D’onna has a background in the performing arts, studying and performing as a professional dancer and singer. Teaching children from the ages of 3 and up at local dance studios, she is currently employed at Lansing Community College where she has not only taught dance since 1978 but has choreographed and directed several dance shows.

D’onna is a Coptic minister/teacher, lone healer with the White Eagle Lodge of Montgomery, Texas, certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master Practioner/teacher, Massage therapist, Reflexologist, and Licensed beautician.

D’onna has been on a spiritual path for many years, she is a continuing student of Astrology, White Eagle, Builder of the Adytum, Astara, and Keepers of the Flame.

Among her studies of the spiritual nature D’onna continues to study in other areas as well focusing on health and healing. They are as follows: Movement and Sound, Aromatherapy, Bach Flower Remedies, Medical Massage, Cranial Sacral and more.