Both the novels and self-help nonfiction I write - as well as the acupuncture and other holistic treatments I perform - serve to uplift and inspire and promote balanced well-being. With more than 20 years' experience in a variety of alternative healing modalities, I consider myself a versatile professional and committed listener who tailors treatments to an individual's needs and goals. My nonprofit - Tend And Mend Foundation - serves to help people, pets, and properties that have been abandoned and neglected to understand ... at Tend and Mend, there are no throwaways.