CST Basic Elements 1

BE1: Rhythm and Dural Tube

18 CEUs, $498, No pre-requisite required

In this three-day class the craniosacral system is introduced in basic detail, including anatomy, physiology and method, with particular focus on the intraspinal membranes and the sacrum. Topics include:

  • the osteopathic origins of this gentle modality
  • palpation by anatomical location
  • perception of the craniosacral rhythm
  • knowledge and delivery of manual CST techniques
  • characteristics of energy and intention
  • physiology of tissue release
  • treatment rationale
  • professional ethics
  • clinical applications and implementation

The attending student will be able to immediately apply basic CST methods to their practice that facilitate therapeutic change in the fascia of the body and the peripheral nervous system. In addition to practitioners, parents and sponsors of children and other loved ones with special needs can learn a safe, simple therapeutic touch that can be of help to those on a healing journey.

 

This 3-day BE1 class is offered on the following dates in 2024:

  • February 23-25 - Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada - at the Fredericton Inn, 1315 Regent St., E3C 1A1 (Room rate $119, contact the Inn directly) with Gary Keeling, BPE, BSc (PT), CSTA-CP-I
  • March 1-3 - Reading, Pennsylvania with Charise Rogosky, LMT, CSTA-CP-I, CLDT
  • March 15-17 - Louisville, Kentucky with Kim Guenthner, LMT, CSTA-CP-I
  • March 22-24 - Rochester, New Hampshire with Sarah Ash, LMT, CSTA-CP-I (Snow date: April 12-14) ** This class is waitlisted. Please call Jill at 603-948-2820 to be added to the list.

Questions about this class or want to register by phone? Please call the CST Alliance office at 603-948-2820 and ask for Jill.

Payment plans are available for students. Please phone Jill at the CST Alliance office for more information. 603-948-2820

Registration Fee: $498 U.S. (A $200 deposit is required with registration.)

CEUs: 18 (NCBTMB, New York state approved)

Canada: CMTNB 9.5 Category A CEUs and MTANS Approved for 10 Primary Units

Prerequisite: None

 

*Canadian Class Information, CEUs

Please Note: Canadian registrations must pay online and complete reg. form. See below.

Registration Fee: $498 U.S. (A $200 deposit is required with registration.)

 

Prerequisite: None

 

Required Text: CST Handbook

Study guides will be provided at the class. Required text for the class is the "CST Handbook" which can be purchased below. 

 

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3 Steps to Register: Complete Reg. Form, Pay for Class, Buy the Handbook

Step 1: Register for BE1

Note: Please fill out the fields marked with an asterisk.

Step 2: Pay for Your Registration Securely: PayPal Account, Debit Card or Credit Card

You don't need a PayPal account to pay online with a credit card. Simply select your payment amount and click "Pay Now." Then click "pay with a debit or credit card" in the gray box or click "Pay as Guest." Credit and debit card transactions are processed securely via PayPal.

$200 Deposit Will Hold Your Spot - Registrations must be PAID IN FULL two weeks prior to start of class, unless other arrangements are made.

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Step 3: Purchase the Required Text "CST Handbook" $52 shipped to you in advance or $48 to pick up first day of class.

* Please order shipped Handbooks min. of three weeks in advance of class to allow for shipping time. *

Select shipped-to-you price or pickup-at-class price:

You can also call Jill at 603-948-2820 to order by phone.

Suggested reading: "Lessons From the Sessions, Reflections of Journeys in Craniosacral Therapy" by Don Ash, PT, CSTA-CP-I, Introduction by John Upledger

In this book Don Ash presents a collection of essays on clinical lessons learned from his patients as a definition of CST for the patient and as a clinical example for the therapist. Written in 2005 and still highly recommended by patients and therapists who have said "It's a great read!" It's not mandatory to take the class, just suggested.

$25 for book shipped to you within U.S. or $20 for book picked up at class