C1 Advanced Content - September 18, 2024

Service Description

Visionary Craniosacral Work® 1 – Advanced Content Class The Jugular Foramina in VCSW® In this eight-hour class students will focus on the anatomy, physiology and manual therapy techniques as applied to the area surrounding the jugular foramina. This study will encompass bone and soft-tissue landmarks, building outwards from the foramina themselves, to include the major neuro-cranial bone structures. The study will begin with the embryology of the cranial base and cranial vault, noting the differentiation of ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm and the emergence of the primitive streak on day 14. The embryological study will continue through week 40, encompassing the ossification sites and ossification times of the major cranial base bones, as well as the closure times of the fontanel. Building on the understanding of embryological development and ossification chronology, we will study the relationship of the posterior and middle cranial fossa to the tentoria cerebelli and the brainstem. From there we will investigate the function, dysfunction and importance of cranial nerves IX, X and XI to manual therapy in the field of craniosacral therapy. Students will also be introduced to the relationship of CN XI, the Spinal Accessory, to the ‘Windows to the Sky’ points in Chinese Medicine. We will study the proximity of the external ear to the temporomandibular joint, and how craniosacral work can be used in the treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMD. The final segment of this class will be a 90-minute craniosacral protocol using manual therapy contacts to facilitate optimum function in cranial nerves IX, X, and XI. *8 CEUs - NCBTMB approved

Cancellation Policy

We require a non-refundable deposit for each class, with the remainder due not later than 28 days prior to the first day of class. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure their payment and contact information is up to date with David Kaminker at the time of final payment to secure the student’s class space. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Final payments are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason, including travel difficulties, inclement weather, and medical or family emergency.

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