Michele Arnold-Pirtle is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (D.A.C.M.). She has specialized nutritional therapy for gut health, stress relief, and emotional well-being for over 18 years with a private practice in Poway, California. She is passionate about natural ways to stay healthy such as eating right, using food as your medicine, essential oils, herbal medicine, and vibrational healing techniques. "It is my pleasure to share my knowledge and expertise with you. As an author, I am thankful to share with you natural healing methods that are free from toxic chemicals and side-effects." Dr. Michele Arnold lives in Rancho Bernardo California with her husband and two young sons. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, running, reading, and cooking.