About Us
The Craniosacral Therapy Association of the United Kingdom
Our History
In the spring of 1989, inspired by their tutor, Franklyn Sills, seven graduates of the Karuna Institute became the founding members of the CSTA. In the early 1990s graduates of the College of Craniosacral Therapy were invited to merge their association to forge common ground between CST practitioners. By 2000 membership had increased to over 300, plus a student membership.
“There is strength in numbers, like a collective voice,
rather than a single voice in the wilderness.”
Felicity Collins, CSTA Chair 1989
The CSTA’s Fulcrum magazine started life as a photocopied newsletter eventually being christened Rhythm & News before morphing into its present form in 1998. In the same year CSTA’s website was launched. In 2008 the membership voted for self-regulation and two years later an accrediting body was formed. In 2019, the CSTA celebrated its 30th anniversary and a newly-designed website made its debut. By this time five colleges were accredited and membership numbers had swelled to over 500.
Our Members
We support our members, encouraging personal and professional development.
Promoting CST
We pioneer research to develop and promote craniosacral therapy.
Standards
We uphold the highest professional standards of training and practice.
Training
Accredited trainings vary in length from one to two years or more.
The Fulcrum
The Fulcrum is the magazine of the CSTA and is published three times a year.
Complaints
Our priority is that you receive the highest level of care during your CST treatment.