Meet The Therapist
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Hi, my name is Deborah Shahadey. I grew up in Terre Haute,
Indiana. At 18, I began exploring different states and
countries. I lived in North Carolina, South Carolina, Nevada
(Las Vegas), Florida (Fort Lauderdale), and Germany
(Kaiserslautern).
I attended Nevada School of Massage Therapy (graduating in May 2000) studying a wide variety of healing modalities including Swedish massage, Acupressure, Anatomy & Physiology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Deep Tissue, Facilitated Stretching, Hydrotherapy, Touch For Health, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Sports, Russian Sports, Seated Massage, Shiatsu, Infant Massage, Injury Massage, and Trigger Point Therapy.
After this, I was employed by the world-renowned Canyon Ranch Spa Club. I then moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where I received my Florida State massage license (#0035435) and began studying Thai Massage. I also completed the requirements to become a Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage Bodyworker (NCBTMB #310314-00). While in Florida, I worked at The Westin Diplomat Country Club & Spa as well as Marriott Harbor Beach The Spa.
On March 28, 2002, I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocitic Leukemia (ALL)and underwent chemotherapy for one year. I moved back to Terre Haute, Indiana to do this. I completed chemotherapy April 23, 2003. I am in complete remission with a clean bill of health and no expected relapse.
I opened Body N Soul Massage June 2003 in Terre Haute, IN. I strive to keep up with the new products and techniques in the massage field. I attended the spa convention in Las Vegas, Nevada in June 2003. December 18, 2003, I married Joe Shahadey. March 2004, Body N Soul Massage bought Therapeutic Awareness Center in Terre Haute, Indiana, and merged the two companies.
August 2005, I began attending St Mary of the Woods College pursuing a bachelor's degree in Equine Studies with a double major of Equine Studies Training and Instructing/Minor in Equine Science. My plans after graduating are to have a broodmare farm, horse showing and training/instructing. Summer 2008, I plan to become certified in Equine Sports Massage Therapy. After this, I will focus on both equine and human massage.
October 2007, I reopened Body N Soul Massage at the present Davis Drive location.
{Me & my daughter, Chelsea, 8 yrs old
in Utah - 2001 - see picture to the left}
(My husband, Joe, & I at our wedding in Las Vegas - Dec 2003 - see
picture to the right)
My Training & Experience
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May 2000 - Graduated Nevada School of Massage Therapy, 815.5 hours training (includes
24.5 hours in human cadaver lab) -
June 2000 - Started working at Canyon Ranch Spa Club (#6 Spa in N. America) (Las Vegas, NV)
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June 2000 - Professional Member of American Massage Therapy Association
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November 2001 - Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage Therapist # 310314-00
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November 2001 - Completed an additional 50 hours at Atlantic Massage Therapy school, Pompano Beach, FL
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December 2001 - Started working at Marriott Harbor Beach The Spa (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
& Westin Diplomat Country Club & Spa (Hollywood, FL) -
March 2002 - Thai massage training, W. Palm Beach, FL
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June 2003 - Opened Body N Soul Massage (Terre Haute, IN)
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January 2004 - Professional Member of American Massage Therapy Association (Indiana Chapter)
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March 2004 - Bought Therapeutic Awareness Center (Terre Haute, IN) and merged Body N Soul Massage with it.
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July 2004 - Certified Infant Massage Instructor
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July 2004 - Certified in Pregnancy Massage
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August 2004 - Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Indiana State University, (Terre Haute, IN)
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August 2004 - Adjunct Associate Professor, Vincennes University, Massage Therapy Program (Vincennes, IN)
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April 2005 - Closed Body N Soul Massage
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August 2005 - Adjunct Associate Professor, Ivy Tech State Community College, Massage Therapy Instructor (Terre Haute, IN)
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October 2007 - Reopened Body N Soul Massage in a new location (Terre Haute, IN)