CranioSacral Therapy of the South Bay
CranioSacral Study Groups
Study groups give you an opportunity to sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of CranioSacral Therapy while networking with other CST therapists worldwide. Prior attendance at the appropriate-level class is required.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
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Review the anatomy and physiology of the craniosacral system
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Explore the relationship between the craniosacral system and illness, pain and dysfunction
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Practice performing the 10-Step Protocol
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Practice mouth work and sphenoid releases
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Effectively release fascial restrictions
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Deepen your knowledge about cranial nerves and neuroanatomy related to the craniosacral system
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Better understand the immune system and how to use CST for addressing immune dysfunction
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Explore the concepts and practice working with energy cysts, facilitated segments, and SomatoEmotional Release
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Gain confidence and strengthen your skills in using therapeutic imagery and dialoging to support a client's emotional release process
My online study groups utilize the Zoom meeting platform. Be sure you have downloaded the Zoom application prior to your first online study group and that you are a registered Zoom user with a free account. Meetings typically begin at 1 PM Pacific (California) time unless otherwise noted.
Because space is limited in the in-person study groups, prepayment is required to hold your spot.
To view my cancellation policy, click here.
CST for Cranial Nerves (CSCN)
October 7, 2025
November 4, 2025
December 2, 2025
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These one-hour CST study groups usually take place on the first Tuesday of the month. They cover topics from the CSCN1/Cranial Nerves class. Topics vary depending on requests from participants. Please feel free to email questions to me ahead of time. Prior attendance at CSCN1 is required.
There is a $20 fee (U.S. funds) for participation. You will receive Category B Mentorship credit if you're tracking time for that. Also, I will record the calls so you will have access to them afterward or if you can not join us live. Online access will be available for 60 days.
Signing up is a simple two-step process.
1. Register with Zoom first.
Then . . .
2. Make your $20 (U.S.) payment You must include with your payment your full name and "CSCN."
$20 can be paid by Venmo or Zelle only. (Contact me regarding options for international payments.)
* Venmo @Karen-Axelrod-CST
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* Zelle c/o karen.axelrod@gmail.com
Please register and pay at the same time. If you register and do not pay, you will not be able to attend. If you pay and do not register, you will not be able to attend. After registering and making your payment, you will receive a confirmation email containing the password and information about joining the meeting. Note: I will not be accepting registrations on the day of the meeting.
CST & the Immune Response (CSIR)
October 21, 2025
December 16, 2025
Click here to register.
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These bi-monthly one-hour CST study groups usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month. They cover topics from the CSIR/Immune Response class. Topics vary depending on requests from participants. Please feel free to email questions to me ahead of time. Prior attendance at CSIR is required.
There is a $20 fee (U.S. funds) for participation in each study group. You will receive Category B Mentorship credit if you're tracking time for that. Also, I will record the calls so you will have access to them afterward or if you can not join us live. Online access will be available for 60 days.
Signing up is a simple two-step process.
1. Register with Zoom first.
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Then . . .
2. Make your $20 (U.S.) payment
You must include with your payment your full name and "CSIR." $20 can be paid by Venmo or Zelle only. (Contact me regarding international payment options.)
* Venmo @Karen-Axelrod-CST
—OR—
* Zelle c/o karen.axelrod@gmail.com
Please register and pay at the same time. If you register and do not pay, you will not be able to attend. If you pay and do not register, you will not be able to attend. After registering and making your payment, you will receive a confirmation email containing the password and information about joining the meeting. Note: I will not be accepting registrations on the day of the meeting.
Airways Anatomy Study Group
November 18, 2025​
Click here to register.
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In this 90-minute or longer online study group, we discuss the
detailed anatomy and function of the airways -- the pathways into the
nose, mouth, throat, and lungs!
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About Healthy Airways
The airways are critical for delivering fresh oxygen into our cells and expelling carbon dioxide and other waste products. They help protect us from invading pathogens or irritants.
Compromised airways can affect sleep quality, and stunt a child's normal development or accelerate the aging process in adults. A healthy airway is essential for life, as its failure can lead to a shutdown of various body systems.
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November Study Group Topics
We will look at the airways, or respiratory tract, and different structures associated with breathing, including:
* Upper and lower airways, including the . . .
- Nose and mouth
- Throat, pharynx, larynx, and trachea
- Bronchial tubes and lungs
* Musculoskeletal structures associated with airflow and breathing, including the . . .
- Oral, facial, cervical, and thoracic boney structures
- Numerous muscles of the mouth, throat, and thorax
- Eustachian tubes
- Mastoid, ethmoid, and other air cells
* Nerves, organs, and blood vessels related to breathing
- Olfactory, vagus, and phrenic nerves
- Lungs
- Immune system components
- And more!
We will briefly discuss various forms of sleep-disordered breathing, including . . .
* Mouth breathing
* Nasal obstruction
* Snoring
* Obstructive sleep apnea
And, of course, you will see how CranioSacral Therapy can impact this important life-sustaining system! The study group will be particularly helpful for those who have taken CS1, CS2, Cranial Nerves, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics classes.
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NOTE: This study group is an anatomy review only and does not address specific CST techniques.
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There is a $25 fee (U.S. funds) for participation in this study group. You will receive Category B Mentorship credit if you're tracking time for that. Also, I will record the call so you will have access to it afterward or if you can not join us live. Online viewing will be available for 60 days.
Signing up is a simple two-step process.
1. Register with Zoom. Click here to register.
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Then . . .
2. Make your $25 (U.S.) payment
You must include with your payment your full name and "AIRW." $25 can be paid by Venmo or Zelle only in the U.S.
* Venmo @Karen-Axelrod-CST
—OR—
* Zelle c/o karen.axelrod@gmail.com
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International payments can be made with PayPal only, as a "friends and family" transaction. Do NOT select "goods and services."
* PayPal c/o karen.axelrod@gmail.com
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Please register and pay at the same time. If you register and do not pay, you will not be able to attend. If you pay and do not register, you will not be able to attend. After registering and making your payment, you will receive a confirmation email containing the password and link to join the meeting. Note: I will not be accepting registrations on the day of the meeting.
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FUTURE ANATOMY STUDY GROUPS
January 27, 2026​
March 17, 2026
May 19, 2026
July 21, 2026
September 29, 2026
November 17, 2026
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