CranioSacral Therapy by Emily Klik, LMT, CST

CranioSacral Therapy Study Groups and Private Mentoring

 

Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my in-person study groups are on hold. 

I offer mentoring in person (one on one) and over the phone. 

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Hello!  Emily Klik here.  I've been actively and exclusively practicing (Upledger) CranioSacral Therapy since 2002.  I've also been a Teaching Assistant for the Upledger Institute since 2007, and love assisting other practitioners (like you!) in gaining confidence and trust in craniosacral palpation skills. 

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Have you taken Upledger CranioSacral courses but don't feel confident talking your clients about CranioSacral Therapy? 

Need practice to refine your cranio palpation skills?

Challenged with palpating/ sensing the CSR? 

Want to work on specific Upledger techniques?

Haven't had much opportunity to directly practice your CS technique because you practice another modality?

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You are not alone.  Many therapists complete Upledger's CranioSacral Therapy 1 and 2, then go on to Somato Emotional Release 1 and 2.... without having had ample time or opportunity to effectively process, practice and integrate these techniques into their bodywork practice.  My study groups are about giving you the opportunity to practice and refine your techniques... to improve your palpation skills and therapeutic confidence in Upledger CranioSacral Therapy.

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Prerequisite:  Completion of Upledger's CranioSacral therapy 1 at least.  

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Upcoming topics:

 

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  Reviewing Facilitated Segments, presented by Emily Klik

In practicing craniosacral therapy, there is a spinal condition we come across fairly often called Facilitated Segments.  During this study group, we will review the definition and symptoms, will talk about the impact on the CNS and soft tissue, go over how to recognize and locate them, and finally discuss how to address them using Upledger CranioSacral Therapy techniques.  

Practice portion of study group will include working on Facilitated Segments.

Bring your questions, your enthusiasm to learn, and your study guide. 

Prereq: CS1

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POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  When to treat outside of the 10-step protocol.   Upledger's 10 step is a complete process that can offer a client a deeply therapeutic experience, while offering the practitioner a vast amount of information about the client’s tissues.  To discuss a common question… when not to adhere to the 10 step protocol?  We’ll discuss a few settings where altering / modifying the 10 step is beneficial to the client, and will offer a couple of modifications to help.  We’ll also briefly discuss a couple of situations where performing a 10-step is an excellent idea. Questions welcome. Practical part includes practice of any CS1 -CS2 Upledger CST techniques. Bring your enthusiasm to learn, your questions, and your study guide. Prerequisite: CS1 

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Private mentoring:  Feel free to contact me directly for private mentoring.  I mentor students individually, and in pairs.

See more details and my rates in the FAQ below. Thank you!

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Please note...

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1. Similar to Upledger courses, we will be partnering up to practice on each other at study groups. 

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2. As a "client" on the table, you are expected to stay conscious and aware during the practice sessions in order to give your (therapist) partner helpful feedback. I will be available to offer suggestions on hand placement, body mechanics, and to answer your questions, much like a TA at an Upledger course. 

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3. Time will be included for questions and answers, as a group, before or after the technique practice.  Sharing of information and experience can help us all to collectively grow as therapists.  That being said, please feel free to bring questions you have about technique, cranial anatomy, hand placement, etc. 

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4. We will NOT be covering any SER dialoging techniques (no privacy).  If you wish to deepen your SER dialoging, or receive SER work, you can contact Emily directly for private mentoring. Some info is listed in FAQ below.