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Debbie Lyn Toomey

Nurse, Author, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Reiki Master, Laughter Yoga Teacher, CIPP, Positive Psychology Coach, and Mindfulness Teacher

Biography: Debbie Lyn Toomey Health & Happiness Specialist™ www.healthandhappinessspecialist.com Debbie is the founder of Ultimate Healing Journey, LLC, and as a Health & Happiness Specialist™, she teaches happiness skills to overwhelmed and busy people (both young and old) to enhance their concentration and increase productivity. Debbie delivers this message in three ways: as a program facilitator, coach, and speaker. Debbie has always believed in a holistic approach to optimal health and well being. As a nurse of over 25 years, she cares for patients at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. Debbie is also an author, Reiki Master, Laughter Yoga® Leader, and Positive Psychology Coach. She is Certified in Positive Psychology (CIPP), a graduate of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, a trained Mindfulness Teacher for grades K-12, and a member of the National Speakers Association. As a speaker, Debbie has presented at many New England area hospitals, wellness facilities, and corporate retreats. She specializes in informing and inspiring her audiences, introducing methods for increased happiness and healthy living. Debbie's signature program, The Path to Being A.W.E.S.O.M.E™, guides today's busy adults to live their best life through: authenticity, wonderment, empowerment, and-compassion, optimism, & enjoyment. She is also the creator of two children’s program: The Gratitude Program for Kids™ and Gratitude & Mindfulness Experience for Kids (G&ME™). Through these programs, Debbie's goal is to introduce life-enhancing skills that boost appreciation, attention, and awareness, fostering greater academic success, connection, and wellness for kids from grades K-12.