“I did too much yesterday. I walked 15,000 steps, did laundry, cooked, and baked.  I woke up this morning with a sore back and  usually I would take Advil and lay low to try to prevent my back from 'going out.' Instead, I did my Somatic exercises and voila!  My back is much better and instead of losing a day I am moving.  I am going to slow it down a little today but I do not have to stop.
Thank you for everything that you do.  Know that you are appreciated."

~ Brenda H.

"Erin has a wonderful ability to tap us into our bodies. I started seeing her for support with pain from a traumatic event. I've been doing yoga and various forms of stretching, a runner and very active for years. And I could not ease the recurring pain which was caused and rooted in my body due to trauma. In a much shorter amount of time than I was anticipating, I gained an incredible amount of pain relief. But the greater gift has been the way that my relationship with my body continues to shift. Erin has a way of supporting this engagement intuitively. Her 1-1 instruction is an incredible opportunity to get to know our bodies and release what no longer serves us, listen to the messages our body is attempting to share. If you're interested in deeply transformative and effective body work, look no further. Erin has skills, knowledge and intuitive ability to support pain free movement and a closer relationship with ourselves. Thank you, Erin!"

~ Kelley H.

“Somatic movement is the only thing that has given consistent relief from my lower back pain. Before coming to see Erin, I tried many different things: physical therapy, chiropractic and even had epidural injections. To be completely honest, I was very skeptical walking into my first session of somatic movement. Erin’s energy and approach made me feel really comfortable and about half way through I began to feel a change in my back. I walked out of that first session feeling relief that continued to increase. I continued to notice less tingling and pain with more flexibility and strength. My skepticism has been relieved. Also, I really appreciate being able to do the movements anywhere without special equipment.  While I am able to do many of the exercises on my own at this point, I continue to benefit from in person sessions with Erin - her energy and gentle guidance are like nothing I’ve experienced before.”

~Corey S.

“The somatic movement series has increased my awareness of certain connections in my body that I was unaware of or had previously lost. By working on rebuilding these connections, I have increased my range of motion in places, relaxed places of tension, and reduced pain in chronic aches. I have also become more aware of what habitual movements or practices cause my pain and how to avoid doing that. The class is also simply relaxing and meditative; it is a unique experience to be so focused on such small movements for one solid hour. And, the skills I have learned are transferring into a personal practice I can implement anytime and anywhere. ”

~ Martha L. 

"I have noticed that there is a difference in how I do my daily morning routine of cat-cow repetitions followed by some sun salutations. I am more conscious of the movements of the arch and curl and am more attentive of slowing them down and making them smaller with my mind more attuned to the movement and the moment."

~ Gere O.

“Thanks, Erin for opening up a new body awareness for me. All these years I have tried to muscle through the aches and pains believing that I would master a better way to move until you opened the door that has allowed me to trust what my body has been telling me all along and I haven’t been listening to. I love that I have at my fingertips a practice that helps me recognize my body’s needs and gentle ways to work toward greater balance. This is a tool I can use throughout my life. ” 

~ Doretta C.

"Somatics has been a wonderful and important addition to my [self-care] tools. I have had a lot of injuries, surgeries (replaced knees/hips, etc), arthritis and overall trauma to my body over the years. My body has learned to compensate so well that I tend to be disconnected from what it should be doing. Somatics with its small deliberate movements is allowing me to recalibrate my mind and body so that I am not in as much pain and I am able to move in ways I haven't been able to. It has been such a blessing and relief having access to this course and Erin is a wonderful instructor! I highly recommend finding a way of building somatics into your life! Anyone can do this!!

~ Nina Q.

 "I'm so happy to have found Erin! I had been experiencing nerve issues for months that left me unable to use my hands fully without intense pain. After trying numerous things without much success, I came across Erin's functional fitness class. I was really interested in seeing how somatic movements could help alleviate some of the pain. A few weeks in I was already noticing a huge difference. By the end of the first 6 week session, the pain was almost gone and I was able to get back to doing the things I love like making jewelry. I also now have a much better understanding of how I'm moving and holding my body throughout the day and what adjustments to make.

I highly recommend not only the Functional Fitness class, but any class with Erin! She is knowledgeable, kind, welcoming and quickly makes you feel right at home. I look forward to class every Saturday morning!”

~ Rosie B.