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News Deborah is retiring from her teaching position at Kelvin High School after 30 years with Winnipeg School Division #1. Beginning in September she is relocating to Sandy Hook, Manitoba and will turn her attention to her music and massage therapy and bodywork practice. Deborah is also relocating her massage practice in Winnipeg to the Massage Therapy College of Manitoba at 691 Wolseley Ave., directly across from the Misericordia Hospital. Her office is #609, nestled in the trees, just as it was on Arlington Street. Deborah is hoping to recreate the welcoming space her clients have enjoyed over the past 24 years. Deborah is also starting a Massage Therapy practice out of Sandy Hook. She is looking forward to working in the Interlake. As for music and workshops? Full steam ahead. Energetic Complementary Therapies: How do they work? This workshop is a hands on demonstration of the basics that apply to all "Energy" work. Participants learn about "Chi" from Chinese Medicine, practice Chi Kung and Tai Chi, learn about Acupressure and experience introductory activities that explore the Human Energy Field. Come prepared to move, breathe and practice some of these techniques. It is a practical and restorative day. Wire and Tired: Becoming Resilient in Stressful Situations This workshop reviews the stress-performance curve and examines how early interventions can change the tired and wired syndromes we tend to experience. We review the physiology of stress and spend time increasing our awareness of signs and signals from our bodies that indicate we are in trouble. This workshop compares resiliency versus stress management and offers participants a variety of techniques to replenish, relax and restore themselves. Keep on Keeping On This workshop examines Wellness and Balance in its broadest sense. Participants are encouraged to explore how they are currently managing their busy lives and invited to return to a more balanced way of approaching work and play. It gives each person a chance to recognize their wellness expertise and that, in fact they are their own best experts. Deborah has recently been interviewed by Sue Barrett of folk-blog.com. Here is an excerpt from that interview. What are some of your earliest memories of music?
My earliest memory of music was my mother singing in church. She would belt out the songs with great energy and delight, her eyes sparkling and her notes deliriously off key. I remember tucking my face into her wool coat, being embarrassed that she was so loud. She would cradle my head and tell me, “It does not matter how you sing…just that you sing.” I have remembered that all my life and it has given me great comfort when I clearly miss the notes in a performance. My eyes sparkling and my notes deliriously off key…I carry on!
Read the full interview here. Some exciting news.... Deborah's latest CD "Late November" was chosen in the top ten for 2009 in the writer's poll featured in Australia's Folk magazine "Rhythms". The recommendation is found in the January 2010 issue. Other artists featured in the list include: Thanks to Sue Barrett who included Deborah's work in her top ten. Deborah's focus through 2009 has been very much on her work in Health and Wellness. Nominated as a Woman of Distinction at the YMCA /YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in 2009, Deborah was honored with six other women in the category of Health and Wellness. Deborah is an instructor and practitioner of massage therapy, dedicated to providing accessible, safe, touch-based therapies to cancer patients.She has developed several workshops for patients, their families and care givers. Her music is often used in her workshops to inspire, relax and encourage participants. Deborah's ability to blend science and art is truly extraordinary and she is a sought after presenter at Wellness Conferences across Canada. As for music... Deborah's music will be featured at the Make Cancer History Gala Ball on Oct. 3, 2009 at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg. In addition to a stellar evening with entertainment by Ron Paley and his band, Deborah's song "Light a Candle" will be featured in an exciting video production. For more information go to www.galaball.ca Deborah is writing new material all the time!!! Look for her performances through the fall of 2009 and into 2010. |
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