Elective Classes
These unique classes are designed to enhance and expand any practitioner's ability to work with clients. Each 3-day Elective class allows students to deepen their understanding of osteopathic methods while individualizing their studies to suit their own interests. All students are eligible to take Elective Classes as soon as they have taken a Craniosacral Introductory Workshop -- some classes have additional prerequisites. At their pace and time, Certification candidates must take 4 of the 8 courses, which can be done before, during or after the Core Series classes.
About Elective Classes:
- Elective class descriptions can either be found by clicking on the currently scheduled Elective class links below or by clicking this link Student Handbook and turning to page 6 to read short class description snippets.
- Some classes require students to either take the Introductory Workshop or receive Instructor permission to attend.
- Anyone who has previously taken these classes is eligible to review them at a reduced price of $310 for 3-day classes (regularly $440 for CS Core/Cert students/grads and $470 for non CS Core/Cert students/grads).
- The following are the scheduled Elective classes:
- Cranial Nerve Mobilization--Freeing the Tethers (Seattle March 28-30, 2025) - 21 hours
- Supporting the Brain -- Concussion, Centralized Pain and Select Pathologies (Seattle April 2-4, 2025) - 21 hours
- Unwinding the Birth Pattern: For Infants and Adults (Seattle June 27-29, 2025) - 21 hours
- Visceral Listening: Enhancing the Motility of the Organs (Seattle October 10-12, 2025) - 21 hours
What participants have said about the Craniosacral Elective Classes:
- "I really enjoyed learning more about the anatomy of the organs and how we could work with them. I didn’t learn a lot about this in massage school and loved having this area of work opened up to me." ~ Jaren H
- "It's the gift of a true teacher to be able to hold the container of structure, content, timing and space for questions. Lauren is a gifted teacher and allowed for an organic flow within the class structure." ~ Jen C
- "Lauren, you are always so amazing at holding the space and making it feel open and safe. Thank you!" ~ Jen G.