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Caro O’Neill CST-D MCSS

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I began my Upledger CranioSacral training in 1997 and have been using this wonderful work ever since. My practice at the time was in Mallorca, Spain, where I built up a busy clinic and voluntary children's clinic.  Since moving back to the UK in 2002, I have continued to develop my skills and practice and now work in Holsworthy in Devon as well as Launceston and Bude in Cornwall.

I regularly run evening workshops and introductory weekends to CranioSacral Therapy for anyone interested in learning more about this extraordinary therapy. I co-run an Upledger Study Group for practitioners in Devon and Cornwall.

I am actively involved in Clinical Research in CranioSacral Therapy and am currently working on developing a single case experimental design model to be used by CST practitioners.

Fiona Ratti CST-D MCSS

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Hi, my name is Fiona and I have been a therapist for 20 years. I qualified as an Acupuncturist in 1999 and after 10 years decided the time was right to study CST. I had discovered it as a student and found it to be the only treatment that consistently improved my pain levels caused by an accident in a gymnastics class as a teenager.

As I progressed through the training, I came to realise the breadth and unlimited possibilities CST offers to people. To experience it is to believe it! And the profound change it can offer is a tremendous resource for so many people with a wide variety of life stories intertwining the physical and emotional.

I qualified in 2019 and treat a variety of complaints for babies, children and adults. If I'm not in clinic, I'll be walking on the South Downs, cycling along the coast or swimming in the sea!

Efter Rompoti CST-D MCSS

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My name is Efter and my background is in Physiotherapy. I have been practising CST since 2012 and became Techniques certified in 2018, and then Diplomate certified in 2023. I have always wanted to be some sort of therapist to help others overcome limitations. Studying Physiotherapy (2001) and gaining amaster’s degree in Manual Therapy (2005), gave me a very good understanding of pain mechanisms, functional movement and rehabilitation. The need to explore more about myself and to deepen my awareness of physical-mental- emotional connections led me to CST, which has changed my practice so much! It has also proven to me that personal and professional development goes hand in hand!

I am a mobile therapist offering home visits in South East London incorporating CST and Physiotherapy. I treat clients from all age groups and backgrounds. I enjoy working together with other CST therapists, offering multi-hands sessions whenever possible. When not at work, I am always on the look out for any waves, as I love surfing!

Jill O’Hagan CST-T MCSS

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I am a qualified CranioSacral Therapist and member of the Cranio Sacral Society, working in Kenilworth and in Shipston Therapy Centre in Warwickshire.

I work with clients of all ages, from babies to the elderly. I was a GP previously and I am now enjoying working with this gentle, patient-led therapy.

As well as the core CranioSacral Workshops, I have also undertaken Paediatrics 1, CranioSacral Therapy for Conception, Pregnancy and Birthing and Somatic Emotional Release and The Inner Physician.

Pete Nicholl CST-T MCSS

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I am based in Leamington Spa and Kenilworth in Warwickshire offering Craniosacral Therapy and Sports Therapies.

I work with a diverse client base, helping babies from just a few hours old, children, and adults of all ages, up to people in their 90s. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds from young children, full- time parents, professionals, retired people and athletes. I treat a lot of babies each week to help with colic, reflux, feeding issues, torticollis, plagiocephaly and unsettled babies. With toddlers and children I support all sorts of issues from pain, behaviour, developmental issues and autism. Adults come to me for a wide variety of reasons from musculoskeletal pain like back pain, shoulder pain and neck pain, jaw pain, TMJ / TMD, digestive issues, stress, anxiety and depression.

I am very passionate about what I do and enjoy working with my clients.

Keith Davies CST-T MCSS

  • Whitstable • Kent

  • 07866 939063

  • keithadavies1@gmail.com

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My journey to become a healthcare practitioner started at the age of eighteen when I sustained a serious injury as a result of a motorcycle accident. The final stages of my recovery were effectively aided by sessions of Alexander Technique. Thus began my interest in complementary health care in general and physical therapies in particular. It was not until about thirteen years later, at a time of great upheaval in my life, that I acquired the opportunity to study Classical Osteopathy. This therapy emphasises the uniqueness of each individual, and the inter-connectivity of all of the parts that contribute to the whole person, as well as the fundamental principle that change cannot be imposed but should be intelligently encouraged with the minimum intervention necessary. After four years of full-time study, at the age of thirty-seven, I graduated in 1999 with a Diploma in Osteopathy. Since then, I have worked as an independent physical therapist treating a broad range of conditions and age groups.

I began studying Upledger CranioSacral Therapy part time in 2012 and discovered that this remarkable discipline further refined the fundamental principles of my core practice, as well as adding to them the concept that each body actually has the innate ability to direct sensitively applied treatment so that it can have maximum therapeutic effect. Since then, I have used my CranioSacral knowledge and skills both within my core practice and also purely as CranioSacral Therapy, with gratifying results. I qualified as an Upledger CranioSacral Therapist in 2022.

I believe that the broad range of life events and in particular some of the trauma I have contended with, combined with approaching a quarter of a century of experience working as a therapist, enable me to offer a genuinely empathic client-centred service.

Gabor Vajnai CST-D MCSS

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Hello, I am Gabor, a CranioSacral therapist and Somato Emotional Release practitioner of the Upledger Institute with over 20 years of experience. 

I work in Tunbridge Wells, and part-time at the Blackthorn Trust in Maidstone.

Physical and emotional well-being are inseparable. In CranioSacral Therapy, Dr John E Upledger seamlessly integrated body therapy with medical science,  psychology, and spirituality in a gentle treatment. He developed and taught a careful listening approach to the problems in the body, an integrative method of facilitating changes towards health and well-being.

My clinical experience is facilitating healing from physical and emotional trauma, pain management and recovery after brain injury or stroke. I frequently see and support clients with a history of abuse, or long-term effects of an accident and stress. Also:

Insomnia
Persistent pain
Headaches and Migraines
Digestive problems
Fatigue
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
Neuro-diversity, Autistic Spectrum, ADD, ADHD
Cancer

For prospective clients, I offer a free initial consultation on the phone or in person.

Alison Williamson CST-T MCSS

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Hi, my name is Alison and I am based in Swansea and offer CranioSacral therapy, SomatoEmotional Release and Acupuncture. For most of my life as a therapist, I have been passionate about the nuances of women's health - everything from menarche to menopause, although I am deeply invested in anyone who is looking to improve their health. Even though my training and qualifications are important, the biggest feedback I get from my clients is that they feel seen and heard, which they say contributed to their healing. I look to empower my clients to build their resources so they have all the tools they need to live a life full of vitality and resilience.

Claire Brandreth CST-T MCSS

  • Storrington • West Sussex

  • 07990 331346

  • clairebrandreth@yahoo.co.uk

  • https://valecranial.co.uk

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I first heard about the benefits of CST when a friend recommended a CranioSacral Therapy treatment for my newly born daughter who was suffering with neck and shoulder problems. After a few treatments, I began to notice improvement in her movement and how positively my daughter was reacting to her CST treatments. I then decided to book a treatment for myself and I began to experience the benefits of CST treatments in helping to maintain my own overall well being. 

I have always had an affinity towards dogs and currently have two myself. After witnessing the benefits of CST treatments on my own dogs, I decided to become a fully qualified Canine CST therapist. I believe that dogs deserve to benefit from the same gentle non invasive CST treatments as we do, to help improve their overall well being.

My journey with horses began at the age of 5, when I sat on a pony for the very first time and instantly fell in love with riding and horses. I was extremely lucky to then go onto have lessons and eventually share a pony at 8 years old. Since then they have remained a huge part of my life and I decided that I wanted to have a career working and being around horses.

I worked in a livery yard of 38 horses, eventually working my way up to become yard manager. Whilst I working in the yard I studied and passed the exams to become a qualified BHS Riding instructor. It is here that I was able to work and teach people and horses with different abilities, in various disciplines.

Currently, I am working with horses from many disciplines, from competition horses, ex racehorses, happy hackers, unridden horses to children’s ponies and Donkeys as well as their human owners.

Rachel Harrison CST-D MCSS

  • Edinburgh • Scotland

  • 0131 669 8966

  • rharrison130@btinternet.com

  • www.dr-rharrison-cst.co.uk

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While I started my working life as an NHS General Practitioner I was delighted to discover, in Craniosacral Therapy (CST), a gentler way of helping people of all ages to be more comfortable in their bodies. Whether you are looking for help with an unsettled newborn, in managing chronic pain or finding greater emotional stability, CST may be of help. 

For many years these two roles have informed each other and I am glad of the complementary perspectives they bring to both my work and life. 

If you live near Edinburgh and are considering CST, I look forward to hearing from you. 

Miranda Howard CST-T MCSS

  • Newquay • Cornwall

  • 07792 362037

  • mirandacatherinehoward@hotmail.co.uk

  • www.instagram.com/newquaycraniosacral

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I am based in Newquay, Cornwall and treat all ages including pregnant mums, newborn babies, children, teenagers and adults. 

I qualified with the Upledger Institute through the Training from Scratch programme which is very comprehensive, and I have completed advanced training in CST for Paediatrics, Conception Pregnancy and Birth, SERTIP (Imagery and Dialogue) and 'The Brain Speaks'.  

Please get in touch to book an appointment or if you have any questions. 

Francesca McCluskie CST-D MCSS

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Francesca McCluskie has been a practicing Chiropractor since 2008, and now owns and runs CoreHealth Chiropractic in Prestwick, Scotland where she focusses on offering excellence in integrative healthcare. She has a passion for working with children and families and using her multi-modal skillset to do this. 

Her CranioSacral Therapy journey started in 2010 and since then she has gained CST-T and CST-D qualifications, has been an Upledger Institute UK mentor since 2015 as well as running and teaching ‘Introduction to CST’ courses and the very first West of Scotland CST Study Group. She is also a Certified Visceral Manipulation Practitioner and integrates Applied Kinesiology into her treatment sessions. 

Both her clinical approach and mentorship are bespoke to each individual, striving to meet you where you are to help you achieve your goals.

Laura Panaech CST-T MCSS

  • Southampton • Hampshire

  • 07403 224945

  • laura@enrichtherapies.com

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Hello, I’m Laura. As an experienced Physiotherapist I am well used to treating pain and analysing movement. Teaching Pilates has deepened the connection between my own mind and body and given me a wonderful repertoire of exercises to help my clients stay healthy and fit. I came across CranioSacral Therapy (CST) in 2014 when studying a whole-body approach for Physiotherapy assessment. I realised then, that I didn’t have sufficient skills to treat the CranioSacral System (the bones, soft tissues and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord) or help with the emotional component of chronic pain. Studying all the core Upledger courses and qualifying in CST has really been the missing piece in my practice. I am committed to lifelong learning and am always updating my knowledge through reflection, attending further courses and study groups. When I’m not working, I love to cook healthy food and then work it off by playing tennis or wild swimming!

You are very welcome to come and see me in Southampton where I run my own practice from home. Some people come for the profound benefits CST offers to their well-being; others like to combine the gentle techniques of CST with an exercise program, manual therapy or Physiotherapy advice.

Maggie Gill CST-D MCSS

  • Brighton • East Sussex

  • 07967 046943

  • mgcranio@yahoo.co.uk

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From a business background, Maggie moved to teaching adults, where she discovered a deep interest in the psychology of the adult learner. Further studies led her to a postgraduate Certificate in Education, a Diploma in Management Studies and a Masters Degree in Business Administration, with a special focus on managing people through technological change.

Upledger CranioSacral Therapy brought 
inspiration and a change of direction where new and former skills combined and began to develop. After establishing her practice in Brighton Sussex, she started an Upledger Study Group there in 2002. As a Board member of the Cranio Sacral Society for many years, Maggie helped the UK Upledger community work towards nationally recognised training standards. She currently offers Zoom and in-person Study Groups, individual mentoring, and supports apprentice teachers.

Following her election to the Curriculum Oversight committee at Upledger Institute International, her focus for the last year has been to bring her understanding of curriculum development to good use, as the group moves to integrating new research into CST training at all levels.

Maggie is delighted to be a Certified International Instructor for CS1, CS2, SER1, SER2 and ADV1 levels, and an examiner at Techniques and Diplomate levels. In addition she offers Clinical Application Classes at her practice at all levels of the work.  Currently teaching in many different parts of the world, she appreciates the fantastic opportunity of sharing the Upledger paradigm with students from different cultures.

Maggie Gill

MBA, Cert.Ed, CST-D

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Certified Upledger Instructor

Sophie Kingsley

  • Rye • East Sussex

  • 07946 268217

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Sophie has been a Massage Therapist for over 25 years and a Reflexologist for over 20 years and is fully insured.

She holds qualifications in Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Natural Lift Facial Massage, Baby Massage and Reiki, so studying Craniosacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute is a natural progression for Sophie which draws on all her many years of experience in the world of Complementary Therapy and her passion for working with clients and empowering them to better understand themselves and their bodies and her particular interest in helping alleviate stress, which can have such a profound and devastating effect on the body and mind, which are inextricably linked.

As Sophie explains: “Craniosacral Therapy encapsulates all I’ve learnt over the years about the body and the mind and builds on it in a way that has opened up a whole new world of endless possibility and a lifetime of learning which is incredibly exciting both in terms of helping others with its far-reaching potential and also in discovering how Craniosacral Therapy can support me and help me gain a deeper understanding of myself.

It’s a fascinating time to be working in the field of Craniosacral Therapy with new scientific research data becoming available which will help pave the way for it to become more widely understood, respected and accepted in the world of healthcare.”

In addition to Craniosacral Therapy, Massage and Reflexology, Sophie loves yoga, regularly playing tennis and padel, scuba diving, skiing, adventure and travelling the world.