About
Erica Mary Johnson
When I was eleven years old, I discovered I had a gift for using my hands to help others heal, and from that time onward my life's purpose was clear to me. In my early twenties I started studying various forms of bodywork, and years later became a Licensed Massage Therapist in Hawaii in 2004, and in 2010 I got my Registered Massage Therapist license in Toronto.
I love massage, and throughout my career I studied many different modalities. However I was never a typical Massage Therapist because I was naturally very sensitive and attuned to subtle energies, and focusing just on the physical level alone was not very interesting to me. The Massage Therapist label started to feel like a box that I was trying to fit myself into. This experience was echoing a theme in my life of being different and trying to fit in where I clearly did not. As I began to accept that my difference was not a negative thing, and felt safer to be myself in the world, I started to incorporate my gift for working with the energy body into my massage practice.
Over time as my work evolved, I felt that I needed to create a new name for what I was doing, because Massage Therapy was no longer an accurate description. I was doing much more than just massaging my client's aches and pains.
At the same time, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario began introducing a number of strict rules and regulations to control how RMTs work. And in light of current world events, it is likely that more restrictions are coming.
After much consideration, I have decided to let go of my RMT license, and practice independently outside of the system. This means that I can no longer accept insurance unfortunately, but I am free to practice in a way that is aligned with who I am.
I have chosen to call what I do Intuitive Mind Body Energy Work. I consider what I do as a path of sacred service, and am deeply honoured to assist and support people on their healing journeys.
My Professional Training
Energy Healing Training:
Qi Energy Work
Master Sifu Lee Chi Wai, Toronto, 7 hours, 2018
Bioenergy Therapy
Ellen Lewinberg, Toronto, 24 hours, 2017
Emunah Healing, Level 1 and 2
Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum, Online, 20 hours, 2017
The Bengston Energy Healing Method
Dr. William Bengston, San Diego, California, 18 hours, 2015
Reiki – Level 2
Virginia Hart Nelson, Toronto, 12 hours, 2012
Quantum Touch
Level 1 – Cheri Ann Day, Toronto, 16 hours, 2011
Level 2 – Richard Gordon, Toronto, 13 hours, 2011
Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) – Basic, Intermediate and Advanced
Anita Knight, Toronto, 18 hours, 2008
Reiki – Usui System – Level 1
Shanti Scheidler, Maui, Hawaii, 12 hours, 2006
Spiritual Healing
Dr. Naseer Ahmad, M.D., Toronto, 300 hours, 2001 – 2002
Massage Therapy Training:
The Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy
Cathy Lipsky, Danville, California, 36.5 hours, 2017
Indian Head Massage
Andrea Olivera, Toronto, 20 hours, 2017
Dr. Vodder School, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy
160 hours
Basic level – Sandra MacDonald, Toronto, 2012
Level 1 – Linda (Koby) Blanchfield, Victoria, British Columbia, 2013
Level 2 & 3 – Robert Harris, Toronto, 2013
Lomilomi – Temple Style
Kimberlee Newton Tyler, Toronto, 35 hours, 2012
Thai Yoga Massage – Level 1
Shai Plonski, Toronto, 32 hours, 2011
Kikkawa College
Toronto, RMT Diploma. 2008 – 2010
2200 hours
*Awarded most relaxing touch
Craniosacral Therapy – Intermediate and Advanced
Robert F. Harris, Toronto, 60 hours, 2007 – 2008
Infant Massage
Cindy McNeely, Toronto, 20 hours, 2007
Lomilomi – Temple Style
Lavenda Schaff, Maui, Hawaii, 50 hours, 2005
Visceral Manipulation – Level 1
The Upledger Institute, Toronto, 24 hours, 2004
Syntropy – Insight Bodywork
Shari Sunshine, Maui, Hawaii, 64 hours, 2004
The Maui School of Therapeutic Massage
Maui, Hawaii, LMT Diploma. 2003 – 2004
600 hours
Lomilomi – Therapeutic Approach/Auntie Margaret Style – Level 1 – 2
Jackie Kapua Tyler, Maui, 32 hours, 2003
Craniosacral Therapy
Alix McLaughlin, Toronto, 24 hours, 1999
Shiatsu
Shiatsu School of Canada, Toronto, 50 hours, 1991
Other Qualifications:
Certified Angel Card Reader
Doreen Virtue – 20 hours
Online, 2017
Ayurvedic Facials
Andrea Olivera – 40 hours
Toronto, 2016
Sound Healing
Anita Knight – 16 hours
Toronto, 2015
Shamanic Practitioner
Daniel Leonard – 1 year training program
Toronto, 2013 – 2014
Certified Yoga Teacher – Sananda Devi Hatha Yoga
Anandashakti (Xenia Splawinski) – 500 hours
Toronto, 2010
Aromatherapy
The Institute of Aromatherapy – Standard Level Course
Jan Benham – 200 hours
Toronto, 1997