The Alliance for Integrative Education
Polyvagal Theory and Massage Therapy
Sat, Oct 31
|Halcyon House
Explore how the body responds to stress and trauma through the lens of Polyvagal Theory and therapeutic touch. Learn practical techniques to recognize nervous-system cues, create a calm clinical environment, and support both therapeutic outcomes and therapist well-being.
Time & Location
Oct 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Halcyon House, 11 E Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
About the event
This course bridges the gap between the body’s physiological trauma state and the use of
therapeutic touch. Participants will learn about Polyvagal Theory, the nervous system’s
response to stress and trauma, and how this lens can inform their clinical practice to enhance
therapeutic outcomes and therapist well-being. Class participants will learn to identify non-
verbal cues that signal a shift in nervous system response, how to apply neuro-specific massage
therapy techniques, implement a calm and safe environment, and practice self-regulation in