World Massage Festival &
Massage Therapy Hall of Fame


Read our Philosophy - The Bridge Builder


Our Mission Statement: To honor those who built the bridges for our profession,
to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists
about different types of massage and to have fun.


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Debbie Roberts, LMT




Deborah Roberts is a licensed massage therapist, certified personal trainer with her National Academy of Sports Medicine certification and post-rehabilitation specialist practicing in the beautiful Florida Treasure Coast for over 20 years. A community and industry leader, Debbie owns the innovative Massage and Fitness Professionals Spa in Stuart, Florida combining her expertise as a fitness instructor and bodyworker for a unique personal gym and day spa experience.

Dedicated to serving others in her field, Debbie is the owner and founder of Human Potential Seminars, a C.E.U. program providing continuing education for both massage therapists and personal trainers. She’s also qualified to provide continuing education units though the National Board of Massage, the Florida Board of Massage, the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). In addition, Debbie was instrumental in the creation of the Advance Manual Therapy Program for Indian River Community College, where she completed her undergraduate study.

Debbie has always been devoted to helping others achieve their highest level of health and fitness and has experience in the areas of neuromuscular therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, applied kinesiology, myofascial technique, nutritional counseling and much more. She’s devoted over 25 years as a group exercise leader and holds certifications in yoga, spin, bodypump, Pilates mat and more. For the past several years Debbie has worked closely with athletes recovering from injuries and trauma.

Debbie has an innate enthusiasm for life and sports, and enjoys bodybuilding, golf, guitar, swimming, baseball, cooking and teaching. She resides with her husband in Jensen Beach, Florida.



Website: Debbie Roberts Seminars





Anatomy of an Injury ~ Assessment, Treatment & Muscle Activation (ATM) Technique™
3 CE Contact Hours

The ATM Technique™ was expertly designed to help therapists hone their skills in assessment, multiple treatment modalities and ~ the missing finish piece ~ muscle activation.

Using the ATM Technique™ takes the guesswork out of assessing sports related injuries. Join ATM™ developer Debbie Roberts and learn how to break down the anatomy of an injury...

During this workshop you'll discover how sports injuries occur, whether resulting from golf, tennis, running, baseball, soccer, volleyball, or even everyday exercise. You'll also learn to assess injuries using a simple kinetic chain movement screen that can be used in any standard treatment room.

Proper assessment will help your clients understand your level of education and commitment to their health and wellbeing. From the assessment plan, your time management and treatment will become more efficient and effective, benefiting both you and your client.

You'll also be trained in treatment modalities that release fascia, elongate the muscles, plus add stability. You'll learn to finish each session by using muscle activation and easy treatment to jump-start the muscles, leaving your client immediately more stable, increasing their function, and getting them back in the game faster.

The ATM Technique™ will boost your business by attracting a targeted sports clientele to your practice. Incorporating this innovative technique into your business will allow you to become a leader in sports injury treatment, attracting youth and amateur athletes as well as those at the pro level.

In this workshop you'll discover:
  • . How to assess for a mobility/stability problem.
  • How any injury occurs.
  • How to evaluate for the most common shoulder, hip, low back and ankle injuries.
  • How to apply the kinetic chain assessment process.
  • Which treatment plans are the best to use for a specific injury.
  • How to use muscle activation to jump-start healing and return function.


    • Supplies Needed by Students: Pen/paper for note taking