Polarity and craniosacral therapy are quickly becoming valued modalities by individuals as well as organizations including spas, health and wellness centers, mental health and addiction centers, as well as medical practitioners around the world. Open up your private practice to new clientele or let your certification take you where you most want to go.
Craniosacral Balancing One (24 CE hours)
Craniosacral Balancing Two (24 CE hours)
Craniosacral Balancing Three (24 CE hours)
Anatomy and the Heart of Listening (16 CE hours)
Polarity Therapy Level One (24 CE hours)
Energetic Communications (32 CE hours)
Clinical and Professional Development: Practicum (24 CE hours)
Online courses included in this certificate:
Orthodox and Energetic Anatomy (6 CE's)
Trauma, Equity, and Ethics in Practice (6 CE's Total which includes 2 CE's in ethics and trauma informed practitionership, 2 CE's in ethics and psychological boundaries, 2 CE's in Health Equity/ Social Justice based practice)
Total classroom hours = 180
Additional Requirements:
Receive 5 sessions from an advanced craniosacral practitioner) as well as give and record 30 client sessions
Total program hours= 215
Massage therapists, bodyworkers, healing arts practitioners, and anyone interested in stepping into the fascinating world of craniosacral balancing.
Elevate your career and boost your professional development by becoming certified as craniosacral balancing practitioner.
Adding new modalities broadens your client base, and allows you to help more people in more ways.
Work smarter not harder! Doing this work is rejuvenating for both client and practitioner.
This thorough education includes tools you can share with others while also applying them to your own life. Each class is designed to increase self awareness, intuition, and embodiment while offering a career path to helping others.
By signing up for the entire program you are saving hundreds of dollars and committing to a path of transformation.
As soon as you hit the register now button above, you will be offered the opportunity to pay in monthly installments or all at once.
You will receive an email with further communications from Amanda Lux about scheduling your classes.
*Please note that if we have to cancel a class you are registered for, you will automatically be considered enrolled in the same class the next time it is offered.
If you have already paid for one or more classes and would like to enroll in the program, we will discount the total program price the amount of that class in order to reflect the discounted program price.
There is no time limit for when you need to complete the program. You are welcome to take all the classes offered in order over the next year or spread them out over the next two or more.
You do not need to rush and you can take any class a second time for half price (and for free after that).
In addition to completing all the courses listed above, you will need to document 30 client sessions given and receive 5 sessions from an experienced Craniosacral Balancing practitioner.
We will be offering clinics and community outreach as well to help you complete these sessions.
In addition to the tuition discount offered when you purchase the entire program you are eligible to receive access to our online community membership forum with included online courses.
Monthly payment plans available.
*Please note: The price of this program is subject to increase at any time.
This class is open to all mature individuals, whether you are seeking personal or professional development.
This class is for you if:
You have studied craniosacral therapy with other teachers and want an expanded perspective incorporating energetic principles based in polarity therapy.
You are a licensed health care provider (in massage therapy, Naturopathy, Chiropractics, Holistic Nursing, Oriental Medicine, etc.) with or without prior experience in craniosacral therapy, looking for expanded body-based tools to incorporate into your therapeutic practice
You are interested in becoming a Polarity Therapist (craniosacral therapy is integrated into polarity therapy at the advanced practitioner levels).
You are not a licensed healthcare provider but you desire a thorough introduction to the concepts, history, technique, applications, and contraindications for yourself. If you want to offer hands-on healing to your friends, family, loved ones, animals, or to be able to receive this work more effectively for yourself, then this class is appropriate for you.
*Note: You are required to have a manual license of some sort in order to practice Polarity and Craniosacral therapy professionally in the state of Washington but not all states or countries require a license to practice. Please read on below:
The following states currently offer exemption for certain touch therapies and may not require a license to practice craniosacral Balancing (these can change so please research within your state in order to stay up to date):
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado – Requires Unlicensed Disclosure
Georgia
Idaho – Specifically Names CST
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota – Requires Unlicensed Disclosure
Montana – Specifically Names CST
Nevada – Requires Unlicensed Disclosure
New Hampshire
New Mexico – Specifically Names CST
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island – Specifically Names CST
South Carolina
Vermont
Wisconsin
Wyoming
*In the state of Washington you are not required to have a license in order to be a student within a craniosacral program but you are required to have a massage license or similar legal touch based license (such as chiropractic, acupuncture, RN, ND, PT, etc.) in order to call yourself a craniosacral therapist and charge for your work.
This does not mean that you cannot study Craniosacral Balancing for personal applications (such as working with family members in need, supporting someone through their end of life care or understanding how it works in order to receive the work more effectively).
Professionally, you may learn and integrate its philosophies and adapt many hands-off techniques into your practice.
Please reach out to Amandalux@elevationhive.com if you have any other questions or accessibility needs!
If you have already taken one of the required classes in the program (Craniosacral One for example) and decide to register for the full program after you have already paid your tuition for that other class (or classes), we will happily discount the cost of that class from the total program price. Just reach out to me with the bubble icon at the bottom right or email: Amandalux@elevationhive.com and I will create a coupon code for you in the amount you already paid.
Our policy is to offer all returning students a half price discount to retake any class. After the second time attending you can come to any class for free as long as there is space.
Learn more about repeating any class here: https://www.elevationhive.com/repeat-a-class
Student Program Enrollment Contract:
Once the student has read through the entire student handbook they will sign the agreement to abide by its policies and procedures. In addition they will have done one of the following:
Paid in full for the entire program or committed to a monthly payment plan
Made other payment arrangements with Amanda Lux
Registration Process:
Prospective students wishing to attend Elevation Hive will complete this enrollment application either online or in person. Should a prospective student decide to move forward with enrollment, proper guidance will be discussed.
Elevation Hive offers a 215 hour program including:
Craniosacral Balancing One, Two, Three, Anatomy and the Heart of Listening, Polarity Therapy Level One, Energetic Communications. In addition we offer two online courses including Esoteric and Orthodox Anatomy, and Ethics, as well as an in-person Polarity Practitioner Practicum experience including supervision for 30 clinical sessions given.
The instruction portion of the Craniosacral program can take 9-12 months to complete, but it may take longer as needed including additional time for the student to complete their required clinical sessions (given and received) and supervision for the student’s practice clinical sessions given.
Financials, Scholarships and Refunds:
Upon registering for the Integrative Craniosacral Balancing Program with Elevation Hive, students will be required to pay the total program cost of $3300 (this price is subject to change with program add-ons or discounts) or make the first installment payment in a payment plan. Payment can either be paid in full at the time of registration, or with a designated payment plan as agreed upon by both Elevation Hive and the enrolling student. Should a student decide to withdraw from the program before 80% of completion they will not be responsible for the outstanding balance. Any withdrawal from the program after 80% completion will constitute payment in full, withstanding possible unexpected circumstances to be determined at that time. It is the intention of Elevation Hive to afford partial scholarships when funding is available. Students interested in applying for a scholarship will be asked to submit an Elevation Hive Scholarship application, attaching all necessary documents to be considered for approval. This application can be submitted before the program begins or at any time during the course to completion.
Admissions Requirements:
Cranioscaral and Polarity Therapy are healing arts that demands a safe environment. Students are expected to arrive to class on time, sober, and with respect and integrity for their fellow students’ learning space. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and in these situations the student will be asked to leave class. If the disruptive behavior continues the student may be asked to withdraw from the program possibly forfeiting any deposits or payments made.
Students must be 18 years or older to attend classes.
Students' physical health must be strong enough to withstand 7-8 hour class times and the ability to physically negotiate sessions given and sessions received. Elevation Hive asks that students refrain from attending class when there is illness or fever. If a student has a medical condition that could need attention while class is in session (i.e. epilepsy, diabetes,etc), they must share this information during the enrollment process.
It is not unusual for students to experience emotional and physical processes while learning to give and receive this work. It is therefore important that a student of this work have a clear understanding of, and a strong ability to regulate their own emotional process. Stable mental health, emotional maturity and the willingness to hold and support fellow students and prospective clients in emotional situations are a must. If a student begins to feel their emotional process is overwhelming or unmanageable, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate this with their instructor immediately.
Elevation Hive holds most classes in a weekend or extended weekend format. Certain classes will be broken up over 2 weekends, not necessarily in succession.
Schedules are subject to change and Elevation Hive will give as much notice as possible to students in any case.
Materials Needed:
The recommended reading materials supporting the Craniosacral program are as follows:
Your inner Physician and You by Dr. John Upledger $33
Semato-Emotional Release and Beyond by Dr. John Upledger $50
The Heart of Listening Volume One by Hugh Milne $29.95
The Heart of Listening Volume Two by Hugh Milne $35.00
Esoteric Anatomy by Bruce Berger $22.50
Grace Unfolding by Greg Johanson and Ronald Kurtz $13
The Polarity Workbook by Dr John Beaulieu $49.95
Attendance Policy:
A student must complete 80% of the class hours in order to pass the class. If a student misses more than the allowable time, the student may retake this portion of the class the next time it is offered. In certain situations private tutoring may be available for an additional fee. If a student is taking a class at Elevation Hive to receive Continuing Education hours, they must comply with the attendance requirements.
Students should arrive to class in loose, active clothing that allows for easy movement and comfortability both giving and receiving sessions. Students’ attire should be respectful and conducive to both giving and receiving sessions. Students will be exchanging sessions with one another and each student should bring a sheet or blanket to cover the massage table for comfort and hygiene. Students should be prepared to take notes (laptops and tablets are permitted). Students should bring whatever food or drink needed to sustain through the class. There will be breaks and a lunch, as well as a refrigerator to store perishables.
Instructors/Faculty:
Currently the primary instructors are Amanda Lux, RPE, BCPP, LMT and Kim Pinckley RPE, RPP, LMT.
Amanda Lux- BCPP, RPE, LMT with 20 years of bodywork experience
Kim Pinckley- 28 years of bodywork experience. Now serving as the Vice President of APTA, the governing body holding her Registered Polarity Educator and Registered Polarity Practitioner credentials.
Grievance Procedure:
If a student has a grievance regarding a student, teacher, curriculum or policy they are to report the concern as soon as possible to Amanda Lux. The incident or complaint will be handled in a professional and neutral manner with sensitivity and confidentiality if applicable. If the grievance is unable to be resolved the options for withdrawal will be discussed at that time, taking into consideration the guidelines stated above for refunding tuition.
Progress Procedure:
Elevation Hive will communicate with the students about their individual progress for the duration of the program, with more formal evaluations occurring midway and upon completion of their program. Supervision for specific challenges either met or unmet will also be readily available upon request. Any student in danger of failing to meet the competencies of the program will be notified as soon as such a scenario becomes clear to administration. This notification will be done in confidence.
Evaluation Procedures: (including follow-up, mentoring and supervision)
Elevation Hive will give a pass/fail grade at the end of each class. The rubrics will include attendance, technique competency, and participation. Attendance will be tracked each class day with a sign in sheet. The technique portion will be evaluated during the session trades between students in class. Instructors will be tracking the student’s ability to assimilate what was instructed in the demos in their private sessions. Students will be asked to participate in class conversation around lectures and process and to give feedback about the work given and received, as well as asking questions to deepen their understanding.
Elevation Hive will sponsor student clinics to allow for more opportunity for any follow up, mentoring and supervision the students need, as well as give the students a space to complete their sessions needed.
The online classes and membership are currently under construction and will be available by May 2024. If you need access to anything sooner please reach out to me at: amandalux@elevationhive.com
Once they are published you will receive notification via email with more instructions and you will be able to login to the website and view all your included courses.