Differences in Body Physiology and Regulation Between Genders – A Craniosacral therapy postgrad workshop by Ellen Groesser
Speaker
Ellen Groesser, MSc, BCST, RCST
9 to 11 October 2026
Gauteng
Venue to be confirmed
Cost
Members: R7,000
Non-members: R8,500
*Fees may be reduced depending on the number of attendees
In your practice you may observe that men and women often present with different health issues. Men typically visit our office with complaints about knee or back pain, as well as spots-related injuries. In contrast, women frequently report feeling “unwell” or experiencing diffuse pain that varies and affects their mood.
In this workshop, we will explore gender differences in the relationship between various body systems, with a specific emphasis on the hormonal, fascial, and lymphatic system.
Treatment protocols will cover one specifically designed for women’s health issues, especially those related to the hormonal and lymphatic systems, as well as a general protocol for pain release and resilience.
A note from Ellen:
I am really looking forward to the course in October. The Topic is one of my favorites because delving into it has made my diagnosis and craniosacral work much clearer. This information helped me gain a deeper understanding of the hormonal and metabolic differences associated with chronic conditions. Women’s health issues often involve multiple systems, such as the lymphatic, nervous, fascial, and emotional systems. While men’s health issues tend to be more focused. Additionally, men and women have quite different reactions to sports. There is much more to discuss on this topic. I hope to see you soon.
About Ellen Groesser
Ellen Groesser, MSc, Naturopath, and Biodynamic Trainer, initially studied human biology. After earning her master’s degree in 1992, she completed two years of psychology studies and then worked in various management positions within the pharmaceutical industry. The birth of her twin babies in 2003 guided her back to her roots, and she began a career as a Naturopath. She underwent foundational training in Osteopathy, Craniosacral Therapy, and Homeopathy at a full-time school for four years. Ellen has participated in various postgraduate seminars specializing in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy for Pregnant Women, Newborns, and Children, as well as Fascial and Children’s Osteopathy. Since 2007, she has worked in her private practice in West Germany.
Since 2010, Ellen has been a student and assistant of Dr. Michael Shea, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. in Florida, and she holds an Advanced Diploma in Biodynamic CST. Since 2015, she has organized and moderated meetings for the annual European Craniosacral Association Network (ECSAN). Throughout her career, she has consistently trained individuals, beginning in the 1990s in the pharmaceutical industry. In the last ten years, she has taught Osteopathy, Craniosacral Therapy, and Meditation in Germany and various other European countries, including Ukraine, Russia, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and the