My journey began at the age of 2 when I had a systemic case of tuberculosis which resulted in surgery and shots every 2 wks.  While I don’t remember much of that trauma, I do remember all the illnesses that followed, viral hepatitis, fibromyalgia, lyme disease, chronic pain, herniated disks – all recovered from.  My father was an attorney, but being a diabetic, he was a student of organic gardening and folk medicine.  My mother was a nurse.   This has all added to a life long journey of understanding healing mechanisms and in those times of desperation, I  understand chronic pain as well.  I  have great compassion for the journey of others.  I learned herbal medicine in the 70’s working in a health food store, and owning a health food store in the 90’s for a combination of 13 years.  I have been a certified iridologist and nutrition counselor for 20 years and have many times trained medical doctors regarding natural remedies who were beyond answers.  I was  asked to write about post surgery recovery because of the success I had in the healing process.  Besides being a Naturopathic Doctor, I am also a Professional Life Coach.  Having worked as a social worker, a drug counselor, those that face criminal charges, there is not much I haven’t seen or understood.   I listen, I have an empathic way of dealing with a client and I am dedicated to changing lives – both physically and mentally.