Chinese Medicine Concepts in Craniosacral Contacts: Module 1 – Du and the Dura June 22-23, 2027

Chinese Medicine Concepts in Craniosacral Contacts:

Module 1 – Du and the Dura

with Matthew Kirsch

$450

June 22-23, , 2027

Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520

Chinese Medicine Concepts in Craniosacral Contacts

An Integrative Four-Module Training

This multi-module course explores the meeting place of Chinese medicine and craniosacral therapy, where channels and vessels intersect with membranes, bones, and vascular fields. Drawing from embryology, anatomy, palpation, and classical Chinese maps, participants will deepen their understanding of how the three treasures, Jing / Qi / Blood, form co-create the human experience.

Each module stands alone as a 2-day intensive, while together they form a comprehensive journey through the body’s midline, diaphragms, keystones, and spiral flows.

Module 1 – Du and the Dura

Explore the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) alongside the dural membranes as continuous midline structures. From embryologic origins to clinical palpation, we investigate how the Nei Jing Tu, dural fulcrums, and extraordinary vessels map onto one another. Practice includes Nei Dan meditations and craniosacral contacts orienting to midline suspension.

Module 2 – Transverse Diaphragms & Vertical Bridges

Module 3 – The Psycho-Somatic-Spiritual Sphenoid

Module 4 – The Helical Heart

We will be offering Module 2-4 in Ashland in 2028.

Learning Outcomes

Across these four modules, participants will:

• Develop a deeper anatomical and embryological understanding of key craniosacral structures.
• Relate extraordinary vessels and primary channels to palpable membranes, bones, and vascular fields.
• Gain clinical tools for integrating Chinese medicine concepts into craniosacral contacts.
• Explore psychosomatic and spiritual dimensions of the midline, diaphragms, sphenoid, and heart.
• Cultivate inner awareness practices that support both practitioner presence and patient healing.

These classes are a two day hands-on offering.

Each class gives you 16 CEU’s with NCBTMB.

Students of Milne Institute will receive a sign off on their Dance Card for 3 Student Exchanges.

Deposit $200 Balance due 28 days before first day of class: $250.

Your deposit is due with your registration. If you do not make a deposit, your registration

cannot be accepted. No refunds are given for any reason, including travel difficulties,

inclement weather, and medical or family emergency.

Your balance is due no later than 28 days before class starts. Please do not purchase a non-refundable travel ticket of any

kind until you have been notified that the class is a “Go,” which will occur no later than 28 days before the scheduled start of

the class. Please purchase travel insurance, which may help you secure emergency help in the case of weather-related flight

cancellation(s).