I highly recommend Eric Cooper to anyone I know that mentions they are experiencing muscle aches or…read morechronic pains.
Eric has healing power and I don't mean that mystically (although that might be true too). What I mean is that he isn't like your average massage therapist that just rubs you head-to-toe the exact same as their last client. Eric is very good at listening to you, figuring out what ails you, studying your body to diagnose the source of the pain, then working through different techniques to put things right again. I have had two visits with Eric, each one on a different chronic pain issue. Before seeing him I saw several massage therapists and they all would rub me and I'd feel good in the moment but I'd leave and be back to where I started within a day or two later. Eric takes a much more caring approach toward your individual needs and delivered lasting results.
I wasn't able to run without pain, some days even walk without pain, because of a bad ankle sprain and a chronic neurokinetic issue that arose from that. It was two years of thinking it was an injury that would never heal, dealing with it in ways that didn't really help, until I met Eric and after one session and following through with his advice and "homework", I was back to running within a couple weeks. I still am so grateful for his help and thankful that I met him.
Eric is very friendly, comforting and caring. I met Eric at a social event and was rubbing my bad ankle (in a fashion recommended by a different therapist, it felt good to do but never really reduced the pain for longer than an hour at most). He saw me doing this and asked what was going on. His warmness and concern for essentially a stranger was very admirable. He talked to me for a bit and even did a little hands-on demonstration of some myofascial trigger point release for me right then and there. Not only did he help soothe my pain, he taught me how I could do it myself and why/how it's helpful. It's like that saying, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". Well, Eric not only helps you but he teaches you how to help you, which is far, far more valuable.
Eric is very dedicated to learning effective therapy modalities and mastering his techniques. He has an enthusiasm and passion for continued learning to improve his skills through studying different therapy techniques. He is very scientifically minded in his understanding of the human body, especially the nervous system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, and the way they work together. His understanding of neurokinetics was extremely helpful for me and sets him above your typical massage therapist. He has traveled far and wide to study some of the best, research-proven therapies to be able to provide the best therapy possible. His constant pursuit for learning is impressive and each time I have seen him he was enthusiastic to share his new knowledge with me, which I really appreciate and look forward to each time.
Eric is great at communicating and educating. To start, he's a good listener and will take time to understand your individual pains, concerns, needs and questions. During the session he is like a detective, working through different techniques to relax tight muscles and identify the source of pains or imbalances. He is always patient and receptive to questions along the way as well. At the end of the session he gives a review of the tips he shared through the session for "homework" for yourself to improve and take better care of yourself. He provides photos of the results as well as pictures of the important muscles to focus on along with the activities/stretches you can do at home.
Eric is passionate about helping people. Each time I've seen him he strikes me as someone who truly cares about his patients. He remembers our previous sessions and my previous injuries and really does care to help provide long-lasting results through his therapy. After each session I get an email from him checking up on my progress. His passion and care really make a difference.
I couldn't recommend anyone more than Eric Cooper!