Debra is a 1996 graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy and obtained her New York State in license November 1996. She has dedicated herself to bettering the lives of those who have been injured or are suffering an illness. Debra is nationally certified as well as being certified in myofascial massage techniques. While in Connecticut, she was an assistant instructor for her alma mater. Debra’s massages are healthful and restorative. Her fluid transition and quick settling in is only accentuated by a sprinkling of southern charm. Prior to 1988, Debra resided in Florida, where she was the art director for the ABC television affiliate in Orlando. Advertising art and illustration were her career at that time. She continues to do creative activities and design work. Her family and outside activities play a major role in her life. Debra owned and operated a successful practice in Clifton Park for eight years before joining the ranks at Sunnyview Massage Therapy. It is a natural fit for Debra, and a terrific asset for the hospital. Continuing Education Myofascial Massage Therapy Certification with Robert King, 1996 Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (80 hours), 1999 Medical Massage for the Cancer Patient at Memorial Sloan Kettering, 2001Soft Tissue Release with Stuart Taws, 2002 Orthopedic/Sports Massage with Dr. Myk Hungerford, 1997 Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Massage Symposium with Richard van Why, 1997 Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Pain with Joe Muscolino, D.C., 1998 Therapeutic Touch, Basic, Intermediate & Advanced, 2004 Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Dr. Bruno Chikly of the Upleger Institute, Inc. Level 1 2006, Level 2 2007 Education Connecticut Center for Therapeutic Massage, Newington, CT 1996 Ringling School of Art, Sarasota, FL 1994 Professional Affiliations and Organizations American Massage Therapy Association National Association for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Nurse Healers-Professional Association International/Therapeutic Touch, International