Practice summary and primary services offered: Chi for Healing integrates Chinese medicine with holistic healing practices to provide a multi-faceted program to take back your health. Erik specializes in helping people suffering from chronic pain and illness to find and treat the root cause of dis-ease. He utilizes the Chinese medicine practices of tui na (acupressure), qigong, cupping therapy, guasha, moxibustion, tong ren therapy, auriculotherapy and Chinese herbs. He integrates the modalities of reiki, medicinal aromatherapy, crystal therapy and sound healing into his private practice. He offers holistic health coaching focusing on detoxing, virtual sessions and private instruction.

What first drew you to this profession? As part of my healing journey with chronic pain and illness, I was introduced to holistic healing practices with one being Chinese medicine. My life was changed from using these healing modalities. I decided that I wanted to help others find ways to heal themselves using the tools that helped me.

How is your work different from that of others in your profession? My practice is a collaborative approach to healing that focuses on the body, mind and spirit connection. With the multiple modalities that I work with, I have many avenues to support my clients’ needs. I have 15 years of experience working with people and helping them heal from a variety of conditions.

What should a patient/client expect from working with you? I create a safe, harmonious environment so that clients can feel comfortable to go within and heal. I work with my clients to create a plan to map out their healing journey’s goals. This gives them the tools that they need to take healing into their own hands.

How is your practice evolving in the coming year? This year I will be hosting my fourth qigong for chronic pain certification course. I also offer a private membership group online called Gaia centric living where I teach people how to heal chronic pain and illness with nature. I will be starting a new podcast soon touching upon various topics related to Gaia centric living.

What do you most want Natural Awakenings’ readers to know about you and your practice? My mission is to empower people to take a holistic view of their health, to become more connected to themselves, and the natural way of life. My goal is to help people to create lasting change in their lives. I support people to move through their healing journeys and become the best version of themselves.