Growing up in Ontario, Gillian had a strong appreciation for natural health from an early age. Like her sister, Gillian was strongly influenced by her grandmother’s lifestyle. Her interests in natural remedies and alternative medicine subsequently challenged her views on what we put on and in our bodies.

Gillian’s education has also influenced her interest in health. With an extensive background in Therapeutic Recreation, Gillian has spent over a decade working with individuals with disabilities. Through her years of working with clients, she has witnessed the harsh side effects which sometimes result from the use of medications and heavily chemicalized products. Her expertise is using recreational activity as a therapeutic technique. Through this work she has reevaluated the relevance of alternative therapies and medicines; just as “play” can be as therapeutic as prescription medications, natural products are often just as effective as pharmaceuticals for curing common ailments.

As a new mother, Gillian’s interests in living a pure and natural lifestyle have been strengthened further. Today, she carefully prioritizes using natural products on her daughter’s delicate skin, avoiding the chemicals and preservatives laced in many of today’s products.