Craniosacral Therapy

CST (Craniosacral Therapist)
RCST (Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist)
RST (Shiatsu Therapist)
SRT (Self Regulating Therapist)

Brenda has practiced craniosacral therapy (CST) for over twenty- five years. She is an Upledger Certified Craniosacral therapist and a Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. In addition she trained as a shiatsu therapist and a  certified advanced practitioner of Self Regulating Therapy (SRT). For many years she was a teaching assistant for a variety of Upledger courses including advanced CST, pediatric CST and Visceral Manipulation.  From 2009 to 2012 she was the clinical supervisor of the Langara College Craniosacral Therapy program, was the lead teacher for the training in 2013 and taught a pediatric CST training to graduates of the program.

Most recently Brenda completed her studies in a three year comprehensive Pre and Peri-natal training with Myrna Martin MN, RCC, RCST. She has assisted a foundation training and a number of process workshops.

She has many years experience and advanced training, working with babies and children and has particular interest in working with Moms and newborns to resolve breast-feeding issues.

In her spare time you will find her in the garden, yoga studio, out on the many North Shore trails, or indulging in a resurging interest in singing in choir.  She treasures spending time with her husband children and granddaughter.

For more information:
www.brendapulvermacher.com
www.michaelsheateaching.com
www.craniosacraltherapy.org/CSTA_home.html
www.myrnamartin.net
www.upledger.com

What is Craniosacral therapy?

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle touch therapy that taps into our embryological blueprint for health. The blueprint is initiated at conception and is with us all our life. Its home is the fluids and it is always available.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST), Self Regulating Therapy and Pre and Peri-natal training   are effective therapies that help resolve early trauma, and the more easily recognized effects of injuries such as concussions, motor vehicle accidents and sports mishaps.

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Education

• Bachelor of Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon (1972)
• Registered Shiatsu Therapist, Shiatsu Therapy Association of British Columbia (1992)
• Certified CranioSacral Therapist, Upledger Institute, West Palm Beach Florida(2001)
• Certified Teaching Assistant, Upledger Institute, West Palm Beach Florida (2003)
• Foundation Training in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (2006-2008)
• Advanced Biodynamic CST: Caesarean Birth (2009)
• Womb Surround Birth Process Re-patterning W/S (2010-2011)
• Pre and Perinatal Professional Training: Resolving Early Trauma (2011-2016)

Additional Training

Canadian Foundation for Trauma Research and Education ( www.cftre.com)

Self-Regulating Therapy (2003-2004)

Foundation Training: Level I-III

Advanced Training: Level I-IV

Trauma and the Triune Brain

• Level I: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Level 2: Early Development and Psychopathology
• Level 3: Addiction and Recovery
• Level 4: Relationships
• Level 5: Pain Syndromes

Upledger Institute,Visceral Manipulation(1997-2005)

• Level 1 and 2: The Abdomen
• Level 3: The Pelvis
• Level 4: The Thorax

Practical Integration of Visceral Manipulation

SomatoEmotional Release Level 1 and 2

Advanced CranioSacral Therapy

Pediatric CranioSacral Therapy Level 1 and 2

Clinical Applications of Advanced CranioSacral Therapy for Pediatrics

Chi Nei Tsang: Internal Organ Chi Massage

• Level 1-3 (1996-1997)

Additional Information

Langara College Instructor Cranial Sacral Therapy professional training (2013-2014)

Langara College Clinical Supervisor CST program (2009-2013)

Assistant Womb Surround Process Workshop with Myrna Martin RN, MN, RCC, RCST (2014)

Visceral Manipulation Teaching Assistant Level 1 and 2

Certified Teaching Assistant, Upledger Institute, West Palm Beach Florida (2003)

Certified Pediatric Teaching Assistant Upledger Institute (2005)

Emergency Medical Assistant, Quadra Island Volunteer Ambulance Service (1983-1984)

Owner/department manager, Capers Community Market, West Vancouver (1985-1986)

Peer Counselor Training, Campbell River Women’s Centre (1983)

Secretary Treasurer, Discovery Passage Waldorf School (1982-1984)