Instructor: Lauren Christman, LMT, CCST; NCBTMB #450788-08
Securely nested within the cranium, the brain is a delicate structure of keen importance for health. The membranes and bones that protect the brain also become doorways for us to contact the brain through subtle perception and skilled touch. We review the structure of the brain and related structures, as well as dural membranes and cranial base, which provide openings for the 12 cranial nerves.
Learn foundational assessment and treatment methods for the soft tissue of the brain, each of the four ventricles, and each of the cranial nerves. Methods range from indirect enhancement of fluid movement, balancing autonomic function through motility (cranial rhythmic impulse as well as mid-tide), and direct mobilization of neurofascial tissue and bony passages.
Following osteopathic principles, we focus primarily on enhancing health—particularly healthy sleep and breathing patterns, however we will consider certain conditions, particular for concussion, migraines, vertigo and centralized pain. Self-care strategies that enhance neuroplasticity are provided in handouts, and are explored in class as time allows.
Prerequisite: The Craniosacral Introductory Workshop taught by Ursula Popp or Lauren Christman. If you have not taken the Craniosacral Introductory Workshop class, then you should have consistent skill in palpating motility (CRI or mid-tide). Please contact the teacher if you have questions about your readiness for the material: lauren@craftedtouch.com.
Reviewers: If you have taken this class previously through the Therapeutic Training Center, you may review it at $310 (regular price $470) are eligible for the reviewer's discount, please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail as the website only offers classes at the regular price.
Deposits and Registration Options: Payments can be made to the Therapeutic Training Center by cash, check or credit card. A deposit of $100 may be made to guarantee a spot as long as full payment is made by the first day of class. To make a deposit on the class, please call 206.853.6875 or follow the instructions for mailing in a check payment on the Policies webpage. Unfortunately, the website will not handle partial payments so deposits cannot be made online.
What to Bring: Please see the class description on the Therapeutic Training Center's Website for details.
Class Date: April 2-4, 2025
Class Times: Wednesday-Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Seattle -- Please click on the this link to go to the class description on the Therapeutic Training Center's website for the location detail.
Cost: $470*
Cost/Hour: $22.38/hr
Hours: 21
*If you are a student signed up for the next Core Series/Certification program that has not yet commenced, you are also eligible for the $440 pricing. For everyone who is eligible for the $440 pricing please contact Robbin at 206-853-6875 to register or register by
mail as this website only offers classes at the regular price. Around March 2025, we will have a new website that will make this process simple for anyone eligible for the $440 price.
For other classes offered by Lauren Christman, click HERE.
Next Craniosacral Core Series & Certification Programs start on November 5, 2025.
(click HERE for details about Lauren Christman's Craniosacral Programs.)
