DEBRA MAYAH LAc

I am an Acupuncturist and Holistic Health practitioner, trained right here in Santa Cruz by some of the nation's leaders in Integrative Health.  My roots in healing were planted when I began learning about the enormously rich array of herbs that grow locally, and how to use them as food and medicine.  This passion continued to blossom as I expanded my studies in herbalism, nutrition, energy work, and acupuncture. From medicine maker to educator, student to practitioner, my apothecary has flourished to include many modalities and branches of healing.  I was also most fortunate to travel and study throughout India, Southeast Asia, and South and Central America, learning and integrating many healing treasures of the world. Weaving the web of interconnected mind, body, and spirit, I am continually inspired to help people find their paths of health and vitality.

I specialize in Chronic Immune, Pain, and Fatigue challenges, and focus on whole body wellness and individualized health care. Through overcoming my own complex health challenges, I have accumulated a wealth of experience and information that I consider a gift to share.  I have a passion to empower and educate my clients and self-care made simple philosophy, to ignite your desire to thrive.  Consultations include medical history, constitutional evaluation, personalized nutrition, herbal, and supplement protocols, exercises and other therapeutic recommendations. Acupuncture sessions include integrative Meridian Source Wellness therapeutics and are transformative, meditative, and help bring the entire body and being back to balance.

The healing path is not a straight line, and there are many ways to get to the destination.  I believe that it can be a beautiful, nourishing, joyful journey. I understand the ebbs and flows, and have ridden these waves for many years.  I am here to guide and support you in finding your way to wellness.

EDUCATION

Rutgers University

Five Branches Institute of Acupuncture

Acupuncture Tutorial program with Michael Tierra, LAc, AHG

American School of Herbal Studies 2 year training with Christopher Hobbs

- Teachers Assistant

- Apprenticeship at Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic

Nutrition courses, including 15 month Medicinal Cooking with the Seasons course with Taoist Master and Acupuncturist Dr. Nam Singh

Twin Lakes College of The Healing Arts, massage therapy trainings

400hrs Yoga Teachers Trainings, Ved Niketan, Rishikesh, India

Additional Trainings: Qi Gong, Tai Qi, multiple schools of Yoga and Meditation, Dance, Syntara System Practitioners Training, Sound Therapy, Trauma Release, EFT,  Neural Entrainment...