This first module provides the essential foundations for understanding the craniosacral and fascial systems, developing advanced listening and palpation skills, and introducing you to a clinical approach that places the therapeutic relationship, self-regulation, and mindful presence at the center of practice.

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Understand the clinical foundations of Craniosacral Therapy in Water^™ and its application in the aquatic environment.
• Develop advanced skills in palpation, listening, and body awareness.
• Identify and interpret craniosacral rhythmic impulse patterns.
• Recognize fascial and neuromeningeal restrictions that may be interfering with the body’s function and adaptive capacity.
• Apply foundational techniques to facilitate the release of the dural tube, fascial diaphragms, and other key structures.
• Integrate presence, observation, and therapeutic support as clinical tools.
• Incorporate the principles of self-regulation and health-oriented practice into your professional work.

• Craniosacral System
• Conscious touch and listening
• Fascia and diaphragms
• Occipital cranial base and Lumbosacral region
• Dural tube
• Still Point Induction
• Intro to Somatoemotional^® Release
• Clinical Applications
• Cautions, Contraindications

This training combines self-directed learning, pre-course preparation, intensive in-person practice, and post-course support, with the aim of optimizing time spent in the water and fostering a deeper integration of the course content.

Before the in-person training, participants will have access to the learning platform, where they will find audiovisual materials, selected readings, and preparatory activities designed to support the understanding of the course’s core concepts.

Completion of this previous work is a requirement for participation in the in-person training and ensures that shared time is primarily dedicated to the development of practical skills, clinical exploration, and direct supervision.

During the in-person course, participants will engage in a combination of theoretical lectures, demonstrations, guided practice, small group work, and clinical reflection sessions.

After the training, participants will retain access to the course materials and to the learning community, supporting the continuity of the educational process beyond the in-person experience.

This training is designed for professionals who wish to develop a deeper understanding of the body, movement, regulation, and the therapeutic relationship in the aquatic environment.

• Especially suitable for:
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational therapists
• Physicians and healthcare professionals
• Osteopaths and manual therapists
• Psychologists and psychotherapists interested in body-oriented work
• Aquatic therapy professionals
• Watsu^® practitioners and professionals, as well as other aquatic bodywork modalities
• Students of health sciences and related disciplines

Craniosacral Therapy in Water^™ is a particularly valuable training for professionals seeking to expand their listening skills, develop advanced palpation and therapeutic support abilities, and integrate a more global and interconnected understanding of health and recovery.

Prior to the start of the course, each participant must complete the preparatory pathway available on the learning platform, which includes:

• Introductory readings and audiovisual materials

• Review of the W.A.B.A. Code of Ethics and Conduct

• Reflection and self-assessment activities

• A pre-course preparation questionnaire

Completion of this preparatory pathway is a mandatory requirement for participation in the in-person course.

This class will be taught in Spanish and English.

Craniosacral Therapy in Water^™ is a training path recognized by the International Aquatic Bodywork Association (W.A.B.A.), and is valid as part of the professional training pathways accredited by this association, also counting toward Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

Upon completion of this module, participants will receive a Certificate of Participation issued by the Watsupath^™ Training Institute, certifying the hours completed. In addition, the credits corresponding to this training will be added to the student’s digital academic record in the International W.A.B.A. Registry and will form part of the student’s official professional training.

Students who complete all three training modules, together with the remaining academic requirements (practical hours, supervision, and a final clinical case), may apply for the full 200 hour certification program in Craniosacral Therapy in Water^™, recognized by W.A.B.A., and be acknowledged as a certified Professional in this discipline within its international training framework.

Elisa Muñoz Blanco is a physical therapist, university lecturer, and clinical researcher with over twenty years of experience exploring how the body organizes life, pain, and resilience. Her work integrates evidence-based physiotherapy, psychosomatic medicine, neurophysiology, and advanced aquatic therapies, through a systemic, sensitive, and deeply embodied perspective.

She is the creator of Craniosacral Therapy in Water^™ (CST in Water^™) and the founder of the Watsupath^™ Training Institute, an international space for research, clinical practice, and knowledge transmission. Elisa is one of the few accredited instructors authorized to teach Clinical Watsu^® 3, recognized for her contribution to the understanding of fascia as a system, trauma integration, and self-regulatory processes in water.

Specialized in pediatric physiotherapy, psychotherapy and advanced manual therapy, she combines clinical practice with university teaching and scientific research, actively contributing to peer-reviewed publications and international conferences. Her way of teaching and accompanying is defined by precision, deep listening, and respect for the body’s rhythms, embodying a curious, complex, and creative mind committed to clinical excellence and profound human care.

Begins on Friday, December 04, 2026, at 8:30am.

Ends on Tuesday, December 08, 2026, at 5pm.

All scheduled hours are required, so please do your best to be on time at the beginning and organize your return home so that you can stay until the end of the course. Any missed training hours must be made up with individual supervision.

Registration fee for the course is €850,00. See available BONUS options below.

The fee includes participation in the course, all didactic materials, additional pre-recorded learning resources, the certificate of attendance, and official digital certification registered with W.A.B.A. It also includes access to our professional community and the learning platform.

The fee does not include the contribution for the use of the pool facilities (see details below), nor travel, accommodation, or meals.

As an Early Registration Bonus, the first 5 students who complete their enrollment through the payment platform will receive a 10% bonus applied on the course fee. Coupon: tcsa1

Continuing Training:

Module 2: 15% discount on the course fee for students who have completed Module 1 within the same academic year.

Module 3: 15% discount on the course fee for students who have completed Modules 1 and 2 within the same academic year.

Participants repeating this course are eligible for a 30% alumni rate on the course fee. Coupon: auditortcsa1

Bonuses cannot be combined.

If, after registering for the course, a participant needs to cancel their enrollment, the following conditions will apply:

• All cancellations must be requested in writing (by email to info@watsupath.com).
• Cancellations requested more than 30 days prior to the start of the course will be eligible for a refund of the amount paid, minus a €100 administrative fee.
• Cancellations requested less than 30 days prior to the start of the course are not eligible for a refund. However, the amount paid may be converted into a credit for a future course, provided that it is taught by the same instructor, takes place at the same facility, and is offered under the same training and financial conditions.

In the event that the course is cancelled by the organization, the full amount paid will be refunded, without any additional compensation.

AQUATIC THERAPY UNIT OF THE SAN JOSÉ FOUNDATION HOSPITAL

C/ Pinar de San José, 98

28044 MADRID.

www.fundacioninstitutosanjose.com

Facility Cost:

The San José Foundation Hospital will make its Aquatic Therapy Unit available to students enrolled in this course. The fee for use of the facilities is €36.30 per day (VAT INCLUDED). The total fee for five days must be paid through our payment gateway upon registration and will be itemized and included in the final invoice.

Meals:

The San José Foundation cafeteria offers a simple menu every day, salads, sandwiches and hamburgers. The dining room set up for the group is equipped with a microwave, so you can bring your own lunch if you wish.

The areas designated for lunch and snacks in the hospital gardens are a pleasant place to take a break, weather permitting.

Accomodation:

The Institute takes care of everything related to the course. You will need to arrange your own transportation and accommodation during the training.