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Carrie Dean

Carrie Dean

Summary

Experienced IBCLC and Infant CST with a strong background in providing therapeutic support to diverse clients. Recognized for effectively addressing complicated infant feeding scenarios and fostering positive outcomes through tailored care plans and interventions. Proven ability to support and educate new families on best practices for overall feeding comfort. Strong emphasis on collaborative teamwork and adaptive problem-solving to meet evolving patient needs. Advanced Craniosacral Therapist with a passion for natural healthcare practices. Enjoy coaching families on how to "listen" to their baby and provide at-home exercises for maximum comfort. Skilled in conducting classes, hosting mothers groups, and creating breastfeeding educational resources for patients and the general community.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant Craniosacral Therapist

Private Practice
02.2020 - Current

Providing infant craniosacral therapy for babies with feeding challenges, traumatic birth, plagirocephaly, torticollis and other infant challenges


Working closely with parents and other infant providers to collaborate care for difficult cases

IBCLC

Private Practice
09.2018 - Current
  • Making in-home visits, treating the dyad with comprehensive feeding care
  • Facilitating a free, weekly new mother's group in my community
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility in order to run full time private practice
  • Excellent client relationships, often retuning when families have their next baby.

ADVISOR/ PROVIDER

EXPECTFUL
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Designed and implemented the lactation program of a wellness app designed for the prenatal and postpartum period
  • Created the menu of services related to lactation
  • Presented prenatal breastfeeding classes, reaching an audience of hundreds of expectant families worldwide
  • Provided telehealth lactation appointments

IBCLC PROVIDER

THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED PEDIATRICS
12.2017 - 09.2018
  • Served as the in-house lactation consultant for a large pediatric practice, treating families and their infant feeding and lactation needs
  • Assisted frenectomy procedures
  • Facilitated a weekly new parent/feeding support group

MASSAGE THERAPIST

UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION
08.2008 - 08.2014
  • Provided massage to the female tennis professionals
  • Assisted the physical therapists in their treatment of the tennis professionals

ASSISTANT TEACHER

SWEDISH INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
04.2009 - 01.2011
  • Taught Swedish Institute students anatomy, physiology, and pathology as it related to Swedish and Shiatsu massage
  • Conducted lectures, performed hands on demonstrations, administered and graded tests and assignments

Education

Infant Craniosacral Therapy

Beames, ICST
Toronto, Canada
09-2021

Associates Degree - Occupational Studies

Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences
05.2007

B.F.A. - Theatre

East Carolina University
05.1995

Skills

  • Client assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Therapeutic rapport
  • Health education
  • Clinical evaluation
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Professionalism
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Cultural Sensitivity

Speaking Engagements

Expectful Virtual worldwide

Taught live prenatal breastfeeding classes to hundreds of viewers across the globe


Westchester Mama and Child Wellness Expo Mt Kisco, NY

Presenter, The Junction of Lactation and Craniosacral Therapy


Lactation Consultant in Private Practice Conference Philadelphia, PA

Presenter, Demystifying DMER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex)


Westchester Myofunctional Specialist Scarsdale, NY

Presenter, The Role of CST in Tongue Tie




Timeline

ADVISOR/ PROVIDER

EXPECTFUL
05.2021 - 09.2022

Infant Craniosacral Therapist

Private Practice
02.2020 - Current

IBCLC

Private Practice
09.2018 - Current

IBCLC PROVIDER

THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED PEDIATRICS
12.2017 - 09.2018

ASSISTANT TEACHER

SWEDISH INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
04.2009 - 01.2011

MASSAGE THERAPIST

UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION
08.2008 - 08.2014

Associates Degree - Occupational Studies

Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences

B.F.A. - Theatre

East Carolina University

Infant Craniosacral Therapy

Beames, ICST
Carrie Dean