Craniosacral therapy

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Salary: An average income range is $45,000 – $75,000. That said, there are several variables that will factor in to how much money a craniosacral therapist will make. Are you self-employed, a subcontractor or employed? Most craniosacral therapists are self-employed or subcontractors for a clinic or spa. In a clinic or spa setting, they typically take a percentage of the session fee and you keep the remaining plus any tips the client gives you. In general, I think 60% of the session fee is an average amount that a therapist can expect to receive. How well established is the business, how many clients are you able to see in a week (20 is a good average) and how full is your schedule are other things to take into consideration.If you are self-employed, you set your rates. You’re also in charge of everything else that’s involved with running a business – including getting known in your market. The range for session fees is typically $45-$125. Obviously people who charge at the higher end of fee scale have more training and more experience and are working in a market where people are able and willing to pay that amount.I’ve seen students do the math of $45/hr times 40 hours in a week and get starry eyed at the income potential. I’ll burst your bubble right now and let you know there is no way that you’ll be able to sustain seeing 40 hours of client work each week, even if you were able to fill your schedule with that many. You’ll burn out. The number of clients someone can deliver quality work to will vary – I don’t know of any therapist who can sustain more than 30 client hours per week long term.I charge $75/session (1 hour) and see 8-10 clients each week as a part-time practitioner. That means I average $30,000 a year from my practice with taking 2 weeks off each year. When I practiced full-time I saw an average of 15-20 clients each week.How much money did/do you make starting out?An income range for a craniosacral therapist just starting out would be $12,000-$25,000. When I first started out I charged $45/session.If you’re self-employed and just starting out, a large part of your time is going to be spent on getting known in order to build up your client base. Obviously, the more clients you see each week, the greater your income.Most therapists, including myself, will work another job while building up their client base and then transition to their practice full-time. Other therapists prefer the stability of having a “regular” job and a predictable pay check and opt to have a part-time practice while continuing to work another part-time or full-time job. There are also therapists who are well-established and decide to specialize in CST and either include CST with their other offerings, or transition to a practice that specializes in CST.

Education: The Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust has been training practitioners in Craniosacral Therapy since 1989 and is established as a school of excellence offering in-depth courses in a clear and accessible way.Our trainings emphasise the development of practical skills to provide the required foundations to effectively practice Craniosacral Therapy in a professional capacity. Student learning is comprehensively supported by supervision and feedback from tutors, and clinical experience is gained during the latter stages of the training at the Trust's unique teaching clinic in London.Within the school's "biodynamic" approach there is an emphasis to work in cooperation with the underlying forces that govern our health. This involves taking a whole person and patient centred approach to treatment that incorporates an appreciation of body, mind and spirit.Michael KernWe have been at the cutting edge of the development of biodynamic Craniosacral practices and have a very experienced team of tutors including some of the leading teachers in the field.The founder and principal of the school is Michael Kern, author of the highly acclaimed book "Wisdom In The Body - The Craniosacral Approach To Essential Health".The Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust is fully accredited by the Craniosacral Therapy Association UK (CSTA), the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and many other international craniosacral practitioner associations. The CSTA and CHNC are the professional bodies in the UK that maintain standards and protect both Craniosacral Therapy practitioners and their clients.Successful completion of the course leads to a professional diploma in Craniosacral Therapy and graduates are awarded the designated letters B.C.S.T. (Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist). The B.C.S.T. award comes from the Trust as part of its membership of the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings.