Craniosacral
therapy
Duties and Responsibilities :
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treatment of members.
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.