She received her doctorate from Kent State University in 1976 and worked as a licensed clinical psychologist in Colorado for thirty years. She has worked with adolescents, adults, and children in psychological treatment settings ranging from inpatient, residential and day treatment, and outpatient treatment in private practice. She retired from clinical practice in 2007 but continues to manage the administrative aspects of the psychology practice she shared with her colleague and husband, a rehabilitation psychologist. Since her professional retirement, she completed Reiki training, a form of healing touch, and enjoys practicing that on a volunteer basis. She also enjoys writing; traveling; a regular yoga and meditation practice; time with family and friends; cooking; bicycling, walking, and hiking; and learning new things. She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Tony Ricci. She can be reached by e-mail at sabrunink@gmail.com