San Francisco 2020
San Francisco 2020 Course Dates (2020 - 2021)
Times 930am-530pm, first day 830am-4pm and last day 930am-4pm
| Seminar | Scheduled Date | Planned Tutor/s |
| Sem 1 | 15-Jan-2020 - 19-Jan-2020 | Ryan Hallford |
| Sem 2 | 04-Mar-2020 - 08-Mar-2020 | Nancy Siegel |
| Sem 3 | 29-Apr-2020 - 03-May-2020 | Ryan Hallford |
| Sem 4 | 24-Jun-2020 - 28-Jun-2020 | Brian Tierney |
| Sem 5 | 19-Aug-2020 - 23-Aug-2020 | Nancy Siegel |
| Sem 6 | 21-Oct-2020 - 25-Oct-2020 | Ryan Hallford |
| Sem 7 | 09-Dec-2020 - 13-Dec-2020 | Brian Tierney |
| Sem 8 | 03-Feb-2021 - 07-Feb-2021 | Nancy Siegel |
| Sem 9 | 07-Apr-2021 - 11-Apr-2021 | Ryan Hallford |
| Sem 10 | 02-Jun-2021 - 06-Jun-2021 | Brian Tierney |
Above dates may differ slightly due to operational reasons or unavoidable circumstances. | ||
Intro Talks
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.
Next Intro Talks:
San Francisco
Thursday August 15th 2019 from 630-8pm, and Thursday October 17th, December 12th 2019
Booking is essential. Contact Hannah on 207-837-4946 or email to register. Intro talks are free of charge.
Venue
First Voice Healing Arts Studio, 41A Parsons Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
Fees & Payment
For the whole training sem 1 through sem 10 the fee is US$9,440. The training is non-residential.
Payment
The training offers three ways of paying. For payment of the full course fee up front there's a discounted fee of US$8,972. Or there are payment plans offered.
Payment Plan
Deposit of US$944 (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 - Balance of discounted full course fee US$8,028 due immediately after the first seminar.
Payment Option 2 - 3 x Instalments
First Instalment US$2833 due immediately after seminar 1
Second Instalment US$2833 due immediately after seminar 3
Third Instalment US$2833 due immediately after seminar 5
Full amount comes to US$9,444 with the deposit.
Payment Option 3 - 20 x Monthly Instalments
20 monthly instalments of US$446 (includes 5% administration fee). First instalment is due immediately after the first seminar. Full amount comes to US$9,864 with the deposit.
Entry into a payment plan is deemed to be a commitment to paying the whole course fee.
Tutors
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Ryan Hallford
Senior Tutor
Ryan Hallford has been actively involved in the teaching and practice of craniosacral therapy since 1998. While having studied and appreciated many styles of cranial work, he has always gravitated to the biodynamic approach because of its capacity to unlock remarkably deep resources for healing and transformation. Ryan operates The Craniosacral Resource Center, a clinic offering treatment for adults and children, in Dallas, Texas. As the host of The Craniosacral Podcast, he is in regular contact with some of the most prominent figures in the world of craniosacral therapy and related fields. His podcast and blog are followed in over 20 countries, bringing insightful interviews with practitioners and teachers to craniosacral therapists all around the globe. Ryan believes in a fluid, balanced, and non-dogmatic approach to the clinical practice of CST. He is married with two children, and spends time in nature hiking and backpacking whenever possible.
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Nancy Siegel
Tutor
Nancy Siegel lives and works in Missoula, Montana. She specifically chose her training in healthcare to develop a broad perspective of therapeutic practice, including ideas and practices from both ‘mainstream’ and complementary medicine. Her background includes training in physical and massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, nutritional therapy and pre- and perinatal psychology. Her background also includes fourteen years of experience in science and leadership education. She has had the opportunity to work in a variety of healthcare settings including integrative healthcare clinics, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities, home health services, physical therapy outpatient clinics, and private alternative therapy practices. She is currently a licensed physical therapist in the states of Montana and Washington, and certified in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Nutritional Therapy. Nancy has a passion for teaching, training and motivating students to follow their curiosity and achieve their goals. She loves working with clients towards greater health and potential from a supported and holistic perspective. She has a special interest in emotional wellbeing, and nervous system regulation. -
Brian Tierney
Senior Tutor
Dr. Brian is a senior Body Intelligence Trainer, a BCST practitioner in private practice, and a professor of Somatic Psychology at Sofia University. His doctoral project wove together somatics from a biodynamic perspective, embryology, mythological studies, and structural approaches to the human psyche including psychobiological theories of human spirituality. Brian has been an integrative healing arts practitioner since 1999 and has utilized multiple psychosomatic approaches for helping clients achieve optimal wellness. Biodynamic Craniosacral work is a foundation stone to his clinical work— he has studied and practiced several styles of Craniosacral but found his home base in Biodynamics when he worked with cancer patients in New Zealand. Brian is also a certified practitioner in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration, has experience stewarding rites of passage rituals for men and boys, and is a Postdoctoral Intern doing psychotherapeutic work with families, couples, and individuals. Brian is a seasoned dancer who believes strongly in the power of the expressive arts. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more info about Brian visit somaticdoctor.com
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Hannah Wasielewski
Assistant Tutor
Hannah Wasielewski is a registered craniosacral therapist with the North American Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association. She completed a 700+ hour Biodynamic Craniosacral Training with Body Intelligence and continues to work for Body Intelligence as a classroom assistant. She has furthered her education by studying advanced topics with teachers including Brian Tierney PhD and Steve Coleman CMT LAc. Her studies of energy medicine add a depth to her craniosacral work. She completed the Master of Intuition Medicine® Certification (MIM) from the Academy of Intuition Medicine® in 2018 where she continues to do advanced courses. In addition to her bodywork and healing studies, Hannah brings a highly developed sense of embodiment from her career as a professional dancer. In her undergraduate studies, she received a degree in Dance Science. She practices craniosacral therapy in San Francisco. For more information please visit www.craniosacralsf.com
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the training you will be certified as a biodynamic craniosacral therapy practitioner.