Gwinn received her B.S. and Dietetic Internship in 1982 from Virginia Tech Human Nutrition and Foods, and has practiced dietetics for many years. The last several years have been focused on children and pregnant women at a local hospital.

Gwinn has worked with diabetics of all ages, and became a certified diabetes educator in 1993.

She enjoyed the one-on-one counseling that accompanies dietetics, yet she felt a desire to expand her career. In June 1998 she graduated from Daniels Institute of Holistic Health and immediately began her career with Rae West Massage Therapies, Inc.

Gwinn's special focus has been to further her skills with Medical Massage therapies for the back, shoulder, knee, legs, and arms. And she has not neglected her favorite interest in working with pregnant women. She finds that her clients often look to her for total care that includes both massage and nutrition. One of Gwinn's clients recently developed diabetes. Because of her knowledge and experience, Gwinn was able to start her client on the right track by suggesting leading caregivers in the Roanoke Valley.

Gwinn's husband, Darrin, is her most frequent client due to a knee injury. Her two daughters, dogs, and cat also benefit from her talents, especially after sports events and long strolls up the mountain where she resides in Roanoke County. Gwinn's other interests include sailing, gardening, crafts, and cooking.