CranioSacral Therapy Tutoring and Study Groups

Are you training in Upledger-style CranioSacral Therapy and need extra hands-on help? I’m here for you!

My training includes:

  • CS1-SER2

  • Advanced 1

  • Working with Chronic Depletion

  • Touching the Inner Physician

  • The Brain Speaks 1

  • CranioSacral Therapy and the Immune Response

  • Advanced Mouthwork Protocol

  • Systems Informed Body Mind Therapy - The Body

  • CranioSacral Therapy and Related Polyrhythms

Certifications:

  • Techniques Certified (CST-T)

  • Study Group Leader

  • Qualified and experienced TA for CS1-SER1, CSWCD, and The Brain Speaks 1

Study Groups

I offer a four-hour public study group in my Gresham office on the first and third Saturday of each month. Our first hour is a lecture and demonstration on the topic of the month, followed by an hour of practice on that topic. The last two hours are for open practice, trades, and discussions related to CranioSacral Therapy. The recommended donation is $50.

2025 schedule of topics:

  • June 7th & 21st: CSR and Listening Stations

  • July 5th & 19th: Diaphragm Releases and Direction of Energy

  • August 2nd & 16th: Occipital Cranial Base Releases

  • September 6th & 20th: Sacrum and Dural Tube Releases

  • October 4th & 18th: Cranial Releases: Vertical Membrane System

  • November - no study group this month

  • December 6th & 20th: Cranial Releases: Horizontal Membrane System and Mandible

In 2026, I will expand my offerings to include two separate CST study groups: one for graduates of CS1 and above, and a second for graduates of CS2 and above. I will also change the dates to the first and third Sunday of each month.

2026 schedule of topics:

CS1 & Up:

  • January 18th - 10-step protocol practice

  • February 22nd - Revisiting the pacemaker theory of CSR

  • March 15th - Clinical applications of CS1 level Craniosacral Therapy

  • April 19th - Open practice and Q&A

  • May 17th - Listening Stations, Palpation of the CSR, Still points

  • June 21st - Diaphragm releases

  • July 19th - Direction of Energy

  • August 16th - Occipital Cranial Base Release

  • September 20th - Sacrum and dural tube

  • October 18th - Cranial Releases - Vertical Membranes

  • November 22nd - Cranial Releases - Horizontal Membranes and TMJ

  • December 20th - 10 Step protocol practice

CS2 and up

  • January 4th - Sutherland Sphenoid Dysfunctions

  • February 1st - Zygomae and nasal bones

  • March 1st - Preparing to introduce intraoral work and review of neutral zone

  • April 5th - Maxilla and Vomer

  • May 3rd - Palatines and practicing the hard palate protocol

  • June 7th - Significance Detector

  • July 5th - Energy cysts and beginning arcing

  • August 2nd - Facilitated segments

  • September 6th - Positional Tissue Release

  • October 11th - Fascial Glide

  • November 1st - Whole body evaluations

  • December 6th - So, you've released an energy cyst; now what?

If you are interested in scheduling private study group sessions or organizing a study group for topics beyond CS2, please contact me via email to discuss the details.

1:1 Tutoring:

Want personal help? Book a session during my patient hours. You can ask questions and try skills. Please bring a partner to practice with. My tutoring rate is $110 per hour.

Co-treating:

If you’re working with someone and feel they need extra help from a more experienced practitioner, they can establish care with me, then, with their permission, you can join the treatment session. Afterwards, we will conduct a 60-minute one-on-one tutoring session to review the treatment and address any questions you may have.

A note on professional trades:

I know that trading services with other providers is standard practice and can be a great learning tool, but I need to keep my care separate from the care I provide. If you want to trade services with another CranioSacral Therapist, try connecting with classmates from CST classes. IAHP medallion members can use their class rosters with contact info to do this.

Other Resources for CST Practitioners:

There is no need to feel isolated as a CST practitioner! Get involved with your community and other study groups. I have been active in all of the resources listed below at one point in time, and I highly recommend them:

CST Mastery, Susan Steiner’s online mentorship site, is a treasure trove of hours of helpful videos. It's a unique platform that enables you to gain a comprehensive and interactive understanding of CST and the SER process.

Karen Axelrod’s study groups and mentorship: An excellent resource for digging deep on anatomy and preparing for the techniques exam.

The Association for Bodymindspirit Therapy: Eric Moya’s website offers a wealth of valuable resources, classes, and mentorship opportunities.

International Association of Healthcare Practitioners: This is the location of your therapist profile and medallion membership information. Be sure to keep your profile updated!

Upledger Alumni Facebook Page: A great place to interact with your fellow CST practitioners and search for wisdom on tricky conditions/situations.