# Upledger Institute International > Upledger Institute International (UII) is the world's leading provider of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) education, practitioner certification, and clinical programs. Founded on the pioneering research of Dr. John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, UII has trained 125,000+ therapists across 110+ countries. The Institute offers courses in CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release (SER), and related modalities — serving licensed healthcare professionals, students, and the public. ## Core - [Home](https://www.upledger.com/): Overview of CranioSacral Therapy education, clinical programs, and certification offerings from Upledger Institute International. - [Discover CranioSacral Therapy](https://www.upledger.com/courses/discover): Introduction to CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release — what they are, how they work, and who can benefit. - [Contact](https://www.upledger.com/contact): Reach the Upledger Institute by phone (1-800-233-5880), email (info@upledger.com), or form for questions about courses, certification, and clinical services. - [Search](https://www.upledger.com/search): Full-site search for courses, articles, news, practitioners, and resources. - [Newsletter Signup](https://www.upledger.com/newsletter-signup): Subscribe to receive updates on courses, events, and CranioSacral Therapy news. ## About - [About Upledger Institute International](https://www.upledger.com/about): Mission, history, global network, and overview of the organization dedicated to advancing CranioSacral Therapy education worldwide. - [Dr. John E. Upledger — Founder](https://www.upledger.com/about/john-upledger): Biography of Dr. John E. Upledger, DO, OMM — osteopathic physician and researcher who developed CranioSacral Therapy at Michigan State University (1975–1983). - [Dr. Upledger as Author](https://www.upledger.com/about/author-john-upledger): Articles, books, and writings authored by Dr. John E. Upledger. - [History](https://www.upledger.com/about/history): The history of UII from Dr. Upledger's foundational research to today's global educational network. - [Instructors](https://www.upledger.com/about/instructors): Profiles of certified UII instructors who deliver CranioSacral Therapy training worldwide. - [Curriculum Oversight Committee](https://www.upledger.com/about/curriculum-oversight-committee): The dedicated team stewarding CST curriculum standards and professional excellence. - [Ombudsmen](https://www.upledger.com/about/ombudsmen): Experienced practitioners who monitor educational initiatives and develop new CST applications. - [International Affiliates & Partners](https://www.upledger.com/about/partners): UII's global network of satellites, affiliates, and sponsors delivering classes worldwide. ## Courses & Certification - [All Courses](https://www.upledger.com/courses): Complete catalog of CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release courses — from introductory CS1 to advanced certification programs. - [Certification Programs](https://www.upledger.com/courses/certification-programs): Overview of UII's CranioSacral Therapy certification pathways — CST-C (Certified) and CST-D (Diplomat) designations, eligibility, and exam processes. - [Certification Programs — Level 1](https://www.upledger.com/courses/certification-programs/1): CST-C certification program details, requirements, and application. - [Certification Programs — Level 2](https://www.upledger.com/courses/certification-programs/2): CST-D certification program details, advanced requirements, and application. - [Core-Pak Pricing](https://www.upledger.com/courses/core-pak): Bundled pricing for the CST Core-Pak course series. - [Study CranioSacral Therapy](https://www.upledger.com/courses/study): Reasons to study with UII — continuing education, professional support, and lifelong learning resources. - [Healthcare — Evidence-Based Practice](https://www.upledger.com/courses/healthcare): How UII combines clinical expertise and research to deliver evidence-informed manual therapy training. - [Submit Case Reports](https://www.upledger.com/courses/case-reports): Guidelines for submitting CranioSacral Therapy case reports for publication. - [Student Testimonials](https://www.upledger.com/courses/testimonials): Testimonials from healthcare professionals who have completed UII courses. ## Clinical Programs - [Upledger Institute Clinic](https://www.upledger.com/clinical): CranioSacral Therapy intensive programs, cancer support therapy, pediatric treatment, and dolphin-assisted therapy at UII's clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. - [Discover CST Clinically](https://www.upledger.com/clinical/discover): Clinical introduction to CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release for patients and referring professionals. - [Group Intensive Therapy](https://www.upledger.com/clinical/intensive-therapy): Multi-day, multi-therapist CST intensive sessions for patients with chronic conditions and complex health issues. - [Cancer Therapy Support](https://www.upledger.com/clinical/cancer): CranioSacral Therapy programs supporting cancer patients with pain, fatigue, and treatment side effects. - [Dolphin-Accompanied Therapy](https://www.upledger.com/clinical/dolphin-therapy): Unique dolphin-assisted CranioSacral Therapy program offered through UII's clinical services. - [Clinical FAQ](https://www.upledger.com/clinical/faq): Frequently asked questions about CranioSacral Therapy — what it is, how it works, who it helps, and what to expect. - [Palm Beach Gardens Practitioners](https://www.upledger.com/clinical/pbgarea): Directory of CST practitioners in the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida area. - [Therapists for Intensive Programs](https://www.upledger.com/clinical/therapistforip): Information for therapists interested in participating in UII intensive therapy programs. ## Resources - [Research, Articles & Case Studies](https://www.upledger.com/resources/articles): Searchable database of CranioSacral Therapy research, clinical articles, and case studies. - [News](https://www.upledger.com/resources/news): Latest news from Upledger Institute International — course updates, events, and CST community developments. - [Videos](https://www.upledger.com/resources/videos): Educational videos featuring CST demonstrations, lectures, and expert interviews. - [Study & Practice Groups](https://www.upledger.com/resources/study-groups): Find or register a CST study group; register as a study group leader. ## Student Resources (SRV) - [Student Resource View](https://www.upledger.com/srv): Supplemental learning materials, videos, and resources for UII course attendees. - [SRV Course Resources 1](https://www.upledger.com/srv/resources/1): Supplemental materials for UII course module 1. - [SRV Course Resources 2](https://www.upledger.com/srv/resources/2): Supplemental materials for UII course module 2. - [SRV Course Resources 3](https://www.upledger.com/srv/resources/3): Supplemental materials for UII course module 3. - [SRV Course Resources 4](https://www.upledger.com/srv/resources/4): Supplemental materials for UII course module 4. - [SRV Course Resources 5](https://www.upledger.com/srv/resources/5): Supplemental materials for UII course module 5. - [SRV Course Resources 6](https://www.upledger.com/srv/resources/6): Supplemental materials for UII course module 6. - [SRV Course Resources 7](https://www.upledger.com/srv/resources/7): Supplemental materials for UII course module 7. - [SRV Course Resources 8](https://www.upledger.com/srv/resources/8): Supplemental materials for UII course module 8. - [SRV Course Resources 9](https://www.upledger.com/srv/resources/9): Supplemental materials for UII course module 9. ## Community & Partnerships - [Education Partnerships](https://www.upledger.com/team/education-partnerships): UII's Education Partnership Program (EPP) for schools and organizations integrating CST into curricula. - [EPP Application](https://www.upledger.com/team/epp-app): Application form for the Education Partnership Program. - [CST Mentorship Program](https://www.upledger.com/team/mentorship-program): IAHE Clinical Mentorship Program connecting experienced CST practitioners with emerging therapists for professional development. - [Promotional Sponsor Program](https://www.upledger.com/team/promotional-sponsor): Earn tuition credit by referring new students to CS1 — the introductory CranioSacral Therapy course. - [Speakers & Study Group Leaders](https://www.upledger.com/team/speakers): Resources for CST practitioners who speak publicly or lead study groups to raise awareness and grow their practices. - [Teaching Assistants](https://www.upledger.com/team/teaching-assistants): Information about the Teaching Assistant role in UII's educational team. ## Events — Beyond the Dura Conference - [Beyond the Dura 2023](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2023): Upledger Institute's 2023 international CranioSacral Therapy conference. - [BTD 2023 Schedule](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2023/schedule): Full schedule for the Beyond the Dura 2023 conference. - [BTD 2023 Speakers](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2023/speakers): Speaker profiles and presentations from Beyond the Dura 2023. - [BTD 2023 Bonus Material](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2023/bonus): Bonus content and supplemental materials from BTD 2023. - [Beyond the Dura 2019](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2019): Archived content from the 2019 Beyond the Dura conference. - [Beyond the Dura 2015](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2015): Archived content from the 2015 Beyond the Dura conference. ## Policies - [Privacy Policy](https://www.upledger.com/privacy): Upledger Institute International's data privacy practices and user rights. - [Mobile Messaging Policy](https://www.upledger.com/mobile-messaging): Terms and conditions for UII's mobile messaging and SMS communications. ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://www.upledger.com/sitemap.xml): Full XML sitemap listing all indexed pages. - [Win a Free CS1 Class](https://www.upledger.com/win): Promotion to win a free CranioSacral Therapy 1 (CS1) course in the US or Canada. - [BTD 2019 Agenda](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2019/agenda): Agenda from the 2019 Beyond the Dura conference. - [BTD 2019 Details](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2019/details): Event details from the 2019 Beyond the Dura conference. - [BTD 2019 Gallery](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2019/gallery): Photo gallery from the 2019 Beyond the Dura conference. - [BTD 2015 Agenda](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2015/agenda): Agenda from the 2015 Beyond the Dura conference. - [BTD 2015 Details](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2015/details): Event details from the 2015 Beyond the Dura conference. - [BTD 2015 Gallery](https://www.upledger.com/btd/2015/gallery): Photo gallery from the 2015 Beyond the Dura conference.