone course. Both Mentastics (mindful movement) & Table-work are taught through demonstrations and supervised practice\, and you’ll come away with a an full body protocol to integrate into your current bodywork practice and a foundation for  subsequent certification to offer the Trager Approach as a primary modality in your practice. \nThe class will teach effective applications for pain and injury\, as well as relief from symptoms of sustained social\, emotional and psychological stress. It will also highlight ways of working with manual therapy and body sensation to address the effects of internalized trauma\, both recent and long past. Trager is a valuable approach for anyone who wants to elevate awareness in themselves and their clients. \nMilton Trager\, MD\, who became aware of the basic principles at the age of 18\, spent over 50 years refining this unique approach to somatic movement therapy and bodywork\, achieving high levels of success with effects of Parkinson’s\, MS\, Post Polio Syndrome\, Back Pain\, Migraines\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless ease and joy of movement. \nAbout Trager The tablework\, involving deep\, fluid rocking movements (oscillations) of muscles and joints combined with gentle traction and compression\, feeds the brain’s natural neuroplasticity and induces dramatic muscular relaxation\, along with feelings of lightness\, freedom\, and flexibility. Sessions also include individualized\, mindful\, somatic movement explorations called Mentastics. \nPrerequisites\nIt is highly recommended to have taken an Introduction to Trager Approach class\, live or online\, and receive one or more Trager sessions prior to class to get the most from the training.  \nPayment & Payment Plans\nSix Day Course Cost with Intro Discount:   $1\,245\n($25 per hour/ $200 per day+ 2 year usta membership) \n\n\n\n\nSix day Course Cost:         $1\,345\n\n\n\n($26 per hour/ $208 per day+ 2 year usta membership) \nSliding Scale:                    $995 \n\nPayment plans:                6 months\, as needed\n\n\nPayment options below:\n$150 deposit below and we’ll touch base from there.\nFull Payment\, $1\,345\nFull Payment with Intro discount\, $1\,245. Discount code: intro\n\nWA State Tax\nAs you may know\, the Washington State Department of Revenue is now taxing all manner of continuing education\, including massage therapy courses. We are hoping this will be repealed in the next session.\n\n\n\nInstructor: Joseph Rodin is a Trager Practitioner and Tutor\, and a practicing bodyworker and psychotherapist in Seattle\, WA. He teaches continuing education courses throughout the Northwest and beyond. Into his courses he also weaves his background with Percussion and Afro Brazilian Dance. \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-level-1-tri-cities-wa/
LOCATION:ABE Massage School\, 621 The Parkway\, Richland\, WA\, 99352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Level 1 Trager,Trager
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® IMMERSION DAY - SEATTLE
DESCRIPTION:Come and level up your skills through practice and community immersion. We’ll review and refine our learning with labs\, somatics\, trades\, and an afternoon clinic. Open to all Trager students and practitioners. Students will be consulted for priorities for the review class. \n  \n  \n \nInstructor: Joseph Rodin\, MA\, LMHC\, LMT. Gwen Joseph has practiced bodywork for over 25 years. He teaches Trager\, Intra-Oral Massage\, Myofascial Release and other subjects throughout the Northwest and beyond. He lives in Seattle where he practices psychotherapy and bodywork\, specializing in TMJ\, Headache\, and chronic pain presentations. \n  \nWhat is Trager®? Trager is a unique\, neuromuscular approach to bodywork and movement re-patterning. The tablework consists of deep\, fluid rocking movements (oscillations) of muscles and joints combined with compression and gentle traction. This feeds into the nervous system resulting in dramatic muscular relaxation\, along with feelings of lightness\, freedom\, and flexibility. The client is also shown simple exercises called mentastics which help integrate the profound changes in the body. \nMilton Trager\, MD\, who became aware of the basic principles at the age of 18\, spent over 50 years refining this unique approach to somatic movement therapy and bodywork.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-immersion-day-seattle-2/
LOCATION:Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Day,Trager
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® IMMERSION DAY - TACOMA
DESCRIPTION:For Trager Students and Practitioners. Come and level up your skills through practice and community immersion. We’ll review and refine our learning with labs\, somatics\, trades\, and an afternoon clinic. Open to all Trager students and practitioners. Students will be consulted for priorities for the review class. \n  \n  \n \nInstructor: Joseph Rodin\, MA\, LMHC\, LMT. Gwen Joseph has practiced bodywork for over 25 years. He teaches Trager\, Intra-Oral Massage\, Myofascial Release and other subjects throughout the Northwest and beyond. He lives in Seattle where he practices psychotherapy and bodywork\, specializing in TMJ\, Headache\, and chronic pain presentations. \n  \nWhat is Trager®? Trager is a unique\, neuromuscular approach to bodywork and movement re-patterning. The tablework consists of deep\, fluid rocking movements (oscillations) of muscles and joints combined with compression and gentle traction. This feeds into the nervous system resulting in dramatic muscular relaxation\, along with feelings of lightness\, freedom\, and flexibility. The client is also shown simple exercises called mentastics which help integrate the profound changes in the body. \nMilton Trager\, MD\, who became aware of the basic principles at the age of 18\, spent over 50 years refining this unique approach to somatic movement therapy and bodywork.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-immersion-day-tacoma/
LOCATION:Ramona’s House\, Contact for Address\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98332
CATEGORIES:Practice Day,Trager
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SUMMARY:TRAUMA INFORMED BODYWORK FOR HEALING AND RESILIENCE
DESCRIPTION:What if your hands could speak safety so clearly… your clients’ nervous systems finally listened? Join us and unlock the power of touch as a language with The Trager® Approach—transforming trauma-informed care for lasting healing. \nStep into a transformative experience with The Trager® Approach—a gentle yet powerful method rooted in the highest standards of trauma-informed care. This class invites massage and somatic practitioners to explore the profound impact of non-verbal touch in restoring trust\, releasing chronic tension\, and awakening the body’s innate resilience. \nGrounded in the principles of Presence\, Co-regulation\, Neuroplasticity\, and client empowerment through movement\, Trager® has demonstrated significant benefits for those dealing with PTSD\, musculoskeletal and chronic pain\, addiction\, anxiety\, and emotional overwhelm. It’s more than just technique—it’s a paradigm shift in how we connect through our hands and teach movement. You’ll learn to create safety through rhythmic\, effortless movement and presence-based touch\, meeting clients where they are—without force\, without agenda. When the body feels invited rather than fixed\, true change occurs. “We’ll also incorporate somatic movement exercises\, Trager “Mentastics” that build on the gains achieved during the table work session\, empowering your clients to engage with their world differently and transform their human experience. \nIf you’re ready to enhance your practice with greater depth\, compassion\, and clinical effectiveness\, this class is your gateway. Join us to elevate your skills and become part of a community committed to making a meaningful difference. \nThis Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager® Practitioner. \nInstructor: Michael Lear is an internationally recognized Trager® Approach Instructor\, practitioner\, and Ashtanga Yoga Instructor with a client base spanning five continents and including a few Academy Award\, Grammy and Emmy winners as well as many figures prominent in business and industry. He’s published in the field of trauma for his work with veterans and PTSD and with victims of the Tsunami in South Asia. \nPlease register for the workshop here! 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trauma-informed-bodywork-for-healing-and-resilience-2/
LOCATION:Staybridge Suites\, 328 NW 46th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107
CATEGORIES:Intro Trager,Trager
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SUMMARY:NW TRAGER® COMMUNITY DAY
DESCRIPTION:10am-3pm – Coming from the Feet – with Gwen Crowell\nUsing vintage footage of Betty Fuller\, Gwen guides us into\nmoving through our bodies for better Trager results with less effort!\nRegister by 8/15; Optional Donation: $40-$60\n\n3:15pm-4:15pm- Dance / talent show!\n\n4:30pm-5:30pm- Picnic / meal nearby\n\nRegistration deadline:August 15th\, 2026.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/nw-community-day/
LOCATION:BodyMind Energetics Clinic\, 15832 34th Ave NE\, Shoreline\, WA\, 98155
CATEGORIES:Practice Day,Trager
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SUMMARY:SOMATIC FOUNDATIONS OF PRESENCE\, TOUCH\, AND MOVEMENT
DESCRIPTION:This workshop – 2 and 4 day options – delves into the somatic foundations of presence\, touch\, and movement\, inviting participants to experience Trager Somatic Therapy’s guiding principles of softness\, weight\, waves\, connection\, play\, pause\, and authenticity. *Two day attendees attend Thursday and Friday. \nEach workshop day is 9:30-4:45pm\, (9:30am-12:30pm & 1:45pm-4:45pm) with an hour and fifteen minutes for lunch. 12 ncbtmb ce’s awarded for 2 days\, 24 ce’s for 4 days. Each day includes 4 hours of mindful movement explorations and 2 hours of hands on application at the table. \nCome explore how our felt sense of movement changes the potency of our touch. This workshop is for anyone interested in deepening their relationship with touch and movement\, in personal or professional settings. It’s open to anyone and fulfills the Mentastics class requirement for Trager certification. \nOpen to bodyworkers\, movement practitioners\, and anyone curious about embodied connection\, this workshop offers a nourishing space to refine your touch\, heighten sensory awareness\, and attune to the natural intelligence of your living body. \nInvestment:\n2 days: $375 / 4 days: $695 \nDiscount for previous mentastics course:\n$40 discount for 2 days of attendance.  $100 discount for 4 days of attendance.\n$80 discount for 2 days of attendance. $200 discount for 4 days of attendance if you’ve taken mentastics after January 2023. \n  \n \nPower of the Pelvis Workshop\, Monday\, Nov 17th\, 10am-5pm. Roger will be teaching this one day course\, open to all\, for $195. \nDiscount for Power of the Pelvis Workshop.\nParticipants doing 4 days of Mentastics receive 50% off. \nConference Style Weekend Offerings: Tutorials\, Trades\, and Professional Trager Sessions available mornings\, late afternoons\, and evenings. \nLocation: Hampton Inn and Suites in Northgate – Seattle\, WA. Walk to/from Light Rail (which services airport). Discounted rooms available for $139\, mention Trager Workshop or use this link for discount when making reservations online. \nInstructor: Roger Tolle\nAs a Trager Practitioner since 1985\, Roger has worked with over 30\,000 clients. His background includes a B.A. in Theater/Movement\, and 15 years as a professional modern dancer. He’s studied extensively with Dr. Milton Trager and other somatic pioneers and methods in the field of somatic movement education including Continuum\, Aston Patterning\, Body Mind Centering\, and Gyrotonics. He was awarded the title of “Master Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist” by the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/somatic-foundations-of-presence-touch-and-movement/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn and Suites Northgate\, 9550 1st Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98115
CATEGORIES:Mentastics,Trager
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