“I love Erin’s work. Her sense of observation, seeing how the body is organizing itself with particular movements and bringing your awareness there is a real gift. She has helped me to walk with better alignment and release some of the trauma that has been held in my tissue. All her explorations in movement and anatomy have brought me a deeper and better understanding of myself and how my body can move with greater ease. I’m really grateful for her and the work she is doing. "
~ Kristina, Registered Massage Therapist
Learn more about Erin's professional training and body of work.
Professional Experience
● Studio Director 2002 – Present
Programs for holistic health, movement, creativity and coaching. Original curricula design for working with women, children, pre/postnatal, elite athletes, dancers, men's health, seniors, injury prevention, mindfulness, and outreach programs.
● Movement Educator 2001 – Present
Specializing in injury recovery and movement training for health, performance and self-care. Including those with serious injuries, chronic conditions, neurological conditions, new mothers, seniors, dancers and elite athletes. Private lessons, weekly group classes, workshops and training intensives.
● Holistic Health Coach 2008 – Present
Private coaching & group/corporate coaching. Speaker and holistic coach, specializing in women's health and life transitions.
● Director/Creator of Online Studio BEING IN BODY 2020 – Present
Guest Teaching
● Guest Faculty Spirit Loft Movement Centre 2021
● Guest Teacher Toronto Contact Dance 2021
● Faculty on the Movement Research Intensive Toronto 2017 – 2019 ● Somatic Psychoeducational Workshop Series: Co-facilitated with Trauma therapist Nancy Christie 2017–2019
● Projects in Motion Workshop Series: Co-facilitation and collaboration with Ruth Douthwright, certified Axis Syllabus teacher 2013 – 2019
● Diane Bruni Yoga Teacher Training 2015 – 2019
● Natural Forces Retreat 2016 – 2018
● Humber College Theatre Department: Guest teacher 2016
● Octopus Garden Yoga Studio 2016
● George Brown College Dance Department: Guest teacher 2015/2016
● Wednesday and Sunday Contact Jam 2014 – 2016
● 80 Gladstone Contact Jam Facilitator 2015
● Guest Workshop Speaker, Roots Canada 2007-2009
● Body Harmonics Pilates, Content Creator, Standing Pilates Professional Education Series, 2002
Qualifications and Certificates
● Anatomy Trains: Body Reading and Touch-Cueing for Movement Therapists (2013); Postural Analysis (2007); Issues in the Tissues with Thomas Myers(2007); Myofascial Meridians and Movement with Mark Finch (2007)
● Physical Mind Institute: Reformer and Apparatus Training 300 hour course (2004); Certified Pilates Instructor Matwork Initiation 101 (2001); Standing Pilates Apparatus 201(2011)
● Long Beach Dance Conditioning Studio: Shoulder Mechanics with Marie-Jose Bloom (2011)
● Professional Certified Coach: Institute for Life Coach Training (2008), Wellness/ Holistic Coaching Specialist (2009)
● Franklin Method: Healthy Knees through Imagery and Pelvic Power for Core Support (2007)
● Pilates on Tour: Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair with Kathy Corey; Foot Mechanics with Marie-Jose Bloom; Pilates for Scoliosis with Susan Greskevitch (2006)
● Body Harmonics: Pilates Mat and Equipment Training: Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair (2005); Pilates and Rehab 1 & 2 Teaching Certificate (2004); Pilates and Gait 1 & 2 Teaching Certificate (2003); Pre/Post Natal Teaching Certificate (2003), Pilates and Mat Transitions Training Certificate (2003); Pilates and Unstable Equipment Training Certificate (2003)
● Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology: Certified Fitness Consultant (2002)
● George Brown College: Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program (2000-2002)
● Non-Internal Pelvic Health Certificate: Pelvic Health Solutions (2021)
● Professional Somatic Experiencing Training (2021, 2022, in progress) ● Buteyko Breathing Method Certification (2022, 2023, in progress)
● LEAD: Coaching program developed by Master Coach Chela Davison (2023, in progress)
Additional Training Intensive Highlights
● Axis Syllabus 2011 – 2023. Nomadic College: Month long intensive, California (2016); Earthdance (2015); Earthdance (2014); Galiya Tzur: Toronto (2022); Mentorship with Ruth Douthwright: (2013- 2016); Kira Kirsch: Berlin (2023), online (2021), Berkley (2016), Toronto (2012); Sebastian Grubb: (2021), Agile Beast program online; Kelly Keenan: Quebec (2016), Toronto (2014), (2012), Montreal (2011); Matt Smith: Toronto (2014); Camilla Seeger: Toronto (2016); Francesca Pedulla: California (2016), Toronto (2012); Frey Faust: Toronto (2010), Montreal (2011), California (2016), Toronto (2017, 2018, 2019)
● Contact Improvisation 2009 – 2023
● National Ballet School of Canada 1992 – 1993
● Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance Professional Stream 1986 – 1992
● Trauma Foundations Course: Jane Clapp (2021)
● Motherhood and Eros; Kimberly Johnson (2021)
● Breath and Trauma; Jane Clapp and Jennifer Snowden (2021)
● My Grandmother’s Hands; Resmaa Menakem (2020)
○ year-long book study for somatic abolitionism (online)
● Fighting Monkey (2017) (2021 online), Jozef Frucek
● Body Mind Centering (2015) Mariko Tanabe, Naomi Sparrow
● Nancy Stark Smith: Month long intensive (2013)
● Alexander Technique (2011-2014)
○ Susan Sinclair: Professional stream intensives, weekly classes, private lessons
● Developmental Movement Training, (2011)
○ Nadine Saxton: Intensives, private lessons
● Feldenkrais (2002-2003)
○ Olena Nitefore: Intensives, classes
** Listed above are the trainings that have most informed Erin's work in addition to her own extensive research. This list is intended to act as a resource and acknowledge the teachers and lineages Erin has had the privilege to learn from.
Learn more about Erin's approach: listen to her interview on the Mindful Strength Podcast: The Core: What is it and what are we training for?
How I work with private clients.
Private consultations are a deeper dive into what is happening specifically for you and your body.
Prior to our 90min. session I will send you some carefully crafted questions that get at the heart of what has been going on for you and your body.
Often, our body stories have many layers and this takes time to unfold, clarify and understand what we need.
Before we meet, I will sit with your answers and begin to map a fuller picture. I take my time with what you have written and listen for what matters most to you—brainstorming and putting some pieces together to prepare for our session.
What I've seen after working with hundreds of people and their bodies over the last two decades is that true change in our bodies needs time and support.
When we meet either on Zoom or in person, we will gently take a look at what's working but also what's not. Together we will listen for what is asking to shift in order for you to REALLY feel well in your body.
I will guide you through some exercises and offer tailored practices you can get started with right away—clarifying next steps to move you forward.
I will then create a movement plan specifically for you—it will be thoughtfully designed from your intake, our discussions and time together in movement.
Your personal program will be emailed to you within 48hours of our session.
If you are a BB Member, your program will include direct links to specific classes and exercises curated for your personal movement plan. A special rate of $55/month CAD will be offered to any private consultation client who wishes to have this resource of guided exercises.
Your program will be designed to act like a compass—offering a flexible and focused way of working with your body that is doable and supportive for you in your life right now.
Learn more about Erin's professional training and body of work.
Professional Experience
● Studio Director 2002 – Present
Programs for holistic health, movement, creativity and coaching. Original curricula design for working with women, children, pre/postnatal, elite athletes, dancers, men's health, seniors, injury prevention, mindfulness, and outreach programs.
● Movement Educator 2001 – Present
Specializing in injury recovery and movement training for health, performance and self-care. Including those with serious injuries, chronic conditions, neurological conditions, new mothers, seniors, dancers and elite athletes. Private lessons, weekly group classes, workshops and training intensives.
● Holistic Health Coach 2008 – Present
Private coaching & group (corporate) coaching. Speaker and holistic coach, specializing in women's health and life transitions.
● Director/Creator of Online Studio BEING IN BODY 2020 – Present
Guest Teaching
● Guest Faculty Spirit Loft Movement Centre 2021
● Guest Teacher Toronto Contact Dance 2021
● Faculty on the Movement Research Intensive Toronto 2017 – 2019
● Somatic Psychoeducational Workshop Series: Co-facilitated with Trauma therapist Nancy Christie 2017–2019
● Projects in Motion Workshop Series: Co-facilitation and collaboration with Ruth Douthwright, certified Axis Syllabus teacher 2013 – 2019
● Diane Bruni Yoga Teacher Training 2015 – 2019
● Natural Forces Retreat 2016 – 2018
● Humber College Theatre Department: Guest teacher 2016
● Octopus Garden Yoga Studio 2016
● George Brown College Dance Department: Guest teacher 2015/2016
● Wednesday and Sunday Contact Jam 2014 – 2016
● 80 Gladstone Contact Jam Facilitator 2015
● Guest Workshop Speaker, Roots Canada 2007-2009
● Body Harmonics Pilates, Content Creator, Standing Pilates Professional Education Series, 2002
Qualifications and Certificates
● Anatomy Trains: Body Reading and Touch-Cueing for Movement Therapists (2013); Postural Analysis (2007); Issues in the Tissues with Thomas Myers(2007); Myofascial Meridians and Movement with Mark Finch (2007)
● Physical Mind Institute: Reformer and Apparatus Training 300 hour course (2004); Certified Pilates Instructor Matwork Initiation 101 (2001); Standing Pilates Apparatus 201(2011)
● Long Beach Dance Conditioning Studio: Shoulder Mechanics with Marie-Jose Bloom (2011)
● Professional Certified Coach: Institute for Life Coach Training (2008), Wellness/ Holistic Coaching Specialist (2009)
● Franklin Method: Healthy Knees through Imagery and Pelvic Power for Core Support (2007)
● Pilates on Tour: Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair with Kathy Corey; Foot Mechanics with Marie-Jose Bloom; Pilates for Scoliosis with Susan Greskevitch (2006)
● Body Harmonics: Pilates Mat and Equipment Training: Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair (2005); Pilates and Rehab 1 & 2 Teaching Certificate (2004); Pilates and Gait 1 & 2 Teaching Certificate (2003); Pre/Post Natal Teaching Certificate (2003), Pilates and Mat Transitions Training Certificate (2003); Pilates and Unstable Equipment Training Certificate (2003)
● Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology: Certified Fitness Consultant (2002)
● George Brown College: Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program (2000-2002)
● Professional Somatic Experiencing Training (2021, 2022, in progress)
● Buteyko Breathing Method Certification (2022, 2023, in progress)
● LEAD: Coaching program developed by Master Coach Chela Davison (2023, in progress)
Additional Training Intensive Highlights
● Axis Syllabus 2011 – 2023. Nomadic College: Month long intensive, California (2016); Earthdance (2015); Earthdance (2014); Galiya Tzur: Toronto (2022); Mentorship with Ruth Douthwright: (2013- 2016); Kira Kirsch: Berlin (2023), online (2021), Berkley (2016), Toronto (2012); Sebastian Grubb: (2021), Agile Beast program online; Kelly Keenan: Quebec (2016), Toronto (2014), (2012), Montreal (2011); Matt Smith: Toronto (2014); Camilla Seeger: Toronto (2016); Francesca Pedulla: California (2016), Toronto (2012); Frey Faust: Toronto (2010), Montreal (2011), California (2016), Toronto (2017, 2018, 2019)
● Contact Improvisation 2009 – 2023
● National Ballet School of Canada 1992 – 1993
● Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance Professional Stream 1986 – 1992
● Trauma Foundations Course: Jane Clapp (2021)
● Motherhood and Eros; Kimberly Johnson (2021)
● Breath and Trauma; Jane Clapp and Jennifer Snowden (2021)
● My Grandmother’s Hands 2020: Resmaa Menakem
year-long book study for somatic abolitionism (online)
● Fighting Monkey (2017) (2021 online), Jozef Frucek
● Body Mind Centering (2015) Mariko Tanabe, Naomi Sparrow
● Nancy Stark Smith: Month long intensive (2013)
● Alexander Technique (2011-2014)
○ Susan Sinclair: Professional stream intensives, weekly classes, private lessons
● Developmental Movement Training, (2011)
○ Nadine Saxton: Intensives, private lessons
● Feldenkrais (2002-2003)
○ Olena Nitefore: Intensives, classes
** Listed above are the trainings that have most informed Erin's work in addition to her own extensive research. This list is intended to act as a resource and acknowledge the teachers and lineages Erin has had the privilege to learn from.
Learn more about Erin's approach: listen to her interview on the Mindful Strength Podcast: The Core: What is it and what are we training for?
How I work with private clients.
Private consultations are a 90min. deeper dive into what is happening specifically for you and your body.
Prior to our session I will send you some carefully crafted questions that get at the heart of what has been going on for you and your body.
Often, our body stories have many layers and this takes time to unfold, clarify and understand what we need now.
Before we meet, I will sit with your answers and begin to map a fuller picture. I take my time with what you have written and listen for what matters most to you—brainstorming and putting some pieces together to prepare for our session.
Here's the true, real talk after working with hundreds of people and their bodies for over the last two decades—true, deep change in our bodies take's time, support and practice.
So, our time together will not be a quickie session, where I glance at your intake, teach you something you barely remember how to do on your own and send you off with a formulaic plan.
Instead we take some time together, and create a plan of practice and ways to integrate the changes more deeply into your life.
When we meet either on zoom or in person, I will be primed with what you have already shared with me—starting our session focused on creating a doable program tailored for YOU.
We will gently take a look at what's working but also what's not. Together we will listen for what is asking to shift in order for you to REALLY feel well in your body.
I will guide you through some exercises and offer some practices you can get started with right away.
You will leave with more clarity and a simple but tailored plan of practices to move you forward.
If you are a BB Member, your program will include direct links to specific classes and exercises curated for your personal movement plan. A special rate of $55/month CAD will be offered to any private client who wishes to have this resource of guided exercises. Erin can also create a program with no online support materials.
