Erica Harms, Ayurvedic Medicine
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Erica Harms graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a certificate as an Ayurvedic Practitioner in 2017. Originally from Oregon, she has opened an office in Eugene, Oregon where she supports clients with acute and chronic health conditions.
An avid writer and journalism graduate from University of Oregon, she has written monthly columns and articles for many different publications. Her educational background and passion for learning, facilitates her workshops and retreats at multiple locations around the world introducing people to the medicine of Ayurveda.
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Ayurveda is ancient holistic medicine originating from India more than 5000 years ago. It focuses on each individual’s unique mind-body composition; creating a healing protocol based on a preventative diet and lifestyle, as well as balancing the body’s current state.
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Erica Harms offers the following Ayurveda treatments:
Initial Consult
It is essential to establish a baseline on all new patients. An initial consult will reveal body-mind composition, preferred diet for balance, and recommended herbs or treatments to achieve specific health goals.
ABHYANGA – Detoxifying Body Treatment
This full body treatment that heals and detoxifies the entire system with long strokes of warm medicated oil.
SHIRODHARA – Relaxing Oil Treatment
Relieves stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia through natural serotonin, dopamine, and melatonin release. Warm, medicated oil streams across the forehead for a relaxing treatment that helps mental clarity and focus.
BASTI – Rejuvenating Body Treatment
Through the use of medicated oils, acute injuries or aches are treated. Best for specific site injury, such as low back pain, eye treatment in cases of chronic dry eye or macular degeneration, or knee/joint pain.
PINDA SWEDA – Pain Treatment
Treatment to manage musculoskeletal pain with warm medicated powders massaged over an afflicted area. This treatment is excellent for treating rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic pain conditions.
NASYA – Enhance Immunity Treatment
This treatment uses medicated oils to lubricate and promote healing of the sinuses while the facial area is palpated to promote detoxification and clearing