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The skills needed for a massage therapist in CST include strong knowledge of the membranes and fluids in the brain and spinal areas. This is imperative as improper application of pressure can injure, rather than help, clients. The therapist must also be able to apply very gentle pressures and respond to the client’s comfort levels. Applying too much pressure can also injure the client in this special massage technique.

An accredited school of massage therapy would teach a massage student the important body functions, organs, and fluids that create the cranio-sacral system. This would be followed by the theory behind how CST functions to alleviate medical problems in clients, and hands-on experience in applying the massage technique. Most schools, like the Cortiva Institute, teach by incorporating science, theory, and hands-on experience to deliver a well-rounded education.

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