Training history

Eric Moya Cst-D, Ms/Mfct

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Training history

Formal Education:

  • University of Houston Honors College. 1991-1995. Graduated Magna Cum Laude and with Honors and Honors in Major. Literature and creative writing
  • Crystal Mountain School of Massage Therapy. 1996-1997
  • University of Phoenix. 2004-2006. Masters of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy
  • London College of Osteopathy 2018-Present. Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (In progress)
  • Fielding Graduate University. 2022-2024. Post-Bacc Certificate in Clinical Psychology.
  • Fielding Graduate University. 2024-Present. Ph.D in Clinical Psychology (In Progress)

Facilitation Training (highlights):

  • Group Facilitation. Stephen Schuiteveder. Esalen Institute -- 2008
  • Systems Theory and Thinking. Jeff Kurtyka. Esalen Institute -- 2008
  • Advanced group facilitation training. Adam Wolpert --2009
  • Business and human potential. Jay Ogilvie and Sam Yau -- 2009
  • Co-Active Fundamentals of Coaching. CTI -- 2009
  • International Institute of Management Development (IMD). George Kohlresier -- 2010
  • Gestalt Coaching. Gordon Wheeler -- 2010
  • Peak Leadership. Chip Conley -- 2011
  • Conscious Business. Sam Yau. Esalen -- 2012

Manual Therapy Education (highlights):

  • CranioSacral Therapy (all levels through advanced, including advanced certification)
  • CranioSacral Therapy for Pediatrics
  • CranioSacral Therapy for Death and Dying
  • CranioSacral Dissection
  • CranioSacral Therapy and the Immune Response
  • CST & Immune Response: Thorax
  • CranioSacral Therapy and the Brain/Nervous System 1 & 2
  • CranioSacral Therapy Working with the Enteric Nervous System
  • Lymph Drainage Therapy 1, 2, 3, and Advanced
  • Neuromeningeal Manipulation 1, 2, & 3
  • Visceral Manipulation 1 & 2
  • Zero Balancing 1
  • Osteopathic Manual Therapy
  • Apprenticeships in NeuroMuscular therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, Strain/Counterstrain, Play therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Existential Psychotherapy

Teaching Experience (highlights):

  • Ombudsman/Developer of IAHE Clincial Mentorship Program for Upledger CST (2013-present)
  • Instructor/Developer/Ombudsman for CST Working with Chronic Depletion Course for the Upledger Institute (2013-present)
  • Instructor CranioSacral Dissection (2015-present)
  • Instructor for all levels of Clinical Applications for CST courses (2014-present)
  • Instructor CranioSacral Therapy 1 (2001-present)
  • Instructor CranioSacral Therapy 2 (2003-present)
  • Instructor for Tutorial for Apprentices (2006-present)
  • Certification Examiner for Upledger CST curriculum. Techniques level (2004-present)
  • Workshop leader. Monthlong residency program @ Esalen Institute (2009, 2011, 2013, 2015)
  • Instructor. Crystal Mountain School of Massage (1998-2004) Taught Ethics and Communication, Emotional Release Skills, Anatomy and Physiology
  • Clinical Supervisor for Massage Therapy Internships at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Research Experience:

Invited Presentations/Lectures (highlights):

  • June 2018. Florida State Massage Therapy Association Annual Convention. Featured preseenter and workshop leader. "CranioSacral Dissection: A Pathway to Understanding
  • September 2016. UK Rhythm & Resonance Symposium. Featured presenter and workshop leader. "Epicentre: Working from a Systems Based Paradigm"
  • June 2013. Google Tech Talk. "Increasing Mind/Body Health Through Manual Therapy"
  • April 2012. Beyond the Dura Conference. Featured on a panel of innovators in CranioSacral Therapy + Breakout session workshop
  • January 2012. Brain, Mind, Consciousness Society. UC Santa Cruz. "Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness and the Ethical Implications of Therapy"
  • July 2006. AMTA NM Chapter Convention. "Nurturing the Nurturer"
  • Sepember 2005. AMTA National Convention. "CranioSacral Therapy--The Light Touch"
  • Fall 2004. Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioner National Convention (Canada)." Presentations on CranioSacral Therapy and Lymph Drainage Therapy"
  • March 2002. Questions for Query: Challenges to the Lactation Consultant Conference. "CranioSacral Therapy and Breastfeeding"
  • July 2000. New Mexio Osteopathic Medical Association. "SomatoEmotional Release and its Applications"
  • September 1999. New Mexico Department of Public Health Conference. "Relieving Stress in the Workplace"