CONCUSSION DENTS AND DINGS
2026-06-20 10:00 - 19:00 UTC | Many Waters Wellness Center, 800 Sprague St, Walla Walla, WA, 99362
Many who suffer from headaches have histories of high intensity impact to the the neck and head including from MVA’s, extreme sport, other acute trauma, long term, low grade deforming impacts, and more. While these patients may vary in headache presentation, they often share a common thread of excessive force and subsequent compression to the structures of the face, head, neck, jaw and cervical spine.

Even skillful massage often leads to temporary results, due to muscle dominant treatments that only affect certain contributors to the problem. The most effective treatments use a range of palpatory approaches with a variety of structures, differentiate types of tenderness, grades and causes of hypertonicity, and their contributions at different segments.

We’ll learn an array of soft tissue techniques and approaches to release locked in, compressive forces from the cervical spine, jaws, face and cranium, differentiating, and minimizing these forces on chronic headache presentations. Assessment and techniques focus on myofascia, joints, sutures, and bones, with special focus on the upper cerivcal spine and cranial helmet. We will also rule in or rule out contributions from the thorax and below and look at treatments to address them, when relevant.

Instructor: Joseph Rodin is a licensed massage therapist, psychotherapist, and certified Trager® practitioner. His somatic background includes intensive study of Trager®, along with extensive coursework in osteopathic inspired manual therapy methods. Joseph took his first Trager® course in 1995 and returned to later to become certified in 2010. Since then, he has taught numerous Trager® introductory classes, mentored with and assisted senior Trager® instructors, been a Trager® Tutor and is the past President of the US Trager® Association and past member of the Board of Directors for Trager International. He’s presented on Trager and TMJ at Trager Conferences live, virtually, and for the Tragerology organization.

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TRAGER® IMMERSION DAY - SEATTLE
2026-07-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
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.

Instructor: 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.

What 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.
Milton 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.

TRAGER® IMMERSION DAY - TACOMA
2026-07-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Ramona’s House, Contact for Address, Gig Harbor, WA, 98332
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.

Instructor: 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.

What 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.
Milton 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.

INTRODUCTION TO TRAGER: THE ART OF OSCILLATORY COMPRESSION
2026-07-20 09:30 - 18:30 | Therapeutic Training Center, 929 N 130th St, Ste 12, Seattle, WA, 98133, United States
What 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 helps integrate the profound changes in the body.
About This Class:
Although Trager is it’s own bodywork modality, it can be used to greatly enhance other styles of massage. In this class you’ll:

Learn and practice Trager bodywork techniques and principles.
Learn how the potency of the Trager three-dimensional oscillations, combined with tissue compression, promotes profound tissue release, dissolves muscle memory, and improves the efficiency of the nervous system.

You’ll leave with immediately effective tools for your style of work and an appreciation for the profound contributions of the Trager approach!
This Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager® Practitioner.
Instructor:
Joseph Rodin is a licensed massage therapist, psychotherapist, and certified Trager® practitioner. His somatic background includes intensive study of Trager®, along with extensive coursework in osteopathic inspired manual therapy methods. Joseph took his first Trager® course in 1995 and returned to later to become certified in 2010. Since then, he has taught numerous Trager® introductory classes, mentored with and assisted senior Trager® instructors, been a Trager® Tutor and is the past President of the US Trager® Association and past member of the Board of Directors for Trager International. He’s presented on Trager and TMJ at Trager Conferences live, virtually, and for the Tragerology organization.
Information and Registration through Theratraining.com

TRAUMA INFORMED BODYWORK FOR HEALING AND RESILIENCE
2026-08-11 09:00 - 18:00 | Staybridge Suites, 328 NW 46th St, Seattle, WA, 98107
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.
Step 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.
Grounded 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.
If 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.
This Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager® Practitioner.
Instructor: 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.
Please register for the workshop here!

NW TRAGER® COMMUNITY DAY
2026-08-29 10:00 - 17:30 | BodyMind Energetics Clinic, 15832 34th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA, 98155
10am-3pm – Coming from the Feet – with Gwen Crowell
Using vintage footage of Betty Fuller, Gwen guides us into
moving through our bodies for better Trager results with less effort!
Register by 8/15; Optional Donation: $40-$60

3:15pm-4:15pm- Dance / talent show!

4:30pm-5:30pm- Picnic / meal nearby

Registration deadline:August 15th, 2026.

TRAGER® CERTIFICATION & LEVEL 1 OPTIONS
2026-09-23 09:00 - 2026-09-29 18:00 | Therapeutic Training Center, 929 N 130th St, Ste 12, Seattle, WA, 98133, United States
Dr. Milton Trager, MD, recognized well before contemporary knowledge on neuroplasticity, autonomic regulation and current pain science, that new information introduced to areas in the unconscious mind, gently and with skill, activates positive neurological changes which improve movement patterns and decrease pain. He referred to his work as Psychophysical Integration.
Trager® Practitioners work in a calm, cultivated, meditative state, enhancing therapist efficacy, ease, and career longevity, facilitating neuroceptive co-regulation for client and therapist alike. Using the language of touch and movement they promote sensory awareness and ease of movement.
Trager® sessions include gentle integrative waves combined with compressions and elongations and within a variety of amplitudes, vectors and rhythms received in a calming, atmosphere. Cumulative in nature, this work promotes ease, physical mobility, and an enhanced sense of safety, agency and natural movement.
A mental, emotional and physical education, Trager® sends clients into the world with the physical efficiency and coordination that leads to effortless movement. Milton Trager called this feeling a place beyond relaxation, a place of peace.
Why Trager® Certification
Level 1 can be taken as a free standing course and is the first step of Trager Certification, a program designed for students who want to develop Trager® as a primary modality in their practice. It offers highly focused, in-depth training with the exploration, supervision, and feedback necessary for students to establish a successful Trager® practice. Being certified also allows the practitioner to market themselves with a tangible credential. Upon certification, with their permission, the US Trager® Association lists practitioners on its website as part of its referral network.
What 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 helps integrate the profound changes in the body.
Milton 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, Migraine’s, and Chronic Pain, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless, ease and joy of movement.

Instructor:
Joseph Rodin is a licensed massage therapist, psychotherapist, and certified Trager® practitioner. His somatic background includes intensive study of Trager®, along with extensive coursework in osteopathic inspired manual therapy methods. Joseph took his first Trager® course in 1995 and returned to later to become certified in 2010. Since then, he has taught numerous Trager® introductory classes, mentored with and assisted senior Trager® instructors, been a Trager® Tutor and is the past President of the US Trager® Association and past member of the Board of Directors for Trager International. He’s presented on Trager and TMJ at Trager Conferences live, virtually, and for the Tragerology organization.
Joseph’s movement experience began with being a Yoga Instructor for fourteen years and a student of Afro-Brazillian Dance and Percussion. These inform his Trager® work as much as his varied background with psychotherapy and bodywork. In Seattle, in addition to seeing clients for psychotherapy, Joseph has a strong manual therapy practice with a clinical focus on headache, TMJ and chronic pain. He teaches courses around the Northwest and beyond in The Trager Approach, myofascial release, intraoral massage, craniosacral and more. His passion for teaching is based on empowering students to further develop their unique gifts, to convey both the art and science of manual therapy, and to use the path of bodywork as mindful contemplation and inquiry into the healing process for client and therapist alike.
This Seattle Trager® CertificationTraining is presented by the Therapeutic Training Center.
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SOMATIC FOUNDATIONS OF PRESENCE, TOUCH, AND MOVEMENT
2026-11-12 09:30 - 2026-11-15 17:00 | Hampton Inn and Suites Northgate, 9550 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115
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.
Each 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.
Come 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.
Open 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.
Investment:
2 days: $375 / 4 days: $695
Discount for previous mentastics course:
$40 discount for 2 days of attendance. $100 discount for 4 days of attendance.
$80 discount for 2 days of attendance. $200 discount for 4 days of attendance if you’ve taken mentastics after January 2023.

Power of the Pelvis Workshop, Monday, Nov 17th, 10am-5pm. Roger will be teaching this one day course, open to all, for $195.
Discount for Power of the Pelvis Workshop.
Participants doing 4 days of Mentastics receive 50% off.
Conference Style Weekend Offerings: Tutorials, Trades, and Professional Trager Sessions available mornings, late afternoons, and evenings.
Location: 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.
Instructor: Roger Tolle
As 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).

POWER OF THE PELVIS
2026-11-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Hampton Inn and Suites Northgate, 9550 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115
Using Trager principles of Somatic Therapy, we focus on how the pelvis, and its associated energies of grounding, sensuality and balance, provides the roots for graceful movement and flowering of consciousness. Emphasis is placed on staying present, and developing fluidity through gentle rhythmic motion. Participants are guided in opening, strengthening and balancing the pelvis through a combination of personal movement explorations, and partner games both on and off the tables.

Class Objectives

To learn how to release tension, reduce stress, and build support in the lower body.

To palpate and assist freer movement and fuller awareness in a partners’ feet, legs and hips.

To sense weight, groundedness, fluidity, balance, and freedom of movement in themselves, and in a supine partner.

To discover personal movement/awareness truths through open exploration.

To find connection, ease stress and access feelings of freedom and peace through simple movement explorations done with awareness.

To gain a basic understanding of some of the principles of Trager Movement Education and Mind/Body Integration.

To explore how these movement principles bring new depth and lightness to a bodywork practice.

Instructor: Roger Tolle
As 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).
