From Chronic Pain to Purpose - Debbie's Story

Debbie Arrondo knows what it means to live with pain — and what it feels like to finally be free of it.

A childhood accident left her with injuries that would follow her for years. A serious auto accident later in life compounded the damage, resulting in herniated discs and chronic back pain so severe she could barely walk without assistance. Surgery seemed inevitable.

Before going that route, she was referred to Dr. Bart Green at the University of Miami, who recommended she try neuromuscular massage therapy first. That recommendation changed her life. After three months of intensive treatment with David Shea — a leading expert in neuromuscular integration therapy — Debbie was pain-free and avoided surgery entirely.

The experience was so profound that she left a successful banking career to pursue massage therapy full time. She trained and mentored directly under David Shea, earning her Florida Massage Therapy License and building the clinical foundation that Body Remedy Miami is built on today.

In 2007, Debbie founded Body Remedy Miami in Coral Gables with a single mission — to help others achieve the same freedom from pain that she experienced firsthand. Since then, she and her team of licensed therapists have helped thousands of clients ranging from professional athletes and orthopedic patients to everyday people simply looking to move, feel, and live better.

Debbie & Team professional massage therapists

Debbie has passed on the gift of healing to a handpicked team of licensed therapists who receive extensive training under her direct guidance. Each therapist shares her commitment to results-driven, personalized care — ensuring every client receives the same exceptional standard of treatment regardless of who they see.

Her expertise has made Body Remedy Miami the clinic of choice for collegiate and professional athletes from the Miami Heat, the University of Miami Athletic Department, and players from the NFL and MLB. But Debbie’s greatest passion has always been the full spectrum of clients she serves — from elite competitors to weekend warriors to anyone simply trying to get through the day without pain.

It is that unwavering dedication to every single patient’s wellbeing that makes Body Remedy Miami truly special.

The Start of Body Remedy

Debbie committed to obtaining her massage license and went on to receive instruction and mentorship under David Shea’s wing, of which she is forever grateful. Since established her clinic in 2007. Debbie has helped thousands become pain-free. She has passed on the gift of healing to her wonderful team of therapists who receive extensive training and under her guidance provide an outstanding level of care. She is sought after by colligate and professional athletes from The Miami Heat, University of Miami Athletic Department, players from the NFL and MBL and last but not least the scores of weekend warriors that rounds up the roster. It is her passion and determination to see all her patients well that makes her clinic special.

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Physical therapist assisting patient with leg exercise.

Our Corrective Massage Therapy Technique

Corrective Massage Therapy is a technique developed by Debbie over many years of practice. Her technique combines advanced modalities which significantly reduces chronic stress, gives greater physical support and flexibility ultimately influencing emotions and energy levels. As the muscle groups and body structure becomes more organized, chronic strain patterns are alleviated and pain stress decreases. 

Furthermore, it can speed injury recovery by reducing pain, stiffness and muscle tension. Improving movement and circulation around joints and attending to both the injury and secondary pain that may develop favoring the injury.

For optimum levels of results, our therapeutic approach is performed over a series of 6-10 sessions. This process allows the therapists to affect the clients structure in a methodical manner. It consists of loosening superficial fascia before working deeper areas and helping clients find ways in benefiting from freer movements in daily activities.

People seek this type of therapy as a way to reduce pain, and chronic muscle tension; generally struggling from physical and emotional traumas. This method is used on many professional athletes to break up scar tissue, rehabilitate injuries and increase range of motion to improve performance and avoid future injuries.

Additionally, this therapy helps to decrease repetitive stress injuries which creates greater physical support and flexibility and ultimately influences energy levels.

Company Culture

Our goal is to provide an excellent experience to our patients from the time they book their first appointment, to the time they leave our office. We are obsessed with making certain the client experience is superb. The patient-therapist relationship is important and time is taken during the first appointment to fully understand the client’s concerns. The treatments, the corrective therapy, and expectation of the patients recovery goals has to be excellent to meet and exceed our clients and patient’s expectations.

The story is personal. Twenty years ago, I recovered from a serious back injury and avoided surgery by seeing a neuromuscular therapist. After a two-times-a-week regiment for three months, and daily stretching exercises I was pain free. I wanted to help others with pain relief and started massaging friends and family. I did this as a hobby. Today our clinic sees over a 100 patients a week and relies on a wonderful team of dedicated therapists

Well, I’ll start by saying who we are not for… If you seek the spa experience, we are not for you. No memberships here. Our massage therapies are clinical in nature, excellent for pro and amateur athletes, pre and post rehab for muscle fatigue or injury recovery, or individuals working through post surgery recovery and people looking to release chronic muscle tension. We have a unique presence in the community. We are a personalized therapeutic and massage clinic focused on individual recovery and corrective therapy.

Our standards and expectations in patient care remains the core of our business model. We invest in our human resources and take pride to see our therapists grow personally and professionally. Our team is experienced and highly trained in the application of our unique techniques and modalities that have proven highly effective in our treatments. So, it is the patient care experience that drives us to excellence.

The patient/therapist experience is a critical first step in our intake process. We take time to listen and understand their concerns and together decide on the best course of treatment. You can expect personalized care and treatment, expert therapists, and find our team to be knowledgable, professional, friendly and caring.

Yes. Our team consists of experienced wellness practitioners, fitness professionals, and recovery specialists who are passionate about helping people achieve better health through safe and effective practices.

We stand out through our commitment to individualized care and our diverse range of expertise. Our team of certified therapists specializes in a variety of techniques, from sports massage to dry needling. Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, we create a custom treatment plan for every client, ensuring you get the most effective care for your specific needs.

Our therapists are highly qualified and certified professionals with extensive experience. They each hold specific certifications in their areas of expertise and participate in ongoing training to stay current with the latest advancements in therapeutic bodywork. We are passionate about what we do and dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of care.

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