Introduction to Craniosacral

with Darcy Gagne, LMT, CMLDT, CST

March 31st & April 7th, 2025

Time:  6:00pm-9:00pm, 6 CE hours

Cost: $181

Cash / Check Discount:  $175

• Payment Plan Available •

Course Description

The CranioSacral system was only “recently discovered” (in the early 1900s) by William G. Sutherland, DO. Attention was given only to the cranial bones and their movement. This began the discussion of the movement of cranial bones. Conventional anatomical teaching and knowledge believed that cranial bones were movable only in young infants and that these bones were solidly fused in adulthood. In the early 1970s, the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University began a series of studies to prove or disprove cranial bone movement. The MSU team proved and measured the frequency and amplitude of cranial bone movement in adult living primates. Dr. John Upledger, a member of the MSU cranial team, has since developed a tactile approach for evaluating and treating the dural membranes. CranioSacral Therapy is a very gentle hands-on technique that detects and corrects imbalances or restrictions in the CranioSacral system, thereby encouraging one’s own natural healing to be augmented.

This six-hour course will introduce the healing modality of CranioSacral Therapy, through lecture and hands-on experience. Some of the causes and pathologies associated with brain trauma will be discussed. Each student will have the opportunity to feel his/her own unique cranial, cardiac, and respiratory rhythms. The student will be introduced to the concept of the rhythm of the cerebral spinal fluid and its role in the overall health and wellbeing of each individual.

Course Objectives

1. Students will be able to experience the different rhythms (cardiac, respiratory, and cranial) in their bodies. 

2. Students will be able to write about cerebral spinal fluid as it relates to overall health and wellbeing. 

3. Students will have a greater understanding and appreciation of their own cranial system. 

4. Students will review cranial A and P.

5. Students will discuss brain trauma and pathology. 

6. Students will have the ability to share this healing with family, friends, and clients.

Preparation for Class:

Please read the attached handouts: (Working with the Body’s Self-Correcting Mechanisms, The Pressurestat Model Explains the Craniosacral Rhythm, Upledger) prior to the class.

https://www.upledger.com/docs/cst-working-with-the-bodys-self-correcting-mechanisms.pdf

Supplies:

• Students need to bring tables to this class (as per massage class) and a blanket or sheet for warmth. No other linens are required.

• Notebook, pens, and paper 

Instructor

Darcy Gagne, LMT, CMLDT, CST, is a 2018 graduate of the Downeast School of Massage. She is certified by Klose Trainings in Lymphatic Drainage, Acupressure with Ching Liu, Cranial Sacral from Upledger Institute and Oncology courses with Patti Corscaden among other continuing education courses. Darcy is a member of multiple organizations and clearly is devoted to furthering her education and serving her regular private practice in Brunswick, ME. Darcy teaches Cranial Sacral at DSM.

More Info on Darcy: https://www.darcygagne.com/