Amy was born and raised in the beautiful desert on New Mexico. After High school she moved to Washington to pursue higher education. During her undergraduate studies she entered the healthcare field as a medical assist as well as working part time in an inpatient drug rehab center. During her work in a health care clinic she was introduced to a technique called Healing Touch and this was her first introduction to hands on healing. After graduation Amy moved to Vermont where her daughter was born. She returned to Washington State 2 years later and was accepted into the University of Bastyr to pursue her masters degree in Science, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.