Erica ys Koo - Strength coach and fascial stretch therapist

I received FST treatment from Erica for long standing back/hip issues that had not really responded to other treatments. It’s actually quite a gentle therapy, I felt immediate relief after the first session (I could bend over and tie my shoes without pain for the first time in an extremely long time). After a couple of session I’m really happy with the longevity of my improvement/results so I could not be happier. Erica is really thorough and takes time to understand your concerns. Would recommend Erica 1000x over, she’s fantastic.

I started seeing Erica for FST in my third trimester of pregnancy when I started having really bad shoulder/neck pain, likely from sleeping on my side and managing an active toddler at home. I'd been the physio for massage 3 times but it had only been making it worse. My personal trainer recommended I see Erica and I was so glad I did! After just one FST session I was feeling so much relief and now I keep going back for more! Most importantly, I leave every session feeling SO relaxed. Erica is so calm, kind, and easy to talk to and she provides a really lovely, relaxing environment each session. Whether you're looking for specific injury or pain relief, or just a great way to fully relax your body, I 100% recommend seeing Erica for FST!

I could not recommend this service enough! Erica is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable and trustworthy, and she has curated an environment that is instantly comforting. As an athlete in combat sports, I am dealing with constant tightness in a lot of key areas and she knows exactly how to target it and where to focus rehabilitation. The entire process promotes mindfulness and gentle yet effective recovery. I will definitely be coming back!

I'd never heard of FST until i met Erica l. After only a few sessions I was very impressed at how subtle, gentle yet powerfully quick & effective her treatments were at tending to some niggling gym-related injuries I had. I notice an immediate difference in my body whenever I return to training - I feel less restricted, open and alot stronger. Another bonus is how relaxing it is, and also Erica's attentive, intuitive and holistic nature as a practitioner is wonderful. Highly recommended!

Erica is a sensitive and intuitive bodyworker and FST (Fascial Stretch Therapy) is a wonderful type of bodywork that I find incredibility nourishing and supportive for my physical body and nervous system. If you like the Grinberg Method, Somatic Experiencing, The Alexander Technique or any type of holistic bodywork, you might want to try Erica and FST, as the style of work is very complementary.I originally reached out to work with Erica because I have a bit of a lump at the top of my spine from sitting in my laptop too much. She has since worked on all different parts of my body to release tension, stiffness and pain. We have also worked on rebalancing and strengthening areas of my body that are weak. I can't recommend Erica enough as I now have a lot more mobility in my hips, shoulders, neck and spine. My nervous system always feels so smoothed out and relaxed when I work with Erica and she's just a really nice person. My body trusts her and I think she's really good.

Erica is a great fascial stretch therapist and a great person. In addition to helping my flexibility and comfort of my hips when I exercise, her therapy has really helped my mastectomy scars. My mastectomy was more than five years ago, and I hadn’t even realised that the range of motion of my arms was hindered by the scarring. Her therapy has made a big difference in my flexibility and comfort.Again, Erica is exceptional! I am so glad that I am able to get the benefit of her expertise and skill.

Erica is not only an expert in her field, she is also very caring and genuine. I’ve been doing combat sport and ended up with a few injuries. Erica is great in identifying the cause of pain and the improvement is incredible- I highly recommend her to anyone suffering from injuries, tightness or joint pain.

Back in 2019, I underwent Breast Reduction surgery. At the time I was relatively young and did not treat my scars with the proper attention and care. I also did not allow for the proper time of healing post-surgery and went back to my everyday living and training. I’d say about 8 months after surgery, I started to experience central but localized chest discomfort. Luckily, I was working in an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic and was able to connect with a massage therapist who I trusted to work on my scars. This was the first time I had ever received treatment post-surgery. Although it helped slightly, it wasn’t enough progress for “young me” to prioritize. I simply stopped going and went on my way.Here I was, over 3 years later in Arizona attending my FST Level 3 training. I had been experiencing severe chest pain for over 6 months now when we moved into the MyoFascial sternum release part of class. I experienced a lot of relief with this, but I knew deep down there was more. Then I met Erica. She offered to do a short scar-release session on me during our lunch break.I barely knew her, but what I did know was that I felt comfortable. Being an empath, I felt her energy if you will. It was safe. It was intentional. And I knew this could be a powerful and healing session for me. She started by making sure I was comfortable first, then went on to assess which spots felt the most “hot/cold or tense.” I didn’t have to say anything, she knew where to go.She followed my scars and listened to what my body was telling her. We stretched into deep spiral nets of the Fascia. Exactly where I was “caught-up.” And as we maneuvered around the scars, I felt intense emotions arise where I had been storing not just trauma from my surgery but my life.It was by no surprise to me that I had been holding so much pain there. Your chest/heart is already a vulnerable place, but having a surgical procedure around there makes it even more.Erica eased into a good stopping point when she felt my body say, “You’re done today.” Unfortunately we had to get back to class right after, and I didn’t have time to process and work through what I needed right away. However, the next morning I attended a Somatic Breathwork release class and it all came out!I firmly believe Erica assisted in this release by breaking up the adhesions I had in and around my scars the day prior!She opened up a part of me I had been suppressing!Her touch combined with her intuition and ability to provide a SAFE space is SO special.If you or someone you know has scars (from any walk of life), reach out to Erica to assist in that release.You will walk away feeling much lighter and happier.I will forever thank her for being a part of my healing process!

Erica is absolutely amazing! I came to her about 6 weeks ago to have her look at my leg. I have had multiple extensive leg surgeries with remarkable scars that go down my leg and across my knee joint. They typically cause me significant discomfort on a daily basis. I can say with certainty that she has given me more than 6 weeks of comfort.It was unbelievable how gentle the treatment was as she patiently spent a lot of time working on my scars with absolutely no pain. This combined with her stretching techniques I have not had this much relief in my leg in YEARS!!I have told all of my mates about her and will continue to refer people to her. Can not thank you enough Erica!!

Having FST session with Erica is definitely something I look forward to every week. Not only because it eases my highly stressed muscles from training, but also helps me to rest better at night. In addition to the physiotherapeutic benefits, I personally find that it has been a great opportunity to meditate deeply and rest your mind. With highly attentive care to the body, unfolds the soul. Will keep coming back for the great experience.