Since an early age, Vera had an ability to heal others and always wanted to be a doctor, but circumstances took her to Polytechnic University in St. Petersburg, Russia, where she obtained an MS in Mechanical Engineering. After meeting her husband at the same university, they moved to the United States where they raised their family of three sons. Having been chronically ill for most of her childhood, she understands what it means to suffer from sickness. After raising her boys she realized that her purpose in life was to utilize her healing gifts to help others.

Vera holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, California. She is licensed Acupuncturist in the state of California and nationally through NCCAOM.

She is licensed as a Massage Therapist in the state of California and through NCBTMB.

Vera is a Reiki Master, Healing Touch Practitioner, and Advanced Craniosacral Therapist through Upledger Institute.

She continues to attend conferences and seminars to expand and deepen her knowledge of the healing arts.