The
Craniosacral Institute is an innovative school offering training in intuitive craniosacral therapy and trauma release work. We emphasize a non-analytic, functional and energetic approach to craniosacral therapy where our primary intent is only to listen, follow and allow the inherent wisdom of the body to express itself fully. We are committed to our
students gaining mastery in this field, so that they may support others
in realizing their fullest potential.
Class size is limited to 14 students and personal attention is given to each student.
Course work
is divided between significant hands-on practice (75% of class),
lecture, video, discussion and intuitive-development exercises, all to
support each student is understanding and integrating the concepts,
techniques and information being offered. A comprehensive study guide
is included with the courses.
The 100-hour program is divided into three
levels. Each level builds on the next in order for you to have a thorough understanding of the work, intellectually and most importantly, experientially, when you complete the program. Although there is an emphasis on completing the program as a whole, each workshop stands on it's own; one, or all three may be taken.
There
are no specific prerequisites although an ability and willingness to
work on others hands-on and be worked on is required and a basic
knowledge of anatomy is helpful. Courses are designed for the beginner
as well as the advanced student. In a typical class you may find
massage therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, nurses,
dentists, psychotherapists and other body workers, but you will also find many people with no previous background in bodywork.
Many
students with previous craniosacral training find even the first level
of our course new, exciting and a refreshing departure from what they
have previously learned.
After completing the first level, you can apply for admission to the 445-hour certification program, to receive a certificate as a Certified Craniosacral Practitioner (CCP). Please contact the office for information regarding this program.
Also after completion of Core Level 1 you may work one on one with Dr. Michael Aaron in the Mentoring Program. For 15 sessions, you will have all your questions answered, give a one-hour craniosacral session to Dr. Aaron each time, and receive feedback about the session. You may additionally sign-up to receive a student discounted package of ten craniosacral sessions from Dr. Aaron. Call or email the office for more information.
