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SUMMARY:THE SCIENCE OF PRESENCE TOUCH AND MOVEMENT - A DEEP DIVE FOR BODYWORKERS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative three-day class designed to elevate your practice by integrating cutting-edge scientific principles with hands-on techniques. \nWe’ll focus on the nervous system and how we can harness its power to create ease for ourselves as practitioners\, and improve outcomes for clients. \nTopics explored related to PRESENCE include \n\nAutonomic nervous system\nNeuroception\nMirror neurons\nNociception\nCognitive plasticity\n\nRelated to TOUCH we’ll cover interoception and fascia. \nWe’ll explore fascial plasticity\, load\, and reflexes when looking at the science of MOVEMENT. \nInstructor: Eileen Dickenson: \nEileen has been practicing physical therapy and the Trager Approach for several decades. Growing from her roots in Physical Therapy\, she has been studying scientific information that is applicable to Movement and Manual Therapy\, notably Trager\, for many years. Biotensegrity\, a rich and emerging field of science\, is her most recent study. She loves sharing her current understanding of the anatomical and physiological correlates of Manual\, Movement\, and especially Trager principles\, processes\, and outcomes.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/the-science-of-presence-touch-and-movement-a-deep-dive-for-bodyworkers-2/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Training Center\, 929 N 130th St\, Ste 12\, Seattle\, WA\, 98133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trager,Trager Anatomy
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® LEVEL 1 - SEATTLE
DESCRIPTION:This Trager 1 course takes place February 20-22 & March 27-29\, in Seattle\, 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\, 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\nThe cost of both weekends together (six days) is $1\,345. Those who’ve taken any Trager Intro are entitled to $100 discount. Payment plans and sliding scale available\, please inquire. \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-seattle-wa-feb2026-2/
LOCATION:Hotel Nexus\, Seattle\, WA\, 2140 N Northgate Way\, Seattle\, WA\, 98133
CATEGORIES:Level 1 Trager,Live Event,Trager
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251208T180000
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SUMMARY:TRAGER LEVEL 2b
DESCRIPTION:Trager Level 2\,  a stand alone class and the second step of Trager Certification\, is designed for students to experience a deeper level of creativity\, therapeutic effectiveness\, and integration. Trager Level 1 is a prerequisite. \nCourse description and objectives:\nBoth Mentastics (mindful movement) & Table-work are taught through demonstrations and supervised practice and you’ll come away with a more expanded full body protocol to integrate into your current bodywork practice and a more comprehensive foundation for subsequent certification to offer 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. \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. \n \nInstructor: Joseph Rodin MA\, LMP\, CTP.\, has been practicing bodywork for over twenty-five years. A certified Trager® Practitioner\, Tutor and Instructor\, he’s also studied and taught intra-oral massage\, cranial sacral therapy and other forms of manual therapy. He’s worked at the nationally recognized TMJ Orofacial Disorders Center and Mind Your Body Pain Clinics in Seattle and currently enjoys his private practice in Psychotherapy\, Trager and Manual Therapy. \n  \n  \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\, Migraine’s\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless\, ease and joy of movement.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-level-2b/
LOCATION:The Mosaic Room\, 11742 15th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Level 2 Trager,Trager
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® PRACTICE DAY - BELLINGHAM
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-practice-day-bellingham/
LOCATION:Brenda’s House\, Contact for Address\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
CATEGORIES:Practice Day,Trager
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® PRACTICE DAY - TACOMA
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-practice-day-tacoma/
LOCATION:Ramona’s House\, Contact for Address\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98332
CATEGORIES:Practice Day,Trager
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SUMMARY:HEADACHE & CONCUSSION
DESCRIPTION:Course is Full\, click here for wait list or consider Deepening Somatic Presence\, Oct 2nd\, in Walla Walla. \n\n\nMany 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. \n  \n\n\nEven 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. \n  \n\nWe’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.\n\n\nInstructor: 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.\n\nDiscount: Bring a friend discount: $25. Coupon code: frnd. Enter friend or colleague’s name when registering.\n\nCourse is Full\, click here for wait list or consider Deepening Somatic Presence\, Oct 2nd\, in Walla Walla.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/headache-concussion/
LOCATION:Many Waters Wellness Center\, 800 Sprague St\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362
CATEGORIES:Headache
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T180000
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SUMMARY:DEEPENING SOMATIC PRESENCE
DESCRIPTION:From our deepened Somatic Presence arises greater effectiveness\, creativity and pain-free work at the table. Our clients come for integration and healthy movement. What better way to transmit this then working from our own pain-free flow? Leveraging insights from Trauma Informed Touch and the Trager Approach\, we’ll harmonize our client’s nervous system’s and maximize tissue change all while balancing our own systems. \n  \nLearn to: \n• Impact joints\, organs\, fascia and fluids\n• Increased proprioceptive reintegration\n• determine restrictions three dimensionally\n• simultaneously affect local and global change\n• trauma informed touch promotes neuroceptive safety\n• leverage the sensory-motor system for resolution of pain \n \nWhat is Trauma Informed Touch?\nAn approach that focuses on the client’s sense of somatic safety throughout the session. While conveyed verbally\, through skilled\, receptive touch and attention\, we’re able to transmit safety to the nervous system beyond words\, and which promotes muscular release harmonized with the nervous system rather than at the expense of it. \n  \n \nWhat is Trager?\nTrager 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. \n \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\, Migraine’s\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless\, ease and joy of movement. \n  \n \nInstructor:\nJoseph 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. \nDiscount: Bring a friend or colleague discount: $25. Use coupon code frnd. No need to register together\, just reference their name when completing your own registration. \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/deepening-somatic-presence-nov2025/
LOCATION:ABE Massage School\, 621 The Parkway\, Richland\, WA\, 99352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intro Trager,Live Event,Trager
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SUMMARY:DEEPENING SOMATIC PRESENCE - ORCAS
DESCRIPTION:From our deepened Somatic Presence arises greater effectiveness\, creativity and pain-free work at the table. Our clients come for integration and healthy movement. What better way to transmit this then working from our own pain-free flow? Leveraging insights from Trauma Informed Touch and the Trager Approach\, we’ll harmonize our client’s nervous system’s and maximize tissue change all while balancing our own systems. \n  \nLearn to: \n• Impact joints\, organs\, fascia and fluids\n• Increased proprioceptive reintegration\n• determine restrictions three dimensionally\n• simultaneously affect local and global change\n• trauma informed touch promotes neuroceptive safety\n• leverage the sensory-motor system for resolution of pain \n \nWhat is Trauma Informed Touch?\nAn approach that focuses on the client’s sense of somatic safety throughout the session. While conveyed verbally\, through skilled\, receptive touch and attention\, we’re able to transmit safety to the nervous system beyond words\, and which promotes muscular release harmonized with the nervous system rather than at the expense of it. \n  \n \nWhat is Trager?\nTrager 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. \n \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\, Migraine’s\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless\, ease and joy of movement. \n  \n \nInstructor:\nJoseph 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.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/deepening-somatic-presence-orcas/
LOCATION:Private: Eastsound Village\, Orcas Island\, WA\, 98245
CATEGORIES:Intro Trager,Trager
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T180000
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® LEVEL 2 --Part A
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on the waterfront in Orcas Island\, WA for Trager Level 2\, Part A\, with Joseph Rodin\, October 3-5th.\n  \nTrager Level 2\,  a stand alone class and the second step of Trager Certification\, is designed for students to experience a deeper level of creativity\, therapeutic effectiveness\, and integration. Trager Level 1 is a prerequisite. \nCourse description and objectives:\nBoth Mentastics (mindful movement) & Table-work are taught through demonstrations and supervised practice and you’ll come away with a more expanded full body protocol to integrate into your current bodywork practice and a more comprehensive foundation for subsequent certification to offer 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. \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. \n \nInstructor: Joseph Rodin MA\, LMP\, CTP.\, has been practicing bodywork for over twenty-five years. A certified Trager® Practitioner\, Tutor and Instructor\, he’s also studied and taught intra-oral massage\, cranial sacral therapy and other forms of manual therapy. He’s worked at the nationally recognized TMJ Orofacial Disorders Center and Mind Your Body Pain Clinics in Seattle and currently enjoys his private practice in Psychotherapy\, Trager and Manual Therapy. \n  \n  \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\, Migraine’s\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless\, ease and joy of movement. \n  \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-level-2-orcas-oct2025/
LOCATION:Private: Eastsound Village\, Orcas Island\, WA\, 98245
CATEGORIES:Level 2 Trager,Live Event,Trager
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T180000
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SUMMARY:CLINICAL MASTERY OF TMJ DISORDERS
DESCRIPTION:Manual Therapy for the jaw helps patients with neck\, jaw\, face and shoulder pain as well as many different kinds of headaches. \nAfter this sixteen hour course you may apply to the WA health Department Massage Board for Intra-Oral Massage endorsement. \nYou’ll learn\n• Anatomy and physiology of the TMJ\n• Biomechanics and assessment of the TMJ\n• Intra-oral and extra-oral palpation and treatment techniques\n• Indications and contra-indcations to treatment\, and hygiene\n• Integrating neck\, head and TMJ treatments. \nINSTRUCTOR:\nJoseph Rodin MA\, LMP\, CTP.\, has been practicing bodywork for twenty-three years. A certified Trager® Practitioner\, he’s also studied and taught intra-oral massage\, cranial sacral therapy and other forms of manual therapy in Washington and California. He’s worked at the nationally recognized TMJ Orofacial Disorders Center in Seattle where he’s treated extensive jaw\, head\, neck and facial problems. \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/clinical-mastery-of-tmj-disorders-3/
LOCATION:ABE Massage School\, 621 The Parkway\, Richland\, WA\, 99352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clinical Mastery of TMJ Disorders,Live Event
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SUMMARY:NORTH AMERICAN TUTOR CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to join this “North American Tutor Conference\,” open to Tutors and Trainee’s from throughout the world. This conference is being organized by a small group of tutors and registration is happening through this website for ease of use. \n\n\nThe event:  This Tutor Conference is a gathering of colleagues who enjoy being with one another and the approach we share\, to consult with our peers\, to receive and give touch and to expand our skills in creative explorations\, including triads.  (The conference fulfills all 3 categories of Tutor C.E. \nThe dates:  Friday\, May 16 -18\, 2025\nThe cost:   $125 registration\, to share conference expenses. (Non-refundable unless someone is able to take your space)\nThe caveats:  The conference is not residential; we will purchase our meals and secure our own places to stay (lodging suggestions attached).\nThe space:  The Taoist Institute\, 225 North 70th St. Seattle\, WA 98103(Phinney Ridge\, Greenwood area)\n\n\n\n\n \n\nTo Reserve a space:\n1. Register Below. Use the + sign to increase ticket registrations from 0 to 1.\n2. Go to this Google Doc and look at lodging options. \n\n\n\nAfter you register:\n3. Go to this Google Doc to add your name and cell phone and other contact info so we can contact one another before and during the conference.  When you know your flight arrival times (for carpool options) and where you’re staying\, please come back and add them as well.\n4. Optional:  Add your wishes – what you hope to experience at the conference  – to this google doc-add wishes.\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR GATHERING TO FOLLOW!\nInstructors will be invited to gather on Monday and Tuesday\, May 19-20th\, following the Tutor Conference and will receive more information shortly.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/north-american-tutor-conference/
LOCATION:Private: Taoist Institute\, 225 North 70th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103
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SUMMARY:DYNAMIC MOBILIZATIONS and HEADACHE & CONCUSSION
DESCRIPTION:DYNAMIC MOBILIZATIONS (Sunday) is a new offering with different\, complimentary content to other Trager courses. Go beyond passive and active range of motion by using the weight of the mobilized\, relaxed body against changing hand fulcrums and waves of various amplitudes. This is similar to the combination of the fluid dynamics of breath and fingers playing a solo on a flute or saxophone. This approach allows for deep tissue access and clinical creativity and specificity without sacrificing a feeling of safety and comfort for client and therapist alike.\n\nWe’ll explore mobilizations for the whole body including neck\, shoulder girdle\, spine and pelvis. We’ll explore prone\, supine and sidelying work\, and explore somatics (Trager Mentastics) that bring greater presence for client and therapist. \nLearn to: \n• Impact joints\, organs\, fascia and fluids\n• Increased proprioceptive reintegration\n• determine restrictions three dimensionally\n• simultaneously affect local and global change\n• trauma informed touch promotes neuroceptive safety\n• leverage the sensory-motor system for resolution of pain \n  \n  \n\n\nHEADACHES & CONCUSSION (Monday)  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. \n  \n\n\nEven 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. \n  \n\nWe’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.\n\nInstructor: 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.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/dynamic-mobilizations-headache-and-concussion/
LOCATION:Many Waters Wellness Center\, 800 Sprague St\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362
CATEGORIES:Live Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250420T180000
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SUMMARY:Trager Level 1 - Spokane
DESCRIPTION:New 2nd weekend option added.\nFirst Weekend: April 18-20th.\nSecond Weekend: April 25-27th OR *June 27-29th. \nWhy Trager® Certification\nDr. 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. \nTrager® Practitioners work in a calm\, cultivated\, meditative state\, enhancing therapist efficacy\, ease\, career longevity\, and facilitating neuroceptive co-regulation for client and therapist alike. Using the language of touch and movement they promote enhanced sensory awareness and ease of movement. \nTrager® 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\, an enhanced sense of safety\, agency and natural movement. \nA 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 and agelessness. \nWhy Trager® Certification\nLevel 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. \nDates for Trager® Level 1 and Certification\nLevel 1\, April 18-20 and May 25-27 OR *June 27-29th.\nGuided Practice\, sessions and tutorials: July\, tbd\nLevel 2\, Fall\, 2025\, tbd. \nWhat is Trager?\nTrager 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. \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\, Migraine’s\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless\, ease and joy of movement. \n  \nInstructor:\nJoseph 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. \nJoseph’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. \n*This additional option for a second weekend was requested by several prospective students and goes into effect with minimum of 4 students.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-level-1-spokane/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Connections School of Massage\, 505 East 24th Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203
CATEGORIES:Level 1 Trager,Live Event,Trager
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250406T180000
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SUMMARY:Trager® Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Trager® Level 2 with Gwen Crowell takes place Friday – Sunday\, April 4-6th and 11-13th in Seattle\, WA. Trager® 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. \n \nTrager® Level 2\,  is the second step of Trager® Certification\, 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 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. \n  \nInstructor: Gwen Crowell. Gwen Crowell was introduced to the work of Dr. Milton Trager when she went to massage school in Berkeley. She worked with Dr. Trager from 1978 until his passing in 1997. Attracted by the joyful movement and ease of the work\, Gwen was delighted to share Trager® first with clients and then with students beginning in 1985 when Dr. Trager selected her as one of his instructors. \nGwen was a pioneer in bringing Trager to Washington and has maintained a private practice since 1979. She enjoys listening and attending to people. As a teacher\, she effectively guides students\, helping them to anchor moments of understanding and to recognize and celebrate their competencies. She is the designer of this Trager Program and a core faculty member at Discoverypoint. Gwen has also been a guest lecturer at Bastyr University and teaches Trager certification classes throughout North America\, Europe\, and Japan. She enjoys participating in the creative process of Trager and witnessing clients and students transform through the power of touch. \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\, Migraine’s\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless\, ease and joy of movement. \n\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®.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-level-2/
LOCATION:Institute for Bioenergetics\, 15832 34th Ave NE\, Lake Forest Park\, WA\, 98155
CATEGORIES:Level 2 Trager,Live Event,Trager
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
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SUMMARY:Trager® Level 1 & Certification - Seattle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTrager® 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. \nTrager® 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. \nA 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. \nWhy Trager® Certification\nLevel 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. \nWhat is Trager?\nTrager 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. \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\, Migraine’s\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless\, ease and joy of movement. \n  \n  \nInstructor:\nJoseph 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. \nJoseph’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. \nThis Seattle Trager® CertificationTraining is presented by the Therapeutic Training Center.\nClick for information and registration.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-level-1-certification-seattle/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Training Center\, 929 N 130th St\, Ste 12\, Seattle\, WA\, 98133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
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SUMMARY:DISSOLVING TENSION PATTERNS -Introduction to Trager
DESCRIPTION:What is Trager?\nTrager 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. \nAbout This Class:\nMost massage approaches succeed well at releasing muscular tension. But very few massage approaches succeed at dissolving the patterning that produces the tension\, which means after a period of relaxation\, it lives to see another day. \nThe Trager® approach is different. Not only does it release the tension\, but through its specific\, rhythmic\, gentle movements and oscillations of the muscles\, it\, ‘resets\,’ the nervous system\, unhooking it from the dysfunctional movement patterning\, and facilitating natural movement once again. \nFrom this state\, the body and mind have\, ‘learned\,’ or\, ‘become reacquainted with’ a natural movement vocabulary from which they can build to achieve freedom from pain and tension. Trager® movements called Mentastics\, are taught to the patient after the session to consilidate and improve upon the changes. \nTrager® stands alone as an approach\, but also beautifully compliments and deepens other styles of massage as well. Come and learn the language of the neuromuscular system\, and turn temporary release of tension into ongoing dissolution of muscular tension patterns. \nThis Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager Practitioner. \n\nDiscounts: If you are eligible for a discount\, please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail as the website only offers classes at the regular price.  Only one discount is applied per person. \n\nReviewers Discount: If you have taken this class previously through the Therapeutic Training Center\, you may review it at a $30 discount on tuition. The reviewer’s price for this class is $150.\nBring a Friend Discount: $30 savings – if you register and attend a Joseph Rodin class and bring a friend who has never attended a Joseph Rodin class\, you will receive a $15 discount on the price of your class and your friend who registers and attends will also receive a $15 discount.\n\nRegister through Therapeutic Training Center \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/dissolving-tension-patterns-introduction-to-trager/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Training Center\, 929 N 130th St\, Ste 12\, Seattle\, WA\, 98133\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20241116T011828Z
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SUMMARY:RESTORING POLYVAGAL HARMONY AND CORE MUSCULAR INTEGRATION UTILIZING THE TRAGER® APPROACH
DESCRIPTION:Leverage the essential principles of Dr. Milton Trager’s seminal approach to touch and movement as a language that by their very nature are trauma-informed\, non-invasive methods for reaching the unconscious mind and dissolving some of the deepest effects of trauma held in the musculature\, those impacting the vagus nerve system. \nUsing the body as a handle to reach the mind for this dialogue and to establish a state of peace and safety\, we’ll utilize a combination of compassionate\, mindful attention\, oscillatory mobilizations\, and informed positional releases to follow the path of the vagus nerve to address and integrate the implicated skeletal muscle groups associated with the fight\, fight or freeze response—those including trapezius\, diaphragm\, and psoas. \nOn the shoulders of your own well developed skills and coupled with a mindful presence\, these concepts will enhance your capacity to restore tone to the Ventral Vagal System through the Neck/Shoulders/Rib cage of your clients to facilitate deep and positive interoception and social connection.  And the down regulation of the Dorsal Vagal Response through the diaphragm\, abdomen and psoas/QL\, will help to restore visceral harmony.   We’ll also build on the Mentastics to empower your clients to further the neuromuscular gains from this protocol to ensure lasting change through simple Trager® Mentastics:  mindful\, somatic movement exercises. \nAbout the Vagus Nerve:  Proper balance of vagus nerve response is essential for optimum health and well-being. The longest nerve in the human body\, the vagus nerve originates in the brain stem and extends into the chest and abdomen. Carrying both motor and sensory information\, it supplies innervation to the heart\, major blood vessels\, airways\, lungs\, esophagus\, stomach\, and intestines. \nIn addition\, the vagus nerve stimulates the secretion of acetylcholine within the central nervous system.  Acetylcholine plays a role in motivation\, arousal\, attention\, learning\, memory including muscle memory\, and REM sleep.  Acetylcholine\, a neurotransmitter as well as a neuromodulator\, also aids in reducing inflammation in all organs.  It modulates the release of other neurotransmitters\, including dopamine\, norepinephrine\, and serotonin\, impacting the mood and the energy level. \nInstructor: Michael Lear works with veterans and others managing effects of trauma and has been published on the subject. A Trager® Instructor\, Michael has been practicing Trager® and other forms of bodywork since 1987. A dedicated mindfulness adherent (Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka) and Ashtanga Yoga Instructor\, Michael’s lifelong commitment is to assist folks to be happy in their bodies and connected to those around them. \nCost: $195\nDate and time: Friday\, February 7th\, 9am-6pm\nLocation: Staybridge Suites\, Seattle\, WA \nRegister Here: (Sponsored by Therapeutic Training Center)
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/restoring-polyvagal-harmony-and-core-muscular-integration-utilizing-the-trager-approach/
LOCATION:Staybridge Suites\, 328 NW 46th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250126T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20241110T154909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T154909Z
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SUMMARY:DYNAMIC MOBILIZATIONS - WHOLE BODY APPLICATIONS - USING THE TRAGER® APPROACH
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic Mobilizations is a new offering with different\, complimentary content to other Trager courses. Go beyond passive and active range of motion by using the weight of the mobilized\, relaxed body against changing hand fulcrums and waves of various amplitudes. This is similar to the combination of the fluid dynamics of breath and fingers playing a solo on a flute or saxophone. This approach allows for deep tissue access and clinical creativity and specificity without sacrificing a feeling of safety and comfort for client and therapist alike. \nWe’ll explore mobilizations for the whole body including neck\, shoulder girdle\, spine and pelvis. We’ll explore prone\, supine and sidelying work\, and explore somatics (Trager Mentastics) that bring greater presence for client and therapist. \nLearn to: \n• Impact joints\, organs\, fascia and fluids\n• Increased proprioceptive reintegration\n• determine restrictions three dimensionally\n• simultaneously affect local and global change\n• trauma informed touch promotes neuroceptive safety\n• leverage the sensory-motor system for resolution of pain \n \nWhat is Trager?\nTrager 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. \n \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\, Migraine’s\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless\, ease and joy of movement. \n  \n  \n \nInstructor:\nJoseph 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. \nRegistration and Information: Therapeutic Training Center\, upcoming \n  \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/dynamic-mobilizations-whole-body-applications-using-the-trager-approach-2/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Training Center\, 929 N 130th St\, Ste 12\, Seattle\, WA\, 98133\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250119T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20241110T150758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T220427Z
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® LEVEL 1 PRACTICE DAY
DESCRIPTION:Level up your skills while progressing towards Level 2 curriculum. We’ll review and refine our learning with labs\, somatics\, trades\, and an afternoon clinic working with outside guests. Open to Level 1 students and beyond. Students will be consulted for priorities for the review class. \n  \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  \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. \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-level-1-practice-day/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Connections School of Massage\, 505 East 24th Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203
CATEGORIES:Practice Day,Trager
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20241105T192248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T151240Z
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SUMMARY:DYNAMIC MOBILIZATIONS - WHOLE BODY APPLICATIONS - USING THE TRAGER® APPROACH
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic Mobilizations is a new offering with different\, complimentary content to other Trager courses. Go beyond passive and active range of motion by using the weight of the mobilized\, relaxed body against changing hand fulcrums and waves of various amplitudes. This is similar to the combination of the fluid dynamics of breath and fingers playing a solo on a flute or saxophone. This approach allows for deep tissue access and clinical creativity and specificity without sacrificing a feeling of safety and comfort for client and therapist alike. \nWe’ll explore mobilizations for the whole body including neck\, shoulder girdle\, spine and pelvis. We’ll explore prone\, supine and sidelying work\, and explore somatics (Trager Mentastics) that bring greater presence for client and therapist. \nLearn to: \n\n\n\n\n• Impact joints\, organs\, fascia and fluids\n• Increased proprioceptive reintegration\n• determine restrictions three dimensionally\n• simultaneously affect local and global change\n• trauma informed touch promotes neuroceptive safety\n• leverage the sensory-motor system for resolution of pain \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Trager?\nTrager 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. \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\, Migraine’s\, and Chronic Pain\, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless\, ease and joy of movement. \n  \n  \nInstructor:\nJoseph 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.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/dynamic-mobilizations-whole-body-applications-using-the-trager-approach/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Connections School of Massage\, 505 East 24th Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203
CATEGORIES:Intro Trager,Live Event,Trager
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
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SUMMARY:Test dev 5 26-12
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/test-dev-3-26-12/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Training Center\, 929 N 130th St\, Ste 12\, Seattle\, WA\, 98133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intro Trager,Trager
ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241213T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20241106T144944Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Trager: The Art of Oscillatory Compression
DESCRIPTION:What is Trager?\nTrager 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. \n\nAbout This Class:\nAlthough Trager is it’s own bodywork modality\, it can be used to greatly enhance other styles of massage. In this class you’ll: \n\nLearn and practice Trager bodywork techniques and principles.\nLearn 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.\n\nYou’ll leave with immediately effective tools for your style of work and an appreciation for the profound contributions of the Trager approach! \nThis Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager® Practitioner. \nInstructor:\nJoseph 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. \nInformation and Registration through Theratraining.com
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/introduction-to-trager-the-art-of-oscillatory-compression/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Training Center\, 929 N 130th St\, Ste 12\, Seattle\, WA\, 98133\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241124T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20241110T215728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T215755Z
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® PRACTICE DAY
DESCRIPTION:Level up in skills and prepare for upcoming Level 2’s in 2025. We’ll review and refine our skills with labs\, somatics\, trades\, and afternoon clinic working with outside guests. Open to Level 1 students and beyond. Students will be consulted for priorities for the review class. \n  \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  \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. \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-practice-day/
LOCATION:Veritas Massage Studio\, 1319 Cornwall Ave Ste 200\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Day,Trager
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20240925T192418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T192418Z
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SUMMARY:BALANCING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM USING THE TRAGER® APPROACH
DESCRIPTION:What is Trager?\nTrager 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. \nAbout This Class:\nMost massage approaches succeed well at releasing muscular tension. But very few massage approaches succeed at dissolving the patterning that produces the tension\, which means after a period of relaxation\, it lives to see another day. \nThe Trager® approach is different. Not only does it release the tension\, but through its specific\, rhythmic\, gentle movements and oscillations of the muscles\, it\, ‘resets\,’ the nervous system\, unhooking it from the dysfunctional movement patterning\, and facilitating natural movement once again. \nFrom this state\, the body and mind have\, ‘learned\,’ or\, ‘become reacquainted with’ a natural movement vocabulary from which they can build to achieve freedom from pain and tension. Trager® movements called Mentastics\, are taught to the patient after the session to consilidate and improve upon the changes. \nTrager® stands alone as an approach\, but also beautifully compliments and deepens other styles of massage as well. Come and learn the language of the neuromuscular system\, and turn temporary release of tension into ongoing dissolution of muscular tension patterns. \nThis Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager Practitioner. \nRegister with a friend discount: $30 each. Coupon code: Friend
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/balancing-the-nervous-system-using-the-trager-approach/
LOCATION:Therapeutic Connections School of Massage\, 505 East 24th Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203
CATEGORIES:Intro Trager,Live Event,Trager
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241023T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20240824T182908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T183132Z
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® LEVEL 1 - Lewiston\, ID
DESCRIPTION:This Trager 1 course takes place October 23-29th (no class Oct 26th) in Lewiston\, Idaho. 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. \n \nTrager Level 1 is a stand alone course as well as the first step of Trager Certification\, 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.  \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 weaves this background together with a love for Percussion and Afro Brazilian Dance.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-level-1-lewiston-id/
LOCATION:NW Natural Healthcare\, 717 Linden Ave\, Lewiston\, ID\, 83501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Level 1 Trager,Live Event,Trager
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20240825T160237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T160306Z
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SUMMARY:TRAGER® LEVEL 1 - Bellingham\, WA
DESCRIPTION:This Trager 1 course takes place September 26-28 and September 30-Oct 2nd in Bellingham\, 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. \n \nTrager Level 1 is a stand alone course as well as the first step of Trager Certification\, 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.  \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 weaves this background together with a love for Percussion and Afro Brazilian Dance. \n  \nInstructor: Gail Stewart was fortunate to be in Milton Trager’s first class\, at Esalen Institute\, in 1975.  She was a student of Dr. Trager until his death in 1997\, and has been a Trager Instructor for more than 40 years. Gail has a private practice in Berkeley\, California\, and travels internationally to teach The Trager Approach.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-level-1-bellingham-wa/
LOCATION:Veritas Massage Studio\, 1319 Cornwall Ave Ste 200\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Level 1 Trager,Live Event,Trager
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240906T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240906T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20240822T165414Z
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SUMMARY:Trager Mentastics B (second weekend)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to expand your inner and outer landscape\, learn to live and work pain free\, and inspire and assist your clients? \nThe second two days (*Mentastics B: Friday-Saturday\, Sept 6-7th\, 9:30am-4:30pm) revisit how deepening our personal practice expands our capacities to lead clients through transformative movement practices. We will then build on this foundation to address teaching Mentastics to groups. Open to all Trager students and practitioners. \n\n\n\nWhat are Mentastics\nMentastics are a process of movement exploration and mind/body development characterized by an open\, curious state of mind and used to explore and integrate lighter\, freer\, more peaceful ways of moving and being. Trager practitioners use them for self-care\, self-development\, and for our work with clients. Dr. Trager coined the word “Mentastics” as a conjoining of “mental” and “gymnastics”. Mentastics support on-going well being\, enhance the benefits of Trager Sessions and teach clients how to integrate the principles into their daily life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Gwen Crowell\nGwen was introduced to the work of Dr. Milton Trager while attending massage school in Berkeley. She worked with Dr. Trager from 1978 until his passing in 1997\, and Dr. Trager selected her as one of his instructors in 1985. Attracted by the joyful movement and ease of the work\, Gwen became a pioneer in bringing Trager to Washington and has maintained a private practice since 1979. As a teacher\, she effectively guides students\, helping them to anchor moments of understanding and to recognize and celebrate their competencies. She designed a pioneering Trager Program\, has delivered guest lectures at Bastyr University\, and teaches Trager certification classes throughout North America\, Europe\, and Japan. She enjoys participating in the creative process of Trager and witnessing clients and students transform through the power of touch. \n\n\n\n\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. Milton Trager\, MD\, spent over 50 years refining this unique approach to somatic movement therapy and bodywork. \n\nMilton Trager\, MD\, became aware of the basic principles at the age of 18\, and spent over 50 years refining this unique approach to somatic movement therapy and bodywork.
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/trager-mentastics-b-second-weekend/
LOCATION:Phinney Neighborhood Center\, 6532 Phinney Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Mentastics,Trager
ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240906T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240906T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20240621T223217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T223243Z
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SUMMARY:RESTORING POLYVAGAL HARMONY AND CORE MUSCULAR INTEGRATION UTILIZING THE TRAGER® APPROACH  with Michael Lear
DESCRIPTION:Leverage the essential principles of Dr. Milton Trager’s seminal approach to touch and movement as a language that by their very nature are trauma-informed\, non-invasive methods for reaching the unconscious mind and dissolving some of the deepest effects of trauma held in the musculature\, those impacting the vagus nerve system. \nUsing the body as a handle to reach the mind for this dialogue and to establish a state of peace and safety\, we’ll utilize a combination of compassionate\, mindful attention\, oscillatory mobilizations\, and informed positional releases to follow the path of the vagus nerve to address and integrate the implicated skeletal muscle groups associated with the fight\, fight or freeze response—those including trapezius\, diaphragm\, and psoas. \nOn the shoulders of your own well developed skills and coupled with a mindful presence\, these concepts will enhance your capacity to restore tone to the Ventral Vagal System through the Neck/Shoulders/Rib cage of your clients to facilitate deep and positive interoception and social connection.  And the down regulation of the Dorsal Vagal Response through the diaphragm\, abdomen and psoas/QL\, will help to restore visceral harmony.   We’ll also build on the Mentastics to empower your clients to further the neuromuscular gains from this protocol to ensure lasting change through simple Trager® Mentastics:  mindful\, somatic movement exercises. \nAbout the Vagus Nerve:  Proper balance of vagus nerve response is essential for optimum health and well-being. The longest nerve in the human body\, the vagus nerve originates in the brain stem and extends into the chest and abdomen. Carrying both motor and sensory information\, it supplies innervation to the heart\, major blood vessels\, airways\, lungs\, esophagus\, stomach\, and intestines. \nIn addition\, the vagus nerve stimulates the secretion of acetylcholine within the central nervous system.  Acetylcholine plays a role in motivation\, arousal\, attention\, learning\, memory including muscle memory\, and REM sleep.  Acetylcholine\, a neurotransmitter as well as a neuromodulator\, also aids in reducing inflammation in all organs.  It modulates the release of other neurotransmitters\, including dopamine\, norepinephrine\, and serotonin\, impacting the mood and the energy level. \nInstructor: Michael Lear works with veterans and others managing effects of trauma and has been published on the subject. A Trager® Instructor\, Michael has been practicing Trager® and other forms of bodywork since 1987. A dedicated mindfulness adherent (Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka) and Ashtanga Yoga Instructor\, Michael’s lifelong commitment is to assist folks to be happy in their bodies and connected to those around them. \nCost: $195\nDate and time: September 6th\, 9am-6pm\nLocation: Staybridge Suites\, Seattle\, WA \nRegister Here: (Sponsored by Therapeutic Training Center)
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/restoring-polyvagal-harmony-and-core-muscular-integration-utilizing-the-trager-approach-with-michael-lear/
LOCATION:Staybridge Suites\, 328 NW 46th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240818T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20240613T233457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T003430Z
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SUMMARY:NEUROMUSCULAR INNOVATIONS: Balancing the Nervous System - Lewiston\, ID
DESCRIPTION:What is Trager?\nTrager 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. \nAbout This Class:\nMost massage approaches succeed well at releasing muscular tension. But very few massage approaches succeed at dissolving the patterning that produces the tension\, which means after a period of relaxation\, it lives to see another day. \nThe Trager® approach is different. Not only does it release the tension\, but through its specific\, rhythmic\, gentle movements and oscillations of the muscles\, it\, ‘resets\,’ the nervous system\, unhooking it from the dysfunctional movement patterning\, and facilitating natural movement once again. \nFrom this state\, the body and mind have\, ‘learned\,’ or\, ‘become reacquainted with’ a natural movement vocabulary from which they can build to achieve freedom from pain and tension. Trager® movements called Mentastics\, are taught to the patient after the session to consilidate and improve upon the changes. \nTrager® stands alone as an approach\, but also beautifully compliments and deepens other styles of massage as well. Come and learn the language of the neuromuscular system\, and turn temporary release of tension into ongoing dissolution of muscular tension patterns. \nThis Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager Practitioner. \nRegister with a friend discount: $30 each. Coupon code: Friend \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/neuromuscular-innovations-balancing-the-nervous-system-with-joseph-rodin/
LOCATION:NW Natural Healthcare\, 717 Linden Ave\, Lewiston\, ID\, 83501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intro Trager,Trager
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240816T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240817T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T194655
CREATED:20240613T234155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T234202Z
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SUMMARY:CLINICAL MASTERY OF TMJ DISORDERS-Richland
DESCRIPTION:Manual Therapy for the jaw helps patients with neck\, jaw\, face and shoulder pain as well as many different kinds of headaches. \nAfter this sixteen hour course\, you may apply to the WA health Department Massage Board for endorsement. \nYou’ll learn\n• Anatomy and physiology of the TMJ\n• Biomechanics and assessment of the TMJ\n• Intra-oral and extra-oral palpation and treatment techniques\n• Indications and contra-indcations to treatment\, and hygiene\n• Integrating neck\, head and TMJ treatments. \nINSTRUCTOR:\nJoseph Rodin MA\, LMP\, CTP.\, has been practicing bodywork for twenty-three years. A certified Trager® Practitioner\, he’s also studied and taught intra-oral massage\, cranial sacral therapy and other forms of manual therapy in Washington and California. He’s worked at the nationally recognized TMJ Orofacial Disorders Center in Seattle where he’s treated extensive jaw\, head\, neck and facial problems. \n 
URL:https://josephrodin.com/class/clinical-mastery-of-tmj-disorders-richland/
LOCATION:ABE Massage School\, 621 The Parkway\, Richland\, WA\, 99352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Rodin":MAILTO:https://josephrodin.com/seminars-about/
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