BIO & CLIENTS TESTIMONIALS
Debra is a spiritual dancer at heart started her holistic foundation travelling around Australia with her two munchkins in 2000 at a Natural Medical Centre in far north Queensland. There she applied therapeutic body treatments with Chinese, Ayurvedic, Aromatherapy and Bush medicines, whilst studying Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy.
In 2003 Debra found her passion in Oriental Therapy, specialising in Zenthai Shiatsu a fusional body therapy of Thai Massage, Shiatsu & Osteopathic techniques where freedom of movement aligns with Traditional Chinese Medicine. She completed her Vinyasa YogaTeaching Training in 2009 and she is also internationally trained in Wuo Tai® a unique Osteo Danse.
Debra has been facilitating creative dance & holistic workshops for over 18 years and currently running 5th Element Yoga Chi Dance, Zenthai Elementals, Wuo Tai® Exploration. She has created a beautiful organic Embodiments Essential Oil range and offers "Blend it yourself" Aromatherapy Party's and training in Massage & Day Spa Workshops.
Following the stars and returned to Melbourne city after 24 years, deeply grateful for all her teachings and mentors along the way, it is still such a humbling heart space to touch and share experienced therapy within her community.
Specialising in Wuo Tai & Zen Thai Shiatsu transforming Oriental Therapy
BA in Creative Enterprises
Diploma in Remedial Massage
Certificate IV in Aromatherapy & Remedial Therapy
TAE40110 Training & Assessment
Qualified in Oriental-Wuo Tai & Zenthai Shiatsu, Lomi Lomi & Vinyasa Yoga
“I have known Debra for the last 10 years where I attended a Day Spa Workshop she was running. Debra has so much knowledge and experience in all areas of body work. I left that workshop with so much information on treatments and I felt very confident in practicing some of these methods in a health retreat I was working in at the time.
Since then I have had the pleasure of receiving many sessions of Wuo Tai and other forms of massage off Debra especially over the last two or three years. Debra’s presence instantly makes me relax and as we move together in energy, breathing and the Wuo Tai body dance I feel my body open and respond in areas that have long been neglected. Debra has a thorough knowledge of the body systems and is able to pin point areas that need the most attention on a very deep level, which can be different every time. I always leave a session relaxed, open, and well stretched and a deep feeling of wellbeing.
I thoroughly recommend Debra as a very capable, intuitive and innate healer in Wuo Tai.” -Debra Thompson, Nurse (Coolum Beach)
“Be taken by Debra’s exceptional, experienced free flowing facilitation and lead to dance with your heart, be led by her therapeutic skill and knowledge, your feet will follow and this will set your spirit souring,5th Element Yoga Chi Dance highly recommended.” - Ange from (Noosa)
“This is to confirm that myself and my family (whenever they visit from interstate) have had Debra as our Masseur for over 6 years. (Remedial/Sports & Relaxation) I’m in my 50’s and do Ironman and marathons and constant niggles are just part of the sport. Debra is always keen to get a result and I always feel comfortable with the knowledge that she knows what she’s doing. Absolute Ripper." –Wayne – Sportsman & Industrial Contractor (Coolum Beach)
“I have been attending Debra’s Yoga Class for 3 years now. My reasons for wanting to join were mainly to learn better breathing practices to lessen stress & anxiety & to be more open and flexible into older age! Deb’s classes are relaxed, fun and friendly but more importantly they have helped me so much in body and mind. Deb has the ability to help everyone no matter what level they are at and she makes you want to come back every week to push yourself further and to feel the difference her yoga class is making.”Margaret – (Coolum Beach)
“I have been havingZenthai with Debra for nearly 2 years. I’m very fussy who touches me as I have had back problems in the past. I always feel great after the treatments and not just physically they are also healing as well.” - Louise Dacey, Postal Worker (Coolum Beach) 11/2012
“After trying Debra’sZen thai massage, a traditional massage will seem relatively ordinary. A Zen thai massage has got all the positives of a traditional massage, plus you get an all over body stretch at the same time. Debra never ceases to amaze me at the variety of stretches she is able to achieve, and every session she comes up with a few new ones. Having your body gently stretched in ways you may not have been stretched before, must have heaps of health and posture benefits, plus it is very relaxing. I know that Debra is constantly improving her knowledge in massage and many other health related areas. Each massage is like a new adventure as there is always something new. Definitely worth a go.” -Gary Kiorgaard, Teacher (Buderim) 9/12/12
“I had the opportunity to spend expense weekend off practicingWuo Tai at Debra’s Workshop. (June 2015)I found the teaching informative, organise and Debra creates a beautiful inviting supportive space of sharing her passion! I highly recommend anyone who like to connect and understand the depths of Wuo Taithrough Debra’s beautiful expression! So much love.... – Dror Barkai, Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist & Landscaper, (Noosa)
"The 2 Day Wuo Tai workshop by Deb was a really informative, fun and connected experience. From the moment arriving I felt very relaxed and welcomed. Deb has created a easy and fun structure to follow and was really thorough in the delivery of the Information. It was lots of hands on practical learning and opportunity to really go over the different techniques. Deb had a beautiful way of facilitating and bringing everyone together with such patience and flow. I walked away with a much deeper understanding and respect for Wuo Tai, a beautiful flow to add to my Zenthai treatments and more of the connection with myself and energy, I would do it all again.” –Rhiarna Brooke - Zenthai Therapist & Personal Trainer (Brisbane)
“I have had treatments (Remedial Massage & Oriental) with Deb for over a year now and is the reason I am able to keep up with the demands of a physically challenging job. Deb’s knowledge and comforting presence is only matched by her professionalism and passion for the technique and philosophy of the great healers of eastern tradition. Anyone to receive Deb’s healing is not only blessed, but privileged. I would recommend her to everyone”. Luke, 36, Carpenter (Coolum Beach)
Debra is a spiritual dancer at heart started her holistic foundation travelling around Australia with her two munchkins in 2000 at a Natural Medical Centre in far north Queensland. There she applied therapeutic body treatments with Chinese, Ayurvedic, Aromatherapy and Bush medicines, whilst studying Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy.
In 2003 Debra found her passion in Oriental Therapy, specialising in Zenthai Shiatsu a fusional body therapy of Thai Massage, Shiatsu & Osteopathic techniques where freedom of movement aligns with Traditional Chinese Medicine. She completed her Vinyasa YogaTeaching Training in 2009 and she is also internationally trained in Wuo Tai® a unique Osteo Danse.
Debra has been facilitating creative dance & holistic workshops for over 18 years and currently running 5th Element Yoga Chi Dance, Zenthai Elementals, Wuo Tai® Exploration. She has created a beautiful organic Embodiments Essential Oil range and offers "Blend it yourself" Aromatherapy Party's and training in Massage & Day Spa Workshops.
Following the stars and returned to Melbourne city after 24 years, deeply grateful for all her teachings and mentors along the way, it is still such a humbling heart space to touch and share experienced therapy within her community.
Specialising in Wuo Tai & Zen Thai Shiatsu transforming Oriental Therapy
BA in Creative Enterprises
Diploma in Remedial Massage
Certificate IV in Aromatherapy & Remedial Therapy
TAE40110 Training & Assessment
Qualified in Oriental-Wuo Tai & Zenthai Shiatsu, Lomi Lomi & Vinyasa Yoga
“I have known Debra for the last 10 years where I attended a Day Spa Workshop she was running. Debra has so much knowledge and experience in all areas of body work. I left that workshop with so much information on treatments and I felt very confident in practicing some of these methods in a health retreat I was working in at the time.
Since then I have had the pleasure of receiving many sessions of Wuo Tai and other forms of massage off Debra especially over the last two or three years. Debra’s presence instantly makes me relax and as we move together in energy, breathing and the Wuo Tai body dance I feel my body open and respond in areas that have long been neglected. Debra has a thorough knowledge of the body systems and is able to pin point areas that need the most attention on a very deep level, which can be different every time. I always leave a session relaxed, open, and well stretched and a deep feeling of wellbeing.
I thoroughly recommend Debra as a very capable, intuitive and innate healer in Wuo Tai.” -Debra Thompson, Nurse (Coolum Beach)
“Be taken by Debra’s exceptional, experienced free flowing facilitation and lead to dance with your heart, be led by her therapeutic skill and knowledge, your feet will follow and this will set your spirit souring,5th Element Yoga Chi Dance highly recommended.” - Ange from (Noosa)
“This is to confirm that myself and my family (whenever they visit from interstate) have had Debra as our Masseur for over 6 years. (Remedial/Sports & Relaxation) I’m in my 50’s and do Ironman and marathons and constant niggles are just part of the sport. Debra is always keen to get a result and I always feel comfortable with the knowledge that she knows what she’s doing. Absolute Ripper." –Wayne – Sportsman & Industrial Contractor (Coolum Beach)
“I have been attending Debra’s Yoga Class for 3 years now. My reasons for wanting to join were mainly to learn better breathing practices to lessen stress & anxiety & to be more open and flexible into older age! Deb’s classes are relaxed, fun and friendly but more importantly they have helped me so much in body and mind. Deb has the ability to help everyone no matter what level they are at and she makes you want to come back every week to push yourself further and to feel the difference her yoga class is making.”Margaret – (Coolum Beach)
“I have been havingZenthai with Debra for nearly 2 years. I’m very fussy who touches me as I have had back problems in the past. I always feel great after the treatments and not just physically they are also healing as well.” - Louise Dacey, Postal Worker (Coolum Beach) 11/2012
“After trying Debra’sZen thai massage, a traditional massage will seem relatively ordinary. A Zen thai massage has got all the positives of a traditional massage, plus you get an all over body stretch at the same time. Debra never ceases to amaze me at the variety of stretches she is able to achieve, and every session she comes up with a few new ones. Having your body gently stretched in ways you may not have been stretched before, must have heaps of health and posture benefits, plus it is very relaxing. I know that Debra is constantly improving her knowledge in massage and many other health related areas. Each massage is like a new adventure as there is always something new. Definitely worth a go.” -Gary Kiorgaard, Teacher (Buderim) 9/12/12
“I had the opportunity to spend expense weekend off practicingWuo Tai at Debra’s Workshop. (June 2015)I found the teaching informative, organise and Debra creates a beautiful inviting supportive space of sharing her passion! I highly recommend anyone who like to connect and understand the depths of Wuo Taithrough Debra’s beautiful expression! So much love.... – Dror Barkai, Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist & Landscaper, (Noosa)
"The 2 Day Wuo Tai workshop by Deb was a really informative, fun and connected experience. From the moment arriving I felt very relaxed and welcomed. Deb has created a easy and fun structure to follow and was really thorough in the delivery of the Information. It was lots of hands on practical learning and opportunity to really go over the different techniques. Deb had a beautiful way of facilitating and bringing everyone together with such patience and flow. I walked away with a much deeper understanding and respect for Wuo Tai, a beautiful flow to add to my Zenthai treatments and more of the connection with myself and energy, I would do it all again.” –Rhiarna Brooke - Zenthai Therapist & Personal Trainer (Brisbane)
“I have had treatments (Remedial Massage & Oriental) with Deb for over a year now and is the reason I am able to keep up with the demands of a physically challenging job. Deb’s knowledge and comforting presence is only matched by her professionalism and passion for the technique and philosophy of the great healers of eastern tradition. Anyone to receive Deb’s healing is not only blessed, but privileged. I would recommend her to everyone”. Luke, 36, Carpenter (Coolum Beach)