Jason A. Erickson

Jason Erickson co-owns and practices massage and movement therapy at Eagan Massage Center. He is best known for therapeutic and sports massage, providing pain relief, improving function, and enabling athletic performance. Many of his clients are referred by medical providers, personal trainers, and by other massage therapists. He often works with clients clothed as needed, using various techniques from massage, positional release, stretching, etc.

Many people referred to Jason have chronic / complex health problems. He has helped people who are living with:

·       Chronic pain

·       Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)

·       Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTs)

·       Balance / Vestibular problems

·       Temporal-mandibular joint disorders (TMJD)

·       Arthritis (osteo, rheumatoid, and psoriatic)

·       Voice and neck problems

·       Cancer

·       Lymphedema

·       Anxiety / depression

·       Orthopedic conditions

·       Overuse / repetitive use injuries

·       Sleep disturbance

·       Neurological disorders

·       Sciatica

·       Frozen Shoulder

·       Stiff wrists / hands & ankles / feet

·       Limited range of motion

·       Headaches / migraines

·       Numbness / tingling

·       Long COVID

·       Costochondritis

·       Pre- / Post-natal discomfort

·       Chronic fatigue / fibromyalgia (FMS)

·       Gastro-intestinal conditions

·       Athletic performance concerns

His extensive background in personal training informs his work as a therapist. Jason has worked with elite athletes and dancers since 2009, with some going on to compete in the Olympics and others transitioning from amateur to professional status. He has been a staff Elite Athlete Sports Therapist with Grandma's Marathon since 2011, and with Twin Cities Marathon since 2014.

Qualifications:

·       Certified Massage Therapist since 2006

·       Board Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)

·       Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

·       Certified Behavior Change Specialist

·       Certified Empowered Relief™ Instructor

·       Certified Dermoneuromodulation Instructor

·       Certified Hot DNM Pillossage Instructor

·       Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (CMLDT)

·       Certified Orthopedic Massage Therapist

·       Certified Pre/Post-Natal Massage Therapist

·       Certified Pain-Free Movement Specialist

·       Certified Orthopedic Exercise Specialist (OES)

·       Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist x2 (NASM-CES & TBMM-CES)

·       Certified Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS)

·       Certified Partner-Assisted Stretching

·       Certificate in Fascia Work

·       Certified Active Isolated Stretching Therapist (2013-2017), practitioner since 2007

·       Certified Circular Strength Training Instructor (2004-2010)

·       Approved CE provider: NCBTMB #308, CE Broker (FL & GA)

Jason is an internationally recognized continuing education provider. He teaches classes in pain science, pain management, dermoneuromodulation, therapeutic movement, orthopedic massage, sports massage, Hot DNM Pillossage, research literacy, and other topics. He presented at the 2021 Oncology Massage Summit, 2020 Massage Therapy Winter Symposium, 2016 International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC), and the 2017 Alliance for Massage Therapy Education Congress. Information about Jason’s CE classes can be found at HealthArtes.com

Jason served as the AMTA Minnesota Chapter President (2014-2016). He was Master of Ceremonies for the annual San Diego Pain Summit (2015-2018). His articles have appeared in Massage & Bodywork Magazine, Massage New Zealand Magazine, the Japanese Journal of Acupuncture and Manual Therapies, Massage Today, Massage Magazine, and other publications. He has also been featured on several podcasts.