Deborah grew up in the nearby town of Forres and studied at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London where Deborah gained a Master's Degree in Osteopathy and a Diploma in Naturopathy. After graduating, Deborah has been working in her hometown. Deborah is currently registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of both the British Osteopathic Association and the Scottish Osteopathic Society.
