Diane Matkowski:
Hello everyone, this is Diane Matkowski aka The Massage Mentor and I'm here live at the Costa
Rica Retreat for Erik Dalton. And I've gathered some students. What do you think of the retreat so
far? Shirl Lord: Oh my goodness, it's been wonderful. I love Erik's approach to how he teaches and we're
having fun at the same time. Diane: I'd assume that this has been something that works for
you and your practice and that clients definitely notice a difference with you taking these classes.
Do you want to tell us a little bit about that? Marisel Clark: It's definitely made a huge
changes. I use it all the time. That's basically my bread and butter. And what's
happening now is that I'm in very high demand and it's almost a bit of a problem, actually
(laughter). Diane: It's a good problem to have. Marisel Clark: Yes, exactly. Diane: In a few words, what
would you like to say about Erik Dalton? Linda Gudnason: Oh my god, he makes it, just makes it real easy.
It's easy to incorporate. He's the all-knowing and always be educating himself to teach us better.
Diane: So far, this is your first class with Erik Dalton. How are you enjoying it? Cindy Chlupacek: I'm
loving it. Diane: What do you think your favorite part is? Cindy Chlupacek: Just the fact that he's really
easy to address, you know, you don't feel like you're under pressure or you got to
perform. You're just going to have some really good takeaways and some real easy-going, not a
high-pressure class. Diane: I think a lot of people might think it's intimidating when they
get here, and then they're pleasantly surprised, find themselves laughing, having a good time, and
walking away with things that will really change their clients' lives. Cindy Chlupacek: it's a lot easier
to learn when you're not under pressure, isn't it? Diane: it's so much easier to learn when you're
not under pressure. Cindy Chlupacek: You're going to learn something that you're going to use for the rest
of your life. Diane: You're an MMT?? Corynne Hughes: I am now, yay!! Diane: How does it feel to be
an MMT? Corynne Hughes: It feels great to have finished it. It feels like - that was a lot of hours of
study - and what are we at? At the end of this, it will be 60 hours and in-person from two of these
retreats, so it's a great accomplishment. But I will not stop coming back and learning, because
every time you come back to one of these retreats you just learn on top of what you
already learned and it solidifies everything. Diane: This is your first time? Betsy Benham: This
is my first time. Diane: And how do you feel about it? Betsy Benham: Well, I'm here, friends
recommended it. I've been here twice before and I trust their judgment and I am absolutely not
disappointed. Tremendous therapists on staff, Erik is a phenomenal teacher, relaxed, funny,
empowering. So, I would recommend. I am still blissed out from a Thai massage this morning,
by the way, so I'm super mellow. Diane: So if you had to sum up Erik Dalton in a few words, what
would you say? Raymond Andrew: In a few words, well first of all, I didn't realize how funny the man was.
Which really surprised me. He's very funny. He's very personable. And he's
very smart and he knows what he's talking about. So, I'm very impressed.
Diane: How many of his classes have you taken? Alexa Pontius: This is my third workshop. Diane: Is this
your first time in Costa Rica? Alexa Pontius: No, third time. Diane: If you had to describe Mr. Dalton
in just a few words, what would you say? Alexa Pontius: Just brilliant, funny, great sense of timing.
He's just really a genius. Duane Gibson: We're out here in the most beautiful part of the world
in Costa Rica so I'm planning on coming back again next year. The people have been really
compassionate and caring. Diane: Is this your first Erik Dalton workshop? Shelli Haynes-Ezold: it is. Diane:
How exciting has it been? Shelli Haynes-Ezold: It has been super exciting, I just learn - as I'm learning
each technique, I'm like oh I can't wait to get back and use this on this client, and use this on
this client, and find someone else that I can work with to do this on myself to help me! Diane: I
live close by. Drew Welch: I think I stumbled upon Erik back in 2017. I ordered his Home Bundle
Course. And did that for a couple of years. I was in Oklahoma City for a seminar in 2018. I was here
in 2019. I absolutely love it here. And then I had one e-learning course left and took that last
year when everything was shut down and got my MMT. Diane: (chanting) MMT - MMT. Drew Welch: (laughs) And
I'm here again this year - well, it's Costa Rica and it's a great seminar and learning new things
and also reviewing some things I may not use all the time. SO it's been great. Diane: So you'll be
back for more classes. Drew Welch: Most likely, yes. (both laughing). Diane: If you had to describe
Erik Dalton in a few words, what would you say? Jennifer Schoenewald: He's hilarious. Number one. And he
makes this work really fun. Because otherwise it could get sort of dry and your mind wanders off.
But he tells jokes, and he's funny, and he keeps it very exciting and very interesting.
He's extremely knowledgeable and he's very clear, easy to understand, articulate.
He definitely explains things in a way that's really graspable. And then there's a lot
of other adjectives I could... Diane: And this is your first class with Erik Dalton,
is that correct? Jas Singh: That's right. I come all this way to Costa Rica from London,
22 hour journey one way, but it's been worth every second. Believe you me.
Erik is a great teacher. Well organized. Plenty of content. Goes through the techniques methodically,
ABC, 1-2-3, very easy to follow. Great assistant instructors. Great camera lady. Sukhjendar Padda:
One of two of us here from London. Long journey but definitely worth it. It's been amazing,
amazing country, amazing course. I met a lot of amazing therapists as well. So, yea, lots of good
friends and new friends going forward. Diane: So how would you describe Erik Dalton's classes
in a brief sentence, what would you say? Aaron Payne: Well, first off, instructor-wise, he's one of the
most personable people that I've ever met. So that makes the class easily more enjoyable, regardless
of the topic. And then you go in to what he is putting on the table, it's just really smart,
not necessarily simple, but smart work. I mean, if you actually think about what's going on, he's
applying general knowledge to bodyworking. And going ok, how can we make this better. And the
resistance-based work is awesome. Diane: So how do you feel about Erik? Jon Sullivan: Oh I love the dude.
He's the coolest. And he's such a great teacher. He teaches so much, so quick,
it's just great to get a hold of it and digest it all over again. Diane:You're an MMT! Heather Norlander:
Yes, I am. Diane: And you just got that here in Costa Rica? Student: I did. Diane: If you could
sum up Erik Dalton in just a few words, how would you do that? Heather Norlander: Bodywork genius.
Daine: Do you think you'll be back for more live workshops now that
you experienced the videos and the live? Heather Norlander: Absolutely. You know,
using the techniques that I've learned from Erik has really changed my practice in a way that
I am able to help more people more quickly. I would say that the techniques that I've learned
through Erik have been really game-changers in a way that brings people really back to health.