"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."
~Maya Angelou
We prioritize:
-creating a safe, supportive environment
-providing personalized care and attention
-working collaboratively with clients
-meeting clients wherever they are in their healing journey
Erin is an experienced, licensed occupational therapist with a Board Certification in Pediatrics. Erin received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Utica College of Syracuse University and an Advanced Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.
Erin worked with adults in various rehabilitation settings, skilled nursing facilities, and home care. Erin continues to work with children with hearing loss who utilize cochlear implant and hearing aid technology to access spoken language.
~Maya Angelou
Erin Manchester, MS, OTR/L, BCP
During a clinical fieldwork, Erin experienced the powerful effects of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) on a client's physical and emotional well-being. This unique experience became an area of interest and eventually led to a different career path. Erin pursued advanced CST training through Upledger Institute and completed her Reiki Master level training in Usui Reiki Energy Healing.
-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) *6/2025
-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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