Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

7 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with John Wilks MA RCST FRSA

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, subtle, and deeply attentive approach to bodywork that emphasizes therapeutic presence, nervous system regulation, and whole-person care.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a comprehensive online course with John Wilks MA RCST FRSA that introduces practitioners to the foundational principles, presence, and practical application of this gentle therapeutic approach.

The course is designed to help healthcare and bodywork professionals develop a clearer understanding of stillness, neutrality, refined listening, and respectful therapeutic contact, while supporting the body’s innate capacity for balance, regulation, and healing.

Course Overview

Across this 7-hour CE/CPD course, John Wilks introduces the essential principles of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, including Primary Respiration, the Breath of Life, the fluid body, inherent health, therapeutic presence, and subtle palpation.

The emphasis is on developing a more spacious, sensitive, and client-centred way of working rather than simply learning a set of techniques. Participants are encouraged to understand the therapeutic importance of stillness, neutrality, practitioner awareness, and gentle contact.

The course brings together professionally produced video tutorials, a comprehensive digital workbook, and a Clinical Companion Course designed to reinforce key concepts, support reflection, and help practitioners integrate the learning more confidently into practice.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Biodynamic Foundations Core concepts including Primary Respiration, the Breath of Life, the fluid body, and inherent health Therapeutic Presence Stillness, neutrality, non-doing, practitioner awareness, and respectful contact Subtle Palpation Developing refined listening skills and greater sensitivity to subtle rhythms and expressions within the body Nervous System Support How gentle, non-invasive contact may support regulation, calm, and therapeutic connection Clinical Integration Applying biodynamic principles responsibly within professional practice and scope of work

Course Content

The course combines foundational teaching, practical demonstrations, workbook study, and companion learning material. The content is designed to help practitioners understand both the principles behind Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and the therapeutic qualities that support this subtle work in practice.

Module Focus Foundations of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Core principles, therapeutic orientation, and the wider context of biodynamic work Primary Respiration and the Breath of Life Key biodynamic concepts including the fluid body, inherent health, and subtle rhythmic expression Stillness, Neutrality, and Presence The practitioner’s role in creating a calm, respectful, and receptive therapeutic environment Subtle Palpation and Listening Developing sensitivity, awareness, and refined contact in therapeutic practice Nervous System and Whole-Person Care Exploring the relationship between gentle contact, regulation, and therapeutic connection Clinical Companion Course Additional learning content designed to reinforce understanding, reflection, and integration

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for massage therapists, manual therapists, bodyworkers, physiotherapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, nurses, and other qualified healthcare or wellness professionals interested in gentle, client-centred therapeutic approaches.

It is especially relevant for practitioners interested in nervous system regulation, trauma-informed bodywork, subtle palpation, therapeutic presence, and whole-person care.

About John Wilks

John Wilks MA RCST FRSA is a highly respected Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher, author, and practitioner with decades of experience in the field.

Known for his clarity, depth, and grounded teaching style, John has helped many practitioners develop a more refined understanding of craniosacral therapy, subtle bodywork, and therapeutic presence.

His teaching brings together practical experience, deep respect for the body’s intelligence, and a thoughtful approach to complex biodynamic concepts, making this course accessible, professionally relevant, and clinically valuable.

Included With This Course

Included Details Video Tutorials Professionally produced video teaching and demonstrations presented by John Wilks Digital Workbook Comprehensive 160-page workbook for study, review, and ongoing reference Clinical Companion Course Structured companion learning designed to reinforce key concepts and support integration Online Exam Assessment included for course completion Certificate 7 Hours CE/CPD after successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material anytime

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

Course: Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Approvals Listed: 66
CE Broker Provider: #20-1343556 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 7 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 7 American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Approved Hours: 7 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 7 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 7 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours: 7 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours: 7 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours: 7 Certified Registered Massage Therapist Assc (CRMTA) Approved Hours: 7 - Primary CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 7 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours: 7 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 7 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours: 3.5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 7 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours: 7 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours: 7 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 7 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 7 Georgia Board of Nursing Approved Hours: 7 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours: 7 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours: 7 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 7 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 7 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 7 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 7 Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (MSBMT) Approved Hours: 7 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 7 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 7 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours: 7 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 7 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 7 NCBTMB - New York Approved Hours: 7 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 7 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 7 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 7 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 7 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 7 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours: 7 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 7 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 7 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 7 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 7 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 7 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 7 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 7 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 7 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 7 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 7 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 7 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training) Approved Hours: 7 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 7

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.