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Treating the Whole Body, the Whole Person, whether physically in the Posture & Pain Relief sessions (massage with resistance stretching), or intellectually and emotionally with Transformational Life Coaching or with the magic of Psych-K. 

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Eric Fair-Layman 

text or call:  (503) 754-0534

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Private Sessions with Eric
3 options: 

Posture and Pain Relief Massage
and Body Transformation
(mat work)

Rebirthing Breathwork w/ massage
(in person or on Zoom)

Deep Tissue Massage
(traditional table work)

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For all services
 

Stretch Classes
on hiatus

Looking for a gym

or Yoga/Pilates studio 

to offer classes

PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU

OWN A MOVEMENT SPACE

SERVICES
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"When you touch one thing with

deep awareness,
 you touch everything.
"

- Lao Tzu 

About Eric 

Eric Fair-Layman is a massage therapist dedicated to helping people correct posture, reduce stubborn pain, restore mobility, and improve athletic performance.  He is also a devoted single father to two teenagers, when not massaging.  He offers Deep Tissue Massage (in a massage table), mat massage with resistance stretches (Posture & Pain Relief Sessions), and Rebirthing Breathwork.  

 

  • Posture and Pain Relief

Eric has helped hundreds of people reduce pain and tension caused by posture-related issues. By working on key muscle groups and incorporating resistance stretching on a mat, you will leave standing taller and feeling great in your body, even if you have limited range of motion. The effects of a Posture and Pain Relief session last longer than traditional massage because Eric focuses on the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms. In fact, most clients who engage for several sessions and do the work at home notice a moving forward progress, rather than a staving off of ailments.  Posture correction speeds up the recovery process after injury, slows the effects of age-related mobility issues, and improves athletic performance by increasing your body’s efficiency. He will teach you to stretch with resistance on your own and make a simple plan to restore balance in your body for lasting results.  

(For this service, please select Posture and Pain Relief when booking.)

 

  • Rebirthing Breathwork

This fast-paced breathing rhythm quickly puts the brain (and body) into an alpha wave state to help resolve trauma and leave the client in a deeply relaxed state by the end of the session.  Eric's Rebirthing Breathwork sessions are much more gentle with shorter breathing cycles than most Rebirthers offer.

 

  • Traditional deep tissue massage

Sometimes, you just need a good full body massage to relax and leave your day behind. However, Eric never forgets his insights around posture and works to leave you standing straighter and pain-free, no matter what type of massage you choose.  (Choose deep tissue when booking).  

 

MVA & Workers Comp insurance is accepted (if you were in an auto or work-related injury).  

 

Eric has been a licensed massage therapist (OR # 19568) since 2012. He was born with a mild form of cerebral palsy, which has helped him understand bodies with limited ranges of motion and other special needs. He has used the techniques from Posture and Pain Relief to transform his own body and be mostly pain free as he enters his 50s, despite this handicap.

About Me
Testimonials

Testimonials

Meditation by the Sea

Mental-Emotional Connection

"I have had double benefits from the work--physical and emotional.  Both have moved me to a better place. It is a very different type of technique but I would encourage anyone to try it.  Regardless of your situation, I am confident that two to three sessions will make a big difference." 

Bill Saunders, 63 

Former Executive & Avid Runner

Running Shoes

Athletic Performance

"Eric, I ran 50 miles this weekend and nothing feels tweaked! I was able to run better as the days progressed so that is awesome! I for sure left your office feeling a ton more confident I could run this weekend, thanks for that. I think you for sure contributed to an awesome weekend."

 

Dana Katz

Running Coach

Physiotherapy

Chronic Pain and Posture

"After my session with Eric I could feel an immediate difference in the way I walked and stood. I felt more stable and free in my body than I had since I was a little girl. Eric suggested a walk after to get the body moving more. My "walk" with my sister ended in us getting lost and traveling 9 1/2 miles!!! During this little trek not once did my hips lock up. I didn't have any pain or numbness in my back or my toes. I thought for sure I would be broken the next day. I could not have been more wrong:  the next day I felt great! I found the effects lasted for over a month! ( JUST FROM ONE SESSION!)"

 

Louise Botteril,

Hair Stylist & Yoga Teacher

CONTACT

Safety and Locations

 

I am working at my home office in North Portland (Overlook neighborhood) and at RiverWest Acupuncture in SW (John's Landing neighborhood).  If you would like to book with me at Common Ground Wellness, go to

cgwc.org

Licensed Massage Therapist

OR #19568

24-hour cancellation policy

(except COVID)

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Free Health Consult 

Please contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consult.  Sometimes you don't know what treatment you need.  I'm happy to listen and see if I can find you the right practitioner.  I don't have all the answers or all the tools, but I do know some great healers and collectively, we do some great work.  What do you have to lose?  Reach out.  

Blessings on your healing.  

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