Barbara was born and raised in Germanywhere, in 1987, she received a Masters Degree in Biology at the Universityof Cologne. For a number of years, Barbara worked internationally in Germany, Argentinaand Koreadoing clinical research in the pharmaceutical field. She speaks Spanish and French in addition to English and German.

Barbara is a graduate of the CanadianSchoolof Natural Nutrition www.csnn.ca, where she teaches courses in Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Allergies and Pathology.

In addition, Barbara presents seminars and workshops for private and public sector organizations and interested individuals, on subjects such as "Managing Food Allergies," "Reading Food Labels," and "Introduction to Dietary Supplements." Barbara also maintains a private practice consulting in alternative medicines, supplements and nutrition. Through her teaching and consulting about healthy food choices and supplements, Barbara seeks to empower people to improve their general health and wellness.