I was raised on a family farm and grew up immersed in nature — the sight of pink dogwoods, yellow sunflowers, and violet wisteria blended with the sweet aroma of honeysuckle blossoms. And sounds — birds chirping, bees buzzing, and leaves rustling. I left our farm to attend the University of Georgia in Athens, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (ABJ). I spent the next 35 years in Graphic Design, Advertising, and Marketing.

In 2010, my life took an unexpected turn. My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer. Our days became filled with numerous visits to medical facilities and hospitals. We experienced the full range of emotions ~ despair and joy, happiness and sadness, along with the highs and lows of good and bad news. We spent hours in waiting rooms, the atmosphere heavy with stress and anxiety. My mom’s battle with cancer was not one that she would win. It was heartbreaking. However, amid the darkness, a flame of inspiration ignited within me. I dedicated myself to understanding the natural healing capabilities of the human body. I couldn’t help but wonder if those waiting rooms and medical facilities had some of the nature we loved, would the outcome have been different?

I earned a Doctor of Naturopathy Degree (ND) from the Trinity School of Natural Health. Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) promote health and wellness by supporting the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms. A holistic approach considers a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Years later, I would understand that our negative emotions and fears set the stage for a negative outcome. I would learn that simple images of nature on the wall or in the form of a book would have decreased our stress and triggered positive responses in the body, increasing the likelihood of a positive outcome for my mom. After years of research, I created Resonance Art to get scientific-based art into the hands of those who are facing fear, despair, and anxiety.