The Author has a B.AS. in health and physical education with a M.Ed. in health science; a master's

degree in Chinese medicine/acupuncture; a meditation practice for over thirty years; and a Hatha

yoga practice since the age of fifteen.

 

She's currently a licensed Boston public school teacher of health and wellness with over twenty-five years of experience working with the adolescent population of all races, nationalities and religious backgrounds.  

 

She was born and raised in Boston,  MA.  Married for 30 years, 5 adult children and 2 grandchildren, along with a host of bonus children and grandchildren.