About Deb
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
– Maya Angelou
Deb Waldron has been fascinated with bodies and how they work all her life. To satisfy her curiosity, she moved from the Boston area to Amherst, Massachusetts in 1975 to study at the University of Massachusetts. Through a self designed program consisting of courses in dance, exercise science, and physical education, she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Muscular Rehabilitation and Dance. She fell in love with the Pioneer Valley and never left. She had the good fortune of studying with great teachers: Bonnie Cohen at the School for Body/Mind Centering, Emilie Conrad with Continuum (ongoing), and Michael Bookbinder with life paths. She was an ordained minister for 18 years.
At the age of 29, Deb founded the Stillpoint Center School of Massage, Inc., and was the director from 1981 to 1988. She has supervised the thorough education process of over 100 practitioners. During her time at Stillpoint, her first book, The Affinity Massage (formerly known as The Stillpoint Massage, A Work In Progress), was written. This book is based upon the philosophy and technique solely developed by her over the course of 16 years. Deb has been crafting her art for 39 years.
She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)/Lyme disease in 1990 and became a power wheelchair user by 1992. She is presently healing herself with the use of alternative modalities. She has experience with the world of western corporatized medicine and intimate experience and understanding of the power of the mind and the benefits of alternative approaches to healing. Deb has learned the importance of having patience with the process of healing and is literally standing up for herself. She believes that all people can do the same. She brings tremendous enthusiasm, inspiration, humor, and knowledge to her work with people from all walks of life. Deb is a healer, mentor, and guide.
Photo by Stephanie Oates