Early in life I was fascinated and stimulated by human form and movement.  I became aware of the relationship between the feelings in my head & the feelings in my body.

 

Whether it was physical or emotional, pain or fear were to be pursued, not ignored.  Either meant something(s) was out of balance. I instinctively have wanted harmony in my life which is what I have come to know as happiness.

 

It was this feeling of desire for inner harmony that made me seek a part time job in a science field. I had a personal fear that I did not/could not understand “science” and this allowed me to face that fear, head on. What started as a summer job at The Salk Institute turned into 13 years of employment in the laboratory of Dr. Roger Guillemin, Nobel laureate. This allowed me hands on access to observe & study the endocrine system, physiology, biology and anatomy.

 

From these observations & self awareness I had the idea that genes were not fixed and that they had triggers internal and external, emotional and physical.  Avoid the triggers, live a healthier life. 

 

Unbeknownst to me, this idea developed into a field of science known as Epigenetics. The study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.

 

While at Salk, I met a fellow employee who was a healer & kahuna (keeper of the secrets, in this case, universal wisdom).  His name was BJ Carlisle, and like many healers, he too had a colorful and diverse life from 1922 to 1999.

 

We became a couple and  later, married.  During our time together, he sent me to Kahuna Kindergarten with Candace Lienhart, a former student of his who had her own practice.  With the beginning help and instruction from Candace, BJ started sharing knowledge with me & showing me the possibilities on this path. I was able to open my mind & heart to the world of Huna, Shiatsu, energy healing & engage my own innate gifts.