While working as a college professor, I began to study at the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. Later, I studied at the Academy of Homeopathy Education in Philadelphia, completing my Practitioner's Certificate in June, 2019, and receiving my CCH in May of 2020. Most recently in May, 2021, I completed a four week empowerment course with The Ayahuasca Foundation in Mishana, Peru, which provides a foundational introduction to indigenous (Shipibo Tribe) medicinal practices. Although not homeopathy, I engaged in this course of study to study the differences and similarities in the two practices in order to understand homeopathy more deeply. ​ For over 25 years prior to becoming a homeopath, I was a freelance science and technology writer and a teacher and professor of writing, English and mathematics. I have advanced degrees and study in philosophy, English literature, media studies, and creative writing. I live in Rochester with my family and a lot of pets, who are also family. As of this writing, (11/2023) I am the only Certified Classical Homeopath in Monroe County, New York.