About Us

I practice Amma and Shiatsu massage, Asian Bodywork styles rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory. I also practice cupping, gua sha, tuina, and moxibustion, all adjunct therapies that are sometimes added to a client's treatment depending on their needs.

Root is what lies underneath, the causal factor, the chronic issue you have been living with for a long time. The manifestation of that root issue is the branch, it is what you can see and feel and what you want help with in the present moment. By understanding your imbalances (where there is too much, where there is too little), I can create a massage flow unique to your needs.



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Root and Branch Healing

7 Main Street

Suite 203

Montpelier , VT 05601 map it

Hours of Operation

M 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
T Closed
W 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Th 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
F Closed
Sa Closed
S Closed

Client Testimonials

Here's what our clients are saying

  • I explained where my pain was and she provided what felt like a customized session to address my discomfort. She also offered unique stretching options to help moving forward. A day later and the area doesn’t have the throbbing, sometimes sharp, pain, but feels sore as if after a good workout, like the tissue is healing. 10/10, will do again!

    Great all around experience - really listens to you about your problem areas and I feel great afterwards.

  • Erica is truly wonderful in all respects. She is thorough in her pre and post session inquiries to make sure that she targets important areas and that everything was to your liking. Couldn't recommend her more highly!

    Everything was perfect. Thank you!

  • Erica is kind and gives a wonderful massage!

    Erica has been amazingly helpful with my various health issues and mental health

  • Deep body work that goes beyond the surface to address underlying physical patterns and connections. I feel my body differently the day after a massage with Erica, which isn’t an experience I’ve had before with massage.

    Thorough pre-massage assessment meant I got intentional and healing care for my session. Can’t wait for the next one!

  • Amazing - my chronically tight muscles finally got some relief!

    Erica is a natural healer, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! She takes the time to get to know you and what you are looking for and incorporates that into her treatments with impressive skill. Her studio space is a calm, comfortable, and welcoming environment. I always leave my sessions with her feeling like I am walking on air!

Return Client Amma Therapy
$80
60min
$95
75min
$110
90min
$140
120min
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Return Client Shiatsu
$80
60min
$95
75min
$110
90min
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New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage
$90
90min
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New client intake + 90 minute massage
$120
120min
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Mix Shiatsu/Amma Treatment
$110
90min
$140
120min
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Massage for Children and Teens
$70
60min
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New Client + 60 minute treatment (Children and Teens Rate)
$80
90min
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Erica G.

License: VT #

53 Verified Reviews

Return Client Amma Therapy

$80
60min
$95
75min
$110
90min
$140
120min
Request Appt

Return Client Shiatsu

$80
60min
$95
75min
$110
90min
Request Appt

New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage

$90
90min
Request Appt

New client intake + 90 minute massage

$120
120min
Request Appt

Mix Shiatsu/Amma Treatment

$110
90min
$140
120min
Request Appt

Massage for Children and Teens

$70
60min
Request Appt

New Client + 60 minute treatment (Children and Teens Rate)

$80
90min
Request Appt
by Anonymous on Nov 11
Erica was very calming and thorough. I loved the hot oil. This was the best massage I've had! Wonderful!
by Merry on Nov 03
I particularly enjoyed the way she employs heat to heightened the experience and results
by Anonymous on Oct 29
Truly a one-of-a-kind practitioner! The massage was personalized to my needs, and I felt so comfortable in the space and so blissfully relaxed after the session.
by Anonymous on Oct 28
Erica is so gifted! My body is so grateful and felt so taken care of. I’m excited for my next visit
by Deonne on Oct 28
All of it! The love and positive energy comes through in your body work!
by Anonymous on Oct 15
by Anonymous on Aug 18
I explained where my pain was and she provided what felt like a customized session to address my discomfort. She also offered unique stretching options to help moving forward. A day later and the area doesn’t have the throbbing, sometimes sharp, pain, but feels sore as if after a good workout, like the tissue is healing. 10/10, will do again!
by Caryn on Jun 27
Great all around experience - really listens to you about your problem areas and I feel great afterwards.
by Anonymous on Apr 19
Erica is truly wonderful in all respects. She is thorough in her pre and post session inquiries to make sure that she targets important areas and that everything was to your liking. Couldn't recommend her more highly!
by Andrea on Apr 04
Everything was perfect. Thank you!

Average Rating:

5 (Based on 47 Reviews)

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by Anonymous on Aug 2023
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
I explained where my pain was and she provided what felt like a customized session to address my discomfort. She also offered unique stretching options to help moving forward. A day later and the area doesn’t have the throbbing, sometimes sharp, pain, but feels sore as if after a good workout, like the tissue is healing. 10/10, will do again!
by Caryn on Jun 2023
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Great all around experience - really listens to you about your problem areas and I feel great afterwards.
by Anonymous on Apr 2023
Verified
Service Received: Mix Shiatsu/Amma Treatment with Erica G.
Erica is truly wonderful in all respects. She is thorough in her pre and post session inquiries to make sure that she targets important areas and that everything was to your liking. Couldn't recommend her more highly!
by Andrea on Apr 2023
Verified
Service Received: Mix Shiatsu/Amma Treatment with Erica G.
Everything was perfect. Thank you!
by Anonymous on Feb 2023
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Erica is kind and gives a wonderful massage!
by Lise on Oct 2022
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Erica has been amazingly helpful with my various health issues and mental health
by Anonymous on Aug 2022
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Shiatsu with Erica G.
Deep body work that goes beyond the surface to address underlying physical patterns and connections. I feel my body differently the day after a massage with Erica, which isn’t an experience I’ve had before with massage.
by Heather on Aug 2022
Verified
Service Received: New client intake + 90 minute massage with Erica G.
Thorough pre-massage assessment meant I got intentional and healing care for my session. Can’t wait for the next one!
by Anonymous on Jul 2022
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
Amazing - my chronically tight muscles finally got some relief!
by Anonymous on Jun 2022
Verified
Service Received: New client intake + 90 minute massage with Erica G.
Erica is a natural healer, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! She takes the time to get to know you and what you are looking for and incorporates that into her treatments with impressive skill. Her studio space is a calm, comfortable, and welcoming environment. I always leave my sessions with her feeling like I am walking on air!
by Stephanie on Jun 2022
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
It was an amazing massage. Thank you, Erica!
by Anonymous on May 2022
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Truly wonderful, thank you Erica!
by Roxi on May 2022
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Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Ericca leaves me seeing stars after treatment! Her ability to read my body and know EXACTLY what I need is amazing. I enjoyed a mixed treatment of Shiatsu & therapeutic massage with Moxibustion. I will go back again and again!!
by Steph on Apr 2022
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Service Received: New Teacher Special! 60 Min treatment + intake with Erica G.
I was impressed with every aspect of this experience! Please see my Front Porch Forum Post about it (April 12, 2022) and feel free to copy and paste it here. : ) Steph
by Joanie on Mar 2022
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Erica is a phenomenal practitioner. Her approach is so holistic and balancing, and her touch is very nourishing. She always takes the time to listen and understand my needs before the hands-on session begins. I have found her techniques to be very effective in reducing pain and tension in my physical body, releasing stress, balancing my mind and emotions and creating an overall sense of well-being. Erica is very talented and I highly recommend her services!
by Anonymous on Mar 2022
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
Erica's massage was incredibly relaxing, and tailored to me and my current imbalances. I was fascinated by her approach and I will definitely return!
by JJ on Mar 2022
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
Wonderful experience, I was in so much pain and feel much better now that I can sleep without my neck hurting
by Sarah on Mar 2022
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Erica continues to grow her already amazing skill set! Lots of little details and attention to client comfort. Excellent massage, strongly recommend.
by Julia on Feb 2022
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Wonderful, relaxing and invigorating massages every time. Erica is intentional and professional. Thank you!
Business response:

You are so welcome!

by Anonymous on Feb 2022
Verified
Service Received: New client intake + 90 minute massage with Erica G.
What came through most in my session with Erica was her presence. Throughout our initial health intake and her nuaned bodywork offering, which included cupping, amma therapy, moxa, tuina, and probably a handful of other blissful modalities, it was evident she was attuned to my individual physiology and particular needs. The result - I felt absolutely at ease and balanced post-treatment, and the depth of this centered state expanded noticeably throughout the day. Erica is such a gift, and I consider myself fortunate to have experienced her intelligent, intuitive offerings. I can't wait for my next session.
Business response:

This review made my day! Thank you for sharing your experience and for showing up for yourself in this way. My treatments would never have this effect without your presence.

by Anonymous on Feb 2022
Verified
Service Received: New client intake + 90 minute massage with Erica G.
Erica is a very talented body worker, a good listener, and deeply compassionate.
by Laura on Feb 2022
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
The session was amazing, and then Erica took the time to show me some very helpful stretches. I really just appreciate that level of support and care.
Business response:

Keep breathing! Keep Stretching!

by Corey on Nov 2021
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
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Business response:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

by Jennifer on Nov 2021
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
I would definitely recommend Erica. Her office is clean, welcoming, and relaxing, and she has taken COVID safety protocols very seriously. Erica checks in before and after each massage to see how I'm doing/how things went, and responds to my feedback and needs during this time and during the massage. I look forward to my massages with Erica.
by Mary on Nov 2021
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
Erica is probably the best massage therapist I’ve been to. She makes you feel completely connected and at ease by being highly personable and professional. She is clearly very passionate about her work and takes great care to mindfully diagnose and address problem areas, specific to your unique situation. The consultation before my massage was helpful in figuring out which areas to target and understanding possible root causes. I suffer from lower back and neck pain from sitting at a desk for most of my working day, and sprawled over my bicycle most evenings. After one session with Erica, I left feeling transformed… like I was floating! Her session was restorative for both my body and mind. Even days later, her techniques and calm, healing environment made me feel grounded and present. I would recommend Erica for everyone!
by Anonymous on Nov 2021
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Amazing
by Anonymous on Oct 2021
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
Erica was extremely professional and used a series of techniques, which she individualized based on my needs. Highly recommend!
by Nola on Oct 2021
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Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
Erica is skilled, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and intuitive. After my massage I felt relaxed, refreshed, and more in tune with my body and its needs. I’ve had a good number of massages in my life and have usually left the experience thinking “that was nice” and not much more. But I left Root and Branch eager to schedule another appointment. She is that good.
by Vini on Oct 2021
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
The massage was so helpful in reliving shoulder and hip pain I have been experiencing for 2 months. Additionally, having a through new-patient intake process was assuring in being able to provide helpful information to Erica your that I might not have thought to mention- I felt like I was in good hands- literally!
by Anonymous on Sep 2021
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
Erica is a skilled communicator, a thoughtful human, and a talented therapist. My time at her studio was the best.
by Anonymous on Jun 2021
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Excellent very relaxing. Thank you.
by Anonymous on Jun 2021
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Best massages I have ever had! Erica is amazing and is very knowledgeable.
by Susan on Jun 2021
Verified
Service Received: Bodywork with Erica G.
Erica is an incredibly skilled and professional bodyworker/healer. Her intelligent touch, knowledge of Amma massage, insightful questions and suggestions and inviting space are just right. I consistently see and feel significant change in my neck, shoulders and back after seeing Erica. I wholeheartedly recommend this deeply relaxing and healing experience.
by Anonymous on Jun 2021
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
I had an excellent first experience with Root and Branch Healing. I felt like my health needs were listened to and addressed during the session.
by Lenna on May 2021
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Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
Erica is very easy to talk to and receive care from. She is very present, her consent practices are on point, and the massage was great.
by Lizzy on Apr 2021
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Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
I felt so relaxed after my massage yesterday. Erica asked thoughtful questions to tailor my massage to my specific needs. She found and relieved tension I didn't know I was holding, and the entire experience was just what I needed. Erica is a caring professional. She listens closely to what you need and is incredibly skilled. I can't recommend her enough!
by Mollie on Mar 2021
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Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
I'm so grateful for the shiatsu treatment from Erica -- I really appreciated her intake process, attention and insights about my health. And the massage felt really amazing. Can't wait to come back.
Business response:

Thank you for your review! I am so happy you enjoyed the treatment and look forward to having you return.

by Cat on Mar 2021
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
It was a very relaxing experience just what I needed, to invigorate my soul. The massage and cupping was wonderful and made my body feel great. Erica was very knowledgeable and caring.
Business response:

I am so happy you felt good! Thanks for the review <3

by Elizabeth on Feb 2021
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Shiatsu with Erica G.
Erica is a highly skilled, professional and caring practitioner. Recommend 100%!
by Anonymous on Feb 2021
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Erica is knowledgeable, aware, and kind. She is professional and caring. Very in tune.
by Stacey on Feb 2021
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Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Erica is skilled, knowledgeable and provides a very covid-safe and relaxing experience!
by Mary on Feb 2021
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Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
Erica is so professional and she really listens to her clients. When I go in and tell her that I have a problem area, she gives me advice on how to take care of it on my own and she spends time and energy on that area during the session. I feel like so many places ask about problem areas, but then just give a generic massage. Erica's knowledge about the body and how everything connects is thorough and impressive. 10/10 would recommend her to a friend OR stranger :)
by Jesse on Jan 2021
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
a very comfortable self care experience and it's clear that Erica cares about her clients and people.
by Anonymous on Jan 2021
Verified
Service Received: Return Client Amma Therapy with Erica G.
High quality experience! A true healer.
by Hannah on Jan 2021
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
What an experience. Having Erica work on my body was a true gift of self love. She is knowledgeable, caring, and I felt instinctively safe in her hands. Her touch was the perfect level of pressure, sometimes noticeably working my muscles, and other times just lightly rearranging the energy of my body. I loved the variety of techniques she used in our session, and could feel the results of targeted problems quickly. I will be seeing Erica again as often as possible, and I highly recommend the same for literally everyone!
Business response:

Thank you for the very kind words! I’m so happy you had a good experience.

by Anonymous on Jan 2021
Verified
Service Received: New client intake + 90 minute massage with Erica G.
Erica is wonderful. The treatment was exactly what I needed. Thank you for your care.
Business response:

Thank you so much for your review!

by Ryan on Dec 2020
Verified
Service Received: New Client Intake + 60 Min Massage with Erica G.
Erica is fabulous! Would highly reccomend getting a massage from her. She uses a wide variety of techniques and is very skilled at her art. Thank you for helping me come back to my body :)
Business response:

Thank you so much for your review and I'm so pleased you had a good experience!

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Root and Branch Healing

7 Main Street

Suite 203

Montpelier , VT 05601 map it

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