benefits of membership

Become a Member of the CSS

 

The Cranio Sacral Society is here to support its members.
We have your interests, and the essence of Dr Upledger’s CranioSacral therapy, at heart.

 
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Members Only Area

You will receive a personal login to our Members Only Area of the website, where you can easily access documents, templates, recordings of past events, and other resources.

Apply to Join the CSS

  • Be Part of our Community

    As a CSS Member, you are part of a supportive community of like-minded therapists, educators and others who are involved with the work of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy. We facilitate connections between our Members, and provide opportunities for networking and practitioner development, particularly via Study Groups and occasional workshops.

  • Know You Have Support When You Need it

    We are here to support our Members, to answer any questions you may have, and to offer professional guidance and support, including on matters of training, insurance or legal requirements.

  • High Standards of Training & Qualification

    We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of training, qualification and ethical practice for our Members.

  • Join our Practitioner Directory

    Your profile and links to your website will appear on our online Practitioner Directory, which ranks highly on search engines and is a trusted way for the public to find Upledger-trained practitioners who are members of this professional association.

  • Attend our AGM, Workshops and Regular Events

    You are warmly invited to attend our AGM including conference and workshop programmes, as well as our online workshops on a range of topics relevant to Upledger CST and your professional practice.

  • Enjoy a Wide Range of Options for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

    We offer guidance on Continuing Professional Development options, including completion of approved trainings, as well as discussing with you the requirements to become a leader of an approved Study Group, and ways to access Mentoring.

  • Discounted Insurance Package

    All Members have access to appropriate insurance at a discounted rate through our block scheme with Balens, CAM therapists’ leading insurer.

  • Post-Nominal letters, MCSS or CSS

    Qualified Members are entitled to use the post-nominal letters MCSS (Member of the Cranio Sacral Society), and Network Members are entitled to use the letters CSS.

  • Eligibility to Join the GRCCT

    Qualified Members are also entitled to apply for membership of the General Regulatory Council for Complementary Therapies (GRCCT), which is the largest regulatory body for complementary and alternative therapists in the UK, providing political representation for the CSS and our members.

  • Support Our Work

    Through your membership, you are contributing to the ongoing development work that we engage in, and to growing awareness of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy in the UK. You are also supporting all practitioners who choose to work deeply with this approach.

Categories of Membership

We offer four different levels of annual membership, depending on your level of training and qualification.

Qualified

£120/year

You have completed the core levels (CST1 – ADV1) of the Upledger Institute training, passed the Techniques exam and are fully insured.

Network

£100/year

You have completed at least CST1 with the Upledger Institute and are already a practising and insured therapist of other disciplines.

Student

£50/year

You are currently enrolled in the Training from Scratch programme specifically, with the Upledger Institute UK, in order to become a CST practitioner. You may not have a core therapy background. You have student insurance and are actively engaged in training.

Associate

£50/year

This membership option is available to everyone who has an interest in Upledger CranioSacral Therapy, and who wishes to support the work we do. This may include retired practitioners, those who have completed an Upledger introductory course or others who are in some way connected to the work.

  • "I feel supported from behind the scenes"

    Being a member of the CSS gives me a sense of being supported from behind the scenes. Knowing that there are others who share a love of the work and want to see it grow in recognition and availability in this country (and all over the world!) gives a great feeling of being part of something wonderful

    sally

  • "The advice I received gave me confidence I needed"

    As a newly qualified therapist, starting my practice during the pandemic felt like a minefield, with the rules constantly changing. Being a Member of the CSS has been such a great help, and the clear advice I received gave me confidence I was doing the right thing and remaining safe for myself and my clients. The online talks and events have made me feel still connected to other therapists, so I didn't feel so alone.

    Claire

 For the purpose of insurance only, the Cranio Sacral Society is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Balens Limited, Bridge House, Portland Road, Malvern Worcs, WR14 2TA who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.