Erin is an experienced, licensed occupational therapist with a Board Certification in Pediatrics. Erin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Utica College of Syracuse University and an Advanced Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.
Over the past 26 years, Erin has worked with:
- Adults in various rehabilitation settings and in home care.
- Children and youth with social-emotional, cognitive and physical 
   challenges, complex trauma, and sensory processing difficulties.
- Students ages 3-22 y/o promoting social-emotional development through
   mindfulness, breath work, and yoga.
- PreK-elementary students with sensorineural hearing loss, accessing spoken
   language through cochlear implant and hearing aid technology.
-Adults in her private therapy practice, specializing in CranioSacral Therapy
   and Reiki. Incorporating breath work, imagery and dialogue into
   sessions.

Erin is an experienced, licensed occupational therapist with a Board Certification in Pediatrics. Erin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Utica College of Syracuse University and an Advanced Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.
Over the past 26 years, Erin has worked with:
- Adults in various rehabilitation settings and in home care.

- Children and youth with social-
   emotional, cognitive and physical 
   challenges, complex trauma, and
   sensory processing difficulties.

- Students ages 3-22 y/o 
  promoting social-emotional
  development through
  mindfulness, breath work, & yoga.

- PreK-elementary students with
   sensorineural hearing loss,
   accessing spoken language 
   through cochlear implant and
   hearing aid technology.

Meet the Founder

Meet the Founder

~Maya Angelou

Erin Manchester, MS, OTR/L, BCP

"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."  

Following a transformative experience as a community health educator in the US Peace Corps in Moldova, Erin worked as a pediatric OT. She worked primarily in an educational setting with students who struggled with social-emotional challenges, including complex trauma and sensory processing difficulties. The use of mindfulness, yoga, and trauma-sensitive approaches were instrumental in creating a safe space and helping students build resilience. Erin has worked with children with sensorineural hearing loss who utilize cochlear implant technology to access spoken language
and adults in various rehabilitation settings, skilled nursing facilities, and home care.

A HOLISTIC APPROACH

our core beliefs

Erin Manchester, MS, OTR/L, BCP

During an OT clinical fieldwork, Erin experienced the powerful effects of CranioSacral Therapy (CST). While working with a client, Erin observed the connection between physical symptoms and the intense emotions following a traumatic event. This unique experience shed a light on the connection between the physical and emotional body and the need to feel safe so that the nervous system can heal. After learning more about CST and experiencing her own healing, Erin decided to pursue advanced training through Upledger Institute.

Holding a neutral, safe space and staying grounded while addressing the whole person, are foundational in Erin's approach.

-National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
-RIDOH Licensed in Occupational Therapy (RI)
-AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP)
-CranioSacral Therapy 1 (CS1)               
-CranioSacral Therapy 2 (CS2)             
-SomatoEmotional Release 1 (SER1)   
-SomatoEmotional Release 2 (SER 2) 
-CST for Conception, Pregnancy, and Birthing 1 (CCPB1)                           
-CST Assessment and Applications with Dr. Lisa Upledger                       
-Usui Reiki Level I and II
-Usui Reiki Level III Master                   
-Mindfulness-Based StressReduction (MBSR)
-AHA Basic Life Support Certification (CPR & AED) 
-Registered Yoga Teacher* (RYT 200) and Registered Yoga for Children Teacher*(RYCT)  *inactive                     
                                                                                                

-American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)               -Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association (RIOTA)            -International Association of Healthcare Providers (IAHP)        -Rhode Island Holistic Healing Association (RIHHA) 



As a complimentary modality, CranioSacral Therapy effectively supports other medical and holistic treatments.       



















Our office is conveniently located in Cranston, Rhode Island.

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