I eventually earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-med with a special focus on wildlife biology ( that’s a whole other adventure!). After working in a conventional doctors’ office and becoming familiar with their relatively traditional approach, I realized I wasn’t fully aligned with their way of thinking or their methodologies for treating acute and chronic illnesses. Luckily, I learned the naturopathic approach to medicine – moving beyond symptoms to discover root causes, treat the whole person, and more importantly, help prevent illnesses. The next thing I knew, I was enrolled at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. After graduation and board exams, I began my practice in Hawaii, later added California, with a focus on preventative healthcare for families, helping them create natural-based, at-home pharmacies for their specific needs. This eventually led me to write my award-winning children’s book and curriculum series, Human Body Detectives, which helps children understand how their bodies work and what foods best fuel them.