Joni grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a fifth-generation Californian. She embraces writing as a contemplative practice and has been writing professionally for many years. 

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      Joni works in the alternative health field as an author, educator, practitioner, and consultant. She has retired from her private practice in Sonoma County, California, which specialized in integrating alternative modalities into lifestyle and wellness programs. 

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    All of Joni’s books are non-fiction. Her themes range from technical (her dedication to self-care and natural health) to memoirs (her love for matters of the heart) to spiritual (her father's influence). Joni is a member of California Writers Club.