Meet the Team

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Meet Our Team

Host: Marisa Metcalf, CAP, CMHP, LMT, Life Coach

Marisa Metcalf, CAP, CMHP, LMT, and Life Coach, is the heart behind Grace Life Development Center and the Grace Haven Women's Wellness Retreat. With over 20 years of experience working for the United States Courts, as a Senior Federal Probation Officer, Treatment Specialist, Marisa brings a compassionate, client-centered approach rooted in both professional expertise and personal care. Since 2011, she has led a thriving private coaching and wellness practice and integrates 8 years of experience in alternative medicine, offering a truly holistic and trauma-informed path to healing.

Marisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Sociology and is currently completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Florida Atlantic University. She is a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), and Certified Mental Health Professional (CMHP), certified through the Florida Certification Board, a Florida Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and is certified in Trauma-Informed Massage Therapy and Career & Leadership Development. Her work is grounded in evidence-based and somatic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching—providing practical tools for emotional wellness and spiritual alignment.

Debbi Troyan, LMT, E-RYT-200

Debbi is originally from South Jersey and made her way to South Florida in 1994 to marry her husband, John, and raise their 3 children. Debbi’s been a yoga practitioner since early 2000. In 2018 she decided to expand on that practice and become a certified yoga instructor with focus in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin and Restorative. During her years teaching yoga she added Sound Healing and Reiki to her certifications. After a 32-year career as a Software Engineer she decided to leave the tech world and focus completely on her passion for healing.

In 2023, Debbi obtained her Florida massage therapy license and is now employed full time as a massage therapist while teaching yoga and meditation, leading retreats, and offering sound baths part-time. Nothing brings her more joy than sharing her healing modalities with others and watching them release into the world of bliss. Debbi will be teaching a special yoga class with sound bath, personalized just for us. She is also offering her incredible 50-minute massage therapy treatment to our guests for those who would like to ad-on to their retreat experience. Be sure to schedule your appointment with Debbie upon booking with your retreat host.

Heath Schur, LMHC

It is with great pleasure that we introduce Heath Schur, LMHC, an esteemed mental health counselor, originally from New York who will be sharing his expertise at our upcoming wellness retreat. With a profound understanding of the human mind and body, Heath brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Having received his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University, Heath is a licensed mental health counselor and integrative therapist in Florida. His dedication to helping others navigate through challenging times is truly commendable. As a devoted father of two children, Heath embraces a holistic approach to healing that encompasses the polyvagal theory, the nervous system, trauma, and various holistic approaches. His commitment to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit is evident in all aspects of his work. We are privileged to have Heath as part of our team, and we are confident that his teachings will inspire and empower all who attend the retreat. Join us in welcoming Heath Schur as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation.