The Iyisana School of Natural Ways

Iyisana - The Spirit of Healing

Introduction to

Cranio-Sacral Therapy

With Carolyn O’Neill

from the Kensey Complementary Therapy Centre, Launceston

“The CranioSacral System is a core system in the human body. In my view it is the place where body, mind and spirit reside independently and communally at the same time.

It is quite fascinating to consider that all the very deep work is done within the confines of an anatomically defined physiological system. It suggests that the CranioSacral System and the techniques involved offer a bridge between objective science and spiritual healing.

CranioSacral Therapy accesses the total human being’s self-corrective and self-healing processes. Further, the therapeutic approach attempts to maximize patient/client responsibility for their overall well-being.”

John E Upledger (1995)

This open workshop is designed for anyone who would like hands-on experience of the basics of this extraordinary and far-reaching therapy.

For the complete layperson, the workshop will provide a starter kit of simple but very useful techniques for home use in many routine health situations as alternatives to medication. For the healthcare practitioner or student who may be contemplating professional training this workshop is an ideal taster and confidence builder. For everyone this workshop provides a fascinating and enjoyable weekend, and what could be a personal turning point.

Practical work is demonstrated and taught in simple units along with associated body energy work. The theoretical basis for each unit is presented clearly and entertainingly.

CranioSacral Therapy was originated, and continues to be developed after 26 years, by American Osteopathic Physician Dr John E Upledger DO, OMM, who has taken the work of Dr W G Sutherland, discoverer of cranial osteopathy, researched it with the help of other scientists, and developed from it a system of whole-person therapy which is safely learned and applied by practitioners having sensitivity of touch and good intention.

Dr Upledger has also designed and developed a training programme which accommodates students with wide-ranging commitments and learning rates. The training programme is based around intensive workshops, taught by Upledger Institute Certified Instructors, that may be taken over a time span (normally not less than 18 months) to suit the individual student.

Course Content:

	General Introduction to CranioSacral Therapy
	History: The work of Still, Sutherland and Upledger
	Palpation and description of CranioSacral Rhythm
	Anatomical and Functional Principles
	Direction of Energy
	Basic Outline of Fascial Structure
	Releasing the First Three Diaphragms
	The idea of tissue memory
	Sensory and Control Mechanisms—their dural relationships
	Still Point Induction
	Therapeutic Implications
	The work of the Upledger Institute
	Demonstration treatment with commentary
	Professional training opportunities
	Local therapeutic resources