Craniosacral Therapy-Cranial Manipulative Techniques 7CEU
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Learn Hands-On Craniosacral & Cranial Manipulative Techniques
No need to feel the craniosacral rhythm
What This Course Teaches
This course focuses on palpating cranial bones and sutural restrictions directly, rather than relying on sensing the craniosacral rhythm.
You’ll learn practical, hands-on techniques that allow you to work confidently and effectively — even if traditional craniosacral approaches have felt unclear or inaccessible.
If you already feel the craniosacral rhythm, you’ll also learn how to integrate these techniques with that awareness.
It’s optional, not required.
Why This Approach Is Different
Instead of subtle rhythm-based work alone, this course teaches you how to:
- Identify cranial and sutural restrictions through palpation
- Apply clear, repeatable techniques
- Work without guesswork or “hoping you feel something”
The result is cranial work that is practical, reliable, and usable immediately.
Who This Course Is For
- Massage therapists and bodyworkers
- Practitioners working with pain, tension, and stress
- Anyone wanting a more structural, hands-on approach to craniosacral work
Suitable for both beginners and experienced therapists.
What You’ll Learn
- Cranial anatomy and sutural relationships
- Palpation skills for assessing cranial restrictions
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Hands-on cranial manipulative techniques, including:
Occipitosphenoidal translation, occipital condyle decompression, V-spread techniques, temporal suture testing, sphenoid hook releases, and more - How to apply these techniques for headaches, neck and jaw tension, sinus issues, and stress
- How to integrate cranial work into massage sessions
What’s Included
- Full Craniosacral & Cranial Manipulative Techniques course
- 150-page downloadable eBook
- Additional learning resources
By the End of the Course
You’ll have a clear, hands-on system for cranial work that expands your skillset and enhances the care you offer your clients.
Your Instructor
Mark Perren-Jones has over 30 years of hands-on experience in massage therapy, wellness, and pain management. He is the former owner of the award-winning Isla Verde Spa and the founder of the Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy.
Mark now teaches students worldwide, sharing practical, results-based techniques drawn from real clinical and spa experience. His courses focus on what actually works in practice — helping therapists gain confidence, improve results, and avoid common mistakes.
Mark is an approved provider with the NCBTMB (#1805).
Course Curriculum
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PreviewIf you did my first craniosacral therapy course why this will be a game changer (1:32)
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PreviewDo you need to do my other craniosacral therapy course first? NO (1:28)
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PreviewIf you cant feel the cranial sacral rhythm yet- No problems! You do not need to (1:03)
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StartDownload all of your Goodies! (2:40)
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StartDo you need to do these upcoming sections? Watch this lecture to see (1:00)
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StartMy Facebook group and Instagram are great resources for you (0:33)
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StartA brief history (4:05)
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StartCraniosacral Therapy…What is it Really? (3:36)
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StartA word about these upcoming lectures (1:03)
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StartLets do this palpation exercise-the skin, muscles and fascia (8:22)
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StartLets do this palpation exercise-the synovial joints (6:02)
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StartLets do this palpation exercise-the pulses (12:20)
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StartLets do this palpation exercise-alternating between breath and cardio rhythms (7:33)
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StartThe heart beat awareness exercise (4:09)
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StartThe repelling hands exercise (5:31)
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StartThe healing light energy exercise which I love! (6:12)
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StartA quick look at the anatomy- The cranium (2:58)
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StartA quick look at the anatomy- The meninges (2:18)
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StartThe craniosacral rhythm (3:26)
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StartEntrainment-How you use it to heal your clients (5:44)
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PreviewProof of the craniosacral rhythm (7:02)
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StartThe craniosacral rhythm palpation exercise (11:59)
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StartMake it the most beautiful treatment that they have ever had-period! (4:24)
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StartResearch into cranial suture motion and what’s in the cranial sutures? (2:32)
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StartWhat is the role of the reciprocal tension membranes? (2:13)
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StartBefore we move on, I want you to see the lines of pull the membranes make (2:13)
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StartPalpation guidelines (4:42)
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StartNow its time to start feeling the sutures and any restrictions! (8:41)
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StartParietotemporal Suture Spring Test (7:07)
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StartSphenotemporal Suture Spring Test (6:18)
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StartSigns of a Release-what are they and what do you do? (5:28)
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StartThe Direct and Indirect Methods in Craniosacral Therapy (4:45)
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StartIf you can feel the craniosacral rhythm (1:58)
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StartHow to Perform Fronto-Occipital Compression and Decompression (11:31)
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StartHow to Perform Occipitosphenoidal Translation (Shunt) (5:59)
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StartHow to Perform a V-Spread Technique (4:38)
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StartThink horse not zebra (2:03)