ROCKLAND — Erika Manning LMT, CMLDT, CPT, CYT has joined the Midcoast Health Collective at 558 Main Street.

Manning has practiced Massage Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Reiki and Yoga Therapy since 1999, and has been helping people in Midcoast Maine reconnect with their bodies, calm their nervous systems, and come home to themselves ever since. She provided mentorship, and was a faculty member of both the Yoga Teacher Training Program and Massage Therapy Program at Namaste Institute in Portland. She owned and operated Blue Crow Yoga Studio, and also worked for many years at Synergy Massage and Bodywork in Rockland.

Manning practices an integrative approach which blends the structure of clinical bodywork with the intuition of energetic therapies. She has spent decades studying the body, the nervous system, and the subtle ways tension, trauma, and stress live within us.

"This foundation allows her to meet each client exactly where they are—whether they’re managing chronic pain, recovering from long-term illness, or simply craving a more peaceful relationship with their body," said a news release. "Her work is known for its gentleness, depth, and the way it supports healing on every level—physical, emotional, and energetic. Erika believes that true wellness begins when you feel safe, supported, and seen in your own body. Her sessions create the space for exactly that."

Outside of her wellness practice, Manning is also a working artist and arts educator with gallery representation.

"Her creativity deeply influences her therapeutic work, bringing a sense of curiosity, presence, and artistry to every session," said the news release.

For more information please go to midcoasthealthcollective.com or www.creatingbalanceintegrativebodywork.com.