“I came to this program with the intention of addressing chronic injuries from a lifetime of athletic activities. Not only did Eric help me overcome my longstanding injuries, but he also helped me correct muscle imbalances and kick poor habits that caused the injuries in the first place. This is a game changer. Eric utilizes multiple disciplines like yoga, martial arts, and Olympic lifts, to uproot, heal, and prevent stubborn nagging injuries.

Not only have my injuries disappeared, but I’ve also noticed my athleticism overall has increased. Eric incorporates exercise techniques that require neuromuscular involvement to train your body and mind to synchronize together when performing strenuous physical activity. Personally, I’ve noticed I’ve gotten stronger when climbing, more balanced when surfing, and quicker when playing soccer.

The devil is in the detail, and training your mind and body in a synchronized fashion works wonders. Even in day-to-day life, my body just feels like it’s firing on all cylinders and running smoother. I’ve grown an appreciation for the true complexities of the human body and how everything interrelates and affects everything else.

In that light, training with Eric has broadened my perception of what it is to exercise. He helps you see how conscious and mechanical exercise can be. Anyone who either wants to overcome chronic injuries, up their athletic abilities, learn a new practice, or increase their general well-being should train with Eric. ”

“Eric is exceptionally gifted at understanding the human body and how it functions. When I first saw him, my right hip was out of alignment and chiropractic readjustments were not working for more than 24 hours. After one treatment with Eric, my hip remained in alignment for four days and after four treatments, my hip has never gone out of alignment again. Through seeing Eric once a week, which is my gift to myself, my body is transforming. Through realigning muscles and tendons and other body work on me, I have enhanced energy, my body is stronger, my body is slimming down, and my lower back pain is gone. Eric has also educated me about my body and how to exercise to get it to work optimally. I cannot recommend him highly enough. His knowledge and skill are exceptional.”

“I have known Eric for six years and he has been training me for 5 years. He has helped me in all aspects of my training to be a better track athlete. Starting at Salesian High School, I ran the 100, 200 and 400. I was not a fast runner; running a 12.2 second 100 meter; 24.5 second 200 meter and a one minute 400 meter - plus I was a very light kid weighing 125lbs. I didn’t think I would get faster or stronger, but Eric didn’t give up on me and trained me to where I am now. As of today I am a collegiate athlete at the University of La Verne weighing in at 169lbs. Since training with Eric, I have gained much speed, now running the 100 meter in 11.02 secs; 200 meter at 23.01 secs and the 400 meter at 52.9 secs. Eric is a great trainer, coach and person because he is someone who you can depend on. His methods are unique, but will help so much in the long run - you just have to be willing to push through the tough times.”

“Before I started seeing Eric, I couldn’t even do simple household chores without my knees becoming swollen and unable to bend. I have seen many doctors and physical therapists throughout the years, but no one has been able to figure out the mystery of my joints like Eric. I’ve gone from 5’3” to 5’5” and can now execute exercises that I was never able to do before!”

“I have been Eric’s client for about three years now. The first two years I only had him doing massages for me when I needed them. Eric’s massages aren’t actually what you might call your typical ‘massage’. He does more of a body alignment technique that moves and shifts all your muscles and bones into place and you feel SO MUCH BETTER afterwards and are more fluid in your movements. Eric is so knowledgeable about the human body and the way it works and with that knowledge he has healed so many ailments and even headaches due to his magic hands and knowledge of his craft. As a client, I can tell Eric enjoys what he does and has a true gift for it.

Over this past year I expressed to Eric that I wanted to begin training for fitness competitions. So, for the past nine months I have been training with Eric five times a week and my body has COMPLETELY transformed! I have lost 25 lbs of fat and gained at least 7% muscle mass and I gain more weekly. My body has never been so strong, shaped and lean before and I have Eric to thank for that. He is a coach, mentor and friend and he pushes me to limits I never thought I could achieve. I recommend him to any and everyone!! Love you Eric!”

“Eric has been working with me for last two years to help me get better and regain the ability to walk. Mr. Babaoka is indeed a special individual who holds abilities and talents that are central to any recovery effort for patients and individuals. His compassion, strong character and dedication are very much valued by me, in addition to his friendship.”

“Between a stressful job and the rigors of playing basketball, the massage work Eric does resets my body so I can keep up my day to day pace without discomfort or pain.”

“I have been wrestling with back and joint issues for several years, and have used various modalities including massage and other forms of body work, acupuncture, chiropractic, energy healing, yoga, medication, and physical therapy to treat both the pain and the underlying issues, so I am no stranger to different kinds of treatment. But I have to tell you, I was stunned at how different my body felt after my first session with Eric last weekend - not just how different but how much BETTER. I could move my shoulder without pain for the first time since I could remember, and energy flowed unencumbered throughout my whole body.

He gave me some exercises to work with on my own, and I will be back to see him to continue the rehabilitation of old injuries and physical patterns. I know his work isn’t magic, but it’s as close as I’ve come so far, and it’s such a relief to have found him!”

“Eric fixed me when my doctors couldn’t and I am forever indebted to him. I had a muscle injury in my foot a few years ago and had to get special treatments with an internal medicine doctor as well as a sports medicine doctor. The best they could do for me was inject cortisone shots ... which would eventually make the situation worse if I continued that treatment. I was unable to walk normally or workout properly. That imbalance began to cause other problems as other parts of my body tried to compensate for the pain. Within two muscle therapy sessions with Eric, my pain was resolved and has never returned! No drugs, no side effects, no healing time. Eric is not your typical massage therapist. Hands down, he is the most experienced, most knowledgeable massage therapist I have ever met. He understands the cause and effect of ailments and is very skilled at explaining how everything is connected. I continue to trust and see him on a weekly basis as part of an investment in my overall health.”

“A stroke left me with severe spasticity, an awkward gait and an unusable left arm. With tremendous patience, Eric has released tension in my tendons and muscles, has helped me to reestablish proper body alignment, re-boot my nervous system and re-coordinate my movements. Eric’s unique arsenal of techniques has made significant improvements in my abilities and the way I feel. Quite simply, he is the most knowledgeable and effective therapist I’ve worked with. ”

“To say that Eric is one-of-a-kind is an understatement. His understanding of the human body goes beyond textbook and traditional education. He has something that a classroom can never teach you—20+ years of experience working on people who have had their lives changed because of injury or trauma and helping them regain their life back. The thing that makes him a great therapist is his genuine belief in the human capacity to recover, no matter what the circumstances. For years, I accepted shoulder and neck pain, thinking that it was a part of life and that nothing could be done about it. I almost settled for this pain until my friend referred me to Eric, who has been a godsend. After seeing him for less than 3 months, I felt my body change for the better in terms of alignment, posture and general well-being. To this day, I no longer have shoulder and neck pain, and I have Eric to thank for that. He has taught me the importance of harmony within the body and mind, as well as taking personal responsibility through postural control and rehabilitative exercises. Eric is a rare individual who deeply cares about his clients and is willing to do whatever it takes to return to optimal function. He has a gift for healing, the knowledge to educate and the talent to accurately apply western and eastern approaches in his treatments. No words can express my gratitude for Eric and what he has done for me, but I will say this: Eric is truly a blessing.”

“I have been doing yoga for 10 years and did yoga teacher training last year and although I have developed strength and spiritual perspective because of it - something always felt off with my body and I went to massage regularly with only temporary relief.

Luckily, I was referred to Eric by a friend who spoke very highly of him. I found it intriguing that she said she felt he was able to alleviate physical discomfort and simultaneously do energy healing. At first I was skeptical that one practitioner could have such broad knowledge on a deep level, but he most certainly does. He is thorough in explaining what is off with the body anatomically, helping relieve pain, and giving simple ways to change habits that could be affecting the body adversely. He also gives exercises to strengthen weak areas.

In terms of energy healing, I am amazed at his perceptiveness and straightforward delivery of observations without sounding generic, hokey or new age-y. I have come to understand the root of my misalignment and physical weakness in relation to my body’s history and how to work through it not only physically but spiritually and emotionally as well. I feel fortunate to know him because he is naturally gifted and knowledgeable and he is continuously cultivating the many levels of knowledge that he already possesses. Having a trainer/masseuse like him helps strengthen my resolve and I look forward to continue to work with him for many years to come.”

“I have been working with Eric for close to two years. I was lazy, weak, inflexible and had poor balance and coordination. I’m still lazy, but he has helped me make serious progress in the other areas. Eric somehow motivates his clients without being condescending or annoyingly peppy. He is honest and straightforward and I find that now I work hard even when he is not around. He is very well attuned to injuries or strains and adept at working around them or helping to reduce them. I would recommend him as a trainer to anyone.”