Kim's passion for healing began in 1991 when she embarked on her journey as a massage therapist at the prestigious Phillips School of Massage in Nevada City, CA. The immersive training she received laid the foundation for her remarkable career. As a staff member of the massage school, Kim had the opportunity to explore various modalities of bodywork, expanding her repertoire to include Structural Integration Deep Tissue, Reiki, Jin Shin Do, Trager, Reflexology, and Shiatsu.

Intrigued by the profound impact of herbal medicine, Kim pursued an herbal apprenticeship in 1997 under the guidance of Kathi Keville in Nevada City. It was during this apprenticeship that she had a life-changing encounter with Candis Cantin Kiriajes, the revered owner and teacher at EverGreen Herb Garden and Learning Center in Placerville, CA. Here, Ayurveda captured Kim's heart and imagination. In 1998, she enrolled in Cantin's Integrative Herbology Program, where her education expanded to embrace the rich wisdom of Western, Indian, and Chinese herbs, all within the profound philosophies and framework of Ayurveda.

Driven by her thirst for knowledge and a desire to deepen her understanding of Ayurvedic medicine, Kim pursued further studies at the esteemed California College of Ayurveda in 2006. This transformative experience allowed her to harmonize the enchanting birdsong from Cantin's gardens with the clinical aspects of Ayurveda. As a result, Kim emerged as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Pancha Karma Specialist in the Fall of 2008. Recognizing her exceptional talent and dedication, the college offered her a position as an intern supervisor and instructor within the internship program, providing her with a platform to inspire and guide future practitioners.