"Smile. Breathe. Move Slowly." ~Tich Nhat Hanh

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• Do you deal with pain in your back, neck, shoulders, hips, hands or wrists? 

• Have you noticed a steady decline in your quality of movement; progressively tighter muscles and more weakness?

• Have you lost trust in your body and therefore avoid certain movements or activities?

All of these physical issues seem like an inevitable plight of the aging process. This is, in fact, a MYTH! What has actually happened is that over the years you have accumulated habitual tension in your muscles that has worsened with time and life experiences. Now you are stuck inside a stiff body who's bone structure is being pulled on constantly by tighter and tighter muscles. This not only leads to painful movement, but it leads to weak muscles as well. 

If you are ready to explore a new way to improve your movement and reduce pain, I am ready to help you! 

Erin is an Essential Somatics®  Teacher in-training. Founded by Martha Peterson, the philosophy and approach of Essential Somatics® is rooted in the work of Thomas Hanna, Ph.D., who firmly believed that we, as individuals, can improve how we move through self-awareness in order to alleviate pain and improve mobility.  

There are many conditions and symptoms that we suffer with that are a result of habitual muscle tension in the body including sciatica, frozen shoulder, hip pain, SI joint pain, neck/shoulder pain, TMJ, herniated discs, and chronic back pain to name a few. 

The somatic movements are based on necessary movements for daily life - walking, running, reaching up, bending down. They focus on restoring proper function of the muscles of the center of the body, which directly affect the periphery of the body (head, arms, legs). This approach is so effective because it involves sensory-motor retraining. In other words, the nervous system is reeducated on how to control muscle function. This results in the release of chronic tension and ease of movement is restored. 

The gentle and subtle movements of Essential Somatics® can be explored laying down, seated in a chair and/or standing making them accessible to anyone.

With Erin’s guidance and your commitment to a daily practice, you will connect with your own ability to eliminate pain and restore freedom of movement. Best of all, going forward you will have the tools you need to manage pain in the future. 

Your Investment:

Initial Consultation: $75/90 minutes

Follow-up sessions: $50/60 minutes

Introduction to Somatic Movement 

6 week series

Wednesdays, 10:30 am -11:30am

Next session: July 7th - August 11th

Your Investment: $84.00 

Remember the days when you could move easily right out of bed? Remember when you didn’t have chronic pain in some part of your body? Well, those days are not gone forever! Say hello to easeful movement once again!

In this 6-week series, Erin Girzone will introduce you to the self-care modality of somatic movement. Each class will involve slow, mindful movements lying down on the mat or seated in a chair. Through these movements you will begin to notice what tension your body is holding on to and how to release it. With this skill of self-awareness you will begin to restore your freedom of movement, reduce pain and enjoy life with ease and confidence. Limited to 10 people. Make a reservation here.

Somatic Movement Exploration

Saturdays, 8:00am - 9:00am

Investment: Drop-in or Class Pass rates apply. See below for details.

For those who have completed the Introduction to Somatic Movement Series. Build on what you have learned and continue to explore how your body moves. A consistent somatic movement practice will sharpen your self-awareness skills so that you can move through life with less pain and instead have more fun. 

Make a reservation here.

Your Investment Options: 

Drop-in rate $18

or 

Studio Class Passes

4 classes for $60

8 class fo $104

12 class for  $144