Cranial Sacral Introductory Course (21 hours)

This is a 21-hour class (3 days) each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This fully clothed therapy is performed on a massage table. The student shall practice palpation of the craniosacral rhythm & still points with the main regions treated: cranium, torso & sacral as well as listening stations: soles of feet, dorsum of the feet, calves, thighs, ilia, abdomen, thoracic outlet, arms & hands, thoracic inlet, neck, base of skull and calvarium.

Participants will practice proper body mechanics of practitioner including smooth transitions and effective hand positions. Students will be instructed on contraindications and effectively demonstrate how to adjust the session accordingly if indicated. Participants shall be able to identify the main cranial sutures, hand and finger placements for Cranial sacral rhythm as well as specific releases for occipital condyle release, evaluation of cranial sacral motion vault holds, frontal compression/decompression, parietal lift, medial compression/distraction, sphenoid compression/decompression, TMJ compression/decompression and ear pull. Instruction and practice the traditional listening stations and more hands-on practice for this 3-day course

 The cost of this workshop is $400. which includes a class manual on techniques. Each student will give and receive as students practice on one another. You will also receive a certificate upon completion of this class. No private training offered. NCBTMB approved Continuing Education Hours = 21

Susan's Training:  Myofascial Release/Craniosacral 1999 with John Barnes, PTand founder of Myofascial Release.  His studies include not not limited to: John McM. Mennel, MD, Dr. Ward & Dr. Peckham Osteopaths, Gerald H. Smith and Upledger, JE, Craniosacral Therapy.  Craniosacral Therapy: Enhancing the Body's Natural Healing Capabilities 2011 with Ken DiPersio - extensive studies with the John Upledger Institute and worked at theThe Upledger Institute Brain and Cord Intensive Therapy Center.  Susan also did independent studies for teaching Cranial Sacral Therapy At Globe University from 2013 - 2017 studying Craniosacral Therapy What It Is How It Works John E. Upledger, DO, OMM with Richard Grossinger, Don Ash and Don Cohen, An Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy - Don Cohen and Craniosacral Rhythm A Practical Guide to a Gentle Form of Bodywork - Daniel Agustoni