Manual Osteopathy · Wellness Education
Where Stillness
Meets Science.
Still Point Academy is a learning platform and resource for the public and healthcare professionals — centered on health and well-being. From vagus nerve self-care videos to practitioner continuing education, we make high-quality wellness education accessible to everyone.
Education
Programs and resources for healthcare professionals and the curious public — from free online self-care video series to in-person and online continuing education courses.
Clinical Excellence
Grounded in osteopathic principles and evidence-informed practice, blending traditional wisdom with modern understanding of the body as a self-healing system.
Community
A growing network of practitioners and wellness-seekers in the Okanagan and beyond, united by a commitment to whole-body health and lifelong learning.
About the Academy
A Place to Pause,
Recalibrate, and Heal.
Still Point Academy is a learning platform and resource for the public and healthcare professionals, centered on health and well-being. We offer online video series on the vagus nerve — from self-assessment to self-treatment and care — as well as online and in-person continuing education courses for healthcare practitioners.
Access to our resources is free to set up — no membership fees, just a free account. We want people to have these tools to better their physical, emotional, and mental health as much as possible.
Meet Dawn & the Academy →Let’s Go To Vagus
A 3-evening in-person series exploring the science of your vagus nerve — and simple, practical ways to improve your health from the inside out.
March 24, March 31 & April 7, 2025
7:00 – 8:30 PM each evening
Cedar and Soul Wellness — 29 Front Street, Penticton
Instructor: Dawn Sharman RMT, DMOT, RCST
No experience needed. Spots are limited.
Spots are limited — register early to secure yours.
What You’ll Discover
A Deeper Understanding
of Your Own Health
Each session builds on the last, giving you practical tools and knowledge you can use immediately.
Vagus Nerve Anatomy
Understand the basic anatomy, reflexes, and functions of the vagus nerve — your body’s master regulator.
Self-Assessment
Learn how to assess your own vagal tone and recognize signs that your nervous system may need support.
Manual Self-Treatment
Discover areas of the body where you can directly access and gently influence your vagus nerve.
Movement & Exercises
Practical exercises, stretches, and activities designed to increase vagal tone and nervous system resilience.
Hydrotherapy
How water-based therapies — from contrast bathing to cold exposure — can powerfully stimulate vagal activity.
Red Light Therapy
The emerging science of photobiomodulation and its role in supporting vagal function and tissue recovery.
Your Instructor
Dawn Sharman
RMT · DMOT · RCST · Founder, Still Point Academy
With over 27 years of clinical, academic, and regulatory experience in manual therapy, Dawn brings a rare depth of knowledge to every session. A graduate of OVCMT, a certified Anusara yoga teacher, former Principal at ACMT, and a long-standing contributor to manual therapy education standards across Canada — Dawn founded Still Point Academy to make high-quality osteopathic and wellness education accessible to practitioners and the public alike.
What We Offer
For the public & practitionersVagus Nerve Self-Care Series
13 online video modules covering vagus nerve self-assessment, self-treatment, exercises, and lifestyle tools. Free account to access — no cost, no membership fees.
Continuing Education Courses
Online and in-person CECs for RMTs, GPs, Chiropractors, Kinesiologists, TCMs, PTs, and Nurses. Certificates provided on completion. CEU accreditation with professional associations underway.
Ready to Meet Your Vagus Nerve?
Join us for three evenings in Penticton — no experience required, just curiosity.
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