What Is Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy and How Does It Work?
Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy encompasses gentle, hands-on procedures that facilitate healing from a wide range of health conditions without drugs, vitamins, supplements, technology or surgery.
Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy was founded by Dr. Barry Gillespie. He discovered the Craniosacral Fascial System, consisting of a slight motion of the brain and spinal cord, pumping cerebrospinal fluid into the fascial web that connects every structural cell of the body.
When physical and/or emotional traumas adversely tighten this freely moving system, tremendous pressure can be exerted on associated nerves, muscles, organs, blood vessels, lymph vessels and bones. Profound effects on body function may result as a major cause of health conditions.
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2026 Dates:
- January 22–24 | Melbourne, FL
- March 19–21 | Greenville, SC
- May 14–16 | Westfield, IN
- June 25–27 | Bozeman, MT
- August 6–8 | Boise, ID
- October 1–3 | Olathe, KS
- November 9–11 | Newtown Square, PA
- November 12–14 | Newtown Square, PA
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Gillespie Approach Infant Training is designed for students to work with infants.
2026 Dates:
- January 25–27 | Melbourne, FL
- March 22–24 | Greenville, SC
- May 17–19 | Westfield, IN
- June 28–30 | Bozeman, MT
- August 9–11 | Boise, ID
- October 4–6 | Olathe, KS
- November 15–17 | Newtown Square, PA
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