She is originally from northern New Mexico, where she grew up experiencing art through her artist father, and alternative healing through her mother, who practices Healing Touch. As a home-schooling mom, she uses dōTERRA essential oils for cleaning, cooking and as the medicine of choice for her family. She particularly enjoys using the essential oils to craft her own natural skin care products, such as lotion, body wash and scrubs. She now lives in southern New Mexico where she has carved out a unique niche.