CranioSacral Therapist Course

Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF), developed by William Garner Sutherland, is a subtle and powerful therapeutic approach based on the body’s primary respiratory mechanism. This hands-on course introduces healthcare professionals to the art of palpating craniosacral rhythms, interpreting dysfunctions, and applying both direct and indirect techniques to facilitate structural and emotional healing.

Through focused two-day training, participants will explore the dynamic movement of cranial bones, cerebrospinal fluid, and sacral mobility to address conditions such as headaches, vertigo, TMJ dysfunction, tinnitus, and more.

What You’ll Learn

Diagnose & Treat Functional Disorders
Understand the clinical indications for OCF and develop hands-on skill in treating headaches, TMJ issues, tinnitus, and vestibular symptoms.

Palpate and Interpret Cranial Rhythms
Master techniques for detecting craniosacral rhythm and applying it to therapeutic decision-making.

Apply Key OCF Techniques
Learn core interventions including the Cranial Vault Hold, Frontal Lift, V-Spread, Occipitoatlantal Decompression, and CV4 Still Point Induction.

Enhance Emotional & Structural Healing
Work holistically with patients by releasing restrictions related to mental and emotional tension stored within the craniosacral system.

Step-by-Step Protocols
Practice John Upledger’s Ten-Step Protocol and other structured approaches to ensure safe and effective implementation of techniques.

Course Content Overview

Foundational Concepts

• History of Craniosacral Therapy

• Primary Respiratory Mechanism

• Craniosacral Skeleton & Key Sutures

• Sphenobasilar Synchondrosis (SBS): Flexion & Extension

• Cranial Rhythmic Impulse (CRI)

Core Techniques

• Vault Hold, Fronto-occipital Hold

• Sacral Hold, Frontal Lift

• Occipitoatlantal & Zygomatic Decompression

• Parietal Lift, CV4 Still Point Induction

• V-Spread: Interparietal Sutural Release

Advanced Manual Skills

• Temporal Alternate Release & Mastoid Wobble

• Vomer Pump & Ethmoid Pump

• Sphenopalatine Ganglion Stimulation

• Mobilization of Palatine & Zygomatic Bones

• Alar Cartilage Release & Alveolar Process Techniques

• Medial Pterygoid & Suprahyoid Muscle Release

• Suboccipital Fascia Work

• TMJ Compression/Decompression

Clinical Integration

• Indications & Contraindications

• Mental-Emotional Link to Physical Restriction

• Upledger’s Ten-Step Protocol

• Final Testing & Certificate Distribution