Caitlin Parsons
The Aligned Hygienist
About
With 17 years of experience as a practicing Registered Dental Hygienist, Caitlin's personal journey through chronic pain and injury reshaped the direction of her career. What began as a struggle with pain evolved into a commitment to prevention, sustainability, and whole-person well-being, leading her to become a Certified Yoga Therapist, Ergonomics Consultant, and the founder of The Aligned Hygienist.
By blending lived experience with expertise in yoga therapy, ergonomics, and stress management, Caitlin supports dental professionals in optimizing their health—physically, mentally, and energetically. Today, her work spans individual clinicians, dental teams, practices, organizations, and Dental Support Organizations (DSOs). She collaborates with brands, companies, and event planners as a speaker, educator, writer, and podcast host.
Certifications & Credentials
Specialties
Packages
CE Training
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Evidence-based CE trainings for dental teams and organizations, delivered on-site or virtually. Topics include ergonomics, posture, sustainable work habits, burnout prevention, and clinician longevity.
Dental Team Training & Consulting
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In-practice ergonomics and wellness support designed to reduce pain, burnout, and injury while supporting long-term clinician health and retention. Includes real-time ergonomic assessment, team education, and practical strategies.
Individual Coaching & Ergonomic Support
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Personalized support for dental professionals seeking guidance around pain, posture, injury recovery, and sustainable career habits. Includes virtual ergonomic assessment, coaching, and wellness planning.
Brand Partnership & Advisory Work
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Strategic brand partnerships, sponsored social media, and educational video content leveraging Caitlin's clinical background and trusted voice within dentistry.
Featured Testimonials
You and this membership are amazing! I feel so much better inside and out. I remember now, and my body knows how good it can feel again! Thank you Caitlin!
Kathy Johnson · RDH
You have no idea how happy I am. Living in pain every day and finally having some relief is crazy. I didn't realize just how much it was affecting me! These classes have helped me so much.
Jessica Valdez · Treatment Coordinator
I absolutely LOVE the membership. It has been a very useful tool in order to maintain feeling well in my body. All of the offerings are great because it's Caitlin's unique approach to complete mind & body wellness.
Donna McLee · Happy Member
Our office LOVED having Caitlin come in and teach us more about ergonomics. I learned so much. It definitely helped us as hygienists in advocating for materials that would benefit our bodies long term.
Jordan White · RDH, Kingston Family Dental