Cranio-Sacral Programs with Ursula Popp, L.Ac., VCST, CC

Ursula PoppUrsula Popp, of the Natural Health Resources Center, and the Therapeutic Training Center have joined together to bring you the most comprehensive, innovative cranio-sacral program the PNW has to offer. Recognized as a leader in Cranio-Sacral Therapy education and progressive hands-on healing modalities, Ursula offers state-of-the-art classes for healthcare professionals. These classes extend the participant's learning way beyond technical training to encompass deep personal and professional development and transformation as true healers.

"Ursula is an amazing teacher who approaches this modality with heart and a passion that is absolutely infectious. It is the perfect place to build a sense of community and an acceptance of what is. I am deeply grateful for this and very happy to have been part of her program." ~ NB

This website provides details about each of Ursula's cranio-sacral programs and classes, but for further details about her teaching methods, classes or information about Ursula please visit her website at www.ursulapopp.com


NHRC CourtyardClasses and Programs (click links for details)

  • Cranio-Sacral Introductory Workshop - 28 hours
  • Core Series: 9-12 month program
  • Certification: 12-24 month program
  • Advanced Classes - 28 hours
  • Registration and class details are provided in individual class descriptions and programs.

    Next Core Series and Certification Progam Start June 19, 2013.


    Cranio-Sacral Calendar (click on class titles for details)
    Dates Class Title CE Hrs

    Jan 7, 2013 2012-2013 Core Series: Integration Day 2 6
    Feb 4, 2013 2012-2013 Core Series: Integration Day 3 6
    Feb 7-10, 2013 Cranio-Sacral Introductory Workshop 28
    Feb 20-23, 2013 2012-2013 Core Series: Class 3 28
    Mar 11, 2013 2012-2013 Core Series: Integration Day 4 6
    Apr 15, 2013 2012-2013 Core Series: Integration Day 5 6
    May 2-5, 2013 Cranio-Sacral Introductory Workshop 28
    May 6, 2013 2012-2013 Core Series: Integration Day 6 6
    Jun 5-8, 2013 2012-2013 Core Series: Class 4 28
    Jun 19-22, 2013 2013-2014 Core Series: Class 1 (This is the start of the next Core Series and Certification Program.) 28
    Jul 15, 2013 2013-2014 Core Series: Integration Day 1 6
    Aug 21-24, 2013 Advanced Class: Visceral Work--The Missing Link 28
    Sep 25-28, 2013 2013-2014 Core Series: Class 2 28
    Oct 23-26, 2103 Advanced Class: Therapeutic Communications--What to Do When Emotions Arise 28
    Nov 14-17, 2013 Cranio-Sacral Introductory Workshop 28
    Dec 7-8, 2013 Practitioner's Self-Nurturing and Professional Longevity (Open to all healthcare practitioners -- this is not a cranio-sacral based class.) 14
    Jan 8-11, 2014 2013-2014 Core Series: Class 3 28
    Mar 5-8, 2014 Advanced Class: The Brain and 12 Cranial Nerves 28
    Apr 9-22, 2014 2013-2014 Core Series: Class 4 28
    May 14-17, 2014 Advanced Class: Unwinding--The Key in Moving from Trauma to Health 28
    Jun 23, 2014 Oral Exam (Certification Program Only) 2

    • Green Colored Classes: The 2012-2013 Core Series and 2012-2014 Certification began on September 19, 2012 and are in process.
    • Blue Colored Classes: The next Core Series and Certification will begin on June 19, 2013 and will be refered to as the 2013-2014 Core Series and Certification.

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    Cranio-Sacral Introductory Workshop

    Ursula PoppThis class introduces basic Cranio-Sacral techniques and provides the analytical understanding of the related anatomy, physiology, and pathology including the core link between the cranium and sacrum, the cranial wave, and individual cranial bones. In addition to the technical and analytical learning, students will practice techniques to develop sensitive hands, an open heart, and the inner stillness needed to apply this work. At the end of this class, students will have the foundation for cranial therapy, including the theories, the personal presence, the ability to perceive the cranial rhythm, and the most fundamental hands-on techniques in Cranio-Sacral therapy. This class is a pre-requisite to the Cranio-Sacral Certification Program, Core Series, and some Advanced Bodywork courses.

    Class Details and Scheduled Classes

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    Cranio-Sacral Core Series -- Next Core Series Starts on June 19, 2013.

    Ursula PoppThe Core Series serves as the cornerstone of Cranio-Sacral work. It provides instruction and practice of the most important tools--stillness and presence--as well as the hands-on techniques, anatomy and physiology related to this work. Students will learn to perceive the cranial wave, mid tide, and long tide, and they will learn to use them fluidly to respond to numerous widespread problems and client issues. Students will practice many activities to develop their communication skills, intuition, and ability to perceive the client's overall energy and life force. Students receive a certificate of completion upon satisfying the requirements of the program. This 12-month training consists of:

    • 4 Core Classes, each 28 hours over 4 days (112 hours)
    • 5 six-hour Integration Days (30 hours)
    • 75 Client Records (150 hours)
    • 2 two-way exchanges with fellow students between each class (9 hours)
    • Total of 142 in-class clock hours

    Prerequisite -- Cranio-Sacral Introductory Workshop or permission from Instructor.

    Program Details (click links for details)

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    Cranio-Sacral Certification -- Next Certification Program Starts on June 19, 2013.

    The Certification Program will move students beyond the limitations of technical, fix-it approaches and prepare them to listen to the soul of their client, touch the mystery of their client's being, and accompany their clients through their discomfort, pain, and pathologies toward genuine healing.

    Ursula PoppThe Certification Program is expressly designed for students who want to dedicate themselves to mastering Cranio-Sacral therapy. It offers a highly focused, in-depth training with the support, exploration, supervision, and feedback necessary for students to develop a full Cranio-Sacral practice with competence and confidence. This program is based on the theories and techniques developed by William Sutherland and is also influenced by the work of John Upledger, Hugh Milne, and the biodynamic approaches to Cranio-Sacral work. The Core Series is the backbone of Cranio-Sacral knowledge and application. The Advanced Bodywork classes provide the meat on the bone, as they enable the students to expand their intuition, personal depth, and their trust in their healing abilities.

    Certification in Cranio-Sacral therapy gives practitioners added credibility with their clients and allows them to offer this work with increased confidence. It will also allow graduates to work with students that start training after their graduation. With permission, NHRC will put graduates on its website referral list.

    Certification Program requirements are as follows:

    • 4 Core Series Classes, each 28 hours long over 4 days (112 hours)
    • 5 six-hour Integration days (30 hours)
    • 3 Advanced Classes (84 hours)
    • 100 Client Records reviewed (200 hours)
    • 16 two-way exchanges with fellow students (24 hours)
    • 10 professional sessions received (15 hours)
    • Successful completion of 3 exams (6 hours)
    • Required readings
    • Study time
    • Total of 471 hours of class and extra-curricular activities (not including reading/study time)
    • Total of 232 in-class clock hours

    Prerequisite -- Cranio-Sacral Introductory Workshop or permission from Instructor.

    For optimum learning, students are asked to complete Certification within 12 months of completing the Core Series.

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    Advanced Classes

    Ursula PoppThese unique classes are designed to enhance and expand any practitioner's ability to work with clients. The Advanced Classes are divided into those with a personal development focus and those with a technical focus.

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