Craniosacral Therapy- Unit 3A - April 1st & 2nd, 2017
Orthopedic Craniosacral Unit 3 A
You will expand your knowledge and skills as we will cover detailed anatomy and manipulation of the cranial sutures, visceral manipulation and TMJ Therapies.
Class Dates: March 31st - 7 pm till 9:30 pm
April 1st and 2nd - 10 am till 6 pm ( with 1 ½ hour lunch break)
Cost $ 395.00 - To register, download and send registration at the bottom of this page to [email protected]
Craniosacral Therapy is Popular
Craniosacral Therapy has become the fastest growing form of manipulation. It is commonly practiced by Osteopaths, Medical Doctors, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Structural Integrators (Rolfers), Somatic Practitioners, Acupuncturists and other healthcare practitioners. The brilliance is Craniosacral Therapy lies in its ability to dramatically unlock spinal and cranial structures without risk or injury. In addition, it does not exacerbate existing condition. The procedure is pleasant for the patient and induces a deep sense of relaxation.
Ideal for Many Aliments - Orthopedic Craniosacral Therapy is an ideal treatment for patients of all ages and physical conditions who suffer from:
Problems with the Present Systems:
Craniosacral therapy is often taught by osteopaths or massage therapists as a “growth technique”. Without information regarding the treatment of acute or chronic injury, it becomes useless even for the most talented practitioners; they experience difficulty integrating Craniosacral therapy into their busy practice, This occurs because it is often taught without discussing exercise therapy, treatment staging, biomechanics, assessment, palpation or extremity manipulation. Thus it can become a time consuming luxury that is rarely used.
The Solution:
Our Orthopedic approach is designed to help the serious practitioner understand how to integrate Craniosacral therapy within the framework of other disciplines such as Pilates, Yoga, Feldenkrais, Structural Integration, Somatic Education, deep tissue massage, exercise therapy, posture education, etc.
Many practitioners, under the threat of managed care or patient’s financial difficulties are required to provide fast, efficient therapy. Our unique system can provide a full body treatment in less than fifteen minutes, making therapy accessible to those practitioners who want to integrate craniosacral work with other therapeutic procedures. Advanced students will learn to use this modality for 60 minute to 90 minute sessions.
Useful with Other Procedures:
Craniosacral therapy complements many other therapeutic procedures including:
The Classes
Students will learn the full range of techniques practiced and developed by Bernard Langan in his clinic for the past twenty years.
This April 1 & 2, 2017 workshop will be a more in depth presentation of the material covered in the Introductory training – I will teach more detailed Cranial Anatomy and treatment.
What you will learn:
Six follow up classes are offered for the repeat student who has a strong desire and interest to master this work and become an expert.
Orthopedic Craniosacral 1 A & B – you will learn manipulation of the skull, spine and pelvis
Orthopedic Craniosacral 2 A & B – emphasizes treatment of the cranium and extremities
Orthopedic Craniosacral 3 A & B – introduces cranial, visceral, and TMJ therapy and
Classes A and B cover similar material and are offered alternate years; however approximately half of the material will be new – perfect for the repeat student who desires to master the material and become an expert.
Testimonials from clients who I used these techniques – in many cases this material was integrated within Structural Integration and Hanna Somatics Sessions.
“I had a motorcycle accident February 2010, in which I suffered a compound fracture in my tibia/ fibula, a right collapsed lung and a displaced right clavicle. After three weeks and four surgeries I was released from the hospital in a wheelchair. I was not able to walk for two months. I began to walk again with crutches and then with a cane. My walk was rigid. I had difficulty with side-to-side movements. I felt unstable and weak. At the end of June 2010, I began sessions in Hanna Somatic Education with Bernard Langan, HSE, and we used The Harwin Balancer™ in conjunction with these sessions. In late July Bernard introduced me to Dr. Harwin. I had 2 Balancer sessions with Dr. Harwin. All of this has been an amazing experience.
I have since continued working with Bernard Langan and completed a 14 session series of a method of Structural Integration called Zen Bodytherapy. I feel confident to move in ways that I have not been able to before. My balance is more stable. I am feeling parts of my body that I am usually not aware of. Using the the Harwin Balancer™ in conjunction with the Zen Bodytherapy and Hanna Somatic sessions helped me to discover how I can use my breath to move with more awareness; in a new way that allows my body to feel more connected. I feel better on all levels. I am moving, walking, and living with much more confidence.
My surgeons are not having me do any formal rehabilitation. They are very pleased with my progress and report that my recovery is ahead of schedule."
D. F. San Francisco, CA
"Bernard, When I first came to see you, my left tibia was constantly sore unless I wore a brace, always threatening to pop out of place and reduce me to intensely painful immobility;
my right hip hurt whenever I walked more than 15 minutes. In June 2012 I had 93 cc's of fluid drained from my right knee after it randomly locked up;
and in December 2013 I had another 50 mL removed from my left knee after it, too, mysteriously seized up.
My muscles had stopped working together. Last summer my left hip slightly dislocated and that night was as painful and depressing as any I can remember...I'm 47, I remember thinking, and I can't even walk. I can't even play with my kids.
Overall my wellness was as bad as I can recall.
Now, 40 appointments later, I can bend forward when sitting to tie my shoes. There were whole weeks I couldn't do that.
I can cough or sneeze in bed without feeling like someone has a knife in my back.
I can sit up in bed without having to roll onto my side first and lever myself up with my arms.
I sweat again: I can bike on my stationary bike for an hour without my back or hip starting to scream at me; I can swim for 45 minutes and when I get out, it doesn't feel like my back is being stretched on some medieval rack.
I can jog across the road if a car accelerates towards me.
I can lift my daughter into her chair without wincing.
I can bend down to fix a drawer, and lean forward to fasten my children's' car seats.
I can carry my young baby without panicking that ten minutes later I won't be able to move.
I can turn and walk towards someone at a cocktail party without having to use most of my willpower not to let out a yell as the pain lances across my lower back.
I can sleep: my back doesn't wake me four hours into the night and not let me get to sleep again.
Thank you.
I'm not done yet, but I feel like a different person than I did last October.
You have given me back a huge part of my life--and I'm so, so grateful."
Thank you.
E. G.
San Francisco
"A little update: I'm off the medication for 2 months and I've done 3 of Dr. Schultze's detoxes. I've made considerable progress since the last time I saw you.
I'm not cured by any means but I'm working towards it. I would still need to do the 30 day 'Incurables program', I just need the time, but at least I'm off the medications, they were terrible!
Thanks again for your advice and help. I owe you a huge debt of gratitude, your advice and work has truly changed my life and given me hope for the future."
C. V.
Reno NV
"Feeling really incredible after our session on Wednesday - thank you!....
Since early childhood I had suffered from migraines and chronic pain, and at the age of 17 I was diagnosed with functional scoliosis. Several years ago I significantly improved my structure and reduced the curve in my spine with the assistance of a very talented chiropractor. This reduced the duration and severity of my chronic pain. However, at the time I began body work with Bernard my muscles were still used to being in a contracted, imbalanced position, and chronic pain was still a regular part of my life.
Bernard suggested Zen Bodytherapy, which provides a systematic restructuring of the structure, functions, and energy of the body in a series of 10 sessions. Bernard communicates very clearly throughout every session and is clearly very knowledgeable and confident. Some aspects of the body work were quite painful, but after each session I experienced significantly greater freedom of movement, refined awareness of the muscles and tissues in my body, and a huge overall reduction in pain.
By halfway through the 10 sessions of Zen Bodytherapy I was experiencing mild to moderate pain once a week or less, down from mild to moderate chronic neck and hip pain 3-4 days a week and serious, debilitating pain 2-3 times a month when we started the sessions.
Now, after my 9th session, I am only experiencing the familiar chronic back and neck pain 1-2 days a month, so mild that it barely deserves the label ‘pain’ (at least compared to what I had gotten used to living with previously). I now have the freedom to re-learn new, more optimal ways of sitting, standing, walking, breathing, etc and I am aware of many muscle groups that I never used to consciously use.
Bernard also taught me 3 simple exercises to do at least 4 times a week outside of our sessions which lengthen and strengthen the muscles in the lower and upper girdle and teach greater awareness of the way the muscles in the body work together. I’ve found these exercises to be incredibly valuable in reducing pain and discomfort, especially after long days of working on computers. It feels like I'm able to comfortable stand up a whole lot taller than before we started working together.
Zen Bodytherapy is definitely a commitment of time and energy. The body work, tools and information that Bernard provided me with, along with my own personal awareness and motivation to improve my physical structure and function have allowed me to achieve greater embodiment than I ever thought would have been possible for me before. If you are suffering from chronic pain, please know that you can make the choice to improve the structure and function of your body and to experience life pain free, and Bernard can support you in doing so."
A. K.
Berkeley, CA
"Bernard Langan has probably has the most refined sense of the human body in any human being I've met. His knowledge of the human body in relationship to how subtle movements can effect another human being is brilliant and his ability to convey that is clearer than any other human being I've met; Dancer, Healer or otherwise."
F. J.
San Francisco, CA
Filipino Martial Arts teacher, Student and Client
"Dear Bernard, Thank you for all your help over the last few months. I appreciate the way you facilitated my own awareness of my body and health. I feel so much better; a true sense of wellbeing which I attribute to the sessions with you. See you again in a few months.”
M. C.
San Francisco
You will expand your knowledge and skills as we will cover detailed anatomy and manipulation of the cranial sutures, visceral manipulation and TMJ Therapies.
Class Dates: March 31st - 7 pm till 9:30 pm
April 1st and 2nd - 10 am till 6 pm ( with 1 ½ hour lunch break)
Cost $ 395.00 - To register, download and send registration at the bottom of this page to [email protected]
Craniosacral Therapy is Popular
Craniosacral Therapy has become the fastest growing form of manipulation. It is commonly practiced by Osteopaths, Medical Doctors, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Structural Integrators (Rolfers), Somatic Practitioners, Acupuncturists and other healthcare practitioners. The brilliance is Craniosacral Therapy lies in its ability to dramatically unlock spinal and cranial structures without risk or injury. In addition, it does not exacerbate existing condition. The procedure is pleasant for the patient and induces a deep sense of relaxation.
Ideal for Many Aliments - Orthopedic Craniosacral Therapy is an ideal treatment for patients of all ages and physical conditions who suffer from:
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Birth Trauma
- Car Accidents
- Jaw and TMJ Problems
- Sports Injuries
- Surgical Trauma
- Leg or Arm Pain
- Carpal Tunnel
- Disc Herniations
- Emotional Stress
- Posture Problems
- Foot or hand pain
- Digestive Problems
- Sprain or Strain injuries
- Degenerative arthritis
- Childhood Trauma
- Shoulder and Hip Problems
- Knee and Ankle Joint Problems
- Numbness and Tingling
Problems with the Present Systems:
Craniosacral therapy is often taught by osteopaths or massage therapists as a “growth technique”. Without information regarding the treatment of acute or chronic injury, it becomes useless even for the most talented practitioners; they experience difficulty integrating Craniosacral therapy into their busy practice, This occurs because it is often taught without discussing exercise therapy, treatment staging, biomechanics, assessment, palpation or extremity manipulation. Thus it can become a time consuming luxury that is rarely used.
The Solution:
Our Orthopedic approach is designed to help the serious practitioner understand how to integrate Craniosacral therapy within the framework of other disciplines such as Pilates, Yoga, Feldenkrais, Structural Integration, Somatic Education, deep tissue massage, exercise therapy, posture education, etc.
Many practitioners, under the threat of managed care or patient’s financial difficulties are required to provide fast, efficient therapy. Our unique system can provide a full body treatment in less than fifteen minutes, making therapy accessible to those practitioners who want to integrate craniosacral work with other therapeutic procedures. Advanced students will learn to use this modality for 60 minute to 90 minute sessions.
Useful with Other Procedures:
Craniosacral therapy complements many other therapeutic procedures including:
- Massage
- Martial Arts
- Chiropractic
- Naturopathy
- Acupuncture
- Exercise therapy, Pilates
- Physical therapy
- Spinal mobilization
- Spinal stabilization
- Electrical and Cold laser modalities
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Muscle Energy technique
- Trigger point therapy
- Structural Integration
The Classes
Students will learn the full range of techniques practiced and developed by Bernard Langan in his clinic for the past twenty years.
This April 1 & 2, 2017 workshop will be a more in depth presentation of the material covered in the Introductory training – I will teach more detailed Cranial Anatomy and treatment.
What you will learn:
- Assessment
- Palpation
- Stages of recovery and healing
- Therapeutic nutrition
- Principle of precise and gentle mobilization
- Types of mobilization techniques
- Anatomy
- General Body Scanning
- Specific scans for Pelvis and Sacrum
- General scanning of Spinal Joints
- Shoulder assessment and range of motion
- Specific palpation if Thoracic Ribs
- Treatment of Pelvis dysfunction
- Basic Cranial motion
Six follow up classes are offered for the repeat student who has a strong desire and interest to master this work and become an expert.
Orthopedic Craniosacral 1 A & B – you will learn manipulation of the skull, spine and pelvis
Orthopedic Craniosacral 2 A & B – emphasizes treatment of the cranium and extremities
Orthopedic Craniosacral 3 A & B – introduces cranial, visceral, and TMJ therapy and
Classes A and B cover similar material and are offered alternate years; however approximately half of the material will be new – perfect for the repeat student who desires to master the material and become an expert.
Testimonials from clients who I used these techniques – in many cases this material was integrated within Structural Integration and Hanna Somatics Sessions.
“I had a motorcycle accident February 2010, in which I suffered a compound fracture in my tibia/ fibula, a right collapsed lung and a displaced right clavicle. After three weeks and four surgeries I was released from the hospital in a wheelchair. I was not able to walk for two months. I began to walk again with crutches and then with a cane. My walk was rigid. I had difficulty with side-to-side movements. I felt unstable and weak. At the end of June 2010, I began sessions in Hanna Somatic Education with Bernard Langan, HSE, and we used The Harwin Balancer™ in conjunction with these sessions. In late July Bernard introduced me to Dr. Harwin. I had 2 Balancer sessions with Dr. Harwin. All of this has been an amazing experience.
I have since continued working with Bernard Langan and completed a 14 session series of a method of Structural Integration called Zen Bodytherapy. I feel confident to move in ways that I have not been able to before. My balance is more stable. I am feeling parts of my body that I am usually not aware of. Using the the Harwin Balancer™ in conjunction with the Zen Bodytherapy and Hanna Somatic sessions helped me to discover how I can use my breath to move with more awareness; in a new way that allows my body to feel more connected. I feel better on all levels. I am moving, walking, and living with much more confidence.
My surgeons are not having me do any formal rehabilitation. They are very pleased with my progress and report that my recovery is ahead of schedule."
D. F. San Francisco, CA
"Bernard, When I first came to see you, my left tibia was constantly sore unless I wore a brace, always threatening to pop out of place and reduce me to intensely painful immobility;
my right hip hurt whenever I walked more than 15 minutes. In June 2012 I had 93 cc's of fluid drained from my right knee after it randomly locked up;
and in December 2013 I had another 50 mL removed from my left knee after it, too, mysteriously seized up.
My muscles had stopped working together. Last summer my left hip slightly dislocated and that night was as painful and depressing as any I can remember...I'm 47, I remember thinking, and I can't even walk. I can't even play with my kids.
Overall my wellness was as bad as I can recall.
Now, 40 appointments later, I can bend forward when sitting to tie my shoes. There were whole weeks I couldn't do that.
I can cough or sneeze in bed without feeling like someone has a knife in my back.
I can sit up in bed without having to roll onto my side first and lever myself up with my arms.
I sweat again: I can bike on my stationary bike for an hour without my back or hip starting to scream at me; I can swim for 45 minutes and when I get out, it doesn't feel like my back is being stretched on some medieval rack.
I can jog across the road if a car accelerates towards me.
I can lift my daughter into her chair without wincing.
I can bend down to fix a drawer, and lean forward to fasten my children's' car seats.
I can carry my young baby without panicking that ten minutes later I won't be able to move.
I can turn and walk towards someone at a cocktail party without having to use most of my willpower not to let out a yell as the pain lances across my lower back.
I can sleep: my back doesn't wake me four hours into the night and not let me get to sleep again.
Thank you.
I'm not done yet, but I feel like a different person than I did last October.
You have given me back a huge part of my life--and I'm so, so grateful."
Thank you.
E. G.
San Francisco
"A little update: I'm off the medication for 2 months and I've done 3 of Dr. Schultze's detoxes. I've made considerable progress since the last time I saw you.
I'm not cured by any means but I'm working towards it. I would still need to do the 30 day 'Incurables program', I just need the time, but at least I'm off the medications, they were terrible!
Thanks again for your advice and help. I owe you a huge debt of gratitude, your advice and work has truly changed my life and given me hope for the future."
C. V.
Reno NV
"Feeling really incredible after our session on Wednesday - thank you!....
Since early childhood I had suffered from migraines and chronic pain, and at the age of 17 I was diagnosed with functional scoliosis. Several years ago I significantly improved my structure and reduced the curve in my spine with the assistance of a very talented chiropractor. This reduced the duration and severity of my chronic pain. However, at the time I began body work with Bernard my muscles were still used to being in a contracted, imbalanced position, and chronic pain was still a regular part of my life.
Bernard suggested Zen Bodytherapy, which provides a systematic restructuring of the structure, functions, and energy of the body in a series of 10 sessions. Bernard communicates very clearly throughout every session and is clearly very knowledgeable and confident. Some aspects of the body work were quite painful, but after each session I experienced significantly greater freedom of movement, refined awareness of the muscles and tissues in my body, and a huge overall reduction in pain.
By halfway through the 10 sessions of Zen Bodytherapy I was experiencing mild to moderate pain once a week or less, down from mild to moderate chronic neck and hip pain 3-4 days a week and serious, debilitating pain 2-3 times a month when we started the sessions.
Now, after my 9th session, I am only experiencing the familiar chronic back and neck pain 1-2 days a month, so mild that it barely deserves the label ‘pain’ (at least compared to what I had gotten used to living with previously). I now have the freedom to re-learn new, more optimal ways of sitting, standing, walking, breathing, etc and I am aware of many muscle groups that I never used to consciously use.
Bernard also taught me 3 simple exercises to do at least 4 times a week outside of our sessions which lengthen and strengthen the muscles in the lower and upper girdle and teach greater awareness of the way the muscles in the body work together. I’ve found these exercises to be incredibly valuable in reducing pain and discomfort, especially after long days of working on computers. It feels like I'm able to comfortable stand up a whole lot taller than before we started working together.
Zen Bodytherapy is definitely a commitment of time and energy. The body work, tools and information that Bernard provided me with, along with my own personal awareness and motivation to improve my physical structure and function have allowed me to achieve greater embodiment than I ever thought would have been possible for me before. If you are suffering from chronic pain, please know that you can make the choice to improve the structure and function of your body and to experience life pain free, and Bernard can support you in doing so."
A. K.
Berkeley, CA
"Bernard Langan has probably has the most refined sense of the human body in any human being I've met. His knowledge of the human body in relationship to how subtle movements can effect another human being is brilliant and his ability to convey that is clearer than any other human being I've met; Dancer, Healer or otherwise."
F. J.
San Francisco, CA
Filipino Martial Arts teacher, Student and Client
"Dear Bernard, Thank you for all your help over the last few months. I appreciate the way you facilitated my own awareness of my body and health. I feel so much better; a true sense of wellbeing which I attribute to the sessions with you. See you again in a few months.”
M. C.
San Francisco
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