Welcome to ICrA
ICrA is a not-for-profit special interest group for health professionals who include cranial therapy in their practice.
ICrA exists to provide CPD and to support, maintain and develop the practice of cranial therapy.
ICrA members include osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and other health care professionals. We welcome all practitioners and students with an interest in cranial, cranio-sacral therapy or cranial osteopathy.
ICrA is international with contacts in Belgium, Greece and France. We have links to several colleges in the UK, including College of Osteopaths and European School of Osteopathy.
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Spring Workshop: 30th May 2026
Teenagers and ADHD Exploration of Neuro diversity in a time of Change
Speaker: Mary Bolingbroke BSC, DO.
Workshop content: During this one day course, we will explore the Neuroendocrine, behavioural and emotional changes sculpting the Neuro typical teenage brain and body. We will then consider what makes this journey particularly challenging for the adolescents with ADHD. There will be practical sessions, guided meditations and a tool kit of techniques to take into your clinical practice.
About Mary Bolingbroke
Mary is an Osteopath who lectures on Biobasics, based on Jim Jealous's work. She lectures 'Still learning with CTET'. We are so thrilled to welcome Mary back. Please come along for a wonderful day of learning together.
Registration 09:30 for 10.00, closing at 17.00. Venue: BCOM 6, Netheral Gardens London NW3 5RR. Attendance certificates will be issued for 6 hours CPD
Lunch is included. Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
Course fee: £85 for ICRA members; £120 for non-members
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Series 7 of the ICrA Health Talks will be provided over 2026.
Attendance of the complete series of six talks costs £100 to ICrA members or £25 for each talk.
Attendees will receive a copy of the handout for the talk, an attendance certificate and a link to the recording of the talk. Please contact Brian Isbell (brianeisbell@gmail.com) if you are interested in attending either the whole series or separate talks.
Series 7 is on the theme of 'Nutritional Complexities’:
24.01.26 Antinutrients - are they a hazard to health?
21.03.26 Minerals and Trace Elements - why are they vital for health?
23.05.26 Artificial Sweeteners - why are they such a hazard to the body?
25.07.26 Ultraprocessed food - what makes UPF such a challenge to health?
26.09.26 Vitamin D - what are the benefits and hazards?
21.11.26 Food allergies and sensitivities - why are they becoming such a problem?
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