I consider myself very blessed to have been able to follow my passions in life. Though I started in the work force as a certified nursing assistant- working with both seniors and developmentally disabled young adults while attending college and trade school- my first passion, since I was a small child, was to work as a veterinary nurse, with small animals. In 1993, while still in school, I started working as a veterinary assistant, and In 1995 I realized my childhood dream. I finished school and passed the state board as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Moving into veterinary medicine was everything I had hoped it would be! I gained so much experience and had the opportunity to work in several different clinics, hospitals, and was also employed for several seasons as the evidence clerk for the horse testing barn at the Cal Expo harness racing in Sacramento, CA. I have so much gratitude for my time in the veterinary field.

 

In the year 2000, I became interested in massage therapy. I decided to follow that passion and enrolled in the Healing Arts Institute school of massage, in Roseville, CA. Upon graduating in 2001 as a Certified Massage Therapist, I had the great opportunity to gain a lot of experience, setting up my massage chair in an empty room at the vet hospital and practicing on my veterinary colleagues after my shift. In 2003, I shifted to a part time veterinary position and rented a room in a chiropractic office, where I could start my business, Erin Colvin CMT. I never would have imagined that within 18 months of working both as an RVT and a CMT, that I would pivot away from the veterinary field and move into a full time massage position at The prestigious Robie House day spa in Auburn, CA. It was exciting and scary at the same time!

 

In 2006, I left The Robie House to open my independent massage therapy office. Flash forward 19 years, I still enjoy my life as a Healing Arts Institute Certified Massage Therapist and Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master. 

I also have additional training as an Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, with specialty certification in Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University. 

 

 In 2018 I opened A New Leaf Holistic Health Coaching. I am passionate about health! My own health, the health and wellness of others, and the healthy environment of this beautiful planet we all call home.

 

In August 2022 I published my first children's book, titled My Favorite Season is Spring. It is available at most book stores and online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, and Target.