Business Details
Women's Health & Functional Medicine in Portland
Dr. Caroline Peterson is a dedicated practitioner specializing in natural women's health, functional medicine, and visceral manipulation. With over 30 years of experience, our practice integrates holistic approaches such as lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, and neuroemotional technique to address complex health concerns. We prioritize personalized care, combining advanced diagnostics with manual therapies to support patients through all life stages.Our expertise spans fertility optimization, pelvic health, and post-surgical recovery, emphasizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and energetic systems. We maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a safe, compassionate environment for healing.
Services
Functional Medicine
Visceral Manipulation
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage
Craniosacral Therapy
Neuroemotional Technique
Energy Medicine
Chiropractic Care
Hormone Balancing
Post-Surgical Recovery
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in women's health
- Integrates visceral manipulation with functional medicine approaches
- Offers personalized treatment plans for complex conditions
- Combines physical, emotional, and energetic healing modalities
- Provides both virtual and in-person consultations in Oregon and Florida
What people say
Erased the misery of infertility
True healer approach
Holistic care success
Effective chronic pain relief
Compassionate practitioner
Services
Functional Medicine
Our functional medicine approach addresses root causes of health issues through personalized treatment plans. We combine advanced lab testing with nutritional interventions to optimize wellness for women facing fertility challenges, hormonal imbalances, and chronic conditions. This comprehensive methodology considers genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors to create sustainable healing solutions that support long-term health.
Visceral Manipulation
Specialized visceral manipulation techniques restore mobility to abdominal organs affected by adhesions or trauma. Our practitioners use gentle manual therapy to improve organ function and alleviate pain associated with conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and post-surgical complications. This approach enhances circulation and nerve communication to promote natural healing processes in the body.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Holistic pelvic floor therapy addresses musculoskeletal and energetic imbalances affecting women's health. Through myofascial release and lymphatic drainage, we treat conditions including incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain. Our approach integrates emotional and physical healing to restore proper function and comfort in the pelvic region.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy optimizes central nervous system function through gentle manipulation of cranial bones and spinal structures. This technique alleviates headaches, TMJ disorders, and neurological pain by improving cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Our practitioners use subtle adjustments to release tension patterns that affect overall health and well-being.
Neuroemotional Technique
Neuroemotional Technique (NET) addresses the physiological impact of emotional stress on physical health. Using muscle testing and spinal adjustments, we identify and resolve stored emotional patterns that contribute to chronic pain and hormonal imbalances. This evidence-based approach helps patients overcome trauma-related health challenges and achieve emotional resilience.
People
Dr. Caroline Peterson
Founder & Lead Practitioner
Dr. Caroline Peterson is a board-certified chiropractor with advanced training in visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and functional medicine. With over 30 years of experience in women's health, she combines traditional chiropractic care with holistic approaches to address complex health concerns. Her practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans that integrate physical, emotional, and energetic healing modalities.
Questions
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in women's health conditions including fertility challenges, pelvic pain, hormonal imbalances, and post-surgical recovery. Our integrative approach effectively addresses chronic issues like endometriosis, fibroids, and varicose veins.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide telemedicine appointments available to patients in Oregon, Florida, and beyond. Virtual consultations include personalized treatment planning and follow-up care.
What manual therapy techniques do you use?
Our practice combines visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, and neuroemotional technique with traditional chiropractic care to address complex health concerns.
How do you approach fertility support?
We use functional medicine testing combined with visceral manipulation and hormonal balancing to optimize reproductive health and address conditions like PCOS and endometriosis.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial consultations include comprehensive health assessment, physical evaluation, and personalized treatment planning using both conventional and alternative medicine approaches.
