She attended National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR where she graduated with honors in research for her work investigating detoxification diets. During her time at NCNM she also co-founded the Naturopathic Medical Student Association, and received the Jim Lemkin World in Balance award for achievement in applying holistic healing principles in her own life as well as the lives of others. She also received the David Family Award scholarship and the Founders merit scholarship for outstanding performance.