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. 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 2020 we have met on Zoom to keep sharing skills and enthusiasm for CST. We have resumed in-person groups again, 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. 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 2020 we have met on Zoom to keep sharing skills and enthusiasm for CST. We have resumed in-person groups again, but continue with Zoom meetings as needed for the future.
Upcoming Chicago Craniosacral Study Group Events
SPRING 2024 STUDY GROUP SCHEDULE
MARCH
First In-Person Study Group of 2024! Let's meet and get our hands on each other! On Sunday, March 10, 12pm-4pm at Amethyst Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in Willowbrook (see address below). Topic is: Practice and Question and Affirmation Time. Cost is $35 for the afternoon. Eat a late breakfast or early lunch, or bring a snack. Note: March 10 is Daylight Savings, so we throw the clocks forward!
APRIL
In-person Study Group in the city! Rebecca will be leading a hands-on study Tuesday April 23 from 6-9pm at Whole Body Health and Wellness, 900 N Franklin St, Ste 608, Chicago, IL 60610. An email will be sent out soon. Contact Rebecca for more information.
MAY
In-person Study Group on Sun May 19 in Willowbrook, 12-4pm. Detail to come!
PLAN AHEAD:
We will not hold a July study group, instead many of us are attending "The Nerve Tour" on Tuesday, July 16 from 1-6pm with Gil Hedley. The location is the University of Illinois, 750 S Halsted, 214 SCE, MC117, Chicago, 60607. You need to register in advance. Cost is $150, but you can receive a discount if you sign up through the Barral Institute/Upledger website: https://www.barralinstitute.com/lp/nerve-tour.php. Check it out for all the details. CEUs are available too.
Let's meet there and enjoy this amazing teacher!
MARCH
First In-Person Study Group of 2024! Let's meet and get our hands on each other! On Sunday, March 10, 12pm-4pm at Amethyst Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in Willowbrook (see address below). Topic is: Practice and Question and Affirmation Time. Cost is $35 for the afternoon. Eat a late breakfast or early lunch, or bring a snack. Note: March 10 is Daylight Savings, so we throw the clocks forward!
APRIL
In-person Study Group in the city! Rebecca will be leading a hands-on study Tuesday April 23 from 6-9pm at Whole Body Health and Wellness, 900 N Franklin St, Ste 608, Chicago, IL 60610. An email will be sent out soon. Contact Rebecca for more information.
MAY
In-person Study Group on Sun May 19 in Willowbrook, 12-4pm. Detail to come!
PLAN AHEAD:
We will not hold a July study group, instead many of us are attending "The Nerve Tour" on Tuesday, July 16 from 1-6pm with Gil Hedley. The location is the University of Illinois, 750 S Halsted, 214 SCE, MC117, Chicago, 60607. You need to register in advance. Cost is $150, but you can receive a discount if you sign up through the Barral Institute/Upledger website: https://www.barralinstitute.com/lp/nerve-tour.php. Check it out for all the details. CEUs are available too.
Let's meet there and enjoy this amazing teacher!
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
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, $35; 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. If you do not live in the Chicago area, let us know that you only want to be notified of Zoom study groups.
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, $35; 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. If you do not live in the Chicago area, let us know that you only want to be notified of Zoom study groups.
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.