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:

[Back to Valley Massotherapy] [Back to Seminars]

Back to Top

 Individual Classes

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

Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy (12 contact hours)

June 25-26, 2012 in Akron, OH

September 8-9, 2012 in Atlanta, GA

October 20-21, 2012 in State College, PA

November 1-2, 2012 in Chicago, IL

This is also 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.

Back to Top

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.

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 - CE Broker tracking number is: 20-292341
● Athletic Trainers (approved by National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)
● Nationally Certified Bodyworkers (NCBTMB)
● 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)    $250 is the early registration discount

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

Overview of Craniosacral Therapy (6 contact hours)

This is also 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.

Back to Top

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

 

Continuing Education: 6 Contact Hours

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

● Florida Massage Therapists - CE Broker tracking number is: 20-292353
● 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)
● 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. 

Back to Top