About Me

Hi (:

I’ve been a licensed massage therapist since 2008. My roots are therapeutic and in reference to gait and movement, with layers of studies mainly in somatics, trauma/emotional theories and systems, astrology, Buddhism, Kabalism, and a touch of Ayurveda.

I see the body elementally, multidimensionally, and am devoted to creating spaces of learning-often educating from my ever-growing compilation of “systems” of life, on how the body is merely, and miraculously, the vehicle for Soul.

I can help you to understand “why your pain is where your pain is”, offer customized, gentle remedy to slowly strengthen your body’s “weak lines”, Bodywork and myofascial release is how we help body to unwind what’s old, I try to remain aware of other practitioners and resources to aide your forward way, and, I offer group classes for many different gateways “in”;

Group Classes:

“Fascial Framework” at Sage Healing Collective in St Charles- a monthly, multidimensional self care class that helps us to feel more aware of, at home within, and capable to care for, Body. Sign up through Sage.

“Group Work” at my home practice in Sycamore-a monthly spiritual space for focusing on Soul, for evolution. Contact me for inquiry!

“Beginners Astrology” usually once a quarter, or small groups formed by request, at my home practice in Sycamore. We teach folks how to begin to read their own natal chart, so as to sense the direction or their own Soul’s path-with awareness to where we could be identified or enmeshed. Contact me for inquiry!

(All groups are intended to mirror One back to the Wisdom of their own Soul-for this is the way I sense, of Evolution.)

I also offer Shusta card readings through my Kabalistic lineage, occasional constellation aide (which is not astrology!) Personal astrology exploration (for the Soul), and small, half-day retreats at my home Practice in Sycamore, IL.

Oh! And I cook! Organic, nourishing food, with a touch of Ayurvedic awareness, and a whole lot of LOVE. I’m slowly learning to be a Gardner, and I’m grateful to care for many indoor plants! I have an amazing pup friend, Roxy, who loves sitting in our Spiritual Circles and bringing light and love; I'm sure you'll love to meet her!

I am ever the student. Just trying to BE Soul, and offer others to BE theirs, too.

Being a New Way, that benefits all beings, Together!

If you prefer or appreciate

the pragmatic view, here's my Education and Training!

Degrees and Certification:

Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Northern Illinois University
License in Massage Therapy, Cortiva Institute, Chicago, 2008–National Certification

(NCBTMB) & AMTA membership in Illinois & (former) Ohio & Kentucky Licenses. 7 years working for others and learning. 7 +years working in collaborative settings/running my own referral-based bodywork/energy and postural reading-teaching, nervous system and spirituality informed business including personal, couples and group work, and hosting occasional local artisan sales.

Organizational Constellation, with Jane Peterson PhD of Human Systems Institute
Kabalah, A Process of Awakening with Karin Kabalah Center in Atlanta, GA, A 2.5 year study
Kabalah Healing Intensive Ministry Program 2024-25
Bones for Life immersion 1 with Cynthia Allen 2024

Physical Therapy Aide Training through Chiropractor, 7 years experience between 4 different Chiropractic centers doing marketing, PT aide, many forms of massage, front desk entry & checkout and patient education.
Gait for Wild Human Potential, through Cynthia Allen and Carole Montgomery of Integrative Learning Center

Sekhem-Seichem-Reiki Master (SSR), through Anne Steffen-Russo of Energetic Answers
First Degree Five Elements Reiki, through Bruce Davis
Shamanic Astrology 101
Shamanic Priestess Process, Priestess, through Anyaa McAndrew of Goddess on the Loose
Intro to Ipsalu Tantra, through Tracy Jo Duckworth, David Small & Cynthia Barry

Continuing Education Courses:

Structural Integration
Stress reduction for Bodywork
Level 1 Biodynamic Cranial Touch, through Synergy Holistic Health
Bodytalk Access
Unit 1 Rossiter Systems
Intro to Thai Yoga Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Intro to Kinesio Taping
Myofascial Release Clinical Applications (upper and lower body)
The Kinetic Link between the core and the extremities
Nutrition & Ayurveda Workshops
Ongoing Self Study of multidimensionality, consciousness, cosmology, somatics, astrology, spirituality, trauma theory, relating, Buddhism, and embodiment
Shusta card deck training (Soul Readings) with Karin Kabalah Center in Atlanta, GA
Eating Disorders
Bridges of the Brain
Emotional Control/Difficult Personalities Workshop
Poles Apart
Achieving Remission in Depression
Understanding Anger
Psychoneuroimmunology
Loss of Control
Chronic Pain Disorders and Treatments
Types of Pain and Pain Pathways

Created/Facilitated/Participated (in) Events:

Massage for MS Walk 2010
Massage for Women Helping Women Fundraiser 2012
Massage for GOBA (Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure) 2012
created and co-facilitated Third Circle; a practitioner’s collaborative 2013/14
‘Third Circle’: Diverse Practitioner’s Collaborative Meet Up 2014
‘Embody your Essence’-monthly self-care class October 2014-October 2015
Waves of a New Age with Tara L. Robinson Radio Show

Interview: http://www.mediafire.com/listen/4fdmf35j00bp60l/Erin+Gallagher-Urtiaga+09_08_15.mp3

‘Postural Playshops’: Monthly/Weekly Body-Mind-Spirit Self-Care Classes 2016-ongoing
‘Soul Spa’: 3 hour Immersion for Emotional Healing, Intuitive Bodywork and Crystaline Attunement Collaboration Offering 2014-2015
‘Soul Spa Retreat’: Weekend Retreat at Hope Springs: ceremony, kundalini yoga, meditations, crystal grid workshops, postural class, April 2015
‘Trauma-Embodiment’ Co-Facilitated 6-week series with Allison Mcdonough, Spring 2017
Waves Of a New Age with Judy Peace on-air conversation on Consciousness, October 2017
Organized, created, gently facilitated: ‘Practitioner Web Strengthening Gathering of Cincinnati’ (meet up of 50+ diverse practitioner’s to strengthen our practitioner web to better serve community) January 2018 (ongoing)
The Ultimate Risk Radio Show with Tara L. Robinson on Trauma, August 2018
The Empath’s Blindspot Workshop, 2 dates, August 2018
'Unrepression of the Emotional Body 3-Day Retreat' at Hope Springs, OH, July 2019
"Support for Soul-Alignment" small groups for multidimensional self-alignment on Zoom, beginning in 2020
"Soul Call to Practitioner Gathering": a zoom gathering of IL Practitioners to strength Illinois Practitioner's Web 2021
'Pillar' small groups for Beings recognizing themselves as their own spiritual pillar and integrating this with vocation (in person and on zoom)

Educational Classes for Crossroads 4/7 Correctional Institution (Prison) Program:

“Why Forgive” at Lebanon’s Men’s Correctional August 2017
“Overcoming Shame” at Lebanon’s Men’s Correctional October 2017
“Trauma, Shame, Forgiveness and Addiction” research, mindfulness, embodiment, NVC, listening, role play and discussion at Lebanon’s Men’s Correctional July, August and September 2018

Other work experience:

Front desk associate to 2 different gyms from 16years old-college. Guest check-in, equipment education and cleanliness, laundry, clerical tasks
Home Helpers aide for elderly care 1 year around college
Front desk attendant and massage therapist at Salternatives Spa in Geneva, IL; guest check-in, cleanliness of entire building including bathrooms, and all healing equipment such as infrared sauna and float tanks, managed guest concerns, collected monies and assisted in gift certificate purchases and managing spa parties. Bodywork. Plant care. guest care. 2022.
training for coaching kids gymnastics, part time Oct 2022-March 2023

Remote Document Processor; saving and sorting documents, coding invoices based on customer requirements, GLM and Associates 2023, part time