Erica Harms Ayurveda Practitioner
Erica Harms graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a certificate as an Ayurvedic Practitioner in 2017. During this short period of time, she has opened offices in both Los Angeles and Oregon, writes a monthly column about Ayurveda, The Tea on Health; and conducts workshops at multiple locations in California and Oregon introducing people to the medicine of Ayurveda. She provides Ayurveda services at Zenbrio House in Eugene, as well as locations in Brownsville and Albany www.laayurveda.com
Ayurveda Medicine – The Science of Life
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.
Ayurveda Treatments
Erica Harms offers the following Ayurveda treatments:
Initial Consult – (90 min) $85
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 (60 min) $70
This full body treatment that heals and detoxifies the entire system with long strokes of warm medicated oil.
SHIRODHARA – Relaxing Oil Treatment (60 min) $70
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.
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.
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 (60min) $70
This treatment uses medicated oils to lubricate and promote healing of the sinuses while the facial area is palpated to promote detoxification and clearing.