About Me
Avadhan Larson has been practicing CranioSacral Therapy since 1987 and has been a dedicated instructor with the Upledger Institute since 1995. She is an Upledger Diplomate Certified CranioSacral Therapist, Upledger Certified CranioSacral Therapy Instructor, and Certified Upledger Certification Examiner. In addition, she holds credentials as a Registered CranioSacral Therapist (RCST, Biodynamic method), Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Homeopath (IFH), and Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCA). She is also a graduate of Ray Castellino’s Birth Process Training.
Avadhan has been studying and practicing alternative therapies since 1979. Her introduction to CranioSacral Therapy in 1987 marked a turning point in her career, as she was immediately drawn to its gentle, sensitive approach and profound clinical results—a passion that continues to this day.
She maintains a full-time private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she works with both adults and children. Avadhan feels deeply grateful to engage in work she loves—both in her clinical practice and as an educator. As a Certified Upledger CranioSacral Therapy Instructor, she teaches a wide range of courses internationally, including CranioSacral Therapy I and II, SomatoEmotional Release I and II, Advanced CST I and II, CST for Pediatrics I, The Brain Speaks I and II, and all levels of Clinical Applications classes for healthcare professionals.
My Skills
Avadhan is also a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Somatic Experiencing, developed by Peter Levine, is a powerful method for healing the symptoms of trauma. She has also completed a three year training specializing in pre and perinatal trauma, including attachment trauma, in children and adults.Additionally, Avadhan is fully trained in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Michael Kern, D.O. RCST.