Intro to Cranio Sacral Therapy & Tui Na Massage
with Emily Morrison, assisted by Felicia Ballos
Sunday 6/30 | 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
$40/class or $70 for both
These courses form part of The People’s Medicine Series, which aims to offer the community access to educational classes and workshops. Our mission is to empower everyone to learn how to care for themselves and their loved ones through holistic and Chinese medicine.
Intro to Cranio Sacral Therapy
10am-12pm: Learn the foundations of cranio-sacral therapy through the lens of Chinese Medicine. Craniosacral therapy (CST), sometimes known as cranial sacral balancing, is a gentle hands-on therapy that aims to release tension and promote balance in the craniosacral system. This system includes the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord. In this course, students will learn basic anatomy and begin to feel the cranial rhythm and adhesions within it, through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. This course is open to all levels, regardless of experience, and is for practitioners and non-practitioners alike. If you are interested in attending Intro toTui Na Massage as well, register using the FULL DAY button.
Intro to Tui Na Massage
1pm-3pm: Tuina, or Chinese Orthopedic Massage, is a therapeutic bodywork modality that involves various manual techniques to promote healing and wellness. The term "tuina" translates to "push" (Tui) and "grasp" (Na), reflecting the hands-on techniques used in this therapy. In this course, students will begin to learn Chinese medicine theory (Ying Yang, 5 Phases, and Zang-Fu/Organ Theory), foundational anatomy, and Taiwanese manual therapeutic protocols through lectures, demonstrations of techniques, and hands-on practice. This course is open to all levels, regardless of experience, and is for practitioners and non-practitioners alike. If you are interested in attending Intro to Cranio Sacral Therapy as well, register using the FULL DAY button.
Emily Morrison, LAc, MAOM is the founder of, lead practitioner and instructor at Valley Spirit Acupuncture & Internal Arts in Beacon, NY. She began her career in holistic medicine with massage therapy, graduating from The Florida School of Massage in 2005. She completed her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2015 and is licensed to practice in New York.
From 2008 to 2023, Emily trained with the North American Tang Shou Tao Association (NATSTA), studying Chinese medicine and becoming a certified Instructor in Shenlong Xingyiquan and Li Ding Jingluo Qigong. In 2016, she became a Disciple of Dr. Vince Black, the founder of NATSTA, and served on the NATSTA Traditional Chinese Medicine Committee from 2019-2023. She is also a certified practitioner of Jin Shou Tuina™.
Emily's extensive training includes Classical Gongfu Medical Theory, Craniosacral Therapy, Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Herbalism, medical qigong, and Chinese Nutritional Therapy. She employs various modalities to create personalized treatment plans and aims to empower patients through education about their innate healing abilities.