Carley Powers, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and infant craniosacral therapist from a small town in Texas, shares how experiencing challenges with her daughter's health led her to explore craniosacral therapy as a complementary practice to her SLP work. She explains how CST has significantly shifted her approach to treating children, enhancing her understanding and treatment of various conditions such as speech impediments and feeding issues. She also touches on the interconnectedness of the human body, the role of CST in addressing structural issues, and the importance of both community and continuous learning in the field. Carley shares anecdotes about her experiences, including treating her own daughter and the impact of her education on her practice.

About Carley Powers:

Carley a Speech-Language Pathologist of 4 years. She completed her undergraduate degree at West Texas A&M University and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Abilene Christian University. She also received Infant Craniosacral Therapy training through Beames Craniosacral Therapy. She is married with an almost 2 year old, and a puppy named sugar!

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Episode Timestamps:

• Carley’s reason for starting CST {01:00}
• How Carley’s practice has shifted since adding CST {05:15}
• Educational gaps and CST awareness {09:10}
• Acknowledging the impact of implementation {14:15}
• Life-changing perspectives on speech and feeding {16:05}
• Integrating CST with speech pathology {17:45}
• The body keeps the score {22:00}
• Reflecting on birth trauma and baby care {23:45}

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