I started my study of ikebana in 1988 while living in Tokyo, Japan and continued with the Ichiyo School of Ikebana when we relocated to London in 1990. During my time in England, I taught, demonstrated, and exhibited ikebana - including ten years as part of the Ichiyo School UK Chapter's award-winning design and arranging team at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in London. We returned to San Diego in 2003.

In 2010, I was given the rank of Master by the Headmaster (Iemoto) of the Ichiyo School in recognition of my many years studying and promoting the School. I am now a member-at-large of the Ichiyo School and regularly attend workshops in Japan, Europe, and the U.S. I have been practicing the art of ikebana for over 35 years, and continue to learn from my colleagues and Iemoto. Although retired from teaching, I still present workshops and demonstrations, and continue to display ikebana at exhibitions and conferences.