CranioSacral Therapy

 



About Craniosacral Therapy

The Upledger approach to CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the craniosacral system - the physiological body system comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

The membranes extend from the skull to the sacrum and have an influence on the development and performance of the brain and nervous system.  Distortions in this system can result in a wide range of sensory, motor or neurological difficulties.

Craniosacral therapy is a way of gently encouraging this system to move freely in normal, healthy patterns.  The intervention is through very light touch involving only about five grams of pressure (the weight of a nickel).  This triggers the body’s self correcting mechanism and movement distortions are resolved.  Many different problems can be successfully corrected with craniosacral therapy.

Among the medical conditions for which CranioSacral Therapy has been shown to be effective are:

  • Migraine Headaches

  • Chronic Neck and Back Pain

  • Motor-Coordination Impairments

  • Central Nervous System Disorders

  • Orthopedic Problems

  • Scoliosis

  • Infantile Disorders

  • Autism

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Post-Surgical Dysfunctions

  • Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

  • Emotional Difficulties

  • Stress and Tension-Related Problems

  • Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunctions

  • Chronic Fatigue

  • Neurovascular or Immune Disorders

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Fibromyalgia and other Connective Tissue Disorders

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 Seminars / Classes

Seminars presented by Randall Gibson, M.Ed., LMT, RPP, CST
in cooperation with the Upledger Institute, Inc.
 


 Overview of Craniosacral Therapy (6 contact hours)

In this class, you will develop and/or refine your light-touch palpation skills.  You will learn how to palpate and evaluate the craniosacral rhythm, a subtle physiological movement affecting the entire body.  You will also learn how to locate subtle restrictions in the connective tissue system.  Then you will use fascial release techniques and Direction Of Energy to correct those restrictions. 

Here is your opportunity to sample the Upledger Institute's CranioSacral Therapy 1 (CST1) workshop studied by more than 85,000 healthcare practitioners worldwide.  This six-hour program is a mix of lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice designed to teach you the benefits of CST along with some basic techniques you can use in practice and for your own health.

One purpose of the Overview of CranioSacral Therapy is to demonstrate to the participants that every human being, and probably every living creature, possesses a natural ability for healing which can be directed to others as well as used internally for self-healing.

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Why take this one-day class? 

By participating in this class, you will:

 1. develop and refine your light-touch palpation skills

 2. get a taste of the work before spending $600-$800 for the CranioSacral Therapy Level 1 class

 3. gain understanding which will help you to get more out of the CST1 class when you go on.

 4. learn basic, practical techniques that can be applied immediately

 5. receive 6 hours of continuing education approved by NCBTMB and FL Board of Massage

 6. be able to deduct the entire fee from the regular cost of CST1 if you decide to go on.
     NOTE: You must register within 30 days for any CST1 class in order to apply. 
              This offer can not be combined with any other discounts.

Fee:  $125 (includes manual) / Massage students may get a discounted rate

Next time offered: November 15, 2010 in Daytona, FL.

Continuing Education: 6 Contact Hours

"Overview of Craniosacral Therapy" is approved for the following:

● Florida Massage Therapists
● Occupational Therapists and O.T.A.'s (approved by AOTA)
● Athletic Trainers (approved by National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)
● Nationally Certified Bodyworkers (NCBTMB)
● Ohio nurses (See below)

The Upledger Institute is approved as a continuing education provider (BRN Provider Number CEP9432) for contact hours under the California Board of Registered Nursing in all but the following states: Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota and Wyoming. 

 

Students enrolled in a qualified healthcare program may be entitled to a discount.
 

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 Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy (12 contact hours)

In this class, you will develop and/or refine your light-touch palpation skills.  You will learn how to palpate and evaluate the craniosacral rhythm, a subtle physiological movement affecting the entire body.  You will also learn how to locate subtle restrictions in the connective tissue system.  Then you will use gentle myofascial techniques to correct those restrictions. 

Here is your opportunity to sample the Upledger Institute's CranioSacral Therapy 1 (CST1) workshop studied by more than 85,000 healthcare practitioners worldwide.  This 12-hour program is a mix of lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice designed to teach you the benefits of CST along with some basic techniques you can use in practice and for your own health.

 

Highlights:

  • Explore the anatomy and physiology of the craniosacral system and its relationship to illness, pain and dysfunction.

  • Develop and refine light-touch palpation skills.

  • Learn and practice palpating the "listening stations", key body locations where the  craniosacral motion can best be evaluated.

  • Learn and practice tissue release techniques for the pelvic and respiratory diaphragms and thoracic inlet.

  • Learn about and practice mobilizing the sacrum; the dural tube rock and dural tube glide;           direction of energy and stillpoint induction.

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Click here for Schedule and Registration
 

Why take this two-day class? 

By participating in this class, you will:

 1. get a taste of the work before spending $600-$800 for the CranioSacral Therapy Level 1 class.

 2. gain an excellent preparation for CST1 class.

 3. learn basic, practical techniques (two days worth!) that can be applied immediately.

 4. develop an appreciation of the craniosacral system and your own healing potential.

 5. be able to deduct $125 from the regular cost of CST1 when you decide to go on.
     NOTE: You must register within 30 days for any CST1 class in order to apply. 
              This offer can not be combined with any other discounts.

In seventeen years of practice and continuing ed., I have never felt like I learned more and could go away practicing what I had learned.

Candyce Steigerwald, PT

I just wanted to thank you for the excellent workshop presentation this weekend.  I truly learned so much in those two days.  Your way of presenting the material is a wonderful blend of knowledge and humor.

Deborah Thackrah
A wonderful, practical, healing program.  I feel transformed and empowered.

Linda Schiller-Hanna
 
I want to thank you very much for recommending that I take Introduction to CST prior to taking the Upledger Institute's CS1 course.  Your class was excellent preparation and it gave me a solid foundation for the intensive instruction in the CS1 seminar...

Karen Cox
 

 

Continuing Education: 12 Contact Hours

"Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy" is approved for the following:

● Ohio Physical Therapists and PTA's
● Occupational Therapists and OTA's (approved by AOTA)
● Florida Massage Therapists
● Athletic Trainers (approved by National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)
● Nationally Certified Bodyworkers (NCBTMB)
● Ohio nurses (See below)

The Upledger Institute is approved as a continuing education provider (BRN Provider Number CEP9432) for contact hours under the California Board of Registered Nursing in all but the following states: Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota and Wyoming. 

Fee:  $250 (includes manual)  
(In Miami $250 is the early registration discount- fee is $300 after October 16, 2009)

Next time offered: September 11-12, 2010 in Miami, FL. 

Students enrolled in a qualified healthcare program may be entitled to a discount.
 

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Current Schedule of Craniosacral classes
updated 1-4-10

 

 

2010

Overview of
Craniosacral Therapy
 Flyer		 February 28 Akron, OH $125 before 1/31/10
$150 after 1/31/10
To Register, contact Randall Gibson:  330-701-8780
Complete this Overview class first and take $125 off the cost of CST1* 
 
Introduction to
Craniosacral Therapy
Flyer		 April 10-11 Columbus, OH
 (AIAM)		 $225 before 3/10/10
$250 after 3/10/10
To Register, contact Randall Gibson:  330-701-8780
Complete this Intro class first and take $125 off the cost of CST1* 
 
Introduction to
Craniosacral Therapy
Flyer		 Sept. 11-12 Miami, FL
 (Educating Hands)		 $250 before 8/11/10
$300 after 8/11/10
To Register, contact Educating Hands School of Massage:  800-999-6991
Complete this Intro class first and take $125 off the cost of CST1* 
 
Overview of
Craniosacral Therapy		 Nov. 15 Daytona, FL $125 before 10/15/10
$150 after 10/15/10
To Register, contact Randall Gibson:  330-701-8780
Complete this Overview class first and take $125 off the cost of CST1* 
 

 


* To obtain this discount, you must register for a Craniosacral 1 class (any class)
within 30 days of completing the CST Intro.

 

↓ Registration for Akron, Columbus and Daytona classes only ↓
 (For other classes, see schedule above)

By mail:  SAVE OR PRINT A REGISTRATION FORM

By phone:  330-701-8780

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Craniosacral Study Group

These groups provide an opportunity to ask questions, discuss challenges, refine techniques, practice your skills and get yourself treated!

When: Third Tuesday of each month at 7pm

Where: Valley Massotherapy
             1236 Weathervane Lane, Suite #203
             Akron, Ohio 44313

Location may change according to number of participants. 
RSVP is Required!

Fee: $5 per person

Pre-Requisites: 

                    1. Participants must have completed Upledger's CST1 class.

                    2. Participants must call or email more than 24 hours in advance
                                     (If no one calls, I won't be there.)

Changes or cancellations will be posted below.

No meeting in May

 We are taking a break through the Summer months.

Next meeting will be September 21, 2010

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Questions: call 330-701-8780 

                 or email Randall@polarityhealthcare.com

 


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Randall Gibson, M.Ed., LMT, RPP, CST / 330-701-8780
1236 Weathervane Lane, #203 / Akron, Ohio 44313 / [email]