Special Therapies Institute

Special Therapies Institute The Special Therapies Institute provides clinical application courses (Vaughan Approach) for mastering pediatric manual therapies.

Practice-based evidence of the "just right touch" that makes methods safe and effective for babies & young children.

Unlock potential in pediatric care with expert FASCIA training Immature tissues require a refined approach different tha...
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

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

BODYWORK FOR SENSORY INTEGRATIONSo much we weren't taught about what helps sensations process!!!Come learn how to help y...
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

Take advantage of Early Registration discount or Group rate discounts - come with friends. Gain 20 hours of CEUs Master ...
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

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

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOPNext class: Nashville, TN May 14-16, 2026(followed by classes starting in September 2026)A fe...
04/15/2026

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOP
Next class: Nashville, TN May 14-16, 2026
(followed by classes starting in September 2026)

A few seats available.

It's the TOUCH that matters when doing any type of manual therapy on neonates, babies, and children. But it's also specifics in immature fascia in the growing body and the structures compromise that can lead to sensory processing difficulties.

Toe walking is but ONE common issue that is consistently helped by gaining osteopathic-evolved skill sets in craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, visceral maneuvers, and other soft tissue methods.

Come learn how to master this touch and gain skills to use IMMEDIATELY into your pediatric practice.
AOTA, NCBTMB, and APTA -TN approved for 20 contact hours
(2.0 CEUs)

Learn more at and register at: www.bodyworkbooks.com

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOPRegistration for Charlotte, NCNovember 12-14, 2026 is now OPENRemaining course schedule for 2...
03/07/2026

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOP

Registration for Charlotte, NC
November 12-14, 2026
is now OPEN

Remaining course schedule for 2026:
Cleveland, OH March 19-21 (6 seats open)
Boston, MA April 9-11 (waitlisted)
Nashville, TN May 14-16

St. Louis, MO September 10-12
Seattle, WA October 8-10
Charlotte, NC November 12-14
Jacksonville, FL December 3-5 (registration opening soon)

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

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOP   Class photo of Crystal Lake, IL classThe Vaughan Approach to Master the Touch of Manual Th...
02/22/2026

PEDIATRIC BODYWORK WORKSHOP
Class photo of Crystal Lake, IL class

The Vaughan Approach to Master the Touch of Manual Therapies

Large, impressive group of motivated and invested learners in Chicagoland this weekend. Authentic energy and focused dedication.
I'm humbled by all your trust in the work to spend 3 long days embracing this layer of pediatric bodywork.

It is, after all, the type TOUCH that matters for safe and effective application. Touching fascia as the organ of the autonomic nervous system offers an entirely new way to help common pediatric issues.

Pediatric Bodywork Workshop:  UPCOMING COURES IN 2026Master the "Just Right Touch": The Vaughan Approach to Pediatric Bo...
01/31/2026

Pediatric Bodywork Workshop:
UPCOMING COURES IN 2026
Master the "Just Right Touch":
The Vaughan Approach to Pediatric Bodywork

Transform your clinical practice with the foundational skills to resolve complex structural and sensory challenges.

Based on the pioneering books Bodywork for Babies and Bodywork for Sensory Integration by Susan Vaughan Kratz, OT, CST-D, this 3-day intensive course bridges the gap between emerging fascia science and clinical excellence.

Why Attend?

To address the root causes of structural and fascia challenges in infants and children, practitioners must master a "just right touch." Most adult-based training models leave this skill mastery to chance. This course shares practice-based evidence from over 25,000 client encounters, offering you a proven roadmap to:

Master the Autonomic Nervous System -- Learn how to treat the ANS directly without increasing sympathetic tension.

Resolve Complex Issues Sooner -- Gain a "missing piece" for treating torticollis breastfeeding challenges, colic, plagiocephaly, & sensory processing disorders.

Integrate Multiple Modalities -- Establish a starting point for craniosacral therapy, visceral maneuvers, lymphatic mobilization, and myofascial release.

Embrace New Science -- Delve into the structure, function, and behavior of immature fascia.


Course Details
Format: 3 Days of immersive lecture and hands-on labs
Credits: 2.0 CEUs / 20 Contact Hours.
Approvals: AOTA Approved Provider, NCBTMB, and APTA (WI, IL, MI, TX, & NJ)
Eligibility: Open to pediatric professional with a license to therapeutically touch

Secure Your Seat
Seating is limited. Don't miss your chance to hone the "quality touch" that assists a baby or child into self-correction and helps locate root issues.
Early Bird Discount: Save when you register up to 30 days before the course!
Group Rates: Available for teams and clinics.


Register Now under SEMINARS via the Vaughan Approach portal
www.bodyworkbooks.com

Master the touch. Enhance your outcomes. Safely and effectively.

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1720 Dolphin Drive
Waukesha, WI
53186

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