Welcome, I am glad you are here!
I am a licensed massage therapist, experienced Shiatsu practitioner, Reiki practitioner, intuitive spiritual guide. My journey in the healing arts began in Minnesota in 2003 with Shiatsu and Reiki. Since becoming a licensed massage therapist in Florida in 2019, I have continued to bring these years of experience and training together to offer a holistic approach that supports relaxation, balance and overall well-being.
My understanding of how my own grief, anxiety, and the physical toll of care-giving manifest as muscular tension and stress in the body is built on a lifetime of experience. Over 35 years ago, I began navigating these heavy waves, serving as the primary emotional anchor for my family during my mother's battle with ovarian cancer (who passed away at age 50). Less than a decade later, I carried that same heavy physical, mental, and emotional strain through my paternal grandmother's journey with dementia and my aging paternal grandfather. Then several years later, I became the sole caregiver for my father, who had congestive heart failure,
Spanning more than 20 years of care-giving across generations, I learned firsthand what it truly means to a hold a family together, often carrying the responsibilties on my own. This profound personal journey became my greatest teacher, cultivating deep compassion, resilience, patience and an intuitive understanding of the connection between the body, mind and spirit.
My mission is to create a compassionate, peaceful sanctuary where you can slow down, reconnect, and return to harmony. Through the integration of traditional massage therapy, Shiatsu, and holistic healing practices, each session is thoughtfully designed to ease tension, quiet the mind, and create space for a greater sense of well-being. My intention is for you to leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and truly understood.
Blessings,
Deb
Professional Education
Studied Sociology- Mankato State University, Mankato, MN (1989-1991)
Business Management and Sales-AAS, Rasumussen College, St. Paul, MN (1992)
Graduate Shiatsu Therapy Program-Centerpoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School, Minneapolis, MN (2003)
500 hours Shiatsu Anma and Namikoshi Shiatsu
Certified Reiki Practitioner-Master Teacher Lucille Crow, Founder MetAlign Therapy, Minneapolis, MN (2003)
Graduate Massage Therapy Program-Withlacoochee Technical College, Inverness, FL (2019)
Ordained Minister-Universal Life Church (2023)
FL licenses #MM45460/ MA92270
Healing Services
Holistic Therapeutic & Deep Tissue Massage
Experience a personalized massage that brings together therapeutic massage, deep tissue techniques, Shiatsu, myofascial techniques, and assisted stretching to address areas of muscular tension while promoting deep relaxation and a greater sense of balance.
I blend Eastern approach of shiatsu and Western approaches, adapting each session according to your preferences and the areas you'd like addressed.
Whether you are looking for deep tissue work, focused attention to tight neck and shoulders, relief from everyday muscular tension, or a deeply relaxing full-body massage, your session is personalized for you.
Reiki and Restorative Healing Session
Reiki is a gentle Japanese energy practice traditionally used to encourage relaxation, balance, and a sense of well being. During a Reiki session, the hands may be placed lightly on the body or held slightly above the body.
Each session is personalized and begins with Reiki as its foundation. Drawing upon my training in other complementary energy practices, I may incorporate additional energetic techniques to create a deeply calming and restorative experience.
For those who desire it, Intuitive Spiritual Guidance may also be incorporated into the session, creating a supportive space for reflection, personal growth, life transitions, and spiritual exploration.
With over 20 years of experience in Reiki, this gentle, restorative experience offers an opportunity to quiet the mind, slow down, and reconnect with yourself, and enjoy a peaceful space for personal reflection.
This session may be especially meaningful during times of:
- Time for relaxation and personal reflection
- Support during life changes and transitions
- A peaceful space during challenging times
- Spiritual reflection and exploration
- Seeking greater peace, clarity, and connection
- An opportunity to slow down
Shiatsu
Traditional Japanese Bodywork
Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese form of bodywork rooted in Eastern principles of balance and return to a greater sense of harmony. The word Shiatsu means "finger pressure," and the practice uses comfortable, rhythmic pressure along the meridians with gentle stretching and movement.
Using thumbs, fingers, palms, and gentle stretches, I work along the body's traditional meridian pathways. In Eastern philosophy, these pathways are associated with the flow of Qi (vital energy).
I personalized each session according to what you are seeking that day. Shiatsu can be deeply relaxing while also providing focused bodywork for areas of muscular tension and everyday stress.
- Relief of muscular tension and everyday aches
- Relaxation of tight neck, shoulder and back muscles
- Greater flexibility and ease of movement
- Relaxation and stress reduction
- A sense of balance and overall well-being
Shiatsu is performed fully clothed. Please wear loose comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily.