Students will learn:

• How to find misalignment and restrictions in the body;
• How to recognize the therapeutic approach that will help the most;
• The ability to read and respond to various indicators within the body that occur as they proceed with treatment techniques;
• To practice the foundation principals and techniques on the body, base of the skull, spine, ribs, pelvis and extremities; and
• Identify and witness advanced levels of therapeutic results achieved.

• Take home Becalm Balls (included in cost of workshop).

Please Note:  This course is a prerequisite for further training in craniosacral therapy (Part 2 and Part 3 and Visceral Release Techniques).

• Students will learn:
  • Evaluative skills and specific release techniques, with facilitating variations, for each of the cranial bones;
  • The ability to recognize and confirm the different presenting restrictions found as techniques are practiced;
  • The anatomy and physiology of the Craniosacral System along with the various symptoms and conditions found with the different restrictions and dysfunction patterns; and
  • The crucial ability to recognize, treat and balance the various strain patterns and difficult lesions of the ‘keystone’ sphenoid bone, the TMJ and the ‘challenging’ temporal bones including their rotations and the ability to balance them successfully.

Please Note:  This course is a prerequisite for further training in craniosacral therapy (Part 3).

• Students will learn:
  • Techniques for the facial bones, the intra-oral environment, the lower jaw, tongue and hyoid region;
  • In-depth knowledge to treat and address TMJ disorder;
  • About the dynamics of malocclusion and its destabilizing influence and how they can help.

Please Note:  This course is a prerequisite for Pediatric training.

• Learn how and where organs and their related ligaments can be the source of recurrent mechanical findings in your CST sessions;
• Learn the location, signs and symptoms associated with various organ compromises and dysfunctions;
• Learn how to treat visceral related findings with gentle, effective techniques;
• Learn techniques that blend into your craniosacral session, with more immediate, accurate results;
• Learn techniques that enable your recipients/ patients to remain relaxed and horizontal; and
• Provide better care and resolution for your clients.

Pelvis and Lower Abdominal Region

Recurrent sacro-iliac dysfunctions, ileal rotations/misalignments, bladder incontinence and recurrent infections, frequent urination, sacrum and coccyx deviations, constipation, ileo-ceacal valve dysfunctions, appendix, ovaries, large and small intestines, sigmoid colon, hyper-lordosis, and ileo-psoas tensions, kidney function

Mid Abdomen, Diaphragm and Thoracic Region

Small intestines, DJ junction of the small intestine, 2nd lumbar vertebra dysfunctions,  root of the mysentery, gall bladder, sphincter of oddi, liver, stomach, ulcers, pyloric valve dysfunction, hiatal hernias and reflux, diaphragm tensions and discomforts, thyroid challenges and throat tensions.

• Become aware of your deep inner core and your craniosacral rhythm;
• Awaken new feelings and movements;
• Witness your sensory realms expand and deepen;
• Experience craniosacral rhythm dynamics;
• Gain unique access to your inner self; and
• Experience heightened senses.