Workshops

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FUNDAMENTALS - FOUNDATION 1

This workshop will center on portions of William Sutherlands' (founder of Craniosacral work) Familiarization protocol. The class will focus on honing the skill of "listening" to the body, optimizing the position, fluid movement, and energy of the different parts of the craniosacral system. Special focus will be to bring the craniosacral system back to balance at the midline of the body.


CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FUNDAMENTALS - FOUNDATION 2
(The Foundation 1 workshop is a prerequisite for the Foundation 2 workshop)

This workshop will build on the skills begun with the sacral and cranial work in Foundation 1. More advanced sacral work will focus on balancing and unwinding the pelvic floor. Coupled holds for the cranium will be introduced. Craniosacral work with the Psoas as well as full body unwinding will be developed.


CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FUNDAMENTALS - FOUNDATION 3
(The Foundation 2 workshop is a prerequisite for the Foundation 3 workshop)

This workshop will build on the "listening" skill developed in F1 and F2 workshops. Advanced work will focus on the sacrum, perineum, and core link techniques for unwinding the entire spine, mandible testing and unwinding, working with different forms of headaches, and developing ones gifts of Visionary Perception.


Instructor:
Sara Johnston (certified Milne Institute Craniosacral Work Practitioner) is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Number 451355-10).


Location:

Chicago: To Be Determined (All workshops will be in the Chicago area. Registered students will be notified of exact location prior to workshop.)

  • Foundation 3: June 1-3
  • Foundation 3: July 13-15
  • Foundation 1: September 28-30
  • Foundation 2: October 26-28
  • Foundation 3: November 30-December 2


Joliet: Innerpeace Natural Healthcare, 1002 129th Infantry Drive, Unit E (rear), Joliet, Il 60435

  • Foundation 1: August 17-19
  • Foundation 2: September 21-23
  • Foundation 3: December 7-9



Class Hours:


  • Friday: 6pm - 9pm
  • Saturday: 9am - 6pm
  • Sunday: 9am - 6pm


Who can register:
Open to participants who have completed a 500 hour Massage Therapy program, or have a Massage Therapy License. The class is also open to participants who are not therapists or bodyworkers but want to experience and understand this gentle yet powerful work on an experiential level for their own personal growth.


Tuition:
$350 for 19 NCBTMB Continuing Education hours. $250 for students repeating a workshop. Tuition includes all class materials. Massage tables and stools provided. Tuition is payable in full upon registration.


Refund policy:
100% in the event of class cancellation or if notice of withdrawal is received 7 days prior to class start date.


Attire:
Wear loose comfortable clothing. Please bring a blanket and cushion to sit on. Healthy snacks are encouraged.


Contact:
Call or email Sara Johnston with any questions.
lunartidebodywork@gmail.com
773-908-8757


How to register:
You may reserve a space in the workshops by filling out this online Registration Form.



Testimonials

"I had the good fortune of being Sara's student for basic massage classes. She is the very definition of patience in her role as teacher, whether in the structured school setting or on an individual basis as therapist-client. Her intuitive skills give her and her student or client a valuable advantage. Sara is highly-skilled in craniosacral and myofascial release techniques and I would recommend her to anyone seeking education or therapy in those modalities. Her passion is contagious and her knowledge-base and skill-level in these areas is state of the art."

- John Frantz, CMT


"Sara has been of the greatest importance in my physical and mental health. She is a mentor and inspiration, as well as an extremely talented and intuitive therapist. Her teachings have taught me to approach bodywork as a conduit rather than as a force. She continues to be voice of guidance, and her hands have helped me heal my body, mind, and spirit."

- Heidi


"Sara Johnston as teacher --

Disconnected from Self, an open conduit, connected mind to universal energy and intelligence, brought forth though her heart to her hands, to share, to teach, to mentor, to heal.

Sara's teaching is astounding -- I'm sure I've only witnessed a very small portion of the knowledge encapsulated inside Sara Johnston.....so far."

- Maureen


"Sara Johnston has been to me a patient teacher, a wise mentor, and a skilled bodyworker over the course of our relationship. I feel quite lucky to have had the chance to learn from her in my training and maintain our connection after I graduated from school.

She was the most professional yet approachable teacher I had in my Massage Therapy program, and her expertise and willingness to share her knowledge with her students was endless. Even after I graduated, she continues to be a vital resource to me for advice, bodywork techniques and support.

As a mentor, she has offered to help me master certain techniques to better myself as a therapist. Also, she is a warm and friendly resource for advise on anything from running your own business to what continuing education course would be best to take. She is warm, inviting, and always a helpful person to talk to.

Sara is the whole package when it comes to a bodyworker. A master of many modalities, a warm and inviting personality, a natural teacher willing to spend the extra time it takes to make sure her students thrive in their learning. She is a wonderful person to work with in any situation."

- Leanne Raney