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Hi! I’m Erin Shimp. I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist in Oregon (Lic#7686) for over 22 years. The human body is dynamic and so my work has become dynamic as well. I approach the whole client compassionately, considering their culture and life circumstances. Over the years, I have had great success treating people with my unique, deep-tissue style of bodywork.  In 2019, I began training in Bowenwork, also called Bowen, Bowen Therapy, and the Bowen Technique.  I am a Certified Bowen Practitioner.

What is Bowenwork? For many people, Bowenwork has proven to be more effective in treating their acute and chronic conditions and symptoms than many other treatments and modalities they’ve used.  Bowen is a holistic type of bodywork in which the practitioner performs gentle, rolling moves over specific points on the body. These patterned moves and procedures deliver signals to the nervous system to release the fascial network and stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Generally resulting in deep relaxation, a Bowen Therapy session incorporates pauses or wait times between moves and procedures to allow for the body to respond in its own time, as it is able. 

Who can benefit from Bowenwork? Bowen is for everyone! For people of all ages and in all degrees of health, the Bowen Technique is gentle and profoundly effective. It can help with many conditions such as musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, headache/migraine, anxiety/grief/depression, respiratory issues/asthma/allergies, pregnancy discomfort, gastrointestinal issues, lymphatic edema, UTI/bladder/kidney/bedwetting issues, sinus/jaw pain, colic/infant digestive issues, and much more.

I have had the great experience of working with a wide variety of conditions, injuries, and movement patterns in all age groups and also enjoy fostering a deeply relaxing experience in my healing space. I am here to help lessen your discomfort, improve your quality of life, encourage a practical healthy lifestyle, and be your biggest cheerleader along the way.  I look forward to working with you here at Positive Inner Self.

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