Debora H Lavigne

Debora H Lavigne is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director of Fitness, Leisure, and Wellness at Quinnipiac University’s School of Health Sciences. She holds two master’s degrees: one in Exercise Science from Southern Connecticut State University and another in Integrative Health and Healing from the Graduate Institute.

• MA, Exercise Science, Southern Connecticut State University
• MA, Integrative Health and Healing, The Graduate Institute

Her research focuses on health and wellness education, emphasizing self-awareness, self-empowerment, and self-care practices across dimensions of wellness. She integrates holistic approaches, including stress management, meditation, and mindfulness, into her curriculum.

Debora is certified by the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaching, trained as a Holistic Stress Management Instructor, and holds Koru Mindfulness Certification. She has extensive experience in field hockey coaching and therapeutic recreation, spanning decades.

• National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
• Koru Mindfulness Teacher Certification
• United States Field Hockey Coaching Certification, Level 1
• Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist (CTRS)

She teaches courses like FLW 103 Introduction to Meditation, FLW 130 Stress Management, and HSC 380 International Health Care - Field Research. A lifelong advocate for active living, she resides in Connecticut with her family and enjoys seasonal outdoor activities and adventure exploration.