Current Practitioner Development
Effective clinical practice begins with the practitioner. Before facilitating neuroplastic change in another person, clinicians must first learn to recognize and regulate their own autonomic nervous system.
Current practitioner development focuses on this foundational work through individual Neuroplasticity Coaching and small-group instruction. While these principles form the foundation of Polyvagal Acupuncture® (PVA®) and Polyvagal Massage™ (PVM™), the training is appropriate for acupuncturists, massage therapists, physical therapists, somatic therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, coaches, educators, and other helping professionals seeking a deeper understanding of neuroplasticity and autonomic regulation.
Training includes:
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Learning Polyvagal Touch™ (PVAT) as a practical method for developing personal self-regulation.
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Recognizing visible signs of restored vagal tone.
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Identifying objective changes in fascial organization that can be observed by both practitioner and client.
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Learning to recognize and document neuroplastic change through direct clinical observation and photographic comparison.
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Understanding the relationship between vagal regulation, fascia, posture, movement, primitive reflexes, and autonomic organization.
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Experiencing firsthand the principles that underlie Polyvagal Acupuncture® (PVA®) and Polyvagal Massage™ (PVM™) before applying them clinically.
Formal certification in Polyvagal Acupuncture® (PVA), Polyvagal Massage™ (PVM), and Polyvagal Touch™ (PVAT) is forthcoming.
To learn more about individual or small-group practitioner instruction, please contact jmo@polyvagalacupuncture.org.