ne of the very best massage therapists in our area? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you, 'knead' me. About Deborah
Deborah Saldana-Drabant's Certifications (and schooling) include:
Deborah still does guest speaking and tutors curently enroled stuents 2005-2008
Licensed Massage Therapist State of Illinois 2005
Licensed Massage Therapist Villa Park, IL. 2002
Certified Hypnotherapy 1998
Seated Massage 1994
Infant Massage Instruction Certification 1993
Certified Massage Therapist Certification 1992
Truman College 1985 -1986
Barat College 1983 - 1984
Truman College 1980 1985
YMCA Central College, Chicago - Attended Massage Therapy Workshops, Retreats & Seminars for Adult Continuing Education 1970 - 1980
Deborah Has taught on and off at the following schools; Advanced Anatomy Massage Academy, Olympia College at two of their campuses
She has also been a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) since 1991
By being self-employed, Deborah can provide LCMT, (licensed, Certified Massage Therapy) and Stress reduction for on site on call (private at her home office) by appointment. Deborah's reputation has allowed her to become an on-call massage therapist for many hotels in the Chicago land/O'Hare Airport area such as: Hyatt, Hotel Sofitel, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Double Tree, Crown Plaza, O'Hare Marriott Suites, Holiday Inn, Western Hotel and Rosemont Suites. Deborah Has taught on and off at the following schools; Advanced Anatomy Massage Academy, Olympia College at two campuses. Deborah has lead relaxation/ Stress reduction seminars. Deborah has also taught couples massage. She has also been asked to give talks about her experiences as a massage therapist. Film television and theater industries have recruited Deborah for her massage talents. Amongst these credits are:
Personal massage therapist to Jean Butler, the female lead dancer in "Riverdance" during its debut in Rosemont. Massage therapist and stress reduction for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" crew, band, executives, directors, producers, writers and their families. Massage therapy and stress reduction for the actors, movie crew and executives during the filming of "Losing Isaiah". On-call massage therapist for Richard Kiel (Jaws in 007 films), Jeff Conaway (Kinicki in Grease), Reginald "Field" Parvenu (bass player for Korn), John Stossel (20/20), Tommy Engram (super bowl player), Bob Burton (Dark Horse Comics & creator of Mystery Men) and Mickey Rooney and his wife Jan and her family
Deborah has also volunteered her skills for many non-profit community groups. She provided stress reduction workshops for groups such as the Girl Scouts of America along with their troop leaders. She has been the post event therapist for the 150 K Cycle Tour marathon. Deborah also provided emotional support for A Friend's Place, a crisis hot line for women and children of domestic violence. Deborah has also donated her time to provide stress reduction for Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Teachers, Principals, Executive Secretaries, and Doctors, & Emergency Room and Triage nurses. Deborah has been married to her soul mate since 1982, and they have two daughters. She also currently has two black Labrador and two Chihuahuas. All massages are Non Sexual, NO Exceptions!
02/28/2025
