Manual Osteopathy · Wellness Education
Where Stillness Meets Science.
Still Point Academy is a learning platform 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.
Our Philosophy
A Place to Pause, Recalibrate, and Heal.
Grounded in osteopathic principles, evidence-informed practice, and the understanding that the body is a self-healing unit when properly supported.
I. Structure Governs Function
The relationship between physical structure and how the body works is inseparable and central to all healing.
II. The Body Is a Self-Healing Unit
When properly supported, the body has an innate capacity to regulate and restore itself toward health.
III. Body, Mind & Spirit Are One
True health encompasses the whole person — physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions are never separate.
IV. We Focus on Health, Not Disease
Osteopathic therapy seeks to amplify the body’s existing vitality rather than simply manage symptoms.
Featured Series
Let’s Go To Vagus
A 4-evening series exploring the science of your vagus nerve — and practical, accessible ways to improve your health from the inside out. Two Okanagan locations. No experience needed.
Anatomy, Function & Self-Assessment
Foundational knowledge of your body’s master regulator.
Self-Care Techniques: Manual Treatment
Hands-on methods you can use at home.
Hydrotherapy, Red Light & Vagal Theories
Advanced modalities for nervous system support.
Resourcing Your Vagus Nerve
Comprehensive strategies for long-term wellness.
Penticton
Let's Go To Vagus — Penticton
May 19 – Jun 9, 2027
Vernon
Let's Go To Vagus — Vernon
May 20 – Jun 10, 2027
What We’re Building
A Deeper Understanding
of Your Own Health.
A resource and education hub for practitioners and the curious public alike.
Education
Programs and resources for healthcare professionals and the curious public — from free online self-care videos to in-person continuing education.
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.
Instructor
Dawn Sharman
With over 27 years of clinical, academic, and regulatory experience in manual therapy, Dawn brings rare depth of knowledge to every session. A graduate of OVCMT, certified Anusara yoga teacher, former Principal at ACMT, and 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
Something for Everyone Curious About Health.
For the Public
Curious about your nervous system?
Online video modules covering vagus nerve self-assessment, self-treatment, exercises, and lifestyle tools. Free account to access — no cost, no membership fees.
For Practitioners
Continuing education you can trust.
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 four evenings in the Okanagan — no experience required, just curiosity. $200 for the full series.