Upledger CranioSacral Therapy UK

06/09/2026

How well do you REALLY know the body you work with? 👀

You might know exactly where to put your hands…But could you explain what’s happening underneath them?

What does the nervous system actually do?
How does the circulatory system support the tissues you’re working with?
And what happens in the body when something isn’t quite working as it should?

These are the kinds of questions we explore in our Foundation Certificate in Body Science.

It’s not about memorising endless lists of bones and muscles. It’s about building a deeper understanding of the human body and making that knowledge useful in your hands-on work.

Our next course starts 14th September and we have a few last-minute spaces available.

So, if your anatomy and physiology knowledge could do with a little refresh, or you’d simply like to understand more about the amazing body we work with every day - come and join us!

Find out more via the link - https://www.upledger.co.uk/foundation-certificate-in-body-science/

04/09/2026

Starting Soon… 🤲

Our next College of Body Science Foundation Certificate starts on 14th September, and if you’ve been thinking about joining us, this could be your chance.

I know that for many therapists, anatomy, physiology and pathology can feel like a bit of a daunting prospect, particularly if you haven’t studied it for a while! 🧠
This course was created to make that knowledge much more accessible and, importantly, relevant to your work as a hands-on therapist.

It is intensive, but it will give you the depth of knowledge that you need, whether you’re already working with clients or considering further training in CranioSacral Therapy.

Plus we have some new additions to the learning and reviewing methodology that are highly interactive and fun!

The course begins 14th September. You can find all the details about what’s involved, and how to join us here - https://www.collegeofbodyscience.com/courses/foundation-certificate

03/09/2026

👋 What if your hands could listen like ears? Hear me out…(literally)!

One of the biggest shifts when learning CranioSacral Therapy isn’t simply learning a new technique to back with you.

It’s learning a new way of using your hands.

In Upledger CST, we teach practitioners to:

🌿 Blend and meld with the tissues
👂 Listen rather than force
🧭 Follow what the body is asking for
🩵 Trust that the body has its own inherent wisdom

Instead of walking into every treatment thinking:

“Right… what technique should I use?”

We learn to ask:

“What does this person’s body need from me today?”

Because every body is different. Every session is different. And sometimes the thing you expected to work on isn’t actually where the body wants you to begin.

It’s less about having all the answers…

…and more about learning how to listen.

This is CST.

31/08/2026

Learning CranioSacral Therapy is very much a journey.

Our training is modular, allowing you to develop your skills progressively rather than trying to learn everything at once. You begin with CST1, learning the foundations - including the light touch, listening hands and core techniques.

From there, you can progress through:
➡️ CST2 – developing your ability to listen and really work by following what the body knows it actually needs (our bodies really do know A LOT!)

➡️ SER1 & SER2 – exploring SomatoEmotional Release and therapeutic imagery and dialogue, and understanding more about the effect our emotional holding may be having on our bodies.

➡️ There's a real mixture of advanced courses like CST for Paediatrics, the Brain, the Immune System, Concussion... there's always something new to learn!

We have lots of fun too… we're not simply about collecting certificates!

Along the way, you can join study groups to review and practice, have mentoring to deepen your own understanding and create many opportunities to treat and get treated with our country-wide (in fact worldwide!) community of practitioners...

And for many of us, it becomes a journey that continues long after the first class...!

📅 Upcoming CST training dates are available across the UK. Link to dates in the comments.

If you’re wondering where to start, send us a message - we’re happy to help.

26/08/2026

Did you know? CranioSacral Therapy uses an incredibly light touch.

In our training, we teach practitioners to begin with contact of around 5 grams - roughly the weight of a UK 20p coin.

Yes… really! 😮

It might seem counterintuitive. Surely more pressure means you can feel more?

But CST teaches practitioners to develop a very different way of using their hands.

Rather than pushing, forcing or trying to make the body change, we learn to listen.

Our hands become more like listening ears — gently connecting with the tissues and noticing subtle movements, tensions and changes.

And as your hands become more sensitive to what is happening beneath them, you may discover that you don’t need to do as much as you thought. We tend to see less effort, more listening and more following - a whole different type of impact.

It’s one of the first things you’ll explore when you begin learning Upledger CST.

Why don’t you try popping a 20p on the back of your hand, and see exactly what we mean? Or book in for training and treatments with us instead!

Check our links in comments 👇🏻

25/08/2026

What Happened Next?

This week's report is in! From Dan Baines after receiving CST for his one-point-off-severe post concussion syndrome symptoms.

Things are definitely changing for him - which is all the more interesting as he never saw himself as someone with this... he just thought that was how it would be...

How many more folk are living with challenging daily symptoms still present long after a concussion?

We think CST should become a part of the Concussion Conversation...

Go and watch this and let me know if you agree!

What happens when your body finally stops bracing?Five sessions i...

25/08/2026

Curious about CranioSacral Therapy? Start here.

Ever wondered what CranioSacral Therapy actually feels like - or how this gentle, hands-on approach could become part of your work?

Our CST Introductory Classes are a great way to discover more about the work, explore the principles behind Upledger CST and experience some of the techniques for yourself.

These introductory classes are run by our Advanced and further-trained practitioners in locations across the UK.

📍 Launceston
12–13 September 2026

📍 Prestwick
3–4 October 2026

📍 Durham
10–11 October 2026

📍 Falmouth
14–15 November 2026

Each course includes a study guide, with refreshments included too.

Whether you’re a therapist looking to expand your skills, already work in healthcare/bodywork, or you’re simply curious about CST, these classes are an opportunity to discover what makes this work so distinctive.

Want to find out more or check whether there’s a course near you?

📩 Get in touch and book with the relevant contact, details are all on our calendar page - https://www.upledger.co.uk/calendars/

24/08/2026

In case you missed it a couple of weeks ago, we released the third catch up on Dan’s post-concussion treatment journey, and we’ve pulled together a few highlights for you.

Dan reflects on Sessions 3 and 4 and the changes he experienced along the way…

He talks about a significant softening throughout his body, being able to work with his clients without his body flaring up, and noticing a big change in his sensory awareness.

Of course, every person and every treatment journey is different, and we continue to follow the body and see what changes unfold.

🎬 Missed the full YouTube release? Head back to our YouTube channel to watch Dan’s full journey and hear directly from him about his experience -

And if you’ve already watched it, let us know what you thought of Dan’s story in the comments...