Dr. Betty was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Queens until she relocated to Pennsylvania in 1991. She has been a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and holds a Masters Degree in education and a doctorate in Holistic Health. Her interest in alternative holistic medicine has led her to become Certified in Healing Touch, Aromatherapy and a Master Instructor in Integrated Energy Therapy. Dr. Betty also incorporates Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, Aromatherapy and Flower Essences in her private practice which she opened in Honesdale in 1996 providing services for Wellness Treatments and Counseling.
 
As an educator, Dr. Betty teaches and coordinates seminars on various holistic topics including Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, Aromatherapy and Flower Essences. In 1994, founded the Minerva Educational and Wellness Treatment Center LLC to promote public awareness of holistic healthcare options through workshops, meetings and publications.
 
Dr. Betty is active in several community organizations including past President of the Rotary Club in Honesdale, PA; an active member of Business and Professional Women's Organization (Business Women of the Year in 1999 and 2012), and is a retired Major of the United States Army Reserves. Dr. Betty is now also serving on the Wayne Health Services Hospital Board for Wayne Memorial Hospital and is part of the Lyme Disease Task Force for the hospital. She has also served as a consultant for various television and radio programs, and was frequently voted "Best Holistic Practitioner" by the Readers of the River Reporter.