Instructor: Michael Lear, Certified Trager® Instructor & Practitioner, E-RYT 500, YACEP
What if your hands could speak safety so clearly... your clients' nervous systems finally listened? Join us and unlock the power of touch as a language with The Trager® Approach—transforming trauma-informed care for lasting healing.
Step into a transformative experience with The Trager® Approach—a gentle yet powerful method rooted in the highest standards of trauma-informed care. This class invites massage and somatic practitioners to explore the profound impact of non-verbal touch in restoring trust, releasing chronic tension, and awakening the body's innate resilience.
Grounded in the principles of Presence, Co-regulation, Neuroplasticity, and client empowerment through movement, Trager® has demonstrated significant benefits for those dealing with PTSD, musculoskeletal and chronic pain, addiction, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. It's more than just technique—it's a paradigm shift in how we connect through our hands and teach movement. You'll learn to create safety through rhythmic, effortless movement and presence-based touch, meeting clients where they are—without force, without agenda. When the body feels invited rather than fixed, true change occurs. "We'll also incorporate somatic movement exercises, Trager "Mentastics" that build on the gains achieved during the table work session, empowering your clients to engage with their world differently and transform their human experience.
If you're ready to enhance your practice with greater depth, compassion, and clinical effectiveness, this class is your gateway. Join us to elevate your skills and become part of a community committed to making a meaningful difference.
This Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager® Practitioner.
About Michael: Michael Lear works with veterans and others managing effects of trauma and has been published on the subject. A Trager® Instructor, Michael has been practicing Trager® and other forms of bodywork since 1987. A dedicated mindfulness adherent (Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka) and Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Michael's lifelong commitment is to assist folks to be happy in their bodies and connected to those around them.
What to Bring: Please see the class description on the Therapeutic Training Center's Website for details
Class Date: January 24, 2026
Class Time: Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Seattle -- Please click on the this link to go to the class description on the Therapeutic Training Center's website for full class details.
Cost: $195 + sales tax
CE Hours: 8
