Foundations of Cranial & Cranio-Sacral Osteopathy

march 2026

General Osteopathic Treatment (GOT)

Traitement Général Ostéopathique (TGO)

Octobre 2021

Connect, Align, Heal: Dive into IOT Cranial and Cranio-Sacral Osteopathy!

The Cranial & Cranio-Sacral Year represents a core pillar of advanced osteopathic education. This year is designed to provide participants with a solid, structured, and clinically applicable understanding of cranial and cranio-sacral osteopathy, based on anatomy, palpation, biomechanics, and functional integration. 

Through a progressive sequence of seminars, participants will develop precision in perception, clarity in diagnosis, and safety in treatment, allowing cranial work to be integrated confidently into daily clinical practice.

Key learning objectives:

By the end of the Cranial & Cranio-Sacral Year, participants will be able to

● Understand the anatomy and biomechanics of the cranial bones and sutures
● Develop reliable palpation skills of cranial structures and motion
● Identify cranial compression lesions and deviations
● Assess and treat the cranio-sacral relationship
● Use the cranial fulcrum to restore functional balance
● Integrate cranial osteopathy into a global osteopathic assessment
● Apply cranial techniques safely and effectively in clinical practice

This seminar will cover

● Fronto-occipital relationships
● Biparietal and occipital bone mechanics
● Introduction to cranial palpation
● Sacrum positioning and basic cranio-sacral treatment
● Establishing safety, precision, and perception

Join us on this exciting journey of discovery as we unveil the potential of visceral osteopathy to enhance your clinical skills and patient outcomes.

Booking terms and conditions

As an IOT general rule, each participant should apply by sending his or her CV to info@iot-academy.net two months prior to the start of each seminar or participate in the Round-table organized by IOT Team for that purpose in order to better understand the specific objective of the seminar and the long-term vision of IOT Academy.

All participants should be in order with their respected Orders (Lebanese Order of Physicians, Lebanese Order of Physical Therapists) and/or Associations/Societies locally and/or internationally.

Participants should pay the total seminar fee one month prior to the start of the seminar.

IOT delivers a Certificate to each participant at the completion of each Seminar. The certificate will valid part of other curriculums done by IOT especially the 4 years training curriculum.

Accommodation & Rate

During the seminar, generous coffee and lunch breaks will be available with a large variety of oriental and occidental food choices to please the participant’s tastes and make the seminar experience more pleasant and unforgettable. For international students, please get in touch with IOT info@iot-academy.net for a special room rate offer.

Cancellation Policy

No refund will be available in case of a cancellation during the month preceding the date of the seminar. Refunds or remissions under special circumstances can be considered; these circumstances are either medical or Personal/Family reasons.

Prepare for your Seminar

At IOT seminars, we deliver everything from paper to pens to a high-end projection experience that will make learning easier and clearer.

Reserve your Place

Call us on +961-81-424500 or send us an email to info@iot-academy.net with your CV attached to book your place in the next seminar or training course delivered by IOT Team members and international speakers and professors.