I was raised in Seattle, Washington by a certified herbalist and nurse practitioner. This inspired a life-long interest in integrative medicine, nutrition and herbal medicine. As an undergraduate I completed a dietetic externship and worked with multiple Registered Dietitians in a hospital and private practice setting. Throughout my studies, I was intrigued by the integration of alternative therapies with Western medicine. After working for a few years as a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, I moved to Santa Cruz, California to pursue a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University.
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