About Me

About Deb Stelmarski, LMT

Pause & Restore was created from a deeply personal understanding of how much the body carries, and how meaningful intentional care can be.
Deb's journey into massage therapy began during a time when her husband was going through cancer treatment. During that process, she witnessed firsthand the impact that therapeutic touch can have on the body, not just in reducing physical discomfort but in creating moments of relief, calm, and restoration during an incredibly challenging time.

That experience shaped the way Deb understands the body, how it holds stress, tension, and
the weight of life's hardest seasons, and it continues to guide the care she provides today.

 Training & Credentials

  Deb Stelmarski is a licensed massage therapist and graduate of Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage, with advanced training in therapeutic massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, stretch therapy, and orthopedic-based bodywork. She has continued to expand her clinical knowledge through extensive post-graduate education and mentored training with Joanne Hagy — a respected massage therapist, educator, and sports medicine professional with more than 25 years of experience in rehabilitation and therapeutic care. This combination of formal education, advanced training, and hands-on mentorship allows Deb to provide thoughtful, customized treatments focused on pain relief, recovery, mobility, and restoring balance within the body. 

 Her Approach

Every session at Pause & Restore is built on the same foundation: listening first, treating second. Before any hands-on work begins, Deb takes time to understand what your body is going through, where you're holding tension, what's contributing to your pain or discomfort, and what you're hoping to feel on the other side of the session. That information shapes everything that follows.
Her work draws from a range of advanced therapeutic techniques, always applied with intention and adapted to what your body needs on that day. The goal is never just temporary relief. It's lasting change, and a body that functions better over time.
Deb brings the same compassion to every session that first drew her to this work. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, navigating a physically demanding season of life, or simply need space to restore, you'll find that care here.

 Ready to experience it for yourself?

Booking is simple and takes just a few minutes online. Come see what intentional care feels like.