Chrissy was born and raised in England, by Uruguayan and German parents. As well as creating raw chocolate, she has had a lifelong interest and study in health and nutrition and consults individuals in these matters. She has also worked in varying capacities of the fashion industry, from modeling to fashion PR and magazine publishing. Chrissy has a degree in Psychology and Hispanic Studies from university in London and tutors English, Spanish, and German. She is now based in Topanga, California.

In 2007 upstart chocolatier Chrissy discovered and fell in love with raw chocolate in her hometown London. She soon started experimenting in the kitchen and making her own. Demand from friends grew, the word spread and London and Munich shops started stocking her chocolates. In 2009 Chrissy moved to Los Angeles, a city that welcomes all things healthy, organic and cutting edge. She launched Lifeforce Chocolate which sold in Los Angeles and Bay Area stores, till 2016. After a long baby break, she rebranded to Chrissy Lucia Chocolate in 2019, with some of the preexisting recipes and flavors. Available online and in select Los Angeles stores.