Foundational Craniosacral Training · Big Island, Hawaii
An Introduction to the Craniosacral System
March 5-7, 2027
An introductory journey into Cranial Osteopathy and the craniosacral system, exploring how to listen to the Tide, develop greater sensitivity in the hands, and begin experiencing the body’s inherent movement toward health, now held within the natural beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii.
About This Course
Cranial Foundations in Hawaii is the starting point for those curious about the craniosacral system and Dr. Daniel Allen’s approach to working with the body’s inherent movement toward health.
Held on the Big Island of Hawaii, this immersive weekend combines teaching, hands-on practice, discussion, and experiential learning to introduce students to the principles, anatomy, perception, and rhythms underlying craniosacral work.
No prior cranial experience is required. Students are invited to slow down, listen differently, develop greater sensitivity in their hands, and begin exploring the subtle movements and organizing forces within the body.
The retreat setting offers an opportunity to step away from everyday life and learn within the natural beauty and rhythm of Hawaii, with shared meals, time in nature, and space for connection and integration.
$769 All-Inclusive
Includes room + board
$469 Class Only
Location
Pahoa, Big Island Hawaii
Dates
March 5-7, 2027
Included in the Retreat
-Foundations craniosacral training
-Hands-on practice
-Shared room + board
-Organic meals
-Daily Yoga/Movement
-Ocean excursions
-Hilo Airport pickup
-Immersive Big Island retreat setting
Sample Daily Rhythm
Monday morning begins with an ocean excursion and gratitude practice. We will have ocean excursions 1-2 times during the retreat.
Movement
9:00 - 10:00
Lecture
10:00 - 1:00
1:00 - 2:00
Lunch
2:00 - 3:00
Daily lecture
3:00 - 5:00
Trading treatments with supervision
5:00 - 6:00
Integration / solo time
6:00
Dinner
Who It’s for
This course is open to everyone and no previous craniosacral experience is required. It is especially well suited for:
Massage therapists
Bodyworkers
Osteopathic practitioners
Healing professionals
Movement practitioners
People curious about craniosacral work
Anyone interested in learning to listen to the body with greater sensitivity
Accommodation + Logistics
Welcome dinner begins Friday, March 5 at 6:00 PM
Shared room + board is included with the $769 All-Inclusive registration. Private room upgrades may be available for an additional fee; after registration, we can connect you directly with the property to inquire about availability
Organic meals are included with the All-Inclusive registration
Hilo Airport pickup is included and will be coordinated with participants after registration
The course continues through approximately 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 7
Dietary restrictions or special meal needs can be coordinated with the retreat property after registration
FAQ
A few things to know about the experience before you join us.
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No. This is a foundational course and is open to anyone interested in learning about the craniosacral system. No prior cranial training is required.
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The weekend introduces the foundations of Cranial Osteopathy and the craniosacral system, including hands-on practice, perceptual skills, the Midline, listening to the Tide, anatomy, and the body’s inherent movement toward health.
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Hands-on learning is an important part of the weekend. Students will have opportunities to practice with one another while receiving guidance and supervision throughout the course.
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Yes. This is intentionally both a training and a retreat.
There will be space for rest, integration, movement, shared meals, and time in nature. The group will also take part in one or two ocean excursions.
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We’ll begin with a welcome dinner on Friday, March 5 at 6:00 PM. Saturday is a full day of teaching and hands-on practice, and the course continues through approximately 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 7.
Travel, Stay + Practical Details
Everything you need to know about staying with us in Hawaii.
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A complete packing list will be sent before the retreat.
We recommend bringing comfortable clothing for movement and treatment work, swimwear, sun protection, and anything you personally need to feel comfortable during your stay.
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Meals are included for participants who book the Full Retreat and stay at the retreat property. Participants choosing the Retreat Only option will need to arrange their own meals.
Meals at the retreat property will be organic.
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Shared accommodation at the retreat property is included with the Full Retreat.
Private room options are available for an additional fee. If you’re interested, we’ll put you in direct contact with the property after you purchase the Full Course plan. Any private room upgrade will be arranged and paid directly to the property, in addition to the Full Course plan price.
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Yes. Airport pickup from Hilo International Airport will be coordinated around participant arrival times. We will collect your flight information before the retreat and share the final pickup details with you.
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If you would like to arrive earlier or stay longer, please contact the retreat property directly to ask about availability and additional accommodation. XXX-XXX-XXX
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For questions about your room, accessibility needs, dietary requirements, or other special requests related to your stay, please contact the retreat property directly. Dr. Allen’s team remains your contact for questions about the retreat program, registration, and payments.
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Plan to arrive in time for the Friday welcome dinner at 6:00 PM. The course concludes at approximately 4:00 PM on Sunday.
Dr. Daniel Allen
For more than 35 years, Dr. Daniel Allen has devoted his life to osteopathic medicine and the study of the body’s inherent movement toward health.
His first Cranial Osteopathy course in 1987 opened a lifelong path of inquiry that continues to shape his clinical practice and teaching. His background includes emergency medicine, obstetrics, traditional osteopathic care, and decades of deeply individualized hands-on work.
His teaching is grounded in a simple principle: slow down, listen carefully, and allow the body’s deeper intelligence to reveal the way forward.
Marza Millar, BSN,MA
Marza is a lifelong healer, scholar, and lineage holder known for her deep work in Egyptian cosmology, vibrational medicine, and indigenous wisdom traditions. She brings extensive knowledge of ancient Hawai‘i—the people, their healing lineages, and the living relationship with land and waters—and over 30 years’ experience in Lomi Lomi (traditional Hawaiian massage). Through Black Lotus Academy, she offers private sessions that blend ancient science with intuitive healing.
From soul retrieval to herbal medicine, energy clearing to life-transition coaching, Marza’s work supports those navigating spiritual awakening, chronic illness, or major life shifts. Her approach is highly personalized, grounded in decades of practice, and guided by sacred insight.