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About Catherine
Catherine Whelan, CST-D
Background
Catherine is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She chose a degree in kinesiology because of her lifelong interest in anatomy and the way the body works. After finishing her undergraduate degree, she became a Certified Health and Fitness Specialist through American College of Sports Medicine. With the desire to achieve a more encompassing understanding of the body, Catherine attended Boulder College of Massage Therapy and became a licensed Massage Therapist. Catherine's hands on experience and continued education led her ultimately to Upledger CranioSacral Therapy. She is a Diplomate level CranioSacral Therapist and now a certified instructor for the Upledger Institute.
Catherine has been working as a wellness professional for over eighteen years, learning from each client and medical professional she meets. Her background in kinesiology, personal training, craniosacral therapy, and massage therapy enables her to work in concert with osteopaths, MDs, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and other wellness professionals. Catherine has spent years working in medical settings that focus on chronic pain with an emphasis on fibromyalgia. Combining craniosacral therapy and kinesiology gives Catherine a unique therapeutic approach when dealing with injury and disease. She uses both passive soft tissue manipulations and active therapies during her sessions, focusing on education, and encourages personalized home exercises to help speed recovery and attain goals. Her curiosity and desire to learn enables her to tailor each session to both the client’s long-term and immediate needs.
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Diplomate Certified CST Instructor
Catherine is a CranioSacral 1 and CST-Listening to the Second Brain instructor for the Upledger Institute with her Diplomate certification. Eighteen years of experience accompany Catherine, she started with a Kinesiology degree, followed that with some of the best training available at Boulder College of Massage, and she has continued her education at the highest levels in Craniosacral Therapy as well as Visceral Manipulation. She is partnered with Nikki Kenward from the UK, author of It's All In Your Gut to explore CLBS. Catherine is also a frequent teaching assistant and study group leader.
A Collaborative Framework Course for Bodyworkers and Therapists
Catherine has partnered with Chelsea Haverly, LCSW-C to bring you a groundbreaking integrative course offered online.
Embodied Parts Integration: A Mind-Body Approach
"CranioSacral Therapy is about empowering people to take their health journey into their own hands."
International Association of Healthcare Practitioners
Member
American Massage Therapy Association