Two-Day Intensive Workshop

Primitive Circuits

An Evolutionary Framework for Resolving Complex Pain

March 7–8, 2026
Santa Rosa, CA
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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About the Workshop

Pain as an Evolutionary Mismatch

This workshop presents a multidisciplinary framework for resolving complex and chronic pain, integrating evolutionary biology, neuroscience, electrical engineering concepts from information theory, and practitioner-client methodologies.

Pain is examined as an evolutionary mismatch and computational problem, with manual muscle testing employed not as an isolated technique but through collaborative construction of nomological networks of cumulative evidence to rigorously pursue truth and validity. Emphasis is placed on Primitive Circuit Training to engage primitive neural circuits, reduce chronic hypertonicity while building circuit resilience.

Julian Corwin teaching about pain mechanisms at the blackboard

Who Should Attend

For Practitioners Working with Complex Pain

Physical Therapists

Chiropractors

Massage Therapists

Bodyworkers

Personal Trainers

Acupuncturists

Learning Objectives

What You Will Learn

  1. Describe the development of pain mechanisms across evolutionary history.
  2. Apply a conceptual framework for evaluating pain as an imbalance in body-mind systems.
  3. Remove bias from manual muscle testing (MMT) using a 2-person nomological network, and use this more reliable form of the MMT to identify the most important areas of dysregulation in the client.
  4. Implement techniques to engage primitive neural circuits and facilitate resolution and strengthening of the involved circuits.
  5. Recognize common challenges related to client expectations, results, and practitioner dynamics – and how to frame this work with clients.

Preliminary Schedule

Two Days of Intensive Learning

Day 1 — March 7

9:00 – 10:30
Evolutionary Foundations of Pain
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 12:30
Client-Practitioner Framework
12:30 – 1:30
Lunch
1:30 – 2:00
Principles of Muscle Testing & the Nomological Network
2:00 – 3:00
Primitive Circuit Training Protocol + Demonstration
3:00 – 3:15
Break
3:15 – 5:00
Protocol Practice & Questions

Day 2 — March 8

9:00 – 9:30
Questions & Answers
9:30 – 10:30
Protocol Practice
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 12:30
Circuit Reset Protocols
12:30 – 1:30
Lunch
1:30 – 3:00
Q&A + Workflow, Structure & Practice
3:00 – 3:15
Break
3:15 – 4:00
Expectations, Results & Common Pitfalls
4:00 – 5:00
Open Q&A / Wrap-up
Workshop teaching environment with detailed framework diagrams Julian explaining body-mind concepts during the seminar Engaged participants during the Primitive Circuits workshop

Your Instructor

Meet Julian Corwin

Julian Corwin

Julian Corwin

Pain & Performance Solutions

Julian brings a multidisciplinary approach to pain resolution, drawing on evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and information theory to develop practical frameworks for practitioners. His work focuses on engaging primitive neural circuits to address complex and chronic pain conditions that resist conventional treatment.

Registration

Reserve Your Spot

Dates
March 7–8, 2026
Format
In-Person Workshop
Location
Santa Rosa, CA — 320 Tesconi Cir, #D
Duration
2 Full Days (9 AM – 5 PM)
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Participants should bring comfortable clothing suitable for movement and basic note-taking materials.