Craniosacral Therapy Teachers
The following teachers offer a foundation 50-day course in bio-dynamic or fluid tide craniosacral work and have been approved to teach by CSTA-NA or who teach at schools approved by the CSTA-UK (CSTA-NA approves teachers; CSTA-UK approves schools). Many of these teachers offer introductory courses as well. In addition to being approved by a professional organization, they meet our own criteria which include:
- Teacher must have open, respectful contracts with administrative organizers, assistants and students.
- Teacher must use the appropriate number of qualified assistants (as defined by the CSTA-NA). These assistants, who must have graduated from the biodynamic training, must be consistent throughout the training.
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Anna & John Chitty
Both R.P.P., RCST®. Both teachers are approved by CSTA-NA
[Anna graduated from Ray's 3rd Foundation Training and has assisted numerous process workshops]
John and Anna start trainings every November or December. They offer 5-day introductory workshops each summer which meet our requirements. The introduction is not necessary before taking their full training. However, it is an excellent way to study with him for a short time.
Anna & John Chitty
1721 Redwood Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304(303) 443-9847
ChittyJ@energyschool.com
http://www.energyschool.com -
Peggy Reynolds Olsen
R.P.P., RCST®, H.H.P.; Peggy is approved by the CSTA-NA
[Peggy graduated from Ray's first Foundation Training and assisted the second]
Peggy teaches in Encinitas, CA, near San Diego and Orange. The first module of her Foundation Training qualifies as a 5-day introductory CS course for our purposes. She will accept students wanting to take only the first module to meet our requirements, as well as those interested in her complete training.
Her next 5-day introductions will be October 17-21, 2007, and February 13-17, 2008, in San Diego, CA.Peggy Reynolds Olsen
227 N El Camino Real, Suite 103E
Encinitas, CA 93024
(760) 809-7081
peggy@peggyolsen.com
http://www.peggyolsen.com/ -
Debra Bochinski, Christopher and Mary Louise Muller
All R.P.P., RCST®. All are approved teachers by CSTA-NA
[Debra graduated from Ray's first Foundation Training & assisted his 3rd;
Mary Louise and Christopher took some process workshops and courses with Ray before he started his official training]They offer 4-5 day intros and full trainings in San Diego and Maui. Mary Louise and Christopher also offer courses in Northern Italy. 4-day intros done are as 2 different weekends, $225 / weekend. CEU's for acupuncturists and nurses. Christopher also runs a health book / bones / skulls bookstore and carries or can find almost anything in the healing arts you may want.
Debra Bochinski often offers 4 day introductory workshops. This will fulfill our requirement if Debra certifies that you learned what is normally taught in a 5-day intro. If not, you can do private work to make up the difference.Contact Debra Bochinski for SoCal introductions:
(760) 500-1281
Bochin@tfb.comContact Christopher and Mary Louise at LifeShapes for full training and Maui, Italy workshops:
39582 Via Temprano
Murrieta, CA 92563(909) 677-0652
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International Institute for Craniosacral Balancing (Kavi & Bhadrena Gemin)
Both RCST, BCST, SEP, and PPT; members CSTA/NA, AITECS, IABT, and Cranio Suisse
[both graduated from Ray's 9th Foundation Training in 2007]
ICSB offers 7-day Introductions to the biodynamic approach of craniosacral therapy. They present full foundation trainings in Craniosacral Biodynamics and postgraudate courses in Europe, Canada, Asia and the Far East.
They are beginning several trainings around the world this year. The dates of the first module of each are listed below; this module can be taken alone and will count for the five-day craniosacral introduction prerequisite for our own training:
May 3-10, 2008 (British Columbia, Canada); May 27-31, 2008 and October 23-27, 2008 (Osaka, Japan) October 17-23, 2008, and April 18-24, 2009 (Tuscany, Italy); and November 14-21, 2008 (Switzerland). -
Gary Peterson
R.P.P., RCST®. Approved by CSTA-NA
[Graduated from Ray's 8th Foundation Training in 2004]
Teaches a two-year cranialsacral training in the Monterey Peninsula. Completion of his first module, which may be taken alone, fulfills our requirements for a 5-day introduction.
Offering a 4-day intro in Corte Madera (Marin County), CA, April 17-20, 2008.(303) 776-18793
satvagp@earthlink.net -
Cherionna Menzam
RCST®. Approved as a teacher by CSTA-NA
[Graduated from Ray's 8th Foundation Training in 2004, worked at BEBA for four years, and has assisted numerous process workshops]
Cherionna's next 5-day introductory workshop in Santa Monica is scheduled for January 29-February 2, 2009.
The dates for her next training are: Module 1, April 29 - May 3, 2009; Module 2, July 8-12, 2009; Module 3, September 2-6, 2009; Module 4, December 16-20, 2009; Module 5, February 24-28, 2010; Module 6, April 14-18, 2010; Module 7, June 23-27, 2010; Module 8, August 25-29, 2010; Module 9, December 2-6; and Module 10, February 2-6, 2011.PO Box 7571
Santa Monica, CA 90406(310) 526-6127 / (805) 452-8815
cherionna@cherionna.com
http://www.cherionna.com/ -
Roger Gilcrist
M.A., R.P.P., RCST®. Approved by CSTA-NA
Offering an introduction in Washington DC August 22-26th, 2006. Offers full trainings in Washington, D.C. and New York City. May hold future trainings in Colorado and the San Francisco Bay area. He also has a forthcoming training scheduled in Adelaide, South Australia. Authored & sells a videotape and companion book that are introductions to fluid tide c/s work. Also offers 5-day intros which meet our requirements.
P.O. Box 251
Nathrop, CO 81236(970) 565-8801
Roger@WellnessInstitute.net http://www.WellnessInstitute.net -
Elizabeth Hammond
R.P.P., RCST®. Approved by CSTA-NA
[Elizabeth took process workshops with Ray]
Offers introductions (3 or 5 days) and full trainings in eastern Canada (Toronto), Columbus, Ohio and Oahu, HI; 5 day intros in Honolulu and Toronto; 3-day intros in Columbus, Ohio.
Upcoming dates and sites: April 25-29, 2007 (O'ahu, HI); May 2-6, 2007 (Pittsburgh, PA); May 9-13, 2007 (Baltimore, MD); and May 23-27, 2007 (Florida).Institute of Complimentary Therapies
758 Kapahulu Avenue, Suite 501
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 392-5272 (phone)
(808) 734-5272 (fax)9251-8 Yonge Street, Suite 245
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 9T3
(416) 879-6702 (phone)
icteducate@aol.com -
Sharon Porter
R.P.P., RCST®. Approved by CSTA-NA
[Sharon took one process workshop with Ray]
Offers intros and full training in Colorado Springs, CO. Begins with 2-3 day intro; she will arrange supplemental work after the 3-day with someone wishing to fulfill our requirements.
Sharon Porter, Holistic Health
26 Limestone Court
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147(970) 731-4553
sporter@frontier.net -
Dominique DeGranges
RCST®. May be approved by CSTA-UK, definitely approved by us.
[graduated from Ray's UK training in 2001, assisted Ray's 9th Foundation Training ending 2007]
Toblerstr.32
Zurich, 8044
Switzerland41-1-212-42-86 office
dd.dega@bluewin.ch -
Claire Dolby
D.O., RCST®. Approved to teach at Karuna Institute, a school accredited by CSTA-UK
[assisted Ray's Swiss & UK trainings]
Either teaches or knows who teaches in UK, throughout Europe and in Australia. She teaches both the basic course and advanced courses in working with children.
The Cottage, Spring Grove House
Milverton, Somerset, 7A4 INW
England44-1823-401139
ClaireLiveline@clara.co.uk -
Graham Kennedy, M.R.S.S., Valerie Kennedy, Matthew Appleton, and Liz Kalinowska, D.O.
All RCST®. Their school, The Institute of Craniosacral Studies, approved by CSTA-UK
[Graham graduated from Ray's UK training in 2001]
Offer monthly 2 day intros and full 2 year trainings in both Surrey and Buckinghamshire, UK, starting each October plus a program of advanced courses each year.
4 Ennerdale Road
Reading, RG2 7HH
England44-11-8975 2801, 44 7748 786281 (cell) GRK@btinternet.com http://www.craniosacralstudies.co.uk
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Franklyn Sills
R.P.P., RCST®. Founded the Karuna Institute which is approved by CSTA-UK. Franklyn is approved by CSTA-NA
Taught most of the people on this list. Has network of graduates who teach all over the world, does advanced c/s trainings for graduates in US and complete training in UK. Intros are usually 3 days. Wrote a 2-volume book on craniosacral work.
Karuna Institute, Natsworthy Manor
Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ137TR
England44-1736-793-918
karuna@eurobell.co.uk http://www.karuna-institute.co.uk -
Katherine Ukleja
D.O., RCST®. Katherine has taught at a school approved by CSTA-UK
[graduated from Ray's UK training in 2001]
Offers short intros and full trainings in the UK.
Craniosacral Institute
Mill Rise, Ford Road
Bampton, Devon EX16 9LW
England44-1398-331218
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Paul Vick
M.H.P.A. RCST®. Dip A.Ed. Teaches at a school approved by CSTA-UK
Offers 5 day courses 'Essentials of CST', Full trainings and Post Graduate trainings in the UK, North America, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland.
Academy of Bio-Cranial Resonance
38 Brockley View, London, SE23 1SL
England44 208 690-9933
paulvick@dircon.co.uk
http://www.cranialresonance.com -
Michael Kern
D.O., RCST®, M.I.Cr.A., N.D. Approved by CSTA-NA and teaches at a school approved by CSTA-UK
Michael wrote a book on c/s training.
Michael Kern
Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust
85 Claremont Road
Highgate, London, N6 5BZ
England44-(0) 20-83490297 michaelkern@lineone.net
Contact Avadhan Larson. L.Ac., C.S.T.D.
413 582-0123
avadhan@larsonwellbeing.com
The teachers listed below offer courses that are longer than introductions but about half the length of a full c/s training approved by the CSTA-NA. Anyone who has completed their full course meets Ray's requirements for a 5-day introduction.
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Beth Cachet
RCST®
11416 Slater Avenue, NE #203
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-7781
bcachat@gte.net -
Dennis Hertenstein
D.C.
For Chiropractors only. Offers training of six 3-day 20 hour modules in S.F., CA, Minneapolis, MN, and Bristol, UK. CE credit for US, Canada & Europe through Palmer College of Chiropractic West. His complete training will satisfy Ray's requirement for a 5-day introduction.
1212 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405(707) 829-7816
starbear@sonic.net