Born and raised on a farm in North Dakota, Phyllis Galde had ample opportunity to be close to the Earth and become acquainted with the mineral kingdom. Living in a haunted house introduced her to the world of sprits at an early age, and offered her many opportunities to be comfortable with other dimensions. Always a lover and caretaker of animals, she transferred that caring into teaching school for 16 years. She has also served as a drug abuse counselor and church organist. She has worked with many New Age organizations, including the Edgar Cayce A.R.E. and Theosophy, and is a MariEl healer.