Higher Brain Living (HBL) is a system created and trademarked by Dr. Michael Cotton that boasts the ability to change the physiology of the brain. According to Cotton, a chiropractor, his gentle-touch technique creates a surge of energy from the lower brain, where primal fears are based, into the higher brain or prefrontal cortex, which dissipates fear and helps clients discover joy, passion and purpose.

Two opportunities to experience and learn about becoming licensed in HBL are happening locally: at the Iron Horse Hotel, in Milwaukee, led by Dr. Drew Neville, from 1 to 3 p.m., April 28; and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., May 2, at National Louis University, in Skokie, Illinois.

Cotton asserts that HBL adds to other holistic healing work such as life coaching, chiropractic, acupuncture, homeopathy, yoga and psychology because it offers an unprecedented way to help clients experience a “spiral of positive change” through which they can grow and enjoy lasting peace, happiness and confidence.

Cost: Free if preregistered; $25 at the door. Locations: Iron Horse Hotel, 500 W. Florida St. For more information and to register, email [email protected] or visit HigherBrainLiving.com/thirdwardwi/events. National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, Ill.; for more information, visit HigherBrainLivingEvents.com.