While living in Alaska in the early 90s, Kelly discovered the power of herbal medicine while recovering from a chronic infection. In 1993, she pursued a formal education in the healing arts in Boulder, Colorado. She completed a 1,000-hour, certified herbalist program at the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies and received a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Southwest Acupuncture College. Kelly incorporates nine years of experience and training in intuitive healing and meditation into her private practice as well as in her personal life. She believes in empowering her clients to discover their own innate healing abilities by helping them deepen their conscious awareness of body and soul.

She currently lives in Kansas City, Ks.