Craniosacral Therapy Study Groups
Study groups are open to practitioners who have completed Upledger Craniosacral Therapy 1 (CS1) and beyond. Have your workbook(s) and skull models handy and join us with any questions you have. For in-person study groups massage tables are provided, but you will need to bring your own rolling stool.
Craniosacral study groups for downtown Chicago or the suburbs are held monthly either in-person or on Zoom. My colleague, Rebecca DeCoster, LMT, CST-T, and I alternately lead the groups; she leads the group in the city, and I lead the group in the 'burbs. Typically, the study groups are held on a weekday in the evening during the second or third week of the month; the group in the suburbs is held in the odd numbered months; and the group in the city is held in the even numbered months (this is subject to change; always check schedule updates below). Since the pandemic we have met on Zoom to keep sharing skills and enthusiasm for CST. We have begun to schedule in-person groups again, but will continue the Zoom meetings as needed for the near future.
Craniosacral study groups for downtown Chicago or the suburbs are held monthly either in-person or on Zoom. My colleague, Rebecca DeCoster, LMT, CST-T, and I alternately lead the groups; she leads the group in the city, and I lead the group in the 'burbs. Typically, the study groups are held on a weekday in the evening during the second or third week of the month; the group in the suburbs is held in the odd numbered months; and the group in the city is held in the even numbered months (this is subject to change; always check schedule updates below). Since the pandemic we have met on Zoom to keep sharing skills and enthusiasm for CST. We have begun to schedule in-person groups again, but will continue the Zoom meetings as needed for the near future.
Upcoming Craniosacral Study Group Events
Autumn 2022 Schedule:
October
Rebecca will be leading an In-Person, Multi-hands Study Group. You don't want to miss this!
Date: Sunday, Oct 23, 2022
Time: 6-8:30pm
Where: The Healing Room, 948 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60642 (Note the different location.)
(Limited free street parking; plentiful metered parking; easy access from I-90/94 and blue line, busses)
November
Mei will be leading a ZOOM Study Group.
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Time: 6:30pm-8pm (Note the time change, and mark your calendar).
Where: Your own cosy chair.
Bring with you: At least one or two questions from your own practice that you are curious about. This is YOUR time to ask those niggling questions that you want clarified.
Have handy: your CS1/CS2 workbooks, skull model, anatomy book, etc.
Topic: We will be exploring the many facets of flexion and extension, and fine tuning our palpation.
Cost: $15 (Note the fee change, this month only). Preferred payment through Venmo or Zelle to Mei Leslie @ 630-290-4349; or on Paypal to MeiLeslieLMT@gmail.com (use the Friends/Family designation to avoid fees).
After I receive your payment, I will send you the Zoom link for the meeting the day prior.
RSVP: Email or text Mei on or before Sunday November 13.
SPACE IS LIMITED AT IN-PERSON study groups, so please contact the leader to register.
Mentorship Program: If you are in the Upledger CST Mentorship Program, Rebecca DeCoster and Mei Leslie can fulfill Part A for you, when you receive in-person treatment from either of us. For more information about credits follow the link and look under the tab, "Do I Get Credit For Receiving Mentorship." Participation at any of our in-person or Zoom study groups qualifies for Part B: 1-hour credit per study group. To fulfill Part C you will need to contact a Certified Mentor. If you are not currently in the Mentorship Program you will need to register HERE. If you would like to receive credit for past study groups/treatments, please email the study group leader with the date(s).
October
Rebecca will be leading an In-Person, Multi-hands Study Group. You don't want to miss this!
Date: Sunday, Oct 23, 2022
Time: 6-8:30pm
Where: The Healing Room, 948 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60642 (Note the different location.)
(Limited free street parking; plentiful metered parking; easy access from I-90/94 and blue line, busses)
November
Mei will be leading a ZOOM Study Group.
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Time: 6:30pm-8pm (Note the time change, and mark your calendar).
Where: Your own cosy chair.
Bring with you: At least one or two questions from your own practice that you are curious about. This is YOUR time to ask those niggling questions that you want clarified.
Have handy: your CS1/CS2 workbooks, skull model, anatomy book, etc.
Topic: We will be exploring the many facets of flexion and extension, and fine tuning our palpation.
Cost: $15 (Note the fee change, this month only). Preferred payment through Venmo or Zelle to Mei Leslie @ 630-290-4349; or on Paypal to MeiLeslieLMT@gmail.com (use the Friends/Family designation to avoid fees).
After I receive your payment, I will send you the Zoom link for the meeting the day prior.
RSVP: Email or text Mei on or before Sunday November 13.
SPACE IS LIMITED AT IN-PERSON study groups, so please contact the leader to register.
Mentorship Program: If you are in the Upledger CST Mentorship Program, Rebecca DeCoster and Mei Leslie can fulfill Part A for you, when you receive in-person treatment from either of us. For more information about credits follow the link and look under the tab, "Do I Get Credit For Receiving Mentorship." Participation at any of our in-person or Zoom study groups qualifies for Part B: 1-hour credit per study group. To fulfill Part C you will need to contact a Certified Mentor. If you are not currently in the Mentorship Program you will need to register HERE. If you would like to receive credit for past study groups/treatments, please email the study group leader with the date(s).
Sign-Up for In-Person or Zoom Study Groups
For Chicago or Lake Bluff in-person or Zoom study groups (in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) contact Rebecca DeCoster:
email--afocusedtouch@gmail.com
text--(618) 303-1415
Website: http://afocusedtouch.com
For Suburbs in-person or Zoom study groups (in Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) contact Mei Leslie:
email--MeiLeslieLMT@gmail.com
text--(630) 290-4349
COST, by Zelle or Venmo: In-person, $25; Zoom, $20.
GET ON THE LIST: To receive email notifications of upcoming study groups: email Rebecca AND Mei to be included on the general mailing list. If you have recently completed CS1, please include when/where you took the class, and the instructor's name.
email--afocusedtouch@gmail.com
text--(618) 303-1415
Website: http://afocusedtouch.com
For Suburbs in-person or Zoom study groups (in Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) contact Mei Leslie:
email--MeiLeslieLMT@gmail.com
text--(630) 290-4349
COST, by Zelle or Venmo: In-person, $25; Zoom, $20.
GET ON THE LIST: To receive email notifications of upcoming study groups: email Rebecca AND Mei to be included on the general mailing list. If you have recently completed CS1, please include when/where you took the class, and the instructor's name.
Locations
LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Be sure to check your email for specifics for in-person meetings.
Location for the in-person Chicago city study group:
Whole Body Health and Wellness
900 N Franklin St, Ste 608
Chicago, IL 60610
DO NOT CONTACT the office to register.
Location for the in-person Lake Bluff study group:
Lake Bluff Massage Therapy
71 E Scranton Avenue, Second Floor
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
DO NOT CONTACT the office to register.
Location for the in-person Suburbs study group:
Amethyst Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
621 Plainfield Road, Ste 311
Willowbrook, IL 60527
DO NOT CONTACT the office to register.
Location for the in-person Chicago city study group:
Whole Body Health and Wellness
900 N Franklin St, Ste 608
Chicago, IL 60610
DO NOT CONTACT the office to register.
Location for the in-person Lake Bluff study group:
Lake Bluff Massage Therapy
71 E Scranton Avenue, Second Floor
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
DO NOT CONTACT the office to register.
Location for the in-person Suburbs study group:
Amethyst Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
621 Plainfield Road, Ste 311
Willowbrook, IL 60527
DO NOT CONTACT the office to register.