Forest D Hart

About

I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist in Portland, Oregon with a developing clinical focus in craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation. My work blends anatomical precision, perceptual listening, and a steady presence shaped by years of contemplative practice. I’ve completed CranioSacral Therapy 2 (CS2) through the Upledger Institute and Visceral Manipulation 1 (VM1) through the Barral Institute, and I’m continuing deeper study in both disciplines.

My background includes long-term training in Taoist movement and meditation traditions. Those practices taught me how to track subtle shifts in tension, rhythm, and internal movement—skills that directly support the sensitivity needed in craniosacral and visceral work. They also cultivated the grounded, patient quality of attention that clients often experience as safety and ease.

I am also a State of Oregon–licensed Psilocybin Facilitator. That work is conducted separately under Oregon’s regulated system, yet it continues to deepen how I sit with people: listening without pressure, supporting nervous system regulation, and holding space for natural unfolding. Whether in bodywork or non-touch facilitation, my intention remains the same—to help people settle, sense more clearly, and reconnect with their inherent movement toward balance.

My practice centers on integrative sessions that weave craniosacral techniques, organ-specific fascial listening, and targeted manual therapy. I focus on supporting fluid dynamics, easing protective patterns, and creating conditions where the body can reorganize at its own pace.

My Skills

CranioSacral Therapy (CS2 – Upledger Institute)

• Still Point induction
• Diaphragm releases
• Cranial base work
• Listening stations and tissue evaluation
• Dural tube and sacral techniques

Visceral Manipulation (VM1 – Barral Institute)

• General and local listening
• Mobility and motility assessment
• Organ-specific techniques for the liver, gallbladder, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, and colon
• Identification of fascial restrictions and decreased glide
• Assessment of ligamentous and structural tension patterns

Taoist Movement & Meditative Background

• Sensitivity to subtle movement and tissue tone
• Rooted, calm presence during hands-on work
• Breath-centered pacing
• Ability to track internal and external rhythm without force

State-Licensed Psilocybin Facilitation (Oregon)

• Trauma-informed preparation and integration
• Non-directive, client-led process support
• Nervous system regulation and grounding skills
• Clear separation between bodywork and non-touch facilitation, per Oregon law

Somatic & Manual Therapy Foundations

• Myofascial release
• Trauma-aware touch
• Support for breath mechanics, digestion, and postural balance

Client-Centered Approach

• Consent-driven, non-forceful methods
• Attuned pacing and communication
• Collaborative planning for sessions
• Emphasis on comfort, internal awareness, and spaciousness