I feel so fortunate to have found Debra. She is one of the most skilled, intuitive and caring healers I have seen. I had multiple injuries due to a mountain bike crash that were not healing well. Under Debra's caring touch my pain and symptoms were relieved with just a few treatments. I am an older life long athlete and seeing Debra allows me to continue with my favorite sports. I highly recommend Debra. read more

I can't believe it is going on 4 years of ongoing treatment and therapy with my blessed Debra. She listens to your needs, offers solutions, tips, and kindness. She is empathetic and learned individual. I am a car accident trauma survivor (25 years ago) however I have severe permanent bodily damage from broken/damaged upper body bones and non-regenerative sensory nerve damage on my right briacle plexus (collar bone area). Her style treatments of massage and stretching have helped me function normally, work full time with little to no upper body pain. She is moving to weekdays only! Got to figure out how I can get up there to see her during the week! read more

Debra has been a lifesaver for me! She is extremely skilled and uses multiple techniques in her bodywork. She's helped me with whiplash, digestive issues, and everything in between. Her energetic spirit adds to the experience, and I always come away lighter and refreshed in body and mind. read more

Debra is AMAZING! My right shoulder hurt me for many years from working on the computer. I don't like taking pills so I didn't want to have the doctor fix it and my doc doesn't do physical therapy. I found Debra on the internet and chose her because I used to take Yoga classes and received a massage from Karen Barbarick so I thought they might be related. Debra was amazing! I felt 90% better after my first visit, now after 3 visits, I am no longer in pain. This is amazing to me because I've dealt with it for over 30 years! She showed me where my alignment was off in my body and gave me some exercises to do between sessions. She is also a very nice person. I highly recommend her and will continue to see her for overall good health! Do your body a favor and go see Debra, I guarantee you, you won't regret it! read more

Debra has been my massage therapist for probably a decade now. I've received treatment from other therapists, but have always returned to Debra because in my experience she's the best in this area. (..and there are a lot of really gifted therapists in this area!) Combine an extensive education in various bodywork methodologies and add innate skill, intuition, and compassion for one pretty terrific healer. That's Debra. Years ago, she helped me heal a frozen shoulder - no recurrance. My current issues, lower back issues, sciatica, etc. exacerbated by skeletal curvature, are deftly relieved in my monthly sessions with Deb. This is by far the best self-care service that I avail allow myself. It makes a difference in my overall health and well-being. I'm grateful for Debra's awesome gifts and that I'm able to be a recipient. She's the best of the best. read more

A true healer. Finding a highly intuitive massage therapist is no easy feat. I've seen so many therapists that give a good massage but are often an inch off the problem spots. Debra's intuition negates the need to leave my relaxation zone to instruct placement. It is clear she truly wants to help her clients, making a thorough assessment to find the root of ones needs, and her warm energy makes providing details easy. Additionally, she is well connected in the community and has provided me with a number of people and institutions that may further help with my particular situation Thank you Debra! read more

Debra is amazing! She's a listener, hearing about my needs. Soft music plays as I'm experiencing a very healing massage. Thank you Debra

Debra is amazing. I get massages at least once a month and I'm stoked to have finally found a therapist like Debra. She was the first therapist that I have had in California that conducted a body analysis and then set about using multiple techniques to work on my specific issues. Debra is very warm and welcoming, I have already scheduled my next treatment and can't wait to see her again. If you are looking for a new therapist or have been thinking about trying out a massage for the first time Debra should be at the top of your list! read more

Debra is a skilled, thorough, supportive, and very caring therapist. I can't say enough about how well she evaluates my posture, listens, brings in her vast breadth of craniosacral, neuromuscular, acupressure, and massage experience, and then does even more additional research on her own between appointments to uncover the puzzling complicated dynamics about my specific conditions. She then finds solutions and has figured out how to help my neck, back, hips, and shoulders move more freely and feel better. I definitely recommend her! read more

After working in my Gold mine part time for over 40 years, rolling boulders around and lifting lots of heavy weights, it finally caught up with me in the way of neck and back pains. I thought I could suffer through it but decided I needed help. I started going to Thrive many months ago and was surprised when after my first treatment the pain began to recede. It was amazing how Debra was able listen to my complaints and focus her energies on the areas that needed the most work. Not only did my pain diminish, I also felt an overall revitalized sense of being. Along with keeping my pains at bay, Debra has also realigned my body so I have more range of motion and can now resume activities that had been on the back burner for some time. I always look forward to each visit because I know how much better I will feel when I leave. Keep up the good work Debra. Jim L read more

Having practiced as a licensed massage therapist in the past, I know how important a massage therapist's "intention" is in being effective. I am so happy to have recently met Debra, as this is no ordinary massage. Debra demonstrates genuine caring, experience, knowledge and skills! read more

I've gone to many massage therapist over the years and in 2016 I decided to find a new one that I could see regularly. My first massage with Debra in May was to treat myself after a very stressful year. I'm 51, healthy, in shape, with no major medical issues or pain and thats what I told Debra. The session was very pleasant and I loved how time wasn't relevant for Debra. Do not be on a time schedule when you book your appointment or you will miss out on something wonderful for yourself. However, it wasn't until I was driving home that I noticed this massage was different than any I've ever experienced. I felt like someone had given me a happy pill. I was like, WOW!! This is awesome. I was on an emotional high for several days. Within a few days I checked my blood pressure and I was amazed. I've been checking my blood pressure regularly for the last 12 years and it normally runs 120's over low 80's, but never below 120/80. This time 117/78. I was very pleasantly surprised. A month later after my second session, again I was on another emotional high and very curious to see what my blood pressure might be, I checked it and I was stunned, 111/73. I've never heard of cranial sacral therapy before, but now I'm sold. Debra is the best! Debra doesn't just give you a massage, she has healing hands that will heal you, even if you don't think you need to be healed. Her hands are gentle and loving, and it's Debra's giving heart that sets her apart. I highly recommend her. read more