Saturday, 17th October 2026 | Solas Bhríde Centre, Kildare
Join us for the CranioSacral Ireland Annual Conference 2026
CranioSacral Ireland is delighted to invite members, practitioners, students and guests to our Annual Conference 2026.
Following the tremendous success of our inaugural conference last year, we are delighted to return to the beautiful and peaceful setting of Solas Bhríde Centre & Hermitages, Kildare for another day of learning, reflection, connection and professional nourishment.
This year’s programme brings together a rich and diverse group of presenters from across the craniosacral, biodynamic, visionary, Upledger and somatic fields. Each speaker will bring their own unique experience and area of enquiry, offering a day that reflects the breadth, depth and continuing evolution of CranioSacral Therapy.
A Day of Learning, Connection and Renewal
Set in the tranquil surrounds of Solas Bhríde, the conference offers an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday practice and gather in community.
Throughout the day, we will explore themes of touch, presence, rhythm, stillness, embodiment, therapeutic relationship, self-care, and the inner and outer landscapes that shape our work. Together, the sessions invite us to deepen our listening, reconnect with ourselves as practitioners, and remain open to the mystery, intelligence and humanity at the heart of CranioSacral Therapy.
We warmly welcome you to be part of this special gathering — to connect with peers, expand your understanding, renew your practice, and celebrate the continuing growth of Craniosacral Therapy in Ireland.
Keynote Speakers and Presenters
Amber Kelly RCST
Inner and Outer Landscapes: Visionary Craniosacral Work®, Touch and the Heart
Amber, a Craniosacral Therapist trained at the College of Craniosacral Therapy in London and the Milne Institute, brings a background in Nutrition and Dietetics and a deep interest in how the body expresses experience across physical, emotional and mental dimensions.
In this session, she introduces Visionary Craniosacral Work® and explores how the “visionary” quality invites practitioners to deepen inwardly and outwardly. Drawing on the anatomical and energetic heart, touch, breath, movement, attention, place, memory, and the words of Irish poets and writers, Amber invites therapists to reflect on how we listen, relate, and meet the whole person — body, spirit and soul.
Maggie Gill CST-D
Lightness: What’s That About?
Maggie, a Certified International Upledger Instructor and examiner with a busy practice in Brighton, explores one of the most common pieces of feedback clients give after treatment: a feeling of “lightness”.
Drawing on science, mind-body awareness, emotion, spirit, and the therapist’s own embodiment, this session invites therapists to reflect on what may be behind this experience. With an emphasis on humility, neutrality, openness, and curiosity, participants are invited to explore the grounding of magic and mystery within Craniosacral Therapy.
Katherine Ukleja PDFDO FCSTA BCST
To Touch and to Hold: Biodynamic Touch and the Breath of Life
Katherine, an internationally respected teacher of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with over 40 years’ experience, explores the extraordinary therapeutic capacity of our hands.
This session reflects on Biodynamic Touch as a gentle, intimate, knowing and empathetic way of meeting the body, shaped by Dr Sutherland’s insight into the Potency of the Breath of Life. Katherine invites therapists to deepen their appreciation of touch, Primary Respiration, embodied history, and the transformative function of Potency in the therapeutic relationship.
Fergal O’Connor Somatic Practitioner & Facilitator
Being in Rhythm: From inner rhythm to shared field
This session offers a practical, body-first way of regulating the nervous system through rhythm, movement and voice.
Starting with simple awareness of feet, breath and gaze, participants are guided into gentle rhythmic movement and sound. As individual rhythm becomes more available, it naturally extends into shared rhythm, creating a sense of safety, connection and coherence in the group. The work is simple, direct and experiential, with most people feeling a clear shift in state within a short space of time.
By the end, participants tend to feel more grounded, present and connected, with a clearer sense of their own internal rhythm and how it relates to others
Full-Day Programme Highlights
- Registration from 8:45am
- Three keynote presentations
- Group experiential session
- Food: Lunch, tea & coffee breaks included
- Annual General Meeting (Members only)
- Time to connect with colleagues and community
- Time in the serene gardens and reflective spaces at Solas Bhríde
Ticket Information
- Subsidised Member Ticket: €80
- Subsidised Student Member Ticket : €60
- Non-Member Ticket: €110
Includes all sessions, refreshments & lunch.
How to Register
- Members Tickets can be purchased now via the Events & Courses tab of your Membership Account. A Member only presale is now open until 1st July. After this date, any remaining tickets will go on general sale — open to the wider public, including those interested in CST, considering it as a study path, or exploring it as a healing practice.
Early registration is strongly encouraged, as capacity is limited and we anticipate high demand. - Non-Members You can register your interest now by completing this short form.
Places will be offered from 1st July, subject to availability, on a first-come, first-served basis, once the exclusive member registration window has closed.
Our Venue: Solas Bhríde Centre & Hermitages
Nestled in the heart of Kildare, Solas Bhríde is a place of stillness and inspiration. The Cill Dara Room, with circular design and natural light, offers the perfect setting for reflection, learning, and connection. Guests can also enjoy walking the labyrinth, peaceful gardens, and sacred oak grove.
