Meet Debra Borrero
Debra was doing everything right. She ate organic, exercised regularly, and checked every box for a healthy “physical” life. But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, her foundation shook and everything changed. It wasn’t just a diagnosis—it was an emotional and spiritual wake-up call.
Underneath the healthy habits, Debra was living in overdrive: constantly stressed, emotionally reactive, and exhausted from running on autopilot. Cancer was terrifying, but it also delivered a profound truth: you cannot heal a life you are rushing through. It forced her to do the one thing she had rarely allowed herself to do.
It forced her to pause.
And in that quiet space, true transformation began.
During her treatments, Debra was introduced to Reiki. She didn’t fully understand it at the time, but said yes. That single choice shifted everything. For the first time in years, the noise quieted. Her physical pain softened, her anxiety dissolved, and she tapped into a deep, unwavering sense of peace.
Years later, when her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Debra felt called to master the art of Reiki herself. What started as a devoted effort to ease her mother’s journey became her own sacred rebirth. Before she could hold space for others, she had to fully heal herself—peeling back layers of old conditioning, releasing stored trauma, and stepping into her raw, authentic power.
Today, as the Founder of The Power of the Pause, Debra stands as a living testament to what happens when you stop surviving and start truly living.
As a certified Usui Reiki Master with nearly a decade of experience, Debra doesn't just offer sessions—she opens the door for you to reclaim your life. Whether you are navigating the everyday stresses of life, a major life transition, an illness, a career change, or a deep personal awakening, she will support you in your self-care journey by offering the gentle mastery of Reiki with Somatic Breathwork, "I Am That I Am" Sound Healing, Meditation, and Guided Journaling to support you where you are.
You don't have to carry the weight of the world alone.
The moment you choose to stop rushing, stop numbing, and give yourself permission to pause, your entire life changes. Step into your power, align with your highest truth, and let’s begin your journey back to you - let’s breathe, reset and reclaim together.
“Debra seemed very relaxed, confident and poised during the introduction. This was important to me since this was my first experience with breath work. I felt safe, and free to relax. This was such a positive experience. Over the last 3-5 years, I have reconnected with my AA recovery community and in turn have also taken up meditation, daily prayers, yoga and the willingness to try new ways to connect with myself and heal. I felt so alive and sort of out of body, and at the same time grounded in my body and the present. Debra was well equipped to walk me through my first experience with breath work, and I plan to work with her again. ”
— Chris C.
"The soul always knows how to heal itself.
The challenge is to silence the mind."
— Caroline Myss