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 you may need to bring a massage table or rolling stool depending on the location. Always check study group details below.
CranioSacral study groups for Chicago city or the suburbs are held monthly either in-person or on Zoom. My colleague, Rebecca DeCoster, LMT, CST-T, and I alternately co-lead the groups. Zoom study groups are typically held a weekday evening (usually a Tuesday), and in-person study groups are scheduled on a Sunday afternoon. Always check schedule updates below.
CranioSacral study groups for Chicago city or the suburbs are held monthly either in-person or on Zoom. My colleague, Rebecca DeCoster, LMT, CST-T, and I alternately co-lead the groups. Zoom study groups are typically held a weekday evening (usually a Tuesday), and in-person study groups are scheduled on a Sunday afternoon. Always check schedule updates below.
Upcoming Chicago CranioSacral Study Group Events
SUMMER 2025 CST STUDY GROUP SCHEDULE
JUNE
Rebecca will be leading an in-person study group in Willowbrook, Sunday June 8, 11am-3pm. SER2 Prep: SER2 is coming Jun 19-22 in Chicago with instructor Rebecca Ridge, PhD, LMT, CST-D. This will be one of your last opportunities to get your required mouth work (given and received) before class. See Willowbrook address below.
JULY
Mei will be leading an in-person study group in Mt Prospect, Sunday July 27, 12-4pm. NOTE: NEW LOCATION! At Chicago Craniofacial Pain & Rehabilitation, 401 Prospect Ave, Mt Prospect, 60056.
AUGUST
Mei will be leading an in-person study group in Willowbrook, Sunday August 24, 12-4pm in Willowbrook. See address below.
SEPTEMBER
Lombard National University of Health Sciences Cadaver Lab Field Trip! Sunday, September 28, 9:30am-4:30pm. 200 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148. Dr. James Salvatore will guide our group through anatomical structures specific to the craniosacral system, as well as the digestive organs. This study group will be open to practitioners of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy, Barral Visceral Manipulation, Massage therapy students, and other health providers. We will be able to accommodate up to 30 attendees, and hopefully the more inclusive lab will provide a low-cost, high-learning opportunity for everyone. I've asked Dr. Salvatore to cover basic CST and gastrointestinal anatomy. However, if there are specific organs or structures you'd like to see during our visit, please let me know as soon as possible, so Dr. Salvatore can keep his eyes out for examples to accommodate our requests during the summer session. These preserved cadavers will be dissected by the NUHS students, but we'll have an opportunity to see and explore what their work can highlight for us.
RSVP: Reply to Rebecca by email ([email protected]) or by text (618-303-1415) to confirm your participation and then send your payment (PLEASE put your name in the memo, and "Sept 28 Cadaver Lab"). Your payment must be received to hold your spot. Attendance will be capped at 30 participants. Pre-registration discount available!
PAYMENT: $60 by 8/31, or $75 9/1/25 or later. Venmo to @Rebecca-DeCoster is preferred, but I can also accept Paypal (to my email address), or invoice you via Square if you prefer to use a credit card--Just let me know. Rebecca is no longer able to accept Zelle payments (apologies!). Register by Aug 31 for the $15 early registration discount! Payment is non-refundable, but may be applied to future study group(s), or a bodywork appointment w/Rebecca. Exceptions will be made if the event becomes waitlisted, and another practitioner can fill your spot.
JUNE
Rebecca will be leading an in-person study group in Willowbrook, Sunday June 8, 11am-3pm. SER2 Prep: SER2 is coming Jun 19-22 in Chicago with instructor Rebecca Ridge, PhD, LMT, CST-D. This will be one of your last opportunities to get your required mouth work (given and received) before class. See Willowbrook address below.
JULY
Mei will be leading an in-person study group in Mt Prospect, Sunday July 27, 12-4pm. NOTE: NEW LOCATION! At Chicago Craniofacial Pain & Rehabilitation, 401 Prospect Ave, Mt Prospect, 60056.
AUGUST
Mei will be leading an in-person study group in Willowbrook, Sunday August 24, 12-4pm in Willowbrook. See address below.
SEPTEMBER
Lombard National University of Health Sciences Cadaver Lab Field Trip! Sunday, September 28, 9:30am-4:30pm. 200 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148. Dr. James Salvatore will guide our group through anatomical structures specific to the craniosacral system, as well as the digestive organs. This study group will be open to practitioners of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy, Barral Visceral Manipulation, Massage therapy students, and other health providers. We will be able to accommodate up to 30 attendees, and hopefully the more inclusive lab will provide a low-cost, high-learning opportunity for everyone. I've asked Dr. Salvatore to cover basic CST and gastrointestinal anatomy. However, if there are specific organs or structures you'd like to see during our visit, please let me know as soon as possible, so Dr. Salvatore can keep his eyes out for examples to accommodate our requests during the summer session. These preserved cadavers will be dissected by the NUHS students, but we'll have an opportunity to see and explore what their work can highlight for us.
RSVP: Reply to Rebecca by email ([email protected]) or by text (618-303-1415) to confirm your participation and then send your payment (PLEASE put your name in the memo, and "Sept 28 Cadaver Lab"). Your payment must be received to hold your spot. Attendance will be capped at 30 participants. Pre-registration discount available!
PAYMENT: $60 by 8/31, or $75 9/1/25 or later. Venmo to @Rebecca-DeCoster is preferred, but I can also accept Paypal (to my email address), or invoice you via Square if you prefer to use a credit card--Just let me know. Rebecca is no longer able to accept Zelle payments (apologies!). Register by Aug 31 for the $15 early registration discount! Payment is non-refundable, but may be applied to future study group(s), or a bodywork appointment w/Rebecca. Exceptions will be made if the event becomes waitlisted, and another practitioner can fill your spot.
Mentorship Program
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/text 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.
Rebecca DeCoster:
[email protected]
text--(618) 303-1415
Website: http://afocusedtouch.com
Mei Leslie:
[email protected]
text--(630) 290-4349
COST, by Zelle or Venmo: In-person, $35; Zoom, $20.
Rebecca DeCoster:
[email protected]
text--(618) 303-1415
Website: http://afocusedtouch.com
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 Willowbrook study group:
Amethyst Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
621 Plainfield Road, Ste 311
Willowbrook, IL 60527
[You will need to bring your own rolling stool.]
DO NOT CONTACT the office to register.
Location for the in-person Mt Prospect study Group:
Chicago Craniofacial Pain & Rehabilitation
401 Prospect Ave
Mt Prospect, 60056
[You will need to bring a massage table.]
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 Willowbrook study group:
Amethyst Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
621 Plainfield Road, Ste 311
Willowbrook, IL 60527
[You will need to bring your own rolling stool.]
DO NOT CONTACT the office to register.
Location for the in-person Mt Prospect study Group:
Chicago Craniofacial Pain & Rehabilitation
401 Prospect Ave
Mt Prospect, 60056
[You will need to bring a massage table.]
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.