Petra Deker was born and raised in Southwest Germany, in a culture that emphasized a balanced and natural lifestyle. Her early life experience, combined with her lifelong study of numerous approaches to health, healing, personal growth, and spirituality gives Petra the unique ability to design the most effective and holistic treatment for each person she works with. Petra is a CranioSacral and Lymphatic Therapist, Advanced Energy Healing Practitioner, Reiki Master, Certified Therapeutic Yoga Instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist, with additional background in nutrition and spirituality. She also holds an M.A. and an M.S.W. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and has extensive experience as a psychotherapist and teacher. "Petra’s treatments are deeply nurturing and healing. Her ability to understand each person’s needs and create the perfect blend of services to address those needs makes her work highly effective. Thank you so much! I feel fabulous." - R. D., Santa Barbara