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CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, and/or Reiki techniques are integrated, prioritizing the needs of the client and unique to each therapeutic session. Through these modalities, various restrictions in the body can be released and assist in regulating the nervous system during the healing process following accidents, injuries, illnesses, surgeries, child birth, and/or other traumatic events.
At Manchester Holistic Therapy, Inc., we collaborate with clients who value working holistically to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Led by an experienced and compassionate therapist, we provide mind-body services in a safe and supportive setting. As a US Peace Corps Volunteer, Erin Manchester (founder), quickly learned the importance of building community partnerships to address the needs of local families. The value of community partners, especially by supporting other holistic practitioners to better serve clients, continues to be a core principle at Manchester Holistic Therapy.
We collaborate with clients who value working holistically to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Led by an experienced and compassionate therapist, we provide mind-body services in a safe and supportive setting. CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release and/or Reiki techniques are incorporated, prioritizing the needs and preferences of the client and are unique to each therapeutic session.
As a US Peace Corps volunteer,
Erin Manchester (founder), quickly learned the importance of building community partnerships to address the needs of local families. The value of community partners, especially supporting other holistic practitioners to better serve clients, continues to be a core principle at Manchester Holistic Therapy.
Following a transformative experience as a community health educator in the US Peace Corps, Erin worked as a pediatric OT. She provided therapy services in an educational setting with students who presented 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.
Meet the Founder
Founder, Erin Manchester, MS, OTR/L, BCP
As an occupational
therapist for more than 25 years, Erin has always encompassed a client-centered and holistic approach.
As an occupational therapist for 25 years,
Erin has always encompassed a client-
centered, holistic approach.
Meet the Founder
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.
For over 20 years, Erin worked primarily as a pediatric occupational therapist. She provided therapy services in an educational setting with students who presented with social-emotional challenges, including complex trauma, as well as sensory processing difficulties. The use of yoga, mindfulness, 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. Additionally, Erin worked with adults in various rehabilitation settings, skilled nursing facilities, and home care.
During a clinical fieldwork, Erin experienced the powerful effects of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) on clients’ physical and emotional well-being. This unique experience became an area of interest and eventually led to a different career path. Wanting to transition to a holistic and hands-on healing practice, Erin pursued CST training through Upledger Institute. Erin integrates her experiences working with clients from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Offices are located in Barrington, RI and Cranston, RI.
