Founder and owner of Abundant Health Acupuncture, Gladys earned her Bachelor of Nutrition and Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Racine. She is licensed as an acupuncturist in Wisconsin and is nationally board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Gladys' passion and interest in Chinese medicine has led to a lifetime of learning. In addition to her Master's degree Gladys has hundreds of hours of continuing education for advanced certification from some of the the world's most respected Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine practioners. This includes specialties in acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, cosmetic acupuncture,hormonal balancing, as well as herbal and functional nutritional therapy.