Craniosacral Therapy
Carol has been a therapeutic bodyworker for over 19 years. She is licensed in Oregon and Washington. She specializes in Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation for pregnant and new mothers, infants and children. Carol’s bodywork practice is over seventy-five percent pediatric. Most of the children she treats are younger than three months. Carol is a pioneer - integrating osteopathic manual therapies like Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation into prenatal care, postpartum care for both moms and babies and the birth place.
Locations
Carol’s office is in her home in Northwest Portland. Adults and children see her there. Carol’s experience as a home birth midwife has taught her that new families are best served in their own homes. Because of this she makes house calls for infant Craniosacral Therapy treatments.
Craniosacral Therapy Training
Carol Gray is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Carol independently teaches Introductory Craniosacral Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy for Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum, Craniosacral Therapy for Infants and Subtle Palpation Skills classes. These classes are appropriate for bodyworkers, birth attendants and other health professionals.
Free Clinics
Carol offers free Craniosacral Therapy treatments for Infants at various locations in the Portland metro area approximately once a month. The free mama clinic is part of the CST for Pregnancy Birth and Postpartum workshop.
Home Birth
Carol Gray has dedicated her professional life to supporting expectant and new families by promoting gentle aware birth. Carol has attended births for over 30 years - at first as a doula and since 2000 as a midwife. She attends home births in the Portland metro area.
Birthing From Within
Carol became a certified Birthing From Within mentor in 1999. She studied directly with Pam England, author of Birthing From Within. Over the years Carol has taught hundreds of expectant parents in a variety of settings including OHSU and Breitenbush. She has also been an advisor to other Birthing From Within mentors enrolled in the certification program. At present she offers private classes in her home in Northwest Portland surrounded by the natural beauty of Forest Park. In this close-in retreat center setting parents can temporarily leave their everyday lives to focus on self exploration.
