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)
March 3, 2026
April 7, 2026
May 5, 2026
​June 2, 2026
July 7, 2026
August 4, 2026
September 1, 2026
October 6, 2026
November 3, 2026
December 1, 2026
Click here to register.
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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."
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U.S. Payments
$20 can be paid by Venmo or Zelle only.
Venmo @Karen-Axelrod-CST
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* Zelle c/o karen.axelrod@gmail.com
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International Payments
$20 U.S. can be paid by PayPal. Use "friends & family" option only, not "good & 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 information about joining the meeting. Note: I will not be accepting registrations on the day of the meeting.
CST & the Immune Response (CSIR)
February 17, 2026
April 21, 2026​
June 16, 2026​
August 18, 2026​
October 20, 2026​
December 15, 2026
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.
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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."
​
U.S. Payments
$20 can be paid by Venmo or Zelle only.
Venmo @Karen-Axelrod-CST
—OR—
* Zelle c/o karen.axelrod@gmail.com
​
International Payments
$20 U.S. can be paid by PayPal. Use "friends & family" option only, not "good & services."
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.
Anatomy Study Group:
Frontal and Parietal Bones
March 17, 2026​
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The frontal bone and parietal bones often don't get too much attention. They are rather flat, sort-of boring-looking bones compared to the fancier sphenoid or temporal bones.
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But on March 17, we'll dive deeper into the anatomy of these three structures and see what surprises they hold as we discuss their detailed anatomy and function, including . . .
* Embryologic development of the frontal and parietals
* Articulations to other cranial bones
* Soft tissue and membranous associations, including frontal sinuses and the meninges
* Neurologic and vascular associations
We will also cover . . .
* Conditions that might arise if there's a problem or restriction with the frontal or parietals
* How to palpate and blend with the bones and their related structures
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WHO WILL BENEFIT?
This is an excellent follow-on to our other anatomy study groups that looked at the occiput, temporal bones, and sphenoid. Here, we round out our studies of the primary boney structures of the neurocranium. This study group will also benefit any CranioSacral therapist who has ever done a frontal lift or parietal lift. (And that's likely all of you!)
NOTE: These study groups provide an anatomy review only and do 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.
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Signing up is a simple two-step process.
1. Register with Zoom. Click here to register.
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Then . . .
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2. Make your $25 (U.S.) payment.
You must include with your payment your full name and "AVCC."
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U.S. Payments
$20 can be paid by Venmo or Zelle only.
Venmo @Karen-Axelrod-CST
—OR—
* Zelle c/o karen.axelrod@gmail.com
​​
International Payments
$20 U.S. can be paid by PayPal. Use "friends & family" option only, not "good & services".
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​
May 19, 2026
July 21, 2026
September 29, 2026
November 17, 2026
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