Beyond the Dura 2023

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Plan to be with us as we carry on the groundbreaking work and legacy of Dr. John E. Upledger with compelling research and thought-provoking presentations by renowned colleagues who share your commitment and passion for helping your clients.


Schedule at a Glance

Saturday, April 22, 2023

* All times Eastern Time Zone. Times of the presentations may vary.

11:00 AM BTD23 Begins


11:00 AM - 1:00 PM The Polyvagal Theory and the Science of Safety: A Strategy for Optimizing Health and Resilience

Dr. Stephen Porges

Dr. Stephen Porges

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM How Finding Our Place(enta) in History Can Change Our Future

Carol McLellan, CMT, CST-D, CD

Carol McLellan, CMT, CST-D, CD

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory to SomatoEmotional Release and CranioSacral Therapy Brain Work

Avadhan Larson, LAc, LMT, CST-D, RCST, SEP

Avadhan Larson, LAc, LMT, CST-D, RCST, SEP

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Break and/or Community Zoom Room Activities


3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Unwrapping the Potential of the Vagus Nerve with CranioSacral Therapy

Mariann Sisco, PT, CST-D

Mariann Sisco, PT, CST-D

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Beyond the Rhythms - Scientific Research

Thomas Rasmussen, PhD, Mac, CST-D

Thomas Rasmussen, PhD, Mac, CST-D

Schedule at a Glance

Sunday, April 23, 2023

* All times Eastern Time Zone. Times of the presentations may vary.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Community Zoom Room Activities


11:00 AM BTD23 Begins


11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Echos From The Field

Tad Wanveer, LMBT, CST-D

Tad Wanveer, LMBT, CST-D

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM The Fourth Phase of Water: Implications for Health and Wellness

Dr. Gerald Pollack

Dr. Gerald Pollack

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Break and/or Community Zoom Room Activities


2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Consciousness, Awareness, Quantum and Trance

Hank Meldrum, PT, CST-D

Hank Meldrum, PT, CST-D

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Beyond the Rhythms - Clinical Treatment - Experiential

Thomas Rasmussen, PhD, Mac, CST-D

Thomas Rasmussen, PhD, Mac, CST-D

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM The Biogenesis and Integration of Self-Practical Applications of the Upledger Triune of CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Imagery and Dialogue (CST-SER-I&D)

Chas Perry, PhD, CST-D

Chas Perry, PhD, CST-D

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Closure