Why study with me
Hi, I am Richard Royster. I teach all my Cranial Sacral classes for the Richard Royster Institute. I have been teaching Cranial therapy since 1981. I teach full time and this is my life's work.
You might wonder, What is so special about our classes? Our classes are developed around a strong Anatomy and physiology base, with a healthy dose of practical quantum physics experiments, and oriental energetic medicinal techniques, there is lots of discussion, some disagreement and a surprising amount of yoga movement, Tai Chi and Qi Gong practice and lots of CranioSacral therapy practice and Supervision with a bit of emotional awareness, perhaps spiritual awakening, some homework and definitely comic relief.
I am writing this next piece so you know a little more of what I have done.
Who am I? To find this answer simply take a class and you will see.
Since 1977, I have led Healing and personal development seminars for the state and local government, the Catholic Church and various Institutes, Universities and professional schools and association. The topics have varied greatly including CranialSacral therapy, Acupuncture and Contemporary Medicine, Sports Massage, Energetic Medicine, Spirituality and Healing, Social trauma, Bereavement and families of murder victims. Talking to the Body Talking to the Mind(body centered psychotherapy
At first attending classes, assisting classes and Co-teaching with Dr. John Upledger. I earned my certification as a Full Instructor given by Dr. Upledger, Upledger Institute in the very first teachers classes in 1986.
I spent the next years teaching and developing courses in acupuncture, yoga therapy music therapy, Qi Gong and vibrational medicine.
I have had the privilege to work with some of the best minds in the Cranial field including Dr. Dick Mac Donald DO, the late Dr. Richard Darby DO, Dr. Jacob Trager DDS. Dr. Robert Boltuch DO, Dr. Hollis King, DO. Dr. Neil Mohon PhD. and Dr. Dallas Hancock DC.
I have participated in several research studies in the cranial field. Most importantly was the integration of cranial technique in the field of sports therapy.
In 1991, I left the Upledger Institute as the lead teacher and in trainer, having taught classes internationally for the Upledger Institute and served as the trainer for Upledger Institute USA, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, Australia, France, Switzerland, Canada and in every major US city.
In Mexico, I offered classes for those who could not afford standard western medical care and drew patients and doctors from both Central and South America
In 1995, while teaching in Munich, I struck a good friendship with Ron Kurtz (developer of Hakomi Psychotherapy) and the next year started the 3 year program training in Body-centered psychotherapy. This training helped provide a solid basis for dialogue and talk therapy. After completion of this Loving Presence therapy many new tools and possibilities were introduced to Cranial therapy. This synthesis is unique in our Cranial Style.
Still not finished with learning, in 1998, I went back to school and four years later earned a doctorate in Naturopathy. Still focusing in the cranial field I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dissertation topic CranialSacral Therapy.
In December 2008, I received my teaching certification in teaching Qi Gong after thirty years as a practitioner.
Next challenge... learning Blues Guitar!
