The Essential Guide to Trauma-Informed Bodywork: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, bodywork and manual therapy professionals are increasingly recognizing the deep connection between trauma and physical well-being. Understanding how past experiences shape the nervous system and body responses is essential to providing effective, compassionate care. Trauma-informed bodywork  goes beyond physical technique — it’s a holistic framework

In every treatment room, something profound happens beneath the surface of technique — a conversation between two nervous systems. Whether you’re a massage therapist, yoga teacher, or movement practitioner, your own state of regulation plays a vital role in helping your clients find ease and safety in theirs. Somatic tools aren’t just for trauma specialists. They’re simple, body-based practices that help you and your clients reconnect with the present moment, regulate stress,

In today’s evolving wellness landscape, manual therapists — including massage therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and osteopaths — play a vital role in addressing pain and restoring functional movement. As our understanding of the body deepens, one truth becomes clear: healing doesn’t stop at the muscles. Many clients carry the imprint of past trauma that profoundly shapes how their bodies respond to touch and treatment. This makes continuing education for manual

For many bodywork and movement therapists, the primary focus has traditionally been on muscles, bones, fascia, joints and biomechanics. While this anatomical understanding is crucial, a deeper layer of healing becomes accessible when we shift our attention to the master controller of the body: the nervous system. Understanding the nervous system in bodywork is not just an advanced concept; it is a fundamental paradigm shift that can transform your practice, leading to more p

Trauma healing is a complex and intricate process that requires a holistic approach to address both the physical and emotional effects of past experiences. One such approach gaining recognition in the field is Somatic Experiencing, a therapeutic modality that focuses on the body's innate ability to heal from trauma. Based in the scenic town of Squamish, BC, Jessica Carlin RMT offers a unique blend of Registered Massage Therapy and Somatic Experiencing to facilitate healing on