Workshops and Classes

To Be Scheduled

Cranio-Sacral/Biodynamics Homecare Basics--For the home unit: For couples, families and people who work together to support each other on Life's Journey. Individuals are welcome too, as this is adaptable. This six-hour experience begins with the background of Dr. Wilson's program of Cranio-Sacral Therapy that he calls Cranial Bio-Dynamics. You then learn what could be called "The Care and Feeding of Your Autonomic Cranio-Sacral System."

The teaching features basic self-care techniques that Dr. Wilson shows his patients how to do for themselves. You will also learn a powerful procedure that can be done by one person for another (though solo treatment can be very helpful too).

This is based on the Integrative Medicine and Biological Dentistry model described on the NIHA web site. This is not Upledger training. Dr. Wilson draws on his knowledge gained from different schools of thought regarding cranio-sacral fluid dynamics. Bring a sack lunch and be prepared to join in an empowering workshop that w

ATTENDANCE: Any adult, or children accompanied by adult. Limited to 20 in class. Preregistration is important so we will not have too many people attending, and so you can be given building access instructions for weekend access.

PREPARATION: None required. Recommended: Your Inner Physician and You by John Upledger D.O. Other background could be his text, Craniosacral Therapy.

Next Presentation: To Be Announced

Controlling Your Own Body: Biofeedback, Detoxification & Personal Wholeness 

Dr. Wilson presents his overview of the approach used by NIHA practitioners to guide health care. Detoxification -- of "Metals, Microbes and Memories" -- is often the key factor in solving puzzling health concerns. He describes how integrative medicine practitioners use "detox" as part of an overall program of health support. Including home care steps you can take to enhance your treatment program.

Next Presentation: To Be Announced

Background:  Cranio-Sacral Therapy

The text for the workshop is Dr. Upledger's Craniosacral Therapy. The intent of the training is to give you the basics and let you decide whether to take more involved training with the official Upledger trainers, or other trainers whose work I will describe for you. NOTE: This is not Upledger certification.

Next Presentation: To Be Announced. 

References: Links to-- Dr. Upledger's Approach | Dr. Thom's Approach.

Typical Event Description:

Cranial Bio-Dynamics -- Cranio-Sacral Therapy Basics:

A workshop/book study of the 10-Step Protocol

Dr. Ralph Wilson, N.D., M.S. Acupuncture

The workshop is a combination of book study and hands-on teaching of the kinesthetic skills to perform the basic Ten-Step Protocol.

It is not official Upledger certification. I describe it as a way for you to decide if you are enthusiastic enough about the work that you want to invest the great expense that could be needed if they were to take Upledger certification.

My workshop program is intensive and requires outside study. After the first class there is home practice. We will also discuss a possible reunion and follow-up event in the future.

Cranial Bio-Dynamics: The program that I have developed over the years offers abbreviated aspects of Upledger's teaching. I teach how to feel and do the 10-Step Protocol. I use handouts, models and other teaching aids. I recommend the same books.    I often describe it as a book study meeting, or a way to evaluate if you want to spend the great amount to become Upledger certified. This is not official Upledger certification training. I also include information on "Cranial Fluid Dynamics," that I learned from workshops with one of his competitors, Solihin Thom, D.O. from England, so you get a broader exposure to the dynamics of how the body really works. I have taught this under the label, "Cranial Bio-Dynamics."

The class goes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first day with an hour off for lunch. The second day (on another weekend) the time is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no charge for the extra two hours after the paid-for workshop is completed, during which we will watch Dr. Upledger's teaching video on the ten-step protocol. This is not necessary learn the technique, but it is enjoyable. I do not charge for people to watch the video.

Prerequisites: A strong desire to learn, a license is not required. The class can be taken by someone who is considering a career in health care or by someone already licensed or trained in health care techniques. This event gives an overview of health care from a naturopathic medicine point of view. The introductory portion includes description of the model I use when assessing a patient's health: "Cranial Bio-Dynamics." If possible read the books: Craniosacral Therapy, and Your Inner Physician and You, both by John Upledger, D.O. Pre-class study material will be emailed to you.

The size of the class is limited, I can teach a maximum of 12 people.