Tel Aviv 2019

Shirley has been practicing as a physiotherapist since 2000, specialising in physiotherapy for babies and children. She worked for 11 years in a child development clinic and at a kinder garden for children with special needs. She has studied Craniosacral Therapy at the Upledger Institute and continued to study at polarity/craniosacral associates Canada with Andrea Axt. She trained as a lactation consultant and as an Ipec therapist (integrated physical emotional clearing). She has been in private practice since 2007 working with babies, children and families, supporting them in physical emotional and mental development. She practices meditation and has three children.

Steve was introduced to Craniosacral Therapy through his initial bodywork training. He started with the Upledger Institute before finding his way to the Biodynamic approach with CTET after experiencing the simplicity and transformative nature of the work. He enjoys supporting the personal and professional growth of students as they integrate the learning into their lives. Steve’s teaching reflects his belief that the depth of the work becomes available when learning is enjoyable. Clinical interests include trauma, addiction, stress and pain and he practices in private clinics, a hospital and community organisations. Steve enjoys food, movement, sport, music, films and being with his family www.steve-lane.org

Dana is a biodynamic craniosacral therapist working with all ages, in particular with babies and children, having a clinic in Kibbutz Schiller near Rehovot (Israel). She has a varied background including B.Sc. in biology and philosophy of science, and M.Sc. in physics. Dana practices and teaches tai chi for more than a decade, and from tai chi she first came into the field of therapy. She is also a homeschooling mom of two wonderful children, trying to combine parenting with her work as a therapist. Dana is a keen hiker, she loves rock climbing, mountaineering and riding her bikes. She plays the Cello and recently started playing the Oud (an arab instrument). For more visit her website: www.cranio.co.il

Josef Steiner runs a busy Biodynamic Craniosacral practice in Naduir, Galway www.naduir.blogspot.com He trained in BCST at the Karuna institute with Franklyn Sills and Colin Perow. He has been involved as a tutor for Body Intelligence Ireland with Steve Haines from the very beginning. Josef has entertained a deep interest in Mind-body arts for many years. He has studied Aikido for 30 years and has been an Aikido teacher for over 20 years. He is continuously inspired by movement art and music, he plays the Violoncello and practices and teaches the Argentine tango. Since his childhood in the Austrian Alps he has kept a deep connection to the natural world and maintains a self sufficient life style exploring organic gardening methods, nutrition, food preservation and beekeeping.  www.j-steiner.com