From Policy to Presence:
Finding the Path to Healing
Before I became a CranioSacral therapist, I spent years working in public policy and humanitarian organizations, advocating for women's rights and supporting some of the most vulnerable populations—international refugees, trauma survivors, and those struggling with abuse, substance use, and mental illness. I have a master's degree in public policy and genuinely believed in the power of systems-level change.
But something was missing. The macro-level work, while important, couldn't touch the intimate, embodied healing that so many people needed. Again and again, I witnessed how trauma lives in the body—how policy and advocacy, while necessary, couldn't reach the places where pain was actually held.
That realization led me to CranioSacral Therapy.
Training and Transformation
In 2014, I completed my Advanced CST training at the Great River CranioSacral Therapy Institute in Nyack, New York, studying under Dr. Ron Wish. I didn't stop there—I continued training with Dr. Wish for three more years and completed a one-year teaching apprenticeship. From 2015-2016, I studied Dynamic Body Balancing and Myofascial Unwinding with Dr. Carol Phillips, with specialized focus on working with pregnant people, children, and infants.
I'm trained in the foundational Upledger method, and I teach these techniques in my own CranioSacral trainings. But my approach goes beyond technique. I work at the intersection of precise physical bodywork—cranial and diaphragm holds, resetting cerebrospinal fluid flow, releasing fascial restrictions—and intuitive energy work that addresses the nervous system and clears what I call energetic "cysts" or stagnation.
I'm also a certified Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner and a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, with additional training from Tari Prinster (Yoga4Cancer) and Ana Forest (Forest Yoga). In 2018, I began leading my own CranioSacral and healing trainings, combining my passion for teaching with my deep knowledge of CST and energy work.
Image: Erin training with her teacher and mentor, Dr. Carol Phillips.
A Philosophy of Listening
As a mother of two boys, I understand intimately what it means to hold space for another person's process—to witness without fixing, to support without controlling. This has deeply informed how I approach my work.
My approach to CranioSacral Therapy is simple but profound: listen and follow the wisdom of the body. There's no agenda, no forcing, no fixing. The work is about creating space for what wants to be released, for what's asking to emerge and be felt.
One of my most influential spiritual teachers often reminded me of this prayer: "Show me the truth and make it irresistible." That's the spirit I bring to every session—moving through layers of stories, masks, and frozen or hidden parts to find clarity and truth.
I believe that when the body and the space around it are held with skill and safety, anything is possible. I often invite in the loving presence of spirit guides, ancestors, and other supportive energies. Sometimes, CranioSacral work opens the door to what might be called shamanic healing—a bridge to the spirit world, to deeper wisdom and connection. I don't call myself a shaman; I wasn't initiated by a community into that role. But I do believe that by holding energy, body, and space, I can help you find "the one who knows" deep within yourself. And that, I believe, is the path to truth and healing.
Image: Erin with her husband and two beautiful boys.
A Light Touch, A Deep Presence
I bring warmth and ease to my work, even when addressing deep pain or trauma. My sessions—whether in person or offered remotely—create a sense of safety that allows your body to finally let go of what it's been holding.
I've worked with cancer survivors, those healing from trauma and abuse, people struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation. I've supported new mothers, children, and anyone seeking to come back into right relationship with their body.
I believe that healing is about finding deeper levels of love and freedom—for yourself and for others. And I consider it an honor to hold space for that journey.