Debra Smith

Certified at the 1,000-hour CMT level, Debra began as a Massage Practitioner in 1988, and is authorized by the State of California to teach Sports Massage and Anatomy, with over 20 years experience mostly doing physical rehabilitation and sports massage. Debra is also a certified personal trainer in the Muscle Balance Function Development program, and a Certified Sports Massage Therapist since 1995, with a strong emphasis on pain management, Trigger Point release, Acupressure, and self-care.

Debra integrates anatomy-specific deep tissue massage with neuromuscular energy techniques, and somatic release. This combination of techniques helps re-pattern the muscles, nerves and brain that affect coordination and flexibility, and how the muscles interact with each other. Most clients report a significant reduction in pain. When in balance, there is more opportunity for the body to heal itself.

Jean Bathke

A nationally certified massage therapist since 1999, Jean incorporates a variety of modalities into her approach to body work, pain management and wellness. She has served the Santa Cruz community for nine years, through both private practice as well as under the direction of Dr. Roitz.

Jean was certified in massage therapy in 1999 at the Cascade Institute for Massage and Bodywork in Eugene, Oregon. She then continued her education and became certified nationally as a massage therapist and earned her credential as a Watsu provider in 2000. Jean also holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz in American Studies.