Auckland Training

Body Intelligence Training offers a 2 year practitioner course in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in Auckland for existing health professionals considering adding a new modality to their work as well as individuals wanting to start a career in an exciting and evolving therapy. Click on the links below to jump to the relevant section:

Venue | Fees | Payment | Intros | Tutors | Accreditation |Contact

Dates

sem 1
March 2013
sem 2
May 2013
sem 3
July 2013
sem 4
September 2013
sem 5
November 2013

seminars 6-10 dates TBA

Times 930am-530pm

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Participants can attend the first seminar without committing to the full course. This seminar is an introduction into basic contact skills and relating to biodynamic movements and will provide an opportunity to experience the approach and appreciate the extent of the curriculum.

Venue

Soul Centre, 18 Huia Rd, Titirangi, Auckland

www.soulcentre.co.nz

Fees

For the whole training sem 1 through sem 9 the fee is NZ$9,000. The training is non-residential. The fee for the optional seminar 10 is NZ$800.

Payment

The training offers three ways of paying. For payment of the full course fee up front there’s a discounted fee of NZ$8,550. Or there are two payment plans offered.

Payment Plan

Deposit of NZ$900 (non-refundable) is required upon acceptance. (the deposit is the fee for the first seminar). Remainder to be paid according to the following payment options:

Payment Option 1 - 3 x Instalments
First Instalment NZ$2700 due 1 week before start of seminar 1
Second Instalment NZ$2700 due 5 months after 1st instalment
Third Instalment NZ$2700 due 5 months after 2nd instalment
Full amount comes to NZ$9,000 with the deposit.

Payment Option 2 - 18 x Monthly Instalments
18 monthly instalments of NZ$472.50 (includes 5% administration fee). First instalment is due one week before the first seminar.

Intros

The Intro Talk is designed to provide a taste of this exciting and evolving body therapy science. You will explore through self experiential exercises and contact sessions the nature of Health and how to feel the expressions of Health as subtle biodynamic motions in the body. We will discuss trauma and how its effects are safely resolved with BCST. You will have a chance to meet some of the course tutors and discuss the course structure and material.

Thu 04th October 2012

630-830pm, Free of Charge, at Soul Centre, Titirangi, Auckland. Booking essential.

Tel. Dianne on 09 4139806

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Tutors

Jason Jackson

Jason first studied Crainosacral in 1998 with Joseph Marzal (the Pacific Somatic Institute). Joseph Marzal's work with Shock and Trauma was a great influence and also a big reason for Jason moving into the Biodynamic Crainosacral style of treatment, it helped with questions he had around more mechanical approaches to the work. Jason has been working in the health industry for almost 20 years. He is currently the owner director of a busy clinic in Auckland. Jason has a Diploma in Biodynamic Crainosacral Therapy from Resonance Training and a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage and Craniosacral Therapy at Wellpark College. Jason works with Mothers and baby's and has an interest in how embryonic forces of formation express in Crainosacral Therapy. He has an Advanced Diploma in BCST. He's the father of three young boys.

Simon Gosling

Simon Gosling has been a practicing Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist for the last 15 years. He studied with Franklyn Sills at the Karuna Institute in Devon, UK. He became Franklyn's personal assistant for 5 years during the formation of the biodynamic approach assisting Franklyn on many advanced courses. At this time Simon also tutored with the CTET. Simon has taught in Spain, Australia and New Zealand. He now has a busy practice in Motueka on the top of the South Island, New Zealand and teaches Advanced Courses to other Biodynamic practitioners.

Angela Wheeler

Angela Wheeler has a NZ certificate in Medical Science and specialized in Biochemistry and Immunology. She was involved in Adult Education and this is an area that still holds her interest. After starting her own family, Angela studied a Certificate in Complementary Therapies. She trained as a Childbirth Educator and contracted to Parents’ Centre, teaching Antenatal and Baby classes. Craniosacral Therapy became of interest to Angela after the birth of her fourth child. She qualified as a Craniosacral Therapist and has had her own practice since 2002. Other interests include volunteer work for South Auckland Hospice as part of their Bereavement team, her family, their farm (including horses and motorbikes), distance running, yoga, gym and dancing (Contemporary, Jazz and Hip-hop)

Rielle Friedrich

Rielle Friedrich is a Health Practitioner and Tai Chi Chuan / Qi Gong teacher based in Paeroa, Coromandel. She qualified as a Physiotherapist in Germany, and has specialized in Craniosacral Therapy for the past 13 years. She has completed a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Training and Post Graduate Training and has assisted on previous Breath of Life School Craniosacral Therapy courses. She has also studied Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a registered Physio-Acupuncturist and runs a Tai Chi School. Rielle lives with her partner and Tibetan Spaniel on a 10-acre lifestyle-block, and counts health care and spiritual well-being among her personal interests.

Standards

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the training you will be certified as a biodynamic craniosacral therapy practitioner.

The training is recognized by the Association of National Health Practitioner of Canada (NHCP) which sets competency-based standards for natural health disciplines and modalities in Canada.

Approved training of the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA/NA) which sets standards in practice and education.

The training is accredited by the Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapists (PACT), a professional body which maintains standards and protects both craniosacral practitioners and their clients.

The training is a member of the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) representing complimentary therapists in the UK and Ireland.

Affiliation

The training is a member of the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings (IABT) which is an affiliation of schools who operate to a commonly agreed set of standards in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy courses. Member schools offer the designation BCST (Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist) to graduates of its foundation training and also a post-graduate designation ABD (Advanced Biodynamic Diploma) indicating an additional 300 hours of training. For more on the ABD click here.