Erica Rubinstein
- Curiosity and nuance guide personalized care.
- Holistic approach integrates various techniques.
- Whole-body perspective from circus background.
- Emphasis on open communication and client agency.
- Addresses pain patterns through collaborative exploration.
- Empathetic, validating, and partnership-focused practice.
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Active Oregon Chiropractic
130 W Clarendon Street, Gladstone, OR, 97027
Erica brings curiosity, nuance, and a holistic approach to each massage session. Her care is personalized to each person’s needs that day. Erica graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, where they studied myofascial release, structural bodywork, PNF, Thai, deep tissue and Swedish. A massage with Erica will start with a quick conversation about goals, preferences, and an agreed upon plan for that day’s session. A variety of techniques will be used to work towards those goals and assess any restrictions. Erica will always give attention to the areas of the body requested and will share suggestions of other areas to explore; this communication aims to see how the areas are contributing to pain or tension patterns. Open communication is valued and used to support each person’s agency and comfort by adjusting pressure and techniques. Erica has a background in circus and acrobatics as a coach, performer, and administrator. Her acrobatic background has helped her develop an eye and understanding for the way the whole body works together. Erica also brings personal experience and compassion for how frustrating and exhausting it can be to find providers who deeply listen, validate experiences, work in partnership and have expertise to help in effective ways. When not massaging, Erica enjoys trying out new recipes, and going on outdoor adventures with her partner and three year old.
A one-hour massage therapy session, with treatment location(s) and techniques to be discussed with your licensed massage therapist. This 60-minute time slot includes 5-10 minutes of getting dressed/undressed to your comfort level, debriefing with your provider, and determining treatment approach, for a total of 50-55 minutes of hands-on treatment time. If you do not show up for your massage, you will be charged a $100 no-show fee to ensure the therapist's time is compensated during this block of time. Any inappropriate requests or actions will result in the immediate cancelation of your visit, result in a free totaling 150% of the service price, and being banned from future booking.