Magna Parks-Porterfield was born in Curacao, Netherland Antilles. She grew up in Queens, New York. She taught on the university/college level for 7 years and was in private practice for 13 years. Magna has a particular interest in sharing mental health principles that are based on science and spirituality. She has had the opportunity to present seminars in the US and abroad. In addition, she has been a guest speaker on both radio and television. Magna is also the author of the book "Treating Depression Naturally." She is married to her husband, Ron, who is a lifestyle consultant. In her spare time, she likes to cook, exercise, read, travel and spend quality time with her husband.