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Our clients are provided with a safe, supportive space to relieve stress, promote relaxation, and improve overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Therapy sessions focus on the individual needs of the client with ample time to address these concerns. Current available services include: CranioSacral Therapy, including SomatoEmotional Release, and Reiki Energy Healing. Pediatric CranioSacral Therapy will be available in the future.
Manchester Holistic Therapy, Inc., was founded in 2023 following the closure of the non-profit where Erin Manchester spent the majority of her career as a pediatric occupational therapist. At that time, Erin was faced with a pivotal decision. She could continue to working in a traditional pediatric role or explore a different career path. The synchronicity of events and connections made it clear that the timing was right to start a holistic therapy practice. While one door closed, the promise of something new and exciting became a reality with the opening of Manchester Holistic Therapy.
About Us
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 support clients, continues to be a core principle at Manchester Holistic Therapy.
About Us
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 trauma-sensitive approaches, yoga,
and mindfulness were instrumental in creating a safe space and helping students build trust and 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
Led by an experienced and compassionate therapist, Erin has always utilized a client-centered, holistic approach.
Led by an experienced and compassionate therapist,
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 trauma-sensitive approaches, as well as yoga and mindfulness, were instrumental in creating a safe space and helping students build trust and 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. These gentle yet effective modalities, help release various restrictions in the body. CranioSacral Therapy assists in regulating the nervous system during the healing process following accidents, injuries, illnesses, surgeries, child birth, and/or other traumatic events. Erin integrates her training and experiences working with clients from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Our office is conveniently located in Cranston, Rhode Island.
