How to Use Your Energy to Facilitate Brain Regulation Masterclass
A Trauma-Informed Masterclass for Understanding Stored Trauma, Nervous System Healing + Somatic Release
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Hotel Victoria, Toronto
3 Hours • 2:00 - 5:00 pm • $111 + HST
If you’ve been searching for a way to understand and release stored trauma that feels safe, supportive, and deeply human — this masterclass is your next step.
Led by Elias Abdel Ahad, a manual osteopath and trauma-informed educator with over 30 years of international experience, this 3-hour workshop blends somatic practices, nervous system education, anthroposophical insights, and gentle reflective work.
You’ll learn how to work with your body’s patterns rather than override them — and leave with practical tools, deeper awareness, and a renewed sense of resilience.
By the end of this masterclass, participants will:
Understand how trauma is stored in the psyche and the body.
Learn practical somatic tools to support regulation and release.
Explore the role of the nervous system/Vagus Nerve in trauma recovery.
Gain strategies to recognize and respond to trauma safely.
Experience guided practices that strengthen resilience and self-awareness.
Discover a Grounded, Compassionate Approach to Trauma Healing
Who It’s For
We train professionals who are ready to deepen their impact, increase their value and build a more sustainable practice.
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Practitioners, Therapists & Healers
Ideal for manual therapists, bodyworkers, counsellors, somatic practitioners, yoga/Pilates instructors, and wellness professionals who want a deeper, trauma-informed understanding of how the body stores and releases trauma.
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Anyone Curious About Body-Based Trauma Healing
Perfect for individuals seeking practical somatic tools, nervous system education, and a clearer understanding of their own patterns, responses, and healing processes — no prior experience required.
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Professionals Supporting Clients Through Stress or Dysregulation
Helpful for coaches, educators, caregivers, and holistic practitioners who want trauma-aware skills they can safely integrate into client work while maintaining strong boundaries and emotional regulation.
Who is this masterclass for?
This class is open to therapists, healers, and anyone interested in learning trauma-informed, body-based approaches to healing. No prior experience is required.
What should I bring or expect?
Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring a notebook, a bottle of water, and an open, curious mind. The session will include gentle movement, reflective exercises, and group dialogue.
Will the practices be safe for trauma survivors?
Yes. The class is trauma-informed and designed to create a safe, supportive environment. You will always have the choice of how much you participate in each activity.
About Your Facilitator
Elias Abdel Ahad, Manual Osteopath & Holistic Therapist
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).
REGISTER for THE
How to Use Your Energy to Facilitate Brain Regulation Masterclass
This 3-hour masterclass introduces a trauma-informed approach to understanding and releasing trauma stored in the body. Participants will explore how stress and early life experiences shape the nervous system, and how somatic and anthroposophical practices can restore balance and resilience.
Through guided exercises, reflection, and discussion, the class offers both practical tools and deeper insight into the body–mind–soul connection in healing. It is designed to be experiential, supportive, and immediately applicable in personal or professional contexts.
Prerequisite
None. This masterclass is open to all experience levels.
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Our class for November 1, 2026 is sold out! Please join our waitlist to be notified when our next masterclass with Elias will run in 2026.