"I promote education before medication," shared Dr. K. "The Lifeshops are not just for women who want to lose physical weight but those who have emotional and mental 'weights' that are burdensome. I've had clients who are a size 2, yet extremely weighed down in other areas of their life."

The native Detroiter began her career by educating herself on the harmful effects of heavy meat consumption, animal by-products, refined and processed foods.