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Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, dynamic and holistic approach to accessing the human capacity for health and vitality, using generally light touch to interface with the nervous system and fluid body. The Craniosacral Introductory Workshop presents...
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"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree." ~ Andrew Taylor Still, founder of Osteopathy Dr. Still used this image to highlight the relationship between structure and function. It's also an image that conveys the powerful opportunity in working with...
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ZY.) Essentials of Intraoral Massage
( Seattle, WA / July 11-12, 2026 [16 CE Hours]Satisfies WA's intraoral endorsement CE requirement.This class prepares you not only to receive the state's intraoral endorsement, but also to offer your clients excellent work in intraoral and anterior neck work. In this class, we will: review anatomy and kinesiology of the face, anterior neck, cranial...
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Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, dynamic and holistic approach to accessing the human capacity for health and vitality, using generally light touch to interface with the nervous system and fluid body. The Craniosacral Introductory Workshop presents...
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ZZZZZZA.) Essentials of Intraoral Massage
( Seattle, WA / October 3-4, 2026 [16 CE Hours]Satisfies WA's intraoral endorsement CE requirement.This class prepares you not only to receive the state's intraoral endorsement, but also to offer your clients excellent work in intraoral and anterior neck work. In this class, we will: review anatomy and kinesiology of the face, anterior neck, cranial...
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The ability of the organs to glide freely around each other is vital, not only for the physiological task of each organ, but also for overall movement through the torso. Exploration of these fascial layers surrounding organs starts with a 'topographical'...
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ZZZZZZZA.) Essentials of Intraoral Massage
( Seattle, WA / November 18-19, 2026 [16 CE Hours]Satisfies WA's intraoral endorsement CE requirement.This class prepares you not only to receive the state's intraoral endorsement, but also to offer your clients excellent work in intraoral and anterior neck work. In this class, we will: review anatomy and kinesiology of the face, anterior neck, cranial...
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Addressing the myofascial ‘hard frame’ is a natural complement to craniosacral work which focuses on subtle movements and physiological activity in the fluid body. This hard frame—the bone and myofascial architecture—creates the...
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Take a tour of the cranial nerves, identifying their connections central brain structures, passages through the cranial base and their pathway around the cranium and torso. You learn gentle balancing techniques — both for neural motility as well as...
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The process of being born is possibly one of the most vigorous events of our lifetime. It doesn't matter how you are born—'normal' positioning, with tilts or twists, breech, even cesarean. Our body is designed to adapt to and recover from the...
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Perceive the dynamic 'hum' of health Here’s what so fun about working with the organs: they are equal parts fluid and fascial! If you are accustomed to working with light touch, the organs will echo what you feel in the fluid body. If you have...
Christman, Lauren - LMT, CCST, CBSI/ATSI
Lauren Christman has been a bodyworker since 1994. Currently, her practice focuses on craniosacral, visceral mobilization and structural integration/ATSI, for children and adults. She began her study of craniosacral and visceral techniques in 1995 with Bruno Ducoux, DO as a student and assistant. In 1998, she deepened her skills and understanding with Ursula Popp, LAc, through certification in craniosacral therapy and as an assistant. In her practice, she went on to incorporate Structural Integration (ATSI/Tom Myers), and Visceral and Neural Manipulation (Barral Institute). She is passionate about synthesizing methods based on osteopathic principles, exploring the fullness of the body's ability to heal, and bringing skilled touch to small children. As a teacher, Lauren was a Core Faculty member and Dean of Students at the Brian Utting School in Seattle, WA for 8 years. After which she became a Senior Instructor with Anatomy Trains for Structural Integration for 8 years, teaching in the U.S. and Europe. In 2013, she began teaching on her own and with her husband, Richard Polishuk; they developed courses in Intraoral Work and visceral, cranial and pediatric methods. Since 2017, when Ursula Popp retired from teaching, Lauren has taken over the lead in teaching and developing Craniosacral Therapy - A Healing Art, a multi-layered certification program based in Seattle, WA. With over 25 years teaching beginning and advanced students, Lauren brings a balance of precision, curiosity and humor to the classroom.
The next Craniosacral Core Series and Certification begin November 5, 2025. Click HERE for details.
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| June 5-7, 2026 |
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Seattle, WA
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June 5-7, 2026 | 21 Hours |
| June 26-28, 2026 | June 26-28, 2026 | 21 Hours | ||
| July 11-12, 2026 |
ZY.) Essentials of Intraoral Massage
Satisfies WA's intraoral endorsement CE requirement.
Seattle, WA
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July 11-12, 2026 | 16 Hours |
| September 11-13, 2026 |
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Seattle, WA
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September 11-13, 2026 | 21 Hours |
| October 3-4, 2026 |
ZZZZZZA.) Essentials of Intraoral Massage
Satisfies WA's intraoral endorsement CE requirement.
Seattle, WA
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October 3-4, 2026 | 16 Hours |
| October 16-18, 2026 | October 16-18, 2026 | 21 Hours | ||
| November 18-19, 2026 |
ZZZZZZZA.) Essentials of Intraoral Massage
Satisfies WA's intraoral endorsement CE requirement.
Seattle, WA
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November 18-19, 2026 | 16 Hours |
| January 15-17, 2027 | January 15-17, 2027 | 21 Hours | ||
| March 19-21, 2027 | March 19-21, 2027 | 21 Hours | ||
| June 25-27, 2027 | June 25-27, 2027 | 21 Hours | ||
| October 15-17, 2027 | October 15-17, 2027 | 21 Hours |