About Me

Deb's extensive and diverse education, training, and experience helps to provide each individual with a personalized experience to promote healing.  Deb believes that her role is to create awareness, facilitate change, and hold space for others to do their own work.  She believes that no two people are alike, and therefore no two sessions are alike.  

Deb is actively involved in professional and intuitive development training, legislative and policy advancement, social activism, and research.  Her list of professional credentials and contributions are listed below. 

Education & Training

May 2014 - St Catherine University/University of St Thomas

     MSW - Masters in Clinical Social Work

Jan 2009 - Ritberger Institute for Esoteric Studies

     Medical Intuition Certification

May 2007 - Deb Erickson Healing

     Reiki Master & Teacher Certification

Sept 2006 - SEND Institute

     Self Development Training

April 2003 - Institute for Structural Integration

     Connective Tissue Massage Certification

May 2001 - Northern Lights School of Massage Therapy

     Massage Therapy Certification

May 1996 - College of St Benedict

     BA - Bachelor's of Art Degree in Social Work & Spanish

Professional Affiliations 

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

     Professional Member since Aug 2000

     MN Chapter Treasurer & 2nd Vice-President 

          Apr 2002 - Jun 2005

     MN Chapter Government Relations Volunteer

          Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

Nationally Certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)

      Nationally Certified since Sept 2002

Research  

Frank, Deborah S., "The Well-Embodied Professional: Attitudes around Integrating Massage Therapy & Psychotherapy when Treating Trauma" (2013).  Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers. Paper 177.  http://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/177