Born and raised in the Midwest United States, Marie has been dedicated to the health and well-being of others in a variety of capacities. She is well versed in modern medical techniques, complementary and alternative medicine.

 She has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field. She began her healthcare career as a volunteer at the age of 12 at her hometown hospital. She soon realized that healing was her calling. Marie has trained in the Midwest, South, and Washington including emergency medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic, naturopathic, wellness kinesiology, and nutrition.

 She has gained her experience through many dedicated years of caring and problem solving.

 Her educational background includes an AAS degree from Madison, WI, an Undergraduate degree in Applied Kinesiology/minor in psychology, and a Master's in Applied Health Sciences. She is a Nationally Board Certified Massage Therapist and Retired Emergency Medical Technician after 21 years of volunteer service.

 She has completed Touch for Health® Kinesiology series and Emotional Stress Release Series taught by a world-renowned expert in the field, Dr. Wayne Topping. Additionally, she has been trained in nutrition, energy balancing, Upledger CranioSacral therapy, medical intuition, and completed her spiritual training as a Reverend.

 She has nationally published articles:

 American Body Workers & Massage Professionals, May/June 2008; “Therapist Awareness Can Be a Lifesaver”

 Woman’s Day, September 2008; “One Minute Stress Release” The Eye's Have It.

Double Blind Study ~  random group

Firefighters for Fun mobile education

Captain Keith Coburn of The Wizzard, Ballard, WA

Firefighters for Fun Crew, John the Medic, Marie, and Debbie.

Firefighters for Fun, Camp Phoenix, Bellingham, WA

Ryan Stiles, Marie, and BOlsen Fighter fighter/EMT

Marie, Volunteer ~ "Friend in the Sky" Program Madison, WI 1991