The Regulated Healer: Trauma Informed Foundations For Practice

Learn to work with the nervous system -

Ethically, Confidently, and with Embodied Presence.

Trauma shows up in bodywork more often than we’re taught to recognize.
This in-person, experiential ethics course supports massage therapists, bodyworkers, and healers in learning how to meet trauma responses with clarity, safety, and ethical confidence — without burning out or overextending themselves.

8 NCBTMB-Approved Ethics CE Hours | In Person

March 22nd, 2026 | 9-5pm | Spokane, WA

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Course Overview

Trauma is not something that only appears in therapy rooms — it often shows up quietly on the massage table, through the nervous system, the breath, or the body’s protective responses.

As massage therapists and bodyworkers, we are already working with trauma physiology — whether we have the language for it or not.

This 8-hour, in-person ethics course offers a grounded, embodied understanding of trauma and the nervous system, and how to apply trauma-informed principles ethically and practically within massage therapy sessions.

Rather than focusing solely on rules or compliance, this course emphasizes relational ethics, nervous system awareness, and presence — supporting both client safety and practitioner sustainability.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this 8-hour course, you will be able to:
  • Define trauma and understand its effects on the nervous system and body
  • Recognize trauma responses that may arise during massage sessions
  • Apply trauma-informed principles directly to bodywork and touch
  • Create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment for trauma survivors
  • Respond ethically and appropriately when trauma responses occur
  • Strengthen consent, boundaries, and ethical decision-making
  • Develop self-care strategies to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue
This course is experiential, reflective, and grounded in real-world practice.

The Transformation

You’ll leave with more than CE hours.

You’ll leave with:

  • Greater confidence when difficult moments arise

  • A clearer understanding of nervous system cues

  • Tools to support safety without over-functioning

  • Stronger boundaries that don’t feel rigid or cold

  • A more sustainable way to practice

This is ethics you can feel in your body — not just remember on a test.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

  • Licensed massage therapists seeking NCBTMB-approved ethics CE hours

  • Bodyworkers and somatic practitioners wanting trauma-informed skills

  • Healers and wellness professionals working directly with the body

CE credit is available through NCBTMB for massage therapists.
Other bodyworkers and healers are welcome to attend for educational enrichment.

Why Trauma-Informed Ethics Matter

Many ethical challenges in massage therapy don’t arise from misconduct — they arise from misunderstanding trauma responses, nervous system activation, and power dynamics within therapeutic relationships.

A trauma-informed approach supports you in:

  • Preventing re-traumatization

  • Navigating complex client responses with confidence

  • Holding clear, compassionate boundaries

  • Working sustainably without burnout

Ethical care is not just about what we do — it’s about how we show up.

Course Format & Details

  • One full 8-hour day, in person

  • Experiential learning, discussion, and real-world examples

  • Tables and printed handouts provided

  • 1-hour lunch break (lunch not provided)

  • Certificate of completion issued

  • 8 NCBTMB-approved Ethics CE hours

Meet Your Instructor

Samantha Moyer
MS, LMT, LMHC, NCC

I am a licensed massage therapist and licensed mental health counselor with a clinical focus on trauma and the nervous system. My work bridges bodywork and trauma processing, supporting clients in restoring a felt sense of safety as they navigate healing on the table.

As a practicing trauma therapist specializing in Lifespan Integration, and a somatic bodyworker and coach, I bring a deeply integrative perspective to this training — one that honors both the physiology of trauma and the relational field of touch.

I teach because massage therapists and bodyworkers deserve education that is practical, embodied, and grounded in how trauma actually shows up in the body — not just in theory. I truly felt called to teach this CE and I am excited to share it!

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