Trauma-Sensitive Bodywork Series 2024-2025: Part 2/3

*Please Note: This event takes place on the 2nd floor of Five Point, accessible by stairs only.

2-day training for licensed massage therapists

Dates: September 24th & 25th

Time: 10am-5pm

Prerequisite: Trauma-Sensitive Bodywork: Part 1 (admission by instructor only)

12 CE’s

$400

This 2-day training expands on the foundational training of Trauma Sensitive Bodywork: Part 1. This class will enable you to grow your capacity to work safely and confidently with folks who identify as trauma survivors. You will learn to collaborate effectively with your clients to create sessions that enable survivors to feel supported, safe and seen.

We will explore:

• Nervous system forward manual techniques

• Supporting folks with touch aversion

• Practices that prioritize consent

• Techniques for strengthening the mind + body connection

• Techniques for reducing chronic bracing

• Self care for the massage therapist

This class will include lecture, movement practices and table work. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing. Please bring a fitted sheet and a face cradle cover.

Natalie mcgreal (she/her)

Bodyworker, Licensed Massage Therapist
natalie@fivepointholistic.com

Natalie specializes in trauma-informed and restorative-based practices. In bodywork sessions she collaborates with clients and their nervous systems to create a more relaxed and embodied state of being. Some techniques Natalie uses in treatments include, somatic experiencing, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, assisted stretching, joint mobilization and yogic and mindfulness techniques. Since the work done in session is only one aspect of wellness and recovery, Natalie often recommends home practices at the end of sessions. Natalie has been a massage therapist since 2007, a yoga teacher since 2012 and has been studying trauma since 2013. She is currently certified by NCBTMB to teach trauma informed bodywork principles & practices to other yoga teachers and LMTs.