Upledger CranioSacral Study group 11/09/25 hosted by Emily Klik LMT CST

Craniosacral Study Groups – A New Format

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Going forward, study groups will be smaller and more focused — open to 4 participants per group — allowing for a richer, more immersive experience. Each gathering will include approximately one hour of guided discussion on a focused topic, followed by two hours of hands-on practice where we work on each other while continuing to explore the material together. This multi-hands, intensive approach is designed to deepen learning, elevate skill, and ensure everyone leaves with some quality bodywork.

Held at my Whitefish Bay office: 159 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay

Fee: $40 per person

Spots are limited to 4 attendees — please RSVP directly to Emily Klik via email or text to reserve your place.

Sunday April 12th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Upledger's OCB Release: Anatomy, Technique & Flow

1 space available

Upledger's Occipital Cranial Base release is a 4 or 5 -step sequence that can feel tricky to blend smoothly. (5 steps if you completed CS1 more than a few years ago) We'll start with a review of AO joint anatomy, then walk through each step— including the specific tissues targeted at every stage. We'll explore why this technique is so effective, why clients often feel the release into their face, and why it's sometimes worth administering twice — once at the start of a session and again at the close. We'll touch on key indications, then spend time practicing until the sequence flows as one seamless technique. And we'll experience it firsthand by practicing on each other.

Sunday April 26th, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Anatomy of the Pelvis, palpating and supporting the joints and tissues

Currently full

A deeper look at pelvic anatomy — bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and integrated organ systems — paired with hands-on palpation skills. Discussion will include some effects of stress, inflammation, and surgery on this region, with closing attention to techniques that support the hips, encourage fluid flow, and enhance pelvic awareness. And we'll experience it firsthand by practicing on each other.

Sunday May 31st, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Intra-oral techniques, anatomy and review.

4 spaces available

We'll explore the bones of the face. This study group will walk through the anatomy and craniosacral techniques for decompressing the zygoma, maxilla, vomer, palatines, and teeth. We'll discuss indications — including some not mentioned in Upledger classes — and I'll share refinements I've made to these techniques that I've found significantly enhance their effectiveness. We'll close with hands-on practice time with each other.

PRIVATE MENTORING by appointment

In-Person Mentoring
Explore a craniosacral topic of your choice, prep for an upcoming Upledger certification exam, or select from the topics below. Sessions are one hour minimum and can be prorated after the first hour.
• 1 person: $60 per hour
• 2 people: $100 per hour ($50 per person)
• 3 people: $120 per hour ($40 per person)
Have an Upledger study buddy — or two? Partner up to share the cost and practice techniques together.
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Custom Study Groups
$200 for up to 3 hours | Up to 4 participants (or $ 50 per person)
Want to create your own learning circle at a time that works for you? Reach out to Emily to schedule and request a topic. You're welcome to invite Upledger-trained practitioners from your own network, or Emily can reach out to the local community to see who's interested. Choose a topic from the list below or bring one of your own.
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Phone & Virtual Mentoring
$1/minute | 30-minute minimum
Receive mentoring wherever you are. Request a topic or choose from the list below.
Reach out to schedule or learn more.

Craniosacral Topic Menu for study groups and/or mentoring

All of the following topics will eventually be covered in the Study Groups.

These topics are also available for private mentoring sessions. If this speaks to you, contact Emily Klik directly to schedule.

Techniques & Skills

The 10-Step Protocol — A comprehensive review of techniques, hand placement, signs of release, and indications. The protocol can be performed in part or in whole, and future Upledger coursework integrates seamlessly into it.
Palpation, Blending & Melding, and Indirect Technique — Another way to think of it: how to apply CST to the entire body.
Facilitated Segments — What they are, how to assess them, their impact on the autonomic nervous system, and how to address them therapeutically.
Full Body Evaluations — The four core evaluations and how to apply them across any modality.
Improving SER Dialoguing — How and when to utilize SER for optimal outcomes, plus practical tips. Includes opening dialogue with yourself.
Intra-Oral Techniques — CS2 and SER1 techniques, including effective modifications. Nasal, zygoma, maxilla, vomer, palatines, suprahyoids. Emily also includes retrohyoids and nasal conchae. (Scheduled May 31st)
The OCB Release — Blending 5 smaller steps smoothly into an effective release that flows. (scheduled for April 12th)
The TMJ — Reviewing anatomy, attached muscles, nerve supply, joint structure, and relationship to stress. Includes modifications and tips for more complete decompression and support.

Anatomy & Application

Palpating Tissue — How to palpate into and support your clients' four tissue types and eleven organ systems.
The Pelvis — Organ systems, bones, sacrum, and hips: an anatomy review with CST assessment and support. (scheduled for April 26th)
Cardiovascular System — Anatomy review with CST assessment and support.
Respiratory System — Anatomy review with CST assessment and support.
Digestive System — Anatomy review with CST assessment and support
Renal System — Anatomy review with CST assessment and support.
Endocrine System — Anatomy review with CST assessment and support.
Extremities: Hands & Feet — Anatomy review with CST assessment, and support, including some unwinding tips.

Specialized Topics

Performing the intra-oral techniques on yourself — A practical guide to self-application
Supporting clients through surgical and dental procedures — Including dental work, C-sections, joint replacements, and more. We'll cover techniques to support ANS regulation before and after procedures, help the body process associated medications, and minimize shock to the tissues.
Working with specific client conditions — Bring your cases. We'll explore approaches for supporting your clients with CST.
Complex client presentations — When and how to work outside the 10-step protocol: adapting to atypical presentations and some modifications.
How CST supports the senses — Vision, olfactory, taste, hearing, touch (dermatomes), balance, proprioception, and interoception.

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PRIVATE MENTORING by appointment

Craniosacral Study Groups – A New Format