Testimonials
When my newborn son was having some pain with breast feeding, Carol River came to the hospital to give him a cranial sacral treatment. She immediately became one of our family's most trusted and cherished birth (and baby) guardians. My infant son and I have since enjoyed many massages with Carol, as well as her baby massage class. Through her treatments, her teaching and her example, she has helped each member of our family settle more gracefully into our life together. I feel I am a better mother and I have a happier, better adjusted son thanks to Carol.
S.C., Mom, Communications Guru
Carol is a great communicator. At the start of every session, she asks how my body is feeling, then customizes her massage accordingly. Carol’s sessions are different every time, and I always leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
R.H., Dad, Writer
The bigger I grew during my pregnancy, the more my back and body ached. Carol has the experience and training to know exactly what to do—when to dig deep and when to be gentle. She made a huge difference during my pregnancy.
C.H., Mom, Software Company VP
I have been a massage client of Carol River for several years. I am in a high stress profession and have a chronic health condition which flares periodically, and each month when I visit her she is attentive to my massage needs, adjusting her approach in response to my current health. She was also invaluable as I recovered from unexpected major surgery earlier this year. I know that without her caring, healing touch, I would not have been able to maintain my current functional status. She is a talented massage therapist and a wonderful healer. I recommend her highly.
A.L., Physician
Carol has been my family massage therapist for 11 years. Carol's skilled touch and caring spirit have nourished us in good times and bad. Her hands know just what to do for each person and each situation. I treat myself to a Carol massage every two weeks. My body and mind approve! Be sure and ask for a foot massage. Your feet will thank you!
R.R., Intel Retiree, Principle Engineer
Carol has been my massage therapist for a very long time. She's very in tune with my body, and takes the time before each session to talk to me, and see how I am doing and feeling. I always leave feeling so good. She is simply amazing!
A.R., Sales Representative
Carol is a wonderfully gentle person, and has worked on me many times with her myriad of skills. She did a "house call" when I was hospitalized with pre-eclampsia two weeks before my baby was born, and also worked on my baby as a newborn when she began showing signs of reflux. I'm fortunate to have shared office space with Carol, and find her to be a compassionate, considerate and generous woman in addition to her many talents with healing and teaching.
A.B., Mom, Licensed Massage Therapist
Carol has been a friend for all the years I have lived in Portland, and I have been privileged to experience her many deep facets. As a bodyworker, a Reiki practitioner and as Craniosacral Therapist her touch is kind and aware, subtle and at the same time very grounded and deep. As an Infant Massage instructor she connects both with parents and baby and creates an energy in the room that everyone feels comfortable with. Babies relax in her presence and express needs and emotions because they know she can help them facilitate and support their process. Carol has a fantastic sense of presence that calls your own to be there as well. She is intuitive and knows what your needs are almost better than you do! I can hardly wait to experience what she's going to become an expert in next!
V.P., Yoga Instructor, Licensed Massage Therapist
I have been a client of Carol's for about ten years now. Not only is she an excellent massage therapist, but she is a warm and caring person. She adds the little things that make my sessions with her extra special. The eye pack to keep out the light, soothing scents on the face pad, hot packs for my back and for my feet also. She always has soothing music playing and a wonderful personal waterfall in the background. Each experience leaves me feeling relaxed and soothed. I recommend her highly.
B.L., Grandma, Retiree
Doula Client Testimonials
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Carol is caring and her voice is loving and soothing to the babies.
K.T., Mom
Baby massage and communication has helped our entire family to bond closer with A and has been a positive experience we can all do together. As a new mom I can use as much helpful information as possible to help calm and make my baby happy.
L.W., Mom, Physician
I am currently in one of Carol's infant yoga/massage classes and it’s wonderful! The “curriculum” is great, and Carol is a total natural at this stuff. She has inspired me to get closer to my 2 month old son via touch and the special relationship that develops out of that. Carol is very sweet and attuned to the babies. The class gave me time dedicated solely to my baby. I learned songs and rhymes that I use everyday with him now. This class emphasized/modeled the kind of parenting I hope to emulate—sensitive, attuned and kind.
J.B., Mom, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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