Judy has over 40 years of experience in counseling, teaching, and mentorship, holding an M.A. from the University of Michigan. In addition to being a craniosacral therapist specializing in brain trauma, she is a professional animal communicator and interspecies counselor. Having trained with Penelope Smith, Judy teaches four levels of animal communication. Through training with Teresa Wagner, she is also able to offer grief support and hospice communication.

Judy is a shamanic teacher trained by Sandra Ingerman. Her practice was developed through mentoring with Carla Meeske, Kate Durda and Stephanie Tighe, Tom Cowan, Connie Eiland, Renee Baribeau, and others. She is a member of the Society for Shamanic Practice and has been ordained in the Order of Melchizedek.