Esalen® Massage & Trager® CE in Atlanta, GA

Before “somatics” became a familiar word in modern bodywork, Dr. Milton Trager was already living its essence. He discovered that the body often changes most deeply not through force, but through invitation — through gentle movement, curious touch, rhythmic support, and the nervous system’s direct experience of ease. His work helped shape the roots of what many therapists now recognize as somatic bodywork: a conversation with the whole person, where touch, movement, mind, and nervous system meet.

For today’s massage therapists, this lineage offers something both powerful and practical: a way to become more effective while working with less strain. The Trager® Approach teaches you how to support deep relaxation, mobility, and body awareness while protecting your own body and extending your career longevity.

Training with Fawn Christianson gives you rare access to these principles close to their source. With over 40 years of experience and 16 years of direct mentorship with Dr. Trager, Fawn carries the work as a living transmission — preserving the simplicity, purity, and grace of the original approach while making it practical for today’s bodyworkers. This is your opportunity to learn bodywork that feels good to give, feels profound to receive, and can help you stay connected to the work you love.