Ms. Lee's Story - BIO

Personal Legend "It's what you have always wanted to accomplish. Everyone when they are young knows what their Personal Legend is. 
- from The Alchemist

It was known as the land of no seasons and all climates. People say it is sunny all the time and everyone spends their day at the beach. As a young girl growing up in Southern California, Ms. Lee lived in sunshine and very little rain. As she grew, she yearned to share herself in a meaningful way and contribute to the land. Unwittingly she stumbled upon coastal travel. In her early 20's she lived in Monterrey. She woke to the seals barking and was mesmerized by psychology late until the foggy nights. After a couple years, she grew bored of the monotony within her undergraduate program. She decided to get out of her mind and into her body. She experienced the extraordinary affects of a 5 element balance in Polarity and the soothing nature of Swedish massage. She thought to incorporate the physical healing (massage) with the mental healing (talk-therapy) in private practice. After graduation she was confronted with the choice to choose stability or realizing her Personal Legend. The force driving her desire for more logic and stability outweighed the motivation to find the missing piece in her puzzle of life.

POOF!

She was transported to a 9-5 position looking at names, policies, and medical billing. She was appreciated in her work and felt purposeful. Ms. Lee believed working with an organization committed to fostered and adopted youth was an honorable cause. Years passed and she could not hide one fact. She knew the work was purposeful, but it was only a stop in her journey. Over night she moved to The Town, a place where dreams come true for people of all backgrounds. The Town has a rich history in civil rights and civil wrongs. It became a haven for the queer much like its neighbor The City. She embraced her new home and it welcomed her with the healing art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It was in The Town where the universe conspired to remind her of a little girls dream to be a source of healing in her community.

" [Mysterious Force] It's a force that appears to be negative, but actually shows you how to realize your Personal Legend. It prepares your spirit and your will"
- from The Alchemist

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