Craniosacral Therapy Study Groups
All study groups are open to practitioners who have completed Upledger Craniosacral Therapy 1 (CS1) and beyond, no matter the topic. Have your workbooks 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. Study groups are held either on a weekday evening (typically Tuesday) or Sunday afternoon 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 2020 we have met on Zoom to keep sharing skills and enthusiasm for CST. We have resumed in-person groups, but continue with Zoom meetings as needed for the 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. Study groups are held either on a weekday evening (typically Tuesday) or Sunday afternoon 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 2020 we have met on Zoom to keep sharing skills and enthusiasm for CST. We have resumed in-person groups, but continue with Zoom meetings as needed for the future.
Upcoming Chicago Craniosacral Study Group Events
SUMMER/FALL 2024 STUDY GROUP SCHEDULE
AUGUST
Summer Break! No meetings this month!
SEPTEMBER
Our next In-Person study group will be on Sunday, Sept 29 from 12-4pm in Willowbrook. Watch for a sign-up email beginning in September--topics will be from CS1 and CS2: OCB release and Whole Body Evaluations, and whatever questions you may have. Group size is limited to 10 students.
OCTOBER
CST Field Trip to the Stable! Sunday, October 20th from 12-4pm.
Join us for a very unique study group! We will be heading to Jaynesway Farms this October, to explore what horses can teach us about neutrality and therapeutic presence. It's also always fun to look at how similar our skeletons are to so many of our mammalian friends, and appreciate how easy it can be to apply the same therapeutic principles with them that we do for our human clients. Some techniques, such as the dural tube rock, and glide, have to be done in sections on a big horse... unless of course you have a group of people who can work together as a team... which we will! We will work together multihands to work on our blending, melding and listening to our horse's body language. We have several horses available to work with, but we will have to cap attendance at 12 people (plus Mei and I). More details to come!
NOVEMBER
In-Person study group in Willowbrook, Sunday November 24, 12-4pm.
DECEMBER
Zoom study group, Tuesday, December 17, 6:30-8pm.
AUGUST
Summer Break! No meetings this month!
SEPTEMBER
Our next In-Person study group will be on Sunday, Sept 29 from 12-4pm in Willowbrook. Watch for a sign-up email beginning in September--topics will be from CS1 and CS2: OCB release and Whole Body Evaluations, and whatever questions you may have. Group size is limited to 10 students.
OCTOBER
CST Field Trip to the Stable! Sunday, October 20th from 12-4pm.
Join us for a very unique study group! We will be heading to Jaynesway Farms this October, to explore what horses can teach us about neutrality and therapeutic presence. It's also always fun to look at how similar our skeletons are to so many of our mammalian friends, and appreciate how easy it can be to apply the same therapeutic principles with them that we do for our human clients. Some techniques, such as the dural tube rock, and glide, have to be done in sections on a big horse... unless of course you have a group of people who can work together as a team... which we will! We will work together multihands to work on our blending, melding and listening to our horse's body language. We have several horses available to work with, but we will have to cap attendance at 12 people (plus Mei and I). More details to come!
NOVEMBER
In-Person study group in Willowbrook, Sunday November 24, 12-4pm.
DECEMBER
Zoom study group, Tuesday, December 17, 6:30-8pm.
Mentorship Program: Are you in the Upledger CST Mentorship Program? As certified therapists, 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 above 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 can register HERE. If you would like to receive credit for past study groups or treatments, please email the leader of the group you attended, with the date(s).
Sign-Up for In-Person or Zoom Study Groups
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. If you do not live in the Chicago area, let us know that you only want to be notified of 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 protected]
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 protected]
text--(630) 290-4349
COST, by Zelle or Venmo: In-person, $35; Zoom, $20.
For Chicago or Lake Bluff in-person or Zoom study groups (in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) contact Rebecca DeCoster:
[email protected]
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 protected]
text--(630) 290-4349
COST, by Zelle or Venmo: In-person, $35; Zoom, $20.
Locations
LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Be sure to check your email regarding 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.