We create our own path.

My extensive and diverse education, training, and experience helps to provide each individual with a personalized session that promotes healing.  My role is to create awareness, facilitate change, and hold space for you to do your own work. The integration of each modality supports you in creating your own path.  My specialties include trauma, mental health, chronic pain, and bio-psycho-social-spiritual healing.

Education & Training

Mar 2023 - Certified Life Coach Institute

      Certified Life Coach

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

Sep 2006 - SEND Institute

     Self Development Training

Apr 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, 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 Sep 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.  Find it here

Publication

Frank, D. et al (2022). Where social work can lead you: Journeys into, around, and even out of Social Work. Exalted Publishing House. Purchase it here