American CranioSacral Therapy Association (ACSTA)

Overview:

Profession(s): CranioSacral Therapy
Scope: National - United States
Address: 11211 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33415, USA
Phone: 561-622-4334, 800-233-5880
Fax: 561-622-4771
Email: acsta@acsta.com
Website: www.acsta.com

Description:

The American CranioSacral Therapy Association (ACSTA) represents and promotes the interests and concerns of the CranioSacral Therapy profession. Membership is open to all CranioSacral Therapy practitioners and proponents of this modality originated and developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM.

Mission/Aims:

ACSTA works on behalf of members to:

Advocate the rights and interests of persons practicing and seeking CranioSacral Therapy.

Perpetuate a greater understanding and acceptance of CST’s benefits within legislative, insurance, public, media and medical domains.

Support educational and competency standards within the profession.

Provide a support system for practitioners that offers access to the latest research and practice-building resources.

Monitor insurance and political outlooks as they relate to complementary healthcare in general and the CST profession in particular.

Assist in licensure, regulation and healthcare issues as appropriate.

Build relationships with international affiliates.

Principal Activities:

Acting on the practitioner level, patient level and government level to promote the acceptance and accessibility of CranioSacral Therapy as a healthcare modality.

ACSTA works to:

Endorse appropriate educational and competency standards for providers.

Promote legislation that supports the CranioSacral Therapy profession.

Gain the respect and confidence of professionals and the public in general.

Member Benefits:

ACSTA members:

Are included in the International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP) website listing.
Receive special member discounts on select CST-related seminars, events and products.
Receive legislative alerts and other news of significance pertaining to CranioSacral Therapy.
Are eligible to use the ACSTA logo on business cards and related business materials.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Training and certification are provided in conjunction with the Upledger Institute.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
The Upledger Institute, Inc.
The Upledger Foundation
International Association of Healthcare Educators

Partner Associations:
International Association of Healthcare Practitioners

Verification Criteria:

Certificate of Completion of CranioSacral Therapy courses from the Upledger Institute
Techniques Certification in CranioSacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute
Diplomate Certification in CranioSacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute