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This is a 30 hour level II course building upon Part 1. The Fundamentals of Cranial Manual Therapy.  If you have not yet completed Part 1. scroll down to see our enrollment options.  


Learning to identify the major classic patterns of dysfunction is key to understanding the basis for a cranial pathology and its implication in global bodily patterns of compensation and cranial trauma.

In this online course, Maureen takes you through the steps in an engaging and much more simplified way than other teaching methods in Cranial Dysfunctions.  

You will come to appreciate the cranial component of a bodily pattern of dysfunction, such as a postural imbalance, and how cranial patterns of dysfunction can be the primary cause of symptoms, or can be the secondary outcome of other bodily adaptations. 

In this online course you will learn to identify Cranial Compactions, Torsions, Lateral and Vertical Strains, and SideBending Rotations, and the techniques to correct them.  




Why take this course?


If you want to deepen your understanding of Cranial Dysfunctions and have a passion for understanding and resolving them, the next step is for you to learn the causes  of Cranial Patterns of Dysfunction, how to identify them through clinical signs, patient symptoms and effective palpation skills.  Only then can you become an expert at being able to correct them and provide your patients with long lasting symptomatic relief. 






How this Course works:


This is an intermediate fifteen chapter course divided into six  modules for you to organize and plan your learning.  You will find that learning to identify and correct the various classic cranial patterns of dysfunction requires you pace. You should plan to take the time to practice and truly visualize in your mind, as well as recognize on your client, how a compaction, torsion, strain or side bending rotation presents itself.  Our ability to discern these patterns will challenge your palpation skills on more advanced level.

You can log in at any time, from anywhere, to learn the chapters within a module.  At the end of the course, your homework assignments will help you truly integrate everything that you have learned in this fascinating course.








How do I achieve my Certificate of Completion?

This course has three hands-on practice assignments and are an integral part of fulfilling the requirements for your Certificate of Completion.  You can download the necessary documents in the Homework chapter of the course and practice on friends, colleagues, or clients, or depending on the homework assignment, people who have a history of cranial discomfort or postural misalignment to help you learn to identify and correct cranial patterns of dysfunction.





Have a question?  Email the Instructor at [email protected]


The Workbook:



Learn techniques to correct compactions, torsions, side bending rotations, and more!

THIS COURSE CONTAINS FIFTEEN CHAPTERS DIVIDED INTO SIX MODULES THAT WILL BE RELEASED OVER SIX WEEKS

  • Module 1

    Module 1 starts with an overview with your Instructor and the Chapter Release Schedule, ch 1 Why Patterns a Useful Way to Assess and Treat Cranial Dysfunction ch 2. Cranial Patterns of Dysfunction as Primary and Secondary Lesions and a FREE PODCAST "Forward Head Posture and Cranial Osteopathy"

  • Module 2

    contains the next three chapters: ch 4. Common examples of causes of cranial pathologies, ch 5. Video Discussion with your Instructor: Introducing the Various Cranial Patterns, ch 6. Identifying Dysfunctional Patterns using the Cranial Assessment Chart.

  • Module 3

    contains the following three chapters: ch 7. Cranial Pattern of Compression or Compaction; ch 8. Cranial Patterns of Fixed in Flexion; ch 9. Cranial Pattern of Fixed in Extension.

  • Module 4

    contains these three chapters: ch 10. Cranial Pattern of a Torsion; ch 11. Cranial Pattern of Lateral or Vertical Strain; ch 12. Cranial Pattern of a Side Bending Rotation.

  • Module 5

    contains ch 13. Training Videos: Learning how to assess a client/patient for potential cranial patterns of dysfunction; ch 14. TRAINING VIDEOS - Learning how to correct various Cranial Patterns of Dysfunction

  • Module 6

    contains ch 15. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, Goal of practice, Charting the Cranio-Sacral System, Cranial Osteopathy Assessment Chart, Homework Goal of practice , criteria to achieve your Certificate of Completion

Click here if you would like to start with Part 1 .Fundamentals .of Cranial Osteopathy (pre-requisite to Part 2)


Have a question?  


Email the Instructor at

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Course Curriculum

  • 1

    MODULE 1 ch 1. Overview with your Instructor

    • WELCOME TO MODULE 1

    • 1.2 Why are Patterns a Useful Way to Assess and Treat Cranial Dysfunctions?

    • Chapter Release Schedule

    • DOWNLOAD - Chapter Release Schedule

  • 2

    ch 2. Cranial Patterns of Dysfunction as Primary and Secondary Lesions or Direct and Indirect Causes

    • 2.1 * VIDEO Intro with Instructor

    • 2.2 How Cranial Patterns of Dysfunction Relate to Postural Patterns of Adaptation

    • 2.3 Forward head posture as a form of cranial adaptation

    • 2.4 Cranial Patterns of Dysfunction and Myofascial Imbalances

    • 2.5 The Mechanics of How Cranial Patterns Caused by Head Misalignment

    • 2.6 Examples of Cranial Patterns as Primary Lesions

    • 2.7 The Importance of Treating Cranial Patterns as Secondary Lesions

    • 2.8 The Boomerang Effect of Secondary Lesions
  • 3

    ch 3. BONUS - Podcast with your Instructor: Forward Head Posture and Cranial Osteopathy

    • Video with your Instructor - Introducing the Free Podcast

    • Podcast with your Instructor "Reasons #1 to Learn Cranial Osteopathy: Forward Head Posture"
  • 4

    WELCOME TO MODULE 2 ch 4. Common examples of causes of cranial pathologies

    • WELCOME TO MODULE 2

    • 4.1 VIDEO - Intro with Instructor

    • Learning to be "on the lookout" for indications of Cranial Patterns of Dynfuntion

    • 4.2 How Cranial Patterns Relate to Head Trauma

    • 4.3 Dysfunctions caused by compression of the occiput & misalignment of the cranial base

    • 4.4 Dysfunctions caused by compression of the sphenoid

    • 4.5 Dysfunction caused by compression of the frontal bone

    • 4.6 Dysfunction caused by compression of the temporal bones

    • 4.7 Dysfunction caused by compression of the parietal bones
  • 5

    ch 5. VIDEO DISCUSSION WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Introducing the Various Cranial Patterns

    • Video Discussion with your Instructor about the Various Cranial Patterns of Dysfunction

    • Be Patient with Yourself

  • 6

    ch 6. Identifying Dysfunctional Patterns using the Cranial Assessment Chart

    • * 6.1 Video Intro with Instructor

    • 6.2 Benefits of Charting using Diagrams in your Practice

    • 6.3 Reviewing the Components of the Diagram

    • 6.4 Additional Components of the Cranial Assessment Chart

    • 6.4 Additional Components of the Cranial Assessment Chart

    • 6.5 Examples of Cranial Charts

    • 6.6 Step 1. Assess each Component of the Spheno-Basilary Symphesis (SSB) for basic ROM

    • 6.7 Step 2. Charting the Degree of ROM for each component of the Spheno-Basilary Symphesis (SSB)

    • 6.7 Step 3. Determining the Pattern of Dysfunction According to your Chart Findings

    • 6.8 DOWNLOAD - Cranial Patterns of Dysfunction Assessment Chart
  • 7

    WELCOME TO MODULE 3 ch 7. Cranial Pattern of Compression or Compaction

    • WELCOME TO MODULE 3

    • You will need your Practice Skull

    • Chapter 7 - Learning all about Compactions

    • 7.1 Video Discussion with your Instructor about Compactions

    • 7.2 What are the clinical signs of a Compaction?

    • 7.3 What are the symptoms of a Compaction?

    • 7.4 What are some common causes of Compactions?

    • 7.5 Goal of Treatment of Compactions

    • 7.6 Cranial Charting a Compaction

    • 7.7 Cranial Chart with Right Frontal Compaction

    • 7.8 Cranial Chart with Left Side Compaction

    • Decompaction Technique #1 Decompaction of Occipital Base

    • Decompaction Technique #2 Global Frontal Lift

    • New Lesson

    • New Lesson

    • New Lesson

    • New Lesson

    • New Lesson
  • 8

    ch 8. Cranial Patterns of Fixed in Flexion

    • Chapter 8 - Learning all about "Fixed in Flexion"

    • 8.1 Video Discussion with your Instructor: Cranial Pattern of Fixed in Flexion

    • 8.2 What is Fixed in Flexion?

    • 8.3 What are the clinical signs of a cranium that is Fixed in Flexion?

    • 8.4 What are the Symptoms of being Fixed in Flexion?

    • 8.5 Fixed in Flexion in Childhood

    • 8.7 Cranial Charting Fixed in Flexion

    • 8.6 Goal of Treatment when Correcting Fixed in Flexion

    • Technique #1 Reduce Flexion

    • New Lesson

    • New Lesson
  • 9

    ch 9. Cranial Pattern of Fixed in Extension

    • Chapter 9 - Learning all about Fixed in Extension

    • 9.1 Video Discussion with Your Instructor: Cranial Pattern of Fixed in Extension

    • 9.2 What is Fixed in Extension?

    • 9.3 What are the clinical signs of being fixed in extension?

    • 9.4 What are the symptoms of being fixed in extension?

    • 9.5 What are some common causes of being Fixed in Extension?

    • 9.6 Fixed in Extension in Childhood

    • 9.8 Cranial Charting a Fixed in Extension

    • *** 9.7 Goal of Treatment of being Fixed in Extension?

    • Technique #1 Reducing Extension of Occipital Base

    • New Lesson

    • New Lesson
  • 10

    WELCOME TO MODULE 4 ch 10. Cranial Pattern of a Torsion

    • WELCOME TO MODULE 4

    • Chapter 10 - Learning all about Torsions

    • 10.1 Video Discussion: Cranial Pattern of Torsions

    • 10.2 What is a Torsion?

    • 10.3 What is a Right SBS Torsion ?

    • 10.4 What is a Left SBS Torsion ?

    • 10.5 What are the Visual Cues of a Torsion?

    • 10.6 What are the Energetic Signs of a Torsion?

    • 10.7 10.7 What are the Symptoms of a Torsion ?

    • 10.8 Common Causes of Cranial Torsions as Primary Lesions

    • 10.6 Cranial Charting Torsions

    • 10.5 Goal of Treatment when Correcting a Torsion
  • 11

    ch 11. Cranial Pattern of Lateral or Vertical Strain

    • Chapter 11 - Learning all about Lateral & Vertical Strains

    • 11.1 Video Discussion with your Instructor about Lateral & Vertical Strains

    • 11.2 What is a Strain?

    • 11.3 What is a Lateral Strain ?

    • 11.4 What is a Right Lateral Strain ?

    • 11.5 What is a Left Lateral Strain ?

    • 11.6 What are the Visual Cues of a Lateral Strain?

    • 11.7 What is a Vertical Strain ?

    • 11.8 What are the Visual Cues of a Vertical Strain?

    • 11.9 What are the Clinical Symptoms of a Strain ?

    • 11.10 What are Some Common Causes of Vertical Strains?

    • 11.11 Some Causes of Vertical Strains Resulting from Impact Injury

    • Cranial Charting Strains

    • Goal of Treatment

    • clinicalsigns

    • Technique # 1 t Reduce Lateral Strains

    • Technique #2 to Reduce Vertical Strains
  • 12

    ch 12. Cranial Pattern of a Side Bending Rotation

    • Chapter 12 - Learning all about Side Bending Rotations

    • 12.1 Video Discussion with your Instructor about Side Bending Rotations

    • 12.2 What is a Side Bending Rotation ?

    • 12.3 The Visual Cues of a Side Bending Rotation

    • 12.4 What are the clinical signs of a side bending rotation?

    • 12.5 What does a Right Side-Bending Rotation feel like?

    • 12.6 What does a Left Side-Bending Rotation feel like?

    • 12.7 Possible Causes of a Side Bending Rotation

    • 12.7 Possible Causes of a Side Bending Rotation

    • 12.8 What are the symptoms of a side bending rotation?

    • Cranial Charting a Side Bending Rotation

    • Goal of Treatment of Side Bending Rotations

    • Goal of Treatment when Correcting a Side Bending Rotation

    • Useful Techniques to Treat a Side Bending Rotation
  • 13

    WELCOME TO MODULE 5 ch 13. TRAINING VIDEOS - Assessing a client/patient for potential cranial patterns of dysfunction

    • WELCOME TO MODULE 5

    • Overview of Steps to Assessing the SSB for any Pattern of Dysfunction

    • DEMONSTRATION VIDEO - Client Interview & Assessment

    • DEMONSTRATION VIDEO: Client Interview for Health History Potential Indications of Cranial Dysfunction

    • DEMONSTRATION VIDEO: Assessing a Client for Any Pattern of Dysfunction
  • 14

    ch 14. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

    • WELCOME TO MODULE 5

    • HANDS ON HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #1

    • Download for Homework #1

    • HANDS ON HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #2

    • Download for Homework #2

    • HANDS ON HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #3 - Cranial Dysfunctions & Postural Imbalances

    • Download for Homework #3

    • Instructions for Submitting your Homework
  • 15

    ch 15. Download Workbook Here

    • Download Workbook Here
  • 16

    About your Instructor

    • Maureen Norah Maher, BA, DO(Qc), DO(MP) Osteopath Practitioner and Educator

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