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HEALING TOUCH PRACTITIONER, TEACHER & PRESENTER
Bonnie Thompson
The Rhythms of Regulation:
Waves Not Stillness
The vagus nerve plays a central role in the nervous system’s ability to move flexibly through cycles of activation and recovery, yet its function is often misunderstood.
This presentation offers an accessible introduction to the vagus nerve and Polyvagal Theory, exploring how the autonomic nervous system shapes our physical health, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and sense of safety.
Participants will learn a simple, polyvagal-informed practice that supports resilience and nervous system regulation.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Name the three primary autonomic nervous system states Identified in Polyvagal Theory
Identify some of the physiological, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of each state
Reflect on personal nervous system responses to stress and safety cues
Apply polyvagal-informed strategies to support regulation and resilience
DATE & TIME OF EVENT
Day 1
August 18, 2026
9:30AM PST, 12:30PM EST
Our ability to move flexibly through cycles of stress, activation, and recovery is central to true nervous system regulation.
MEET THE SPEAKER
Bonnie Thompson, HTCP, CECP/CBCP
Bonnie is a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner, certified Emotion Code/Body Code practitioner, teacher, and presenter who has been supporting clients and students in the field of energy medicine since 2006.
Through her practice, Bonnie integrates Healing Touch, Emotion Code, EFT Tapping, polyvagal theory, Family Constellations, and other energy-based approaches to help individuals move beyond stress, trauma, and energetic blocks. She is passionate about creating safe, empowering spaces that support healing on all levels.
Bonnie is also an experienced educator and speaker who teaches workshops and online courses for practitioners and the public. Her work focuses especially on nervous system regulation, the vagus nerve, and the practical application of polyvagal theory within energy medicine. Together with colleague Kristi Joy Rimbach, she co-created the widely-attended “Healing Through the Vagus Nerve” practitioner course, helping students bridge modern neuroscience with holistic healing practices. Bonnie is known for her grounded, compassionate teaching style and her dedication to helping others reconnect with their own self-healing capacity.
Website: https://healingtreewellness.com/
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Three days of learning can change a lifetime of living when the lessons lead you back to the wisdom already residing within your body.
Healing Touch Worldwide Foundation, Inc · 2026
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