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Craniosacral Therapy...What is it Really?
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Craniosacral Therapy...What is it Really?

Author(s): Mariann Sisco

2.5CE credits 1 Lesson Video

In this video session, we explore the anatomy and physiology of the CranioSacral System and its pace and sequence of healing. Learn how CranioSacral Therapy (CST) can help with a variety of conditions while achieving better outcomes for your clients. Together, we will review literature supporting this promising massage therapy technique and how it can help even the most complex clients in your massage practice.

When you finish this course, you will be able to:

  • Learn the anatomy and physiology of the CranioSacral System 
  • Learn how CST can help with a variety of conditions while achieving better outcomes 

  1. Craniosacral Therapy...What is it Really?

Mariann Sisco, PT, CST-D is a practicing physical therapist with 35 years of experience. She maintains a private practice and is a Certified Instructor in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) for the Upledger Institute, she is also a Certified Presenter in Visceral Manipulation for the Barral Institue. Mariann is an examiner for CST Techniques Certification program and she also participates as a primary therapist for research studies in PTSD.