Acknowledgements
It is important to acknowledge the indigenous peoples and their ancestral practices that have shaped the land and this particular healing modality. Through land acknowledgements and honoring ancestral wisdom, I strive to create a respectful and inclusive space that honors diverse cultures, fosters understanding, and promotes the interconnectedness of people, nature, and healing.
Land Acknowledgment:
I would like to acknowledge that Minneapolis and the surrounding land on which we gather and I operate my practice is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Dakota and Ojibwe/Anishinaabe peoples. We honor and respect the indigenous nations who have stewarded this land for centuries, including the Mdewakanton, Wahpeton, Sisseton, and the people of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
We recognize the ongoing presence, resilience, and contributions of Native American communities in this region. We pay tribute to their rich cultural heritage, their deep connection to the land, and their enduring wisdom that continues to guide us today.
As we engage in healing practices rooted in a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness between body, mind, spirit, and the environment, we are committed to fostering inclusivity, respect, and reciprocity with all indigenous communities. I encourage everyone to learn about the histories, cultures, and contemporary issues faced by Native American peoples, and to support their ongoing struggles for justice, self-determination, and the protection of their lands and resources.
May our work be a step towards reconciliation, understanding, and building stronger, more equitable relationships with the indigenous peoples of this land.
BCST
Acknowledgment:
I humbly acknowledge and honor the ancient wisdom and sacred healing practices that have paved the way for the transformative modality known as Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST). In particular, I extend deep gratitude to the Cherokee and Shawnee healers who imparted their profound knowledge to Andrew Taylor Stills, shaping what later became known as Osteopathy. It is crucial to recognize that their contributions were often uncredited and unrewarded.
Building upon Stills' teachings, William Sutherland further expanded the field through his discoveries in Cranial Osteopathy. The lineage of this work has been carried forward by dedicated practitioners such as Franklyn Sills, Ged Sumner, and Steve Haines, who have shaped the curriculum and practices we uphold today.
BCST remains an evolving body of knowledge, continually enriched by new scientific insights and the contributions of practitioners who bring their unique expertise and style to the field. In my own journey, I am committed to acknowledging the known history of BCST while actively exploring and deepening my understanding of its origins, as well as how it resonates with my personal history and heritage.
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With reverence and respect, I honor the ancestral roots and the ongoing evolution of BCST, embracing the responsibility to engage in this sacred healing practice with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to promoting the well-being of all beings and the interconnected web of life.