Credentials & Experience
Deborah Johnson is a Certified Wellness Coach and Certified Holistic Nutritionist, trained by AFPA International. She is licensed in Massage Therapy by the Ohio State Medical Board, a distinction she has held for over 30 years. Deborah has collaborated with doctors, chiropractors, naturopaths, and acupuncturists throughout her career. In addition, she is nationally certified to teach Continued Education for massage therapists through NCBTMB.
“I was trained in Mind/Body Integration by my dear friend and mentor, Yvonne Ridley, Master Energy Healer & Herbalist. My work has been with people of all ages, many of whom had advanced health challenges such as heart conditions, high blood pressure, Diabetes, kidney dialysis, stroke patients, Alzheimer’s disease, or depression. I have additional background in medical massage, acupressure, aromatherapy, yoga, tai chi, meditation, & the science of breath.”
My Story
"My journey in wellness began when I was 14 or 15 years old. A dear cousin of mine had trained under Bruce Lee after returning home from the Vietnam War. He taught me many wellness techniques. He opened up my energy channels, flushed my lymph nodes, and toned my internal organs. Afterwards, I felt so alive! I felt like I had a whole new body."
"I also encountered other great masters in those early years who graced me with ancient knowledge and wisdom in acupuncture, nutrition, herbology, and techniques for quieting the mind. Thus began my 50 year journey in massage therapy and holistic health."
"Even before those experiences, from a very early age, I was aware that there was a guiding force in my life; a presence that was revealing things to me. That universal intelligence heightened my senses and connected me to the energy that radiated from the Earth, air, water, moon, and stars. From that awareness, I began studying all things associated with natural wellness."
"Over a thirty year period as a licensed massage therapist, I've worked with a diverse group of people. I was surprised to learn that many people didn’t feel well, and they didn’t know how to maintain balance in their health."
"Consistently, I asked myself: why, and how? Why do people get sick? And how to help them feel better on a regular basis? The answers always laid in teaching people about the root causes of illness."
"I teach clients about many subtleties that go unnoticed that contribute to poor health. Oftentimes, I had to help people gain a basic understanding of the building blocks of the physical body, and help them to establish a peaceful energetic flow within themselves mentally and emotionally."
"My pre-med training in massage dealt with advanced physiology and anatomy down to the molecular level. I cross-referenced this training with all of the natural sciences that I had studied before."
"We are both physical and energetic beings, and that has always been an
all-encompassing occupation for me. I look forward to sharing my journey
with you and hope that our talks will spark a new awareness in you that
will be life–affirming.”
Peace and Love
Deborah