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CST Frequently Asked Questions 

Where can I find a Practitioner?

 

Dr. John E. Upledger was the founder of CranioSacral Therapy and The Upledger Institute, Inc. You can find a CST practitioner here, select CranioSacral in “Advanced Search” and then add in your location.

Look at the “Core Classes Taken” section to see the classes that a practitioner has taken. Some have practitioner profiles you can take a look at. It is suggested to call and speak with practitioners. Select the one you like and trust your instinct.

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How long is a session?

 

Typical sessions are approximately 60-minutes long. On occasion, you may be able to schedule a shorter or longer appointment, depending on your specific needs

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Does a practitioner have to have experience in your particular issue or problem?

 

No. Don’t worry too much about your issue or diagnostic label. Craniosacral Therapy is designed to work at the source of the problem and is intended to complement the body’s natural ability to heal.

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Are there practitioners in my country?

 

For those of you looking for a craniosacral therapy practitioner outside of the United States please visit the Upledger International website and click on "find a therapist".

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What is a Multi-Hands Craniosacral Therapy session?

 

When more than one practitioner is working with you at the same time, the session is considered Multi-hands work. While it's not possible to provide any guarantees, this can be a great opportunity to address a complex issue that you have been working with for a long time, or when you want to the opportunity to take care of a problem more quickly.

9:00 am PST for 40-50 Minutes on Zoom

​​These free monthly Zoom calls have been held since 2020, and each year, there is an evolution. In 2026 we will explore what the words listed below mean to each of us. At the start of the call, I will give my ideas about the word, and everyone will be invited to share their thoughts. Listening to everyone, I distill each person’s thoughts into one or two words. Once the sharing is complete, I lead us through an internal guided exploration, dropping us into our embodied presence based on the certification I completed with Healing From the Core. During this time, I repeat each person's words of wisdom. After that is complete, there is an invitation to share thoughts, new awareness, or anything else before the call ends. It usually lasts between 40-50 minutes. Come willing to share and support one another. 

Dates and Words for Jan-June 2026​

  • February 6th, Healing 

  • March 6th, Kindness 

  • April 10th, Authentic 

  • May 8th, Nature

  • June 5th, Stillness

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