From Personal Scars to a Shared Strength

From Personal Pain to Professional Purpose

Carolyn’s path to developing the Gravity Technique began with her own body’s journey. At 13, major abdominal surgery left her with an 11-inch scar and, over time, compensatory movement patterns that would become her greatest teachers. What started as yoga classes to build core strength evolved into a deep exploration of how the body adapts and heals. Despite years of dedicated practice, Carolyn experienced the frustration familiar to many – persistent restrictions and discomfort that didn’t respond to conventional approaches. The breakthrough came through studying fascial connections and movement patterns. Training with pioneers like Tom Myers (Anatomy Trains) and Gary Carter revealed how surgical scars and compensatory patterns create ripple effects throughout the entire body system. Carolyn’s professional education spans yoga teacher training (500 hours), three years studying Traditional Chinese Medicine and meditation in Beijing, extensive fascial anatomy courses, and hands-on dissection work. She is currently training as an osteopath, integrating evidence-based manual therapy with her unique understanding of post-surgical recovery. Her experience with chronic pain patterns deepened her appreciation for gentle, patient-centered approaches that work with the body’s natural healing intelligence rather than against it. The Gravity Technique emerged from this combination of personal insight and professional study – a method that addresses the whole-body impact of surgery and trauma, helping clients move beyond compensation patterns toward genuine restoration. Having navigated her own complex recovery journey, Carolyn understands that true healing isn’t about returning to how you were before, it’s about helping your body write a new chapter with greater ease, balance, and freedom..