Special Therapies Institute

07/27/2026

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOP --
The Vaughan Approach

- Speed up your learning curve with the training in this course.

- Master the touch specifically needed for immature tissues &
organs

- Learn clinical reasoning for anatomy, address the emerging
science of FASCIA, master hand placement, and palpate when to
use craniosacral, visceral maneuvers, lymphatic methods, and
myofascial techniques.

- Prepare your hands for all future courses in pediatric bodywork
with this trademarked approach that has yielded consistent
clinical successes for over 20 years and 25,000 client encounters

- Learn the behavioral and functional consequences that tight and
restricted fascia has upon:
breastfeeding, torticollis, colic, digestive ease, sensory modulation, self-regulation, plagiocephaly, and other very common pediatric issues seen in clinics every day.
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REMAINING courses for 2026.......
Sept 10-12 St. Louis, MO
Oct 8-10 near Seattle, WA
Nov 12-14 Charlotte, NC
Dec 3-5 Jacksonville, FL

New courses planned for 2027.......
Milwaukee, WI Jan 28-30, 2027
Atlanta, GA Feb 25-27, 2027
Other locations: Denver, Baltimore/Wash DC area, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Oklahoma City and more
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Find out more and register at:
https://www.bodyworkbooks.com/

07/05/2026

The Vaughan Approach is trademarked and taught as the:

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOP
3-Day, In-person clinical application course

Master the "Just Right" Touch, the timing, and specific body locations.
Learn the specialized assessment and gentle handling skills required to safely address fascial tension and support autonomic regulation in neonates, infants, and young children.

Based on my 44-year OT career in pediatrics and neurorehabilitation; my two books, and 26 years of using primarily sensory integration, craniosacral therapy, and other mixed manual therapy methods. Clinical experience includes: Acute-care in tertiary trauma hospital, NICU OT, pediatric and young adult head injury, community-based pediatric OT and private practice.

Fill the Learning Gap: Transition from adult-centric models to neonate- and infant-specific anatomy.

Anatomical Precision: Understand the unique development of immature infant fascia.

Nervous System Support: Target key anatomical structures to support autonomic nervous system regulation.

Objective Practical Skill: Master calibrated, non-invasvie touch techniques through hands-on guidance, and learn additional truths about the timing.

Evidence-Informed Practice: Align your clinical work with emerging, low-risk complementary therapy protocols.

Find out more about the books and workshop at:

Explore the Bodywork Book Series for invaluable resources on craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and other manual therapies; perfect for bodyworkers and parents helping babies and children. Special Therapies Institute holds Seminars to promote the books' contents.

07/04/2026

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOP

Fascia is the new Sensory System you didn't know you needed to learn about. This clinical application course offers pediatric practitioners the foundation to work with immature, growing fascia. Fascia surrounds and suspends every nerve, organ, structure.

Come learn the practice-informed evidenced based on ~25,000 patient encounters how structural challenges contribute to some sensory integration issues.

Embrace the hypothesis that FASCIA is the organ of the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Master the "just right touch" that makes craniosacral therapy, myofascial, visceral maneuvers, and lymphatic mobilization safe and effective for neonates, infants, and children.

Taught by a sage OT who took adult-centric methods and synthesized the science towards effective ways to gain IMMEDIATE and LASTING results in your pediatric clients....regardless of diagnosis.

Learn more and register at: www.bodyworkbooks.com

06/18/2026

This workshop with revolutionize your therapy practice.

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOP - The Vaughan Approach

Teach your hands how to understand pediatric fascia and its influence on function and behavior.

2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
St. Louis, MO Sept 10-12
Seattle, WA Oct 8-10
Charlotte, NC Nov 12-14
Jacksonville, FL Dec 3-5

2027 schedule in the planning stages. Stay tuned for courses in: Minneapolis, Denver, Anchorage, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, Atlanta, and more. Let us know of your interest in these locations and we will notify you when registration for these future classes open.

Susan Vaughan Kratz, OT, CST-D, clinical expert & author,
presents this 3-Day Clinical Application course
based on her books:
Bodywork for Sensory Integration
and
Bodywork for Babies.

CLINICAL TOPICS:
Breastfeeding and sensory-based feeding challenges, tongue tie management, torticollis, plagiocephaly, colic and digestive discomforts, reflex integration, ocular motor performance, sensory-modulation and self-regulation, tactile defensiveness, and treating the autonomic nervous system directly.

Tuition: $750 for all three days
Early registration discounted rate: $695.00
(received 30 days prior to workshop)
Group rates available 5+ people: $650.00
(must register at the same time)

20 contact hours (2.0 CEUs)
AOTA approved
APTA approved (in process for upcoming dates)
NCBTMB approved

Learn more about the course & register at:
www.bodyworkbooks.com

06/11/2026

Unlock potential in pediatric care with expert FASCIA training

Immature tissues require a refined approach different than adult-derived manual therapy methods. Misshapen heads can be assisted in self-correction, often without a helmet.
Master the Vaughan Approach for such insights.

Pediatric Bodywork Workshop
St Louis, MO
Sept 10-12 2026

Register now at www.bodyworkbooks.com

06/09/2026

Those who haven't attended the PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOP yet, do these locations sound good to you?

St. Louis, Missouri Sept 10-12, 2026
Seattle, Washington Oct 8-10, 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina November 12-14, 2026
Jacksonville, Florida December 3-5, 2026

2027 schedule in the planning stages: Denver, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Anchorage, Baltimore region, and Philadelphia all made the cut.

Register for early registration discounts or Group Rates at:
www.bodyworkbooks.com

06/06/2026

BODYWORK FOR SENSORY INTEGRATION

So much we weren't taught about what helps sensations process!!!

Come learn how to help your clients who have sensory wellness challenges by learning the bodywork "just right touch" that is foundational for making craniosacral, myofascial, visceral, and lymphatic methos SAFE and EFFECTIVE.

For neonates, infants, and young children.

Find dates and locations for 2026 workshops near you.

Learn more about the Vaughan Approach to Pediatric Bodywork at: www.bodyworkbooks.com

05/31/2026

Take advantage of Early Registration discount or Group rate discounts - come with friends. Gain 20 hours of CEUs Master the "just right touch" that makes craniosacral, visceral, and myofascial methods safe and effective for babies and young children. Come learn the practice-informed evidence of structural issues related to sensory processing dysfunction. Leave with skills you can apply immediately into practice. Find out more at:

www.bodyworkbooks.com

05/09/2026

The Vaughan Approach to PEDIATRIC BODYWORK is a 3-Day,
in-person training course offering professionals a unique clinical application opportunity.

Master the kind of touch that makes craniosacral therapy, visceral maneuvers, lymphatic evacuation, and myofascial mobilization safe and effective for babies, infants, and young children.

Embrace the emerging science of FASCIA EMBRYOLOGY as a guide for immediate use in your practice.

Remaining course schedule for 2026:

Nashville, TN May 14-16 (waitlisted)
St. Louis, MO September 10-12
Seattle, WA October 8-10
Charlotte, NC November 12-14
Jacksonville, FL December 3-5

Find out more and to register at:
www.bodyworkbooks.com