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 4, 2025
April 1, 2025
May 6, 2025
June 3, 2025
July 1, 2025
August 5, 2025
September 2, 2025
October 7, 2025
November 4, 2025
December 2, 2025
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."
$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)
February 18, 2025
April 15, 2025
June 17, 2025
August 19, 2025
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.

Brain Structures Study Group
March 18, 2025​
Click here to register.
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In this 75- to 90-minute online study group, we will look at anatomy related to important brain structures that we touch with our hands-on CST work. We will look at the structures themselves, the functions they perform, and landmarks to help us find them. The study group focuses on palpating the structures as we feel into the energetic signature unique to each one. We also briefly discuss challenges or disorders that might show up if the structure has been injured or is otherwise compromised.
The study group will be particularly helpful for those who have taken the Brain Speaks, Cranial Nerves, or Glial Cell classes. Newer therapists will gain a richer understanding of how our 10-Step Protocol, for instance, can influence all parts of the brain. We will look at:
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* Four lobes of the cortex
* Three parts of the brainstem
* Reticular alarm/activating system (RAS)
* Cerebellum
* Thalamus, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland
* Limbic system
* Pineal gland
* Corpus callosum
* Basal ganglia
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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 "BRAIN." $25 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 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 13, 2025 Hard Palate Anatomy
July 15, 2025 Anatomy Topic TBD
September 30, 2025 Anatomy Topic TBD
November 18, 2025 Anatomy Topic TBD​
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