Erika MacTinger

Erika suffered with debilitating health conditions such as: IBS, interstitial cystitis with severe chronic pain, chronic sinusitis, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and more. She endured numerous conventional treatments, surgeries, and many years of taking medications that did not bring much relief and only served as a temporary band-aid. Erika began studying holistic, and natural approaches to healing. Erika began a journey of healing her mind, body, and soul utilizing: fruit, vegetables, wild foods, herbs, natural supplements, and techniques to strengthen the mind and heal the soul. Natural treatments are the only thing that successfully healed over 30 symptoms and conditions. Erika created Holistic Hope and Healing so that she could help others suffering from chronic illness.

Erika, guides people in restoring their health, healing the mind, body, and soul. Health Coaching includes: an intuitive health reading, nutrition as medicine guidance, detoxification guidance and support, emotional and spiritual support, herbal medicine & natural supplement guidance, non-toxic living and mindfulness education. Erika specializes in: chronic illness, unique behavior, and exceptional children.

Erika’s clients seeking support for chronic illness range from adults and parents of children seeking relief from: digestive and urinary conditions, chronic pain, heart conditions, skin conditions, chronic fatigue, insomnia, rare medical conditions, neurological disorders, and more!

Erika has spent years working as a Behavioral Therapist, providing therapy to children ages 2-13, who have Autism and other conditions with challenging behaviors. This lead to her special interest in her Health Coaching Services at Holistic Hope and Healing.. Aside from coaching adults and children suffering with chronic illness, Erika has a passion for coaching children who have: Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and other conditions that express challenging behaviors or special needs. Erika works closely with parents, offering holistic health guidance and emotional support, as their children begin a healing journey.

Erika also offers Enrichment courses in Healthy Cooking for children with special needs. Healthy Cooking Enrichment Courses are Medical Medium Friendly, and include: Cooked Meals,, Fresh Juices, Smoothies, Snacks, and more! For children with special needs, Behavioral Health Coaching and Healthy Cooking Courses can help in areas where children may be struggling, such as: Unhealthy Eating Habits, Picky Eaters, Behavioral Challenges, Speech Delay, Cognitive Health Issues, Depression, Anxiety and more!

Erika has an Associates of Arts degree from Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, with a focus in Child Psychology and Child Development. Erika has also completed undergraduate credit hours in Psychology at the University of Illinois Springfield. Erika has studied a wide range of subjects including but not limited to: Anatomy, Nutrition, Statistics, Research Methods, Environmental Biology, Sociology, Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychology, Adult and Child Development, Abnormal Behavior, Educational Psychology, Health Psychology, and Exceptional Children.

Aside from studying Naturopathic methods, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology for healing, Erika has extensively studied the work of Anthony William, writer of the Medium book series. The Medical Medium information is the main source that helped Erika the most in her own healing journey, and is what she uses to help her clients.

If you are ready to restore your health, educate your family, and live the life you deserve, and would like health coaching services please contact Erika on the website at: holistichopeandhealingwitherika.com or send a direct message on any of the Holistic Hope and Healing social media platforms.