About Us
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Debra has a passion for connecting with regenerative farms and introducing you to the healthiest foods. Regenerative farmers are a vital link in restoring the earth and our food supply.
Meet your Provider
Debra MacIntyre
Traditional Naturopath
Hello and Welcome! I’ve been working in the field of holistic health since 1974. First, I worked as a health club manager for 16 years, then as a Naturopathic Assistant and Certified Nutritionist for 4 years and finally as a Traditional Naturopath since 1998. I founded the clinic now known as Vitality Project in 1994. I’ve used my training and skills to bring about amazing transformations for thousands of people and I’d love to do the same for you! See my complete bio on our About page. Grab any of our Free Resources you are interested in on that page. Check out products and digital programs on our Shop page, and let us know if you’d like more information about working with me 1 on 1. Best wishes to you on your healing journey!
My first career was in fitness & nutrition. (1974-1989) During this time, I became fascinated with the role stress played in health and started nursing school to broaden my training. Life intervened before I could finish, and I had to leave school to be a single mom and support my two boys. Then God intervened and I met and worked under a naturopath, which opened my eyes to the role toxicity plays in human health & disease, and the beauty of healing that homeopathy, nutrition and herbs can bring.
For the next 4 years I worked under this mentor while studying a different path. I got my Nutrition certification from American Health Science University, then my Traditional Naturopath degree from Trinity School of Natural Health. I continue training to this day, because the environment and our food supply continue to worsen, and I want to sharpen my craft to bring the best help possible to those I serve.
I completed a 2-year Biological Medicine training with Dr Thomas Rau of the Paracelsus Klinik in Switzerland and his team. I took trainings from Dr Detrich Klinghardt from what is now known as the Sophia Institute. I have taken training from Dr Datis Kharazian, Dr Jake Fratkin, Dr Devi Nambudripad, Dr Todd Watts, Dr Jay Davidson, Dr Lisa Palmer and many others. I opened the clinic now known as Vitality Project in 1994.
This career is a calling for me. I put my heart and soul into each person who walks through the door looking for help, and I would love to do the same for you!
Debra's Education
- Basic studies at the following Universities: Kennesaw State (at the time a Jr College), Piedmont Va Community College, and Univ of Hawaii at Manoa (while a military wife)
- Exercise science with Kenneth Cooper’s Aerobic Institute and Brigham Young Univ programs
- Studied nursing at Heart of Ga Technical Institute
- Certified Nutritionist from American Health Science University
- Naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health
- Board-Certified Naturopath through the American Naturopathic Medical Association
- Completed 2-year Biological Medicine program with the Marion Institute
- Zen Shiatsu (acupressure) Certificates
- NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique) Completed Basic and several Advanced certificates
- Neural Therapy A & B training (how interferences of the nervous system can be corrected) with Dr Deitrich Klingardt of the Sophia Institute
- Muscle testing/ Kinesiology with Dr Roy Martina, CellCore Biosciences and Quantum Nutrition Testing.
Meet our Staff
Elizabeth
Elizabeth (Liz) has been Debra's right-hand person since 2009. She has held many roles over the years, so is knowledgeable about most aspects of the practice and our products & services. Currently she's the friendly voice on the phone, stocks our pharmacy and handles shipping, and runs many of the in-house lab tests we use. She's efficient on top of her friendliness, and keeps our office running like a top!.
Nigel
Nigel is the founder of Means of Production and has been our videographer and social media producer since January of 2023. Social Media is an important part of our educational arm of the practice. We firmly believe that the more you know, the greater control you can have over your health, and Nigel does a great job of filming and editing our content. We are active on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube as @myvitalityproject.
