Growing up in a traditional family we tended not to rely on medicine for wellness, rather, healthy eating and activity.  In 2002, my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with stomach cancer then passed a couple of years later, and in 2008 my paternal aunt, who was a renowned vibrant Mariachi singer, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed eight months later. I soon realized my genetic disposition to cancer was far greater than I thought. Witnessing both my grandmother and aunt lose their battle with cancer opened my eyes to what I want for my son’s health as well as my own my eating habits and overall lifestyle.

I started in the wellness industry and am a certified massage therapist, certified colon-hydrotherapist, Esthetician and self proclaimed juiceologist.

I have come to understand the importance of detoxifying the body and how toxic even the most simple life choices can be to our overall health. The anatomy and physiology of our bodies became much more alive to me and as I learned how our digestive system works this knowledge led to the creation of the Vida Cleanse retreats.  I have been conducting juice cleanse retreats for the last 10 years in the Palm Springs area.