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Meet Deb Harrell,

ND, PhD

I believe every person was created by God to THRIVE—in body, soul, and spirit.


My passion is simple: to help eliminate unnecessary suffering by teaching people how to partner with the way God designed the human body to heal. After more than four decades of living a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle and over twenty years as a naturopathic doctor, I've had the privilege of helping countless people reclaim their health through practical lifestyle changes rather than simply managing symptoms.


Ironically, my journey into natural health didn't begin because I wanted to become a doctor. It began because I loved animals and stopped eating them at eighteen years old. Later, when my young daughter faced recurring illnesses and surgery was recommended, I began searching for another way. That search opened the door to nutrition, natural medicine, and the incredible healing capacity of the human body. It changed the course of my life forever.


Since then, I've dedicated my life to studying God's original design for health and helping others discover that food truly can be powerful medicine. I've had the honor of working with people facing everything from chronic fatigue to late-stage disease, and I've witnessed time and again what can happen when the body is given the right environment to heal.


I'm also a mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, author, speaker, & professor. I became the Dean of the School of Human Flourishing for Aidan University in 2026, as well as the Program Director of the Master of Christian Holistic Wellness program. Whether I'm teaching from a stage, writing a book, leading a retreat, or sitting across the table from someone who simply wants to feel well again, my mission remains the same: to equip people with practical, hope-filled tools that help them thrive instead of merely survive.


If you've found your way here, I don't believe it's by accident. My prayer is that you'll discover not only better health, but renewed hope and a deeper understanding of God's incredible design for your life.


I'd be honored to walk part of that journey with you.


Dr. Deb



IT'S HERE!


Dr. Deb's new book titled


HEAL is available for order NOW!

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ꜜ Dr. Deb's 2/15/22 talk on LONGEVITY ꜜ

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Check out Dr. Deb as co-host of the This Beautiful Ugly podcast to help people through grief!


TBU Podcast

Dr. Deb in the Media

Click here to check out the June, 2016 Gainesville Sun article featuring our Women’s Wellness Weekend Retreat!​
Dr. Deb spoke at the 2015 Florida Dental Association conference and was featured in the Spring, 2015 Today's FDA, a publication of the Florida Dental Association. (Page 20)
Dr. Deb & others weigh in on the importance of hydration.
Dr. Deb's gives suggestions for new year's resolutions at Gainesville.com.
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Dr. Deb on WUFT News

What Others Are Saying...

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Serena Jackson

I feel so light like I lost 80 pounds of stress in the weekend retreat! It was only 24 hours but was a week's worth of freedom. I feel rejuvenated and encouraged; it was just what I needed. I didn't even realize just how much. Thank you, Deb Harrell for a life changing retreat. I already know I will not be the same person I was. It was worth so much!
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Harmony Monk

I received a robust education in eating for longevity, goal setting and an actionable plan to achieve my life purpose. I walked away from the retreat rejuvenated and ready to achieve my goals I set. I highly recommend anyone wanting to make a transformation in their life. 
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Agostina Casamiento

Deb is an outstanding and caring professional!  She managed to make me feel very safe and secure while looking inside myself!  She guided us to set achievable goals.  Not only that, but her constant follow up with us makes her unique! I would totally recommend her! It is completely worth it!
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Celine Parot, RN

I went to Well.Farm for a retreat and I was beyond impressed with Deb's knowledge and passion for healthy eating.  I learned a lot from Deb and I will definitely be back! Next time, I will be bringing my friends and business partners!
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Denise Stevens

The retreat was so much more than I expected. It was good for me physically- learning about a whole food plant based diet- cooking and eating awesome food. But it was good emotionally, mentally and spiritually also. It was a life changing weekend!
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Kelly Darby

This retreat was exactly what I needed at the right time in my life. With little clarity in how I was to move forward in my life coupled with low energy, I was craving healing and direction. This retreat provided both. I met and shared wonderful and yet emotional moments with other women who were also in the fight to lead vibrant, healthy, passionate lives. Deb had wonderful tools and exercises to help each of us identify and move forward in our specific life's journey, while at the same time teaching us about nutrition from a very scientific perspective (which I appreciate).  We cooked and shared amazing healthy meals together, which jump started my healing process. I have nothing but love and respect for Deb, her passion to help others, and her wisdom and knowledge to bring healing and change for those ready to dive deep into their lives and make lasting changes .
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Helane Davis

Deb's Wellness Retreat was Life changing for this Octogenarian. It was encouraging to receive helpful information and loving inspiration as well as clear direction not only for physical improvement but also for emotional and spiritual renewal.  It was reinforcement for me that absolutely, plant based nutrition and healthy lifestyle changes enable and equip one to make a difference in this world!
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Jamal Bara

Although I’ve only known Deb for less than a year... she has already provided me with some much-needed insight in terms of diet and overall wellbeing.  It’s clear that this is her undeniable passion. She understands that food is fuel and what you feed your body (and mind) really matters. She's friendly, easy to talk to, and a straight shooter. If you want to kick some of your bad habits and improve your health, and need someone to point you in the right direction, I would highly recommend Deb!
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Marta Ferraz-Valles

Great retreat! Amazing healthy plant-based food and a unique experience.  I left the retreat feeling renewed with clear goals and steps on what to do to reach my dreams. Very motivated and happy to have met an amazing group of friends to share our way to success! I totally recommend Dr. Deb!
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Hope Coleman

HealthPeak retreats are AMAZING!  Dr. Deb shows so much love and compassion for everyone. She helps you discover your path to true and vibrant health. She teaches you how to practice self love and rediscover your passion for life.  You'll leave with a new lease on life and be energized and excited to carry on Dr. Deb's recommendations for TRUE life sustainable health. You owe it to yourself and your love ones to attend one of the wellness retreats or group coaching sessions!
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Lauri Cohn

I really enjoyed my weekend retreat. Gotta admit to being a little concerned about the vegan menu, but the food was really good, the talks about being vegan were interesting, and that convinced me to work on eating a more plant based diet. The workshop helped define my priorities and goals in a way that allowed me to come to my own conclusions rather than being told what I should work on. The group of women I spent the weekend with were kind, caring, supportive, and I felt very comfortable with them. Deb made me feel I could do the work to get to my goals of better health and fitness. 
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Vanessa Gonzalez

I can tell you…I have made real changes in my life because of the weekend I spent with Deb. The bonding that occurred between the gals in my tribe was much needed. It’s important to connect…”Really connect” with other women so you get clarity that you are not alone in all of your struggles. I drew a line on finally following a life long dream of moving out of Florida. I will be starting my new job and moving into a beautiful home built in 1878 on Sept. 1, 2016. You will finally hold yourself accountable for issues you have buried for a lifetime maybe. Oh and by the way, you do all this while learning what is not only right for your soul but your health.

Written Testimony from Dr. Deb's Biblically-based health talk!

Our Mission

PureLightHealth (formerly HealthPeak) is part of Heart & Soul Health Services, Inc.  Our company started from Dr. Deb's passion to make a difference in our world.  Our mission is to equip people to live a compassionate, purpose-driven, plant-based lifestyle through inspirational, fun, and uniquely holistic seminars, books and retreats.  Our core values are:
  1. Integrity - we commit to always operate from honesty and whole-ness.
  2. Compassion - we commit to sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it.
  3. ​Passion - everything we do, we do with enthusiasm.
  4. Positivity - we commit to always looking for the good in every situation and presenting solutions rather than focusing on problems. (Phil 4:3)
  5. Timeliness - we commit to respond to each & every request in a timely manner, as much as is possible.​
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