Occupational Therapy Meets MFR
Erin earned a BA in psychology & sociology from Bard College in New York & a Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Southern Maine. Since 2012, she has attended several John Barnes Myofascial Release seminars. After years of working in the skilled rehabilitation & long term care settings, Erin works exclusively with clients in her private practice.
She has lived in the Portland area for 20 years with her husband, also an occupational therapist, and their two young sons.
“It is important that our collaboration fits with your overall health goals. Along with hands-on myofascial release, I educate on MFR self-treatment techniques, the importance of spending time in meaningful ways, and establishing healthy routines around mobility, breathing & exercise.
Since starting my practice in 2014, I have worked with adults of all ages, including new moms, individuals post-op from an array of surgeries (with old and new scars), those who live with spinal fusions, people with high stress jobs who are experiencing new health problems, and those who are aging and are using MFR to maintain an optimal level of functioning.
I believe MFR can benefit everyone because I have witnessed its ability to improve my clients’ quality of lives. It addresses a myriad of concerns, including pain, postural misalignment, tingling, and/or numbness. Receiving MFR now means decreasing chances of long-term physical compensations & worsening of symptoms that can lead to dysfunction.
Onset of symptoms can be triggered by a fall, a physical or emotional traumatic event, as well as regular life stressors that we endure daily, finally reaching a tipping point. Even a job change, or participating in new activities that involve long periods of time spent sitting, driving, or completing repetitive tasks (including new parents now in a ‘holding position’ for many hours), can lead to myofascial restrictions, decreased circulation, buildup of toxins, and pain/numbness.
Experience how MFR can increase body awareness, including recognizing where stress has led to negative physical compensation. By releasing these restrictions, the body has a chance to start healing and find its balance."