Craniosacral Therapy Association UK - CSTA

01/05/2026

First day of May - here’s to fresh starts! 🌿

29/04/2026

CSTA Presents:
Getting Away From Neurology: Understanding the Body-Mind Through Biosemiotics
A CPD workshop with Andrew Cook
4 July 2026

We are delighted to open bookings for our third CPD workshop this year, 'Getting Away From Neurology: Understanding the Body-Mind Through Biosemiotics' with Andrew Cook.

A health-oriented view of embodiment

The core of CST is an appreciation of health as an innate and continuously present force. However, most trauma-oriented material (and “trauma-aware” practice) is based on the idea of trauma-as-pathology.

A re-frame of dissociation and overwhelm as normal healthy adaptive states (for which the body has evolved a normal path to reverse) creates a very different model of “trauma” that is more in line with CST, taking the focus from neurology and more towards pre-vertebrate evolutionary stages of life and from there to biosemiotics – the science of communication in living organisms and ecosystems.

What you will learn

A re-framed version of trauma in terms of healthy biological responses and shifts in embodiment, along with a well-tested framework to use this – either hands on and/or with the patient participating.

The workshop will cover theory; self-experiential exploration; a map of the phenomenology and biology of dissociation; and some very practical tools and ideas that can be applied to working successfully with dissociation, general loss of embodiment, and imprints with dissociative patterns in a CST / bodywork practice. The course also include practical hands-on work but – for reasons that will become apparent – this will not be table-based.

Andrew Cook has been practising CST for 30 years in Norfolk and has spent the past 20 years adapting trauma psychotherapy into a bodywork practice.

Where: Beech Room, Old Carrow House, Norwich

When: Saturday, 4th July 2026, 9.30 – 5.30

Small group of maximum 14

Investment

CSTA members: £95

Non-CSTA: £110

To book, follow the link - craniosacral.co.uk/about-us/events

27/04/2026

Thank you to Helena Swahn and the team for another wonderful edition of The Fulcrum. I've been reading - From Fragmentation to Wholeness: Re-igniting the Spark in Recovery after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, by Erica McKeen & Dr Priuanka Prahdan. This article chimes with Nora Brennan's article on mTBI - Ripples on a Pond, published in Fulcrum edition number 81. Huge appreciation to all.

25/04/2026

Heather Graham says that CST is 'The Underrated Treatment She Swears By'.
The secret is getting out!

22/04/2026

Via Margarita Bennett at Weavers of Consciousness
https://www.patreon.com/posts/unlocking-of-156079948

Unlocking the Secrets of Craniosacral Therapy: A Deep Dive into Body's Fluid System

An in-depth exploration of craniosacral therapy, its anatomy, how it influences the body's systems, and its applications for health and well-being. Key Topics Fascial web and its role in the body Cerebral spinal fluid and cranial bones movement Impact of stress and hormones on the craniosacral system Practical applications of craniosacral therapy for pain and anxiety Takeaways Craniosacral therapy works by gently manipulating the body's fluid and fascial systems. The cranial bones are designed to move slightly, influencing overall health. Stress and emotional reactions can impact the craniosacral system, affecting physical health. Gentle touch can help release blockages and restore balance in the body's systems.

Unlocking the Secrets of Craniosacral Therapy: A Deep Dive into Body's Fluid System by Weavers of Consciousness on Patreon. Join Weavers of Consciousness 's community for exclusive content and updates.

20/04/2026

Via Measure Well
The Craniosacral Therapy Association is proud to share the findings from its newly released Annual Report, developed in partnership with Measure Well Ltd.

Drawing on data, this public summary explores:
• Who is accessing craniosacral therapy
• Why people seek CST
• The changes clients report in their wellbeing

These findings mark an important step forward in strengthening the evidence base for CST, enhancing professional credibility, and supporting practitioners to clearly demonstrate the value and real-world impact of their work.

www.craniosacral.co.uk

17/04/2026

This week, the very wonderful Dawn of Dawn Goodes Therapies stepped down as a Trustee. On behalf of us all, I'd like to say a huge thank you for the generosity of spirit and time that Dawn has shared over the years, regardless of challenges.
Luckily, she's not going far! Dawn will now be heading up CSTA Standards & Ethics, taking over from the equally wonderful Adam Lee. Much appreciation also goes to Adam, for his dedicated and commnitted work over the years.

15/04/2026

With just two places left, this looks to be an amazing event!

13/04/2026

Via Steve Haines at Body College

I love biodynamic craniosacral therapy; the art of using touch to support health.

There is wonderful evidence to support what happens in biodynamic cranial session.

When you touch people they change. It is that simple.

There is good science on the power of mindfulness and presence, touch feeding our sense of self, and on how education about pain and the nervous system works as a tool to relieve pain.

We know that being in relationship with other people and the wild and natural world supports health.

Many people struggle with safety; it can be hard work negotiating being in the body. Coming into relationship with a skilled therapist can ease the pain.

The essence of my work uses presence, education, movement, and touch to help people reconnect with health. I use embodied presence supported via non-doing touch.

Keeping it simple is my constant goal. I try to be as present as I can whilst using a light touch. As the relationship deepens I can be a witness to the patterns held in my client’s gently pulsing body. Something happens, always.

The latest Body College training started in March 2026. It is still possible to join the course at Seminar 2. We can help you catch up on the teaching material and skills to train as biodynamic craniosacral therapist (BCST) with the current cohort.

The course is suitable for existing health professionals considering adding a new modality to their work as well as individuals wanting to start a career in an exciting and evolving therapy.



(Photo: Olha Havrylova)

09/04/2026

The next low-cost Teaching Clinic at our venue in Exeter is less than a week away!
Join us to experience craniosacral therapy for less.
MONDAY, 13 April
Exeter Community Centre
Cost: £25 for a 50-minute session
To book your spot, please visit https://circlecranio.com/teaching-clinic

07/04/2026

INTRODUCTORY DAY: Saturday 11th April 2026 9:30am-5:30pm A very practical day for anyone interested in training in Cranio-Sacral Therapy. Find out about this powerful, life-changing therapy – so gentle, yet so profound. See the college, meet the tutors, see how Cranio-Sacral Therapy can transform ...

31/03/2026

The CSTA's very own Lizette Villaverde will be one of the speakers at this year's 4th International Cranio Research Congress! She'll be joining Cherionna Menzam-Sills, Hugh Milne and Michael Shea, amoungst other key speakers from our wonderful community. The theme for 2026 is Cranio and the Six Senses, it's taking place in Antwerp, Belgium 9-10 October 2026. Follow the link and claim your early-bird discount, cranioresearchcongress.org/
From founder and host, Dr. Danny Sandra -

Join us to explore how craniosacral work can enhance sensory integration and awaken deeper awareness of our senses in subtle and powerful ways.

This congress brings together pioneering researchers and experienced practitioners to share the latest insights into how Craniosacral Therapy can enrich sensory experience, support self-regulation, and foster wellbeing, or how sensory awareness itself may guide and deepen the therapeutic process.

Whether you’re a craniosacral therapist, a healthcare professional, or someone on a path of personal growth, you’ll gain practical techniques and fresh perspectives to expand your understanding and your practice. Don’t miss this sensory-deepening experience!