People often ask what is the difference between Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT)? and how does Myofascial Release (MFR) fit into the mix?

We have both studied Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Therapy as well as Myofunctional Therapy. In CST no one mentions the clinical importance of the fascial web.

If you study Tom Myers, Gil Hedley and John Barnes' brilliant teachings you’ll get a glimpse into the fascial web. We find the determining healing factor for our clients is in this web. If the fascia can be free, the clients do well with CST; if the fascia remains tight, CST has little or no effect.

We believe the fascial web appears to rule the craniosacral system. We believe that the marriage of these two great therapies, craniosacral and myofascial, into Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) is the key. We also find that CFT is profound in releasing cranio- dental strain and oral dysfunction that can contribute to a tight system.

We know there is a direct connection between the craniosacral and fascial systems because a research study showed that cerebrospinal fluid was found in the collagen tubules. In essence, we strive for maximum clinical results because we are treating the entire craniosacral fascial system.

We find that if we truly listen closely to full-body strain patterns, we obtain the best results.

We find that each human holds the emotional and physical memories from in utero, and delivery traumas and knows innately knows how to heal themselves. When the fascial web is fully released, the cranial bones and sacrum amazingly seem to correct on their own.

Each state has varying requirements for a license to touch. It also may depend upon your profession. Please check with your state and professional boards so you have the proper license to use CFT in your business practice. You do not need a license if you will be working with family and friends on a voluntary basis.

We do not have a list of practitioners. We are working on a curated directory.

In the meantime please visit the Gillespie Approach Therapist Request page on Facebook to post your request.

In the unlikely event a class has to be canceled or rescheduled, tuition fees that have been paid by the student will be refunded.

Cancellation by student prior to 30 days of the start date of class will Please consider flight cancellations and delays when booking flights to allow for your on time arrival to class. CFT classes are carefully planned to ensure an optimal learning environment. We count on students to be present for the entire training.receive a tuition refund minus 25% of tuition plus the credit card processing fee.

Cancellation by student less than 30 days prior to the start of class tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please consider flight cancellations and delays when booking flights to allow for your on time arrival to class. CFT classes are carefully planned to ensure an optimal learning environment. We count on students to be present for the entire training.

You must first take the CFT Foundation Class before taking the Infant Class. Read more info here.

We offer 23 CEUs for NCBTMB (massage therapy). We do not offer other CEUs at this time. Please note this is for the CFT- Foundation Training only. Please check with your professional associations to find out if you can submit CFT Trainings individually for credit.

We have had many amazing Moms ask us this question. Unfortunately, because there is so much hands-on practice, we need all students available at all times for exchanges. We take 15 minute morning and afternoon breaks and an hour lunch if you would like to have another adult bring your baby during these times.

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We love teaching CFT in new areas of the world. Once you can gather a list of 60 interested people (with names and emails) we can discuss the details of having a class in your area.

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