Deborah’s Training

The foundation of my work is my advanced training (over 1000 hours) in Hellerwork Structural Integration (Hellerwork SI). This is deep-tissue work that addresses structural balance and includes resist-and-release techniques that re-educate long-held dysfunctional patterns of movement.

I also emphasize the use of Orthopedic Massage for manipulation and movement of soft tissues to resolve pain and dysfunction, and Neuro-Muscular Reprogramming (NMR) which involves muscle testing so I can more accurately access the issues and body response.

Training

2010 Orthopedic Massage with James Wasleski, 2, 5 day intensives. Review of NMR with Jocylyn Olivier.

2009 Myofascial Bodywork Series with Bob Robinson, Advanced Rolfer®™

2008 Touch for Health with Luis Diaz

2007 NMR, Neuro Muscular Reprograming, with Jocylyn Olivier

Deborah Swan Bodywork and Massage

Feel the difference!

2007 – 1984 Variety of skill enhancement workshop, including personal practice in yoga and pilates, structural patterning in pregnancy, P.N.F. stretching, physical therapy techniques, balancing the pelvis, introduction to cranial sacral work

1984 Neuro Linguistic Programing with Ely Jacson Bear, a voice dialogue enhancement course, Swedish, Esalen, Energy Work, utilizing Breathe and Sound, Shiatsu pressure point

1983 Hellerwork Certification with Joseph Heller, Structural Integration and voice dialogue, an evolution of Ida Rolf’s work

1981 C.M.T. certification at Integrative Therapy Institute in Sacramento with John Sibbet. Emphasis on Swedish, Esalan, Shiatsu, Energy Work, and Breath Work.