After studying business communication in college and working for non-profit organizations for many years Spring began to experience stress, depression and anxiety. She also began to notice how stress and depression were adversely affecting her co-workers, family members and the community in which she was trying to serve. This led her directly onto the path of meditation, yoga, stress reduction and alternative health remedies. She has practiced meditation since 1997 with many renowned teachers. In 2003, she graduated from the Community Dharma Leader training program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and began teaching.