Debra Smith:  

Growing up with my dad, we did a lot of dirt bike riding, especially at Hollister Hills and Clear Creek. I rode competitively during my high school years. In my early years, my parents also owned a sailboat. We sailed out of Redwood City to the San Francisco Bay, and sometimes out the Golden Gate. I started massage therapy school in 1987 - a healing place to be after the loss of my mom. I received the National Certification in Massage Therapy., & was licensed (LMT) in the state of Arizona. Also got the Chiropractic Assistant certification from the AZ Board of Chiropractors, so I could be authorized to do my personal training at the chiropractic clinic. I taught massage & anatomy at Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts for 12 years, until 2008, and at UC Santa Cruz for 10 years. Fortunate that my 35 year career in bodywork has been so congruent with my active lifestyle. Rock collecting is also something I enjoy. Joined a FB group called Rockhounders to help me identify them. Fun group - very informative. Found some cool specimens in the high mountains of Arizona! In 20...Expand for more