Michael was born and raised in So. California. He spent the last 15 years living in Wyoming, Colorado and Nevada. He has been published in several books and magazines for his western/southwestern style furniture designs. He has also worked as a Nevada state firefighter and was named "Firefighter of the Year" in 2004. His passion for Alternative and Natural medicine began 10 years ago and continues to this day. He has dedicated the rest of his life to finding natural ways to treat cancer and other life altering afflictions without chemotherapy, radiation, surgery or pharmaceuticals.