Polyvagal Manual Therapy - PVMT
Polyvagal Manual Therapy - PVMT
A new bridge between body and mind.
Training in Polyvagal Manual Therapy for Manual Therapists
(PVMT1 – PVMT4)
Module 1: PVMT1 – Fundamentals and Initial Application
Duration:
3 days.
Requirements:
Be a certified manual therapist or healthcare professional.
Course Program
What Will You Learn:
Module 1 of Polyvagal Manual Therapy is the starting point for entering an innovative therapeutic approach, designed for professionals seeking to transform their clinical practice.
Throughout this course, we will explore the fundamentals of the Polyvagal Theory, from its rich history to the practical applications that are revolutionizing the field of health and wellness.
- Theoretical introduction:
- You'll explore in detail the history of Polyvagal Theory and its creator, Stephen Porges.
- You'll learn to identify physiological states and their impact on health, behavior, and human relationships.
- We'll study key concepts like co-regulation, la neuroception, physiological states, and neural hierarchyessential for addressing autonomic dysregulation.
- Anatomical and embryological exploration:
- We'll analyze the embryology and anatomy of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), including its parasympathetic and sympathetic components.
- We'll examine essential nerves like the vagus nerve (superior and inferior ganglia), laryngeal nerves, trigeminal, facial, hypoglossal and glossopharyngeal nerves..
- Clinical practice:
- You'll apply specific manual techniques to treat key facial muscles involved in communication and expression.
- You'll use practical tools like voice, eyes, and tongue to regulate the nervous system and stimulate the ventral vagus nerve..
- You'll practice regulation and stimulation exercises designed to restore patients' physiological and emotional safety.
Course Objectives
- Comprehensive understanding of Polyvagal Theory:
- Grasp its history, core principles, and therapeutic applications.
- Physiological state identification:
- Enhance patient diagnosis/treatment through autonomic state assessment.
- Theory-practice integration:
- Apply polyvagal principles in clinical sessions and interpersonal dynamics.
- Anatomical/physiological mastery:
- Acquire ANS knowledge covering dysregulation, co-regulation, and neural hierarchy.
- Specialized manual techniques:
- Develop skills in myofascial, vascular, and neural interventions for homeostatic balance.
Why Choose This Module?
Module 1 not only introduces you to the Polyvagal Theory, but also provides you with practical, science-based tools to enhance therapeutic outcomes by precisely and effectively addressing the root causes of autonomic dysregulation.
Module: PVMT2 – Advanced Regulation and Neurovascular Techniques
Duration:
3 days.
Requirements:
Completion of PVMT1 required.
Course Program
What You Will Learn:
Module 2 of Polyvagal Manual Therapy builds upon the essential concepts introduced in the first level, expanding both the theoretical framework and clinical applications.
This advanced course will guide you in exploring more complex connections between the autonomic nervous system, the brain, and the vascular system.
- Theoretical Exploration:
- Detailed analysis of the Circle of Willisits connections to the middle cerebral artery and insula, and their influence on brain and autonomic health.
- Study of vascular relationships between brain and heart, and their role in physiological/emotional regulation
- Advanced understanding of addiction biology and its autonomic impacts
- Introduction to the sympathetic nervous system.
- Practical Approach:
- Specific techniques to work the cranial parasympathetic and sympathetic, the brain and the posterior cervical spine.
- Atlas manipulation Atlas and its key components to release physical and emotional tensions.
- Therapeutic use of tools such as the eyes and tongue to intervene on key nerves, such as the:
- Vagus nerve.
- Hypoglossal nerve.
- Accessory nerve.
- Oculomotor nerve.
- Intercostal nerves.
- Comprehensive Perspective:
- Application of the Polyvagal Theory in advanced clinical contexts, with a focus on trauma, dependency, and autonomic regulation.
Course Objectives
- Reinforce previous knowledge: Consolidate Polyvagal Theory concepts and their relationship with trauma and physiological states.
- Consolidate the concepts of Polyvagal Theory and its relationship to trauma and physiological states.
- Understand advanced mechanisms:
- Analyze the biology of addictions and their impact on the autonomic nervous system.
- Master specific techniques:
- Apply manual techniques to treat the skull, brain, and posterior cervical spine.
- Manipulate key nerves (vagus, hypoglossal, pharyngeal, laryngeal, and accessory) to optimize autonomic regulation.
- Intervene in the vascular system:
- Explore the anatomy and functions of the Circle of Willis and its relationship with the middle cerebral artery and insula.
- Enhance therapeutic practice:
- Use tools like the eyes and tongue to release emotional and physical blockages.
Why Choose This Module?
Module 2 provides you with advanced tools to address more complex clinical cases, enhancing both your manual skills and your understanding of the interconnectedness between the nervous system, the brain, and the vascular system. It is the natural next step to elevate your Polyvagal Manual Therapy practice to a higher level.
Module 3: PVMT3 – Somatosentimental Integration and Enteric System
Duration:
3 days.
Requirements:
Completion of PVMT2 required.
Course Program
What You Will Learn
The Polyvagal Manual Therapy Module 3 represents a significant advancement in a therapist's ability to provide comprehensive care by addressing the complex interactions between the autonomic nervous system and emotions. This level immerses you in detailed study of the thoracic and abdominal cavitiesexploring how these regions both influence and are influenced by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
- Theoretical Exploration:
- Analysis of myelinated vs. unmyelinated vagus nerves and their roles in autonomic regulation. myelinated and unmyelinated vagus nerve and its role in regional regulation.
- Updated stress mechanism review differentiating emotions from feelings.
- Introduction to the enteric nervous system("second brain") and its global health impact.
- Sympathetic nervous system (part two).
- Practical Approach:
- Targeted techniques for vagus nerve and its connection to the thorax and abdomen.
- Treatment of major abdominal plexuses:
- Celiac plexus.
- Aorticorenal plexus.
- Hepatic plexus.
- Splenic plexus.
- Superior/inferior mesenteric plexuses.
- Direct intervention in the sympathetic nervous system, cutaneous nerves, and dorsal, lumbar, and least splanchnic nerves.
- Comprehensive Perspective:
- How to address somatoemotional problems from a new scientific and polyvagal perspective.
- Application of Polyvagal Theory to recognize and modulate physiological states.
Course Objectives
- Deepen Polyvagal Theory: Analyze in detail the ascending and descending pathways between body and mind.
- Analyze in detail the ascending and descending path between body and mind.
- Update the stress concept:
- Differentiate between emotions and feelings to enhance patient understanding.
- Study the enteric system:
- Understand its relevance to global health and its connection with the autonomic nervous system.
- Treat abdominal plexuses and key nerves:
- Master techniques for working with the celiac, aorticorenal, hepatic, splenic, and mesenteric plexuses.
- Intervene in the sympathetic nervous system and dorsal, lumbar, and least splanchnic nerves.
- Address somatoemotional problems:
- Integrate scientific tools to treat emotional impacts on physiology.
Why Choose This Module?
The Módulo 3 Module 3 provides you with a comprehensive, advanced approach to addressing somatoemotional and enteric system issues, enhancing your therapeutic outcomes. This is your opportunity to expand your skills in treating the thorax, abdomen, and autonomic nervous system while exploring body-mind connections through a polyvagal lens.
Module 4: PVMT4 – Comprehensive Clinic and Advanced Homeostasis.
Duration:
3 days.
Requirements:
Having performed Polyvagal Manual Therapy 3.
Course Program
In this culminating course of Polyvagal Manual Therapywe focus on the sacral parasympathetic and its extensive connections. This module is designed to complete your knowledge foundation, equipping you with advanced tools to comprehensively and scientifically address autonomic nervous system dysregulation.
Theoretical Exploration:
- In-depth study of the sacral plexus and its relationship with the autonomic nervous system.
- Detailed examination of sacral/lumbar plexuses, superior/inferior hypogastric plexuses, pudendal nerve, and cluneal nerves.
- Understanding the connections between the abdomen and pelvic region, and their influence on physiological and emotional functions.
Practical Approach:
- Assessment/treatment of pelvic organs (both sexes), addressing neurological and emotional aspects.
- Techniques for sacral splanchnic nerve intervention to normalize colon excretory functions.
- Methods for manipulating the sacral plexus globally and in specific components.
Scientific Validation:
- Objective measurement tools for therapeutic success:
- Orthopedic tests.
- Blood pressure.
- Pain scales and emotional system attenuation assessments.
Course Objectives
- Master sacral parasympathetic interventions.
- Learn topographic pelvic anatomy.
- Integrate sympathetic/parasympathetic/emotional treatment.
- Address pelvic-origin emotional issues.
- Understand abdomen-pelvis connections.
- Intervention to normalize colon excretory functions.
- Evaluate/treat reproductive organs (both sexes).
- Manipulate sacral plexus nerves (holistically and individually)
Why Choose This Module?
The Módulo 4 delivers a comprehensive, advanced perspective on Polyvagal Manual Therapy, providing practical, scientific, and emotional tools for complex autonomic dysregulation. Ideal for therapists seeking evidence-based techniques and objective measurements to optimize clinical outcomes.
"A New Beginning on Your Journey as a Polyvagal Manual Therapist"
Module 1 marks the beginning of a training journey that will transform your practice and your understanding of the relationship between the body, mind, and nervous system.
- Discover advanced tools based on the Polyvagal Theory that will change the way you approach your patients' health.
- Build a solid foundation to integrate manual techniques with a precise and respectful neurophysiological approach.
ADVANCED Training in Polyvagal Manual Therapy for Manual Therapists
(PVMT5 – PVMT6)
Advanced Module: PVMT5 – Polyvagal Manual Therapy for Extremities
Duration:
3 days.
Requirements:
Completion of PVMT4.
Course Program
In this fifth level of Polyvagal Manual Therapywe delve into the upper and lower extremities, exploring their interactions with the nervous system and their impact on the body's global homeostasis. This advanced module provides tools to address musculoskeletal dysfunctions through an integrated approach that considers neuroanatomical, vascular, myofascial, and emotional connections. extremidades superiores e inferiores, exploring their interactions with the nervous system and their impact on overall homeostasis of the human body. This advanced module will provide you with tools to address musculoskeletal dysfunctions, integrating a comprehensive approach that considers neuroanatomical, vascular, myofascial, and emotional connections.
In previous levels, we explored the relationship between the central, autonomic, and somatic nervous systems. Now, we go further to analyze how extremities not only support the body but also profoundly influence its physical, emotional, and physiological balance. Dysfunction in these structures can trigger autonomic dysregulation and disrupt the body's natural self-regulatory capacity.
Theoretical Content
- Somatic nervous system:
- Anatomy and function in extremities.
- Clinical relevance and therapeutic approaches.
- Polyvagal Theory applied to extremities:
- How autonomic responses influence musculoskeletal health and pain management.
- Musculoskeletal pain:
- Underlying mechanisms, diagnostics, and advanced therapeutic strategies.
- Osteopathic Law of the Artery:
- Fundamental principles and their relationship with the nervous system.
- Advanced diagnostics:
- Differential listening techniques in arteries and fasciae to identify extremity dysfunctions.
- Specific orthopedic tests and detailed biomechanical analysis.
Treatment Techniques:
This module includes specific techniques for treating nerves, plexuses, and neuroarterial branches in extremities, emphasizing integration between the nervous system and musculoskeletal/vascular structures:
- Cutaneous nerves:
- Treatment of pain and sensory dysfunction.
- Nerve plexuses:
- Brachial plexus.
- Lumbar and sacral plexuses.
- Superior and inferior hypogastric plexuses.
- Mesenteric and splanchnic plexuses.
- Neuroarterial branches:
- Subclavian, axillary, brachial, and radial.
- Femoral, popliteal, tibial, and malleolar.
- Dorsal and circumflex.
Key Features
- Integrated clinical cases:
- Real-world examples connecting theory and practice.
- Myofascial release and neuromodulation:
- Advanced osteopathic techniques to optimize neurovascular health.
- Customized protocols:
- Designed based on differential diagnoses and functional assessments.
- Interdisciplinary approach:
- Collaborative methods to enhance neurovascular and musculoskeletal functionality.
Why Choose This Module?
PVMT5 is an advanced program designed to expand your clinical skills in comprehensive extremity treatment. This course provides not only practical tools but also a deeper understanding of how each body part influences overall balance—a journey toward a more profound, holistic view of the human body.
Advanced Module 6: PVMT6 – Advanced Polyvagal Emotional Manual Therapy
Duration:
3 days.
Requirements:
Completion of PVMT4.
Course Program
The module 6 of Polyvagal Manual Therapy represents a milestone in this advanced program, taking mind-body-emotion integration to its highest expression. This course focuses on addressing the complex interactions between emotions, brain, and body, providing advanced tools to manage emotional and physical challenges related to trauma and stress.
After learning the modules PVMT3 and PVMT4where we explored somatoemotional foundations, this level deepens therapeutic work through the cranium and its direct connection to brain and emotions. You'll learn to work more precisely with key areas of the central nervous system to facilitate emotional regulation and physiological balance.
Theoretical Content
- Brain and trauma management:
- Advanced understanding of the amygdala and locus coeruleus in stress responses.
- Techniques for addressing autonomic/emotional dysregulation.
- Conscious brain rewiring:
- Practical strategies to modify limiting beliefs.
- Promoting functional/dynamic changes in brain structure.
- Neuroemotional perspective:
- Integrating mind, body, and emotions in an advanced therapeutic framework.
- How emotional experiences manifest as somatic patterns.
- Polyvagal Theory and the emotional brain:
- Advanced applications for holistic autonomic nervous system regulation.
Treatment Techniques:
- Resolving emotional activations:
- Amygdala regulation techniques for healthy autonomic responses.
- Advanced cranial work with key neural connections.
- Emotional release through conscious touch:
- Physical contact strategies to release trapped emotional patterns.
- Belief-based therapy:
- Protocols to identify/transform stress-perpetuating beliefs.
- Neurophysiological stimulation:
- Stimulation techniques to promote emotional regulation from the central nervous system.
Key Features
- Cranial therapeutic work:
- Advanced techniques addressing brain-emotion-body connections.
- Expanded trauma approach:
- Combines practical strategies with holistic awareness frameworks.
- Dual transformation:
- Enhances both professional practice and personal growth.
Why Choose This Module?
The PVMT6 represents the culmination of the Polyvagal Manual Therapy program, elevating somatoemotional work to unprecedented levels. Beyond consolidating previous knowledge, it equips participants with tools to create profound transformations - both for patients and themselves. This is a journey toward emotional healing and physiological balance through a truly holistic body-mind-emotion integration.
Conclusion: Ideal for therapists seeking to address emotional trauma and physical stress through an advanced, transformative lens.
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Our internationally recognized training is already offered in several countries, making a difference in the practice of healthcare professionals around the world.
A unique blend of theory, practice and community
- Learn in an environment that combines advanced theory with the practical experience needed to master each technique.
- Discover how our precise, respectful in-person methodology revolutionizes patient care.
- Join a global community of therapists committed to innovation and positive health outcomes.
Because Polyvagal Manual Therapy isn't just a technique - it's a path to clinical excellence through human-centered professionalism.
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