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Meet Your Instructor
Elias Abdel Ahad is a manual osteopath and holistic therapist with over 30 years of international clinical experience. Originally from Lebanon, he has pursued extensive training in Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Functional Medicine, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Relational Psychosomatic Therapy, and Anthroposophic Psychology. He is among only four practitioners in Canada with advanced training in Anthroposophic Therapy, reflecting his specialization in integrating body, spirit, and mind for deep trauma recovery and psychosomatic awareness.
Elias co-founded the Psychosomatic Trauma Initiative (PSTI) in Toronto, a pioneering clinic dedicated to trauma-informed care, and has facilitated professional workshops across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. He is a board member and a lecturer at the National Academy of Osteopathy in Toronto, where he teaches his method, SomaSofia, and serves as a guest speaker at the University of Toronto. His work focuses on helping clients release deep trauma patterns and reconnect with resilience.
Elias is also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the National Manual Osteopathic Society (NMOS).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hands-on?
Yes. This is an experiential workshop with guided practice and somatic techniques.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites. However, this workshop is designed for practitioners and professionals working with the nervous system, trauma, or body-based therapies.
What makes this different from other nervous system trainings?
This workshop integrates brain region-specific release, fascial patterns, and anthroposophical spiritual science. It moves beyond general vagal resets into deeper trauma encoding and embodied integration.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. A certificate of completion will be provided.
