Before completing a Bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Puget Sound, Dr. Pierce’s time studying in the Basque Country gave her exposure to some of their rich herbal and cultural traditions, which began her journey toward becoming a natural medical practitioner. After completing the doctoral program at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2003, she has worked with a wide variety of patients from all walks of life. She is currently in private practice, a teacher with Australasian College of Health Sciences, and a private Pilates instructor.