Upledger CST
CranioSacral Therapy
A light yet profound manual therapeutic approach to supporting the well-being of both body and mind.
Imagine being able to help your clients uncover the root causes of their issues and create lasting change in their personal wellbeing.
Craniosacral therapy is not just another modality—it is a unique approach that enables you to:
- Promote health, well-being, and positive transformational processes.
- Deepen your understanding of anatomy and physiology as a therapist.
- Gain profound insight into the mind-body connection.
- Provide holistic manual therapeutic care.
A Gentle Yet profound approach
for you
You are a therapist for whom this work is a true calling — You want to help people feel better and are always seeking ways to deepen the quality of your client interactions.
Being a therapist is more than what you do — it’s who you are.
It’s not just a profession, but a way of being in the world. You’re guided by a genuine desire to help people find balance, meaning, and lasting change.
You’re not here just to help clients cope — you want to offer them space for real growth.
You often find yourself asking, “How can I go deeper in my work? What more can I learn?”
You’re searching for something — knowledge, skills, insight — that can make your sessions even more impactful and your results more sustainable.
You understand that sometimes it’s the smallest shifts that lead to the biggest breakthroughs.
And maybe, deep down, you feel you’re on the edge of something new — something that excites you and challenges you in all the right ways.
From the very first training session, you’ll begin to experience just how powerful a gentle touch can be — and be amazed at how much your hands can truly sense.
This is a journey of deepening awareness, subtle skills, and meaningful presence.
You are warmly welcome.
Our training is suitable for everyone
We offer both foundational and advanced training for all manual therapy professionals and those training to enter the field.
Our training is open to all manual therapy professionals, as well as those currently training in the field.
In our courses, professionals from various fields have gathered around the same table, including massage therapists, physiotherapists, reflexologists, osteopaths, chiropractors, bone setters and many other healthcare practitioners.
I am already a manual therapist
If you have any healthcare or manual therapy qualifications, you can join our training directly.
In our courses, we regularly welcome professionals such as physiotherapists, osteopaths, certified massage therapists, naprapaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, podiatrists, reflexologists, nurses, practical nurses, and health care workers.
If you’re unsure whether your previous education is suitable, feel free to contact us at info@upledger.fi.
I am starting my work in manual therapy.
If you don’t have prior education in healthcare or manual therapy, don’t worry.
Our curriculum allows you to start learning from scratch. The requirement is that before attending the first training session, you should have at least 80 hours of study in anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as basic knowledge of healthcare ethics.
We provide a list of the key anatomy and physiology topics to study before the courses. By studying these in advance, you will be well-prepared for the training. You can complete these foundational studies independently, for example, through courses offered by various universities or online platforms.
If you’re unsure whether your previous knowledge or education meets the requirements, or if you need guidance on which anatomy courses to take, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@upledger.fi. We’ll help you get started, and before you know it, your understanding of anatomy and physiology will be solid!
Train to become a therapist
CranioSacral Therapy training is a journey into deep manual therapeutic skills, but also a journey of self-discovery as a therapist.
As you progress and deepen your skills, your connection with your clients deepens as well.
You will learn to communicate more deeply and precisely with your clients. You will learn to work with and assist your clients’ ”inner wisdom” – that part of the body and mind that knows exactly what is needed and when.
You will acquire the skills to support your clients in safely releasing deeply rooted trauma and long-standing emotional burdens while working with the body.
You will witness your clients experience of progress in health and well-being. Perhaps you’ll see something you hadn’t even imagined was possible.
Your manual therapy work can become a safe space for transformation, where your clients can find what they didn’t even know they needed. All of this amidst gentleness, as they face their physical, mental, and emotional tensions in a safe therapeutic encounter and bodywork.
You will enjoy the privilege and joy of supporting your clients’ transformation, growing more confident in your role as a therapist.
Upcoming Trainings
You can find detailed information for each course on its event page and in the calendar. Training details are written in finnish.
Don´t hesitate to contact us to get more spesific information about education in Finland.
CS1 Kraniosakraaliterapia, 1. peruskurssi
CS1 Kraniosakraaliterapia, 1. peruskurssi
SER1 SomatoEmotional Release 1, 3. peruskurssi
SER1 SomatoEmotional Release 1, 3. peruskurssi
TBS2 The Brains Speaks 2, erikoiskurssi
TBS2 The Brains Speaks 2, erikoiskurssi
Upledger institute FInland
Upledger Institute Finland is part of the international Upledger Institute International training and research organization, which is dedicated to education and research in the field of manual therapy.
Upledger Institute International has been offering training worldwide since 1985. The Upledger Institute was founded by Dr., osteopath John E. Upledger.
Upledger Institute Finland is the only official entity in Finland authorized to exclusively offer the internationally recognized and respected CranioSacral Therapy training program.
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In Collaboration
Depth, understanding, and insights into the wisdom of the body
In Finland, we collaborate with the Barral Institute. As a community of institutes, we bring a wide range of manual therapy education and effective treatment methods to Finland.
Our trainings are conveniently available through the online store of FIMT – Finnish Institute of Manual Therapy.
