The Carol Gray Center for CST Studies

11/02/2025

The November newsletter is ready. You can read it here (if you don't already get it in your inbox): https://mailchi.mp/carolgray/g9uqin4gmc-17445373

10/28/2025

Need an ethics class? I still have openings in Professional Ethics for Bodyworkers on November 22. This is a live interactive virtual class (not prerecorded) approved by NCBTMB for 4 hours of continuing education credit. This class meets ethics/boundaries/communication requirements for LMTs including Washington and Oregon.

Professional Ethics for Bodyworkers $89 4 Hours: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Pacific Time This is an interactive live virtual class. It is not prerecorded. You’ll get a confirmation email when you register. You’ll get a reminder and a Zoom link for the online class 48 hours before it starts. Saturday N...

10/28/2025

CST for Infants October 2025. How many times have I taught this class? 80!!!! That's hundreds of students trained and THOUSANDS of babies treated in our clinics.
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It was pouring rain at the end of class so we took an indoor masked group photo. The one I like best is the one where we made silly faces.
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What's not silly? The beautiful baby treatments my students provided. Special thank you to Sasha Froblom, my fabulous teaching assistant.

10/19/2025

Last night my husband asked me how many times I've taught Subtle Hands-On Skills. I counted them up. Guess what? I've taught it 127 times. I had no idea the number was so high!
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Here are my students for the 127th Subtle Hands-On Skills class - October 2025 . This class was super special. Extra thanks to my amazing teaching assistant, Anjuli Shah-Johnson

10/02/2025

Here's a link to my latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/carolgray/g9uqin4gmc-17444638 It's October already!

10/01/2025

Have you been thinking about taking a class with me? Does it seem like my classes are always full? A spot just opened up in Subtle Hands-On Skills October 15-17. Things I teach in this class form the foundation of every skilled CST practice. What you learn will blend with and enhance manual therapy skills learned elsewhere. Plus, it's the prerequisite for my CST for Infants and other classes.

Subtle Hands-On Skills $1350 USD 21 hours – three days Wednesday – Friday 9:00 – 5:00 October 15-17, 2025 – one opening April 29 – May 1, 2026 – waiting list May 27-29, 2026 October 21-23, 2026 Subtle Hands-On Skills Class Description: This class is the prerequisite for CST for Infants, ...

09/30/2025

Understanding Infants - September 2025: For some reason, I have no class photos taken indoors. Although my new studio IS wonderful. It's just that the weather cooperated again and allowed us to spend afternoons outdoors. It was glorious! Emily Spaeth from Be Well Baby taught a knockout class to a top notch group of students! I know some people wanted to take this class, but couldn't make the dates work. We'll be offering it twice in 2026 - in March and September. I can't wait!

09/20/2025

Hey Portland: We have a unique opportunity for parents of infants. The fabulous Emily Spaeth of Be Well Baby is teaching a class at The Carol Gray Center for CST Studies. It's called Understanding Infants: Reflexes, Skills and Temperament September 27-28.

We have demonstration appointments available for babies. Do you want to participate? PM me for more details.

During this 30-minute session, you and your baby will join Dr. Emily Spaeth at the front of the classroom for a live demonstration. Dr. Emily will gently guide everyone through the milestones and skills your baby is working on right now—highlighting what’s typical for this stage and showcasing the remarkable ways your little one is growing, moving, and connecting.

While the demo is designed for students to deepen their understanding of infant development, it’s also a joyful opportunity for you to celebrate your baby’s progress, notice the subtle details you may not have seen before, and gain confidence in recognizing and supporting your baby’s unique development.

P.S. We also have room for more students in this class.
P.P.S. Emily will give babies mini CST treatments while she talks.

Understanding Infants: Reflexes, Skills, and Temperament $900 USD 14 hours – two days Saturday – Sunday 9:00 – 5:00 September 27-28 Taught by Dr. Emily Spaeth, DPT, IBCLC, TIP Class Description: Most people aren’t quite sure how to engage with a baby in a way that supports their little brain...

09/13/2025

Sleep training...

Some parents see “sleep training” as the key to a good night's rest. Others argue that it's distressing for babies. What do scientists say about its risks and benefits?

09/01/2025

You Don't get my newsletter in your inbox? No problem. You can read it here: https://mailchi.mp/carolgray/g9uqin4gmc-17443991 Among other things, you can find out about the new class - Understanding Infants: Reflexes, Skills, and Temperament. We have space in this class September 27-28.

08/26/2025

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