About craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a light-touch complementary practice. People commonly explore it for relaxation, stress, headaches, and musculoskeletal tension, but evidence for condition-specific benefits is mixed. It should complement—not replace—appropriate medical assessment and treatment.
Craniosacral therapy in Portland, United States
This page lists current craniosacral therapists in Portland, United States. At present, the directory shows 252 public listings with verifiable contact information. Each entry shows the practitioner's credentials, language coverage, and the public directory they were sourced from, so you can compare and reach out directly.
In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often offered alongside another licensed discipline: massage therapy (LMT), physical therapy (PT, DPT), occupational therapy (OT), nursing (RN), or osteopathy (DO). State licensing varies; practitioners should be able to identify both their underlying health-care licence and any CST-specific training hours. Insurance coverage is uncommon for standalone CST but possible when delivered by a licensed healthcare professional with a referral.
Before booking, ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and whether the practitioner coordinates with medical care where relevant. Sessions usually run 45 to 75 minutes; many practitioners offer a short first call at no charge. If a practitioner promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions, look elsewhere.
Practitioners in Portland
RDH
Maine
Cali Rossen is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Maine, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Listed credentials: RDH. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Cali+Rossen). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
P.T.
Oregon
Carol Conrades is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Lymph Drainage Therapy, Manual Approach to the Brain, Manual Articular, Neural Manipulation, Vascular Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: P.T.. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Carol+Conrades). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
LMT
Oregon
Colleen Genuine is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Manual Approach to the Brain, Neural Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: LMT. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Colleen+Genuine). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
LMT
Oregon
Dakota Gonzalez is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Listed credentials: LMT. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Dakota+Gonzalez). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
5406 SE 45th Ave., 97206
Source: Milne Institute
LMT
Oregon
Erik Cannard is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Listed credentials: LMT. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Erik+Cannard). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
Oregon
Forest Hart is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Visceral Manipulation. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Forest+Hart). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
Registered Dental Hygienist
Oregon
Janice Peterson is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Listed credentials: Registered Dental Hygienist. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Janice+Peterson). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
333 S Flower St, 97239
Source: Milne Institute
Ac
Oregon
Joanna Donnelly is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Manual Approach to the Brain, Manual Articular, Neural Manipulation, Vascular Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation Certification. Listed credentials: Ac. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Joanna+Donnelly). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
ND
Oregon
Karla Morgan is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Neural Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: ND. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Karla+Morgan). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
K'intu Healing Arts, 602 Brighton Ave, 04106
Source: Milne Institute
LMT
Oregon
Kelsey Crawford McIntosh is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Listed credentials: LMT. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Kelsey+Crawford+McIntosh). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
M.S.P.T.
Oregon
Liz Finley is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Lymph Drainage Therapy, Neural Manipulation. Listed credentials: M.S.P.T.. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Liz+Finley). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
PTA
Oregon
Nicole Smith is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Manual Approach to the Brain, Neural Manipulation, Vascular Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: PTA. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Nicole+Smith). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
DC, CST-T
Oregon
Rachel Herbst is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy Certification. Listed credentials: DC, CST-T. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Rachel+Herbst). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
LMT, CST-T
Oregon
Robert Head is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy Certification. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: LMT, CST-T. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Robert+Head). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
Source: SearXNG Discovery
LMT
Oregon
Theresa Braunstein is a craniosacral therapist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Neural Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: LMT. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Theresa+Braunstein). In the United States, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered alongside another licensed discipline (massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy). Practitioners should be able to name their license or training credential. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
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Common reasons people seek craniosacral therapy in Portland
Based on what practitioners in this city say they treat most. Each link leads to a full guide with the research evidence, what a session looks like, and safety considerations.
How to choose
- • Check the practitioner’s completed training and its awarding organisation.
- • Verify professional insurance and any regulated licence they claim.
- • Ask how they handle consent, safety screening, and coordination with medical care.
- • Avoid anyone who promises a cure or advises replacing necessary healthcare.