Lia Russ was born in Colorado in a small shack that clung to the steep slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Crested Bute was a little town that was cut off from the rest of the world for six months every year.

After a difficult childhood and adolescence, Lia began her healing journey with a trip to Asia, as described in Winging It.

Since returning to the United States, Lia has continued to pursue self-exploration and healing both for herself and others.