Elizabeth Guthrie is the founder of Herbal Somatics. She is a clinical herbalist, certified aromatherapist, and yoga teacher with a PhD in Natural Medicine with a specialization in Naturopathic Psychology and a Master’s of Public Health in Functional Nutrition.

They are also the best-selling author of The Trauma Informed Herbalist and hold multiple other certifications from conventional and traditional schools.

They helped create research for UAB’s Integrative Medicine clinic, teach practitioners online, and work as a wellness practitioner in the unceded Mvskoke territory in Alabama.

Elizabeth’s personal experiences led them to begin studying trauma and its effects on the body and mind. Now they help others to learn how natural wellness and somatic herbalism practices can be safely implemented as part of a trauma recovery journey.

Susan Stype, International Certified Aromatherapist and founder of Arlys Naturals, has always shared a passion for the fragrant world of natural and botanical products. Growing up beachside in Florida, her inspiration came early from not only the beautiful ocean colors and sounds, but from the tropical abundance of photography and aromas as well.

Susan’s interest in preventative health care and her journey into the study of essential oils led to the creation of Arlys Naturals, an online aromatherapy company in 2000. Arlys Naturals offers unique skin care collections with plant and marine botanicals, and specializes in 100% pure professional grade essential oils, synergies, perfumery supplies and much more.

She has traveled world-wide to gain the knowledge required for her commitment for sourcing exceptional quality oils, as well as being the creative force behind Arlys products. She is also a member of the Artisan Natural Perfumer’s Guild and a Southeast Florida Director for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA).

Whether Susan is teaching an aromatherapy workshop, writing for magazines, or speaking with private individuals on aromatherapy, her continued goal is to share and help educate consumers on the exciting advancements and safety issues using natural essences and products.

Jennifer H. Pressimone is a Clinical Phyto-aromatherapist, Herbalist, Educator, Master Formulator, Author, Motivational Speaker, and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of JennScents, Inc. & JennScents Aromaversity, specializing in integrative holistic health and psychological wellbeing. She has over two decades of experience working with thousands to elevate physical & psychological health for themselves, their clients & patients. By addressing the mental and emotional connection related to health challenges, Jennifer teaches others to create personalized aromatic blends and holistic plans using essential oils, herbs, flower essences, and other holistic modalities.

Jennifer is the lead instructor and student mentor at JennScents Aromaversity, a NAHA Level 1-3 approved school, NCBTMB, CE Broker and VA approved provider.  Through her mentored certification programs and training courses, she teaches others how to assess client needs strategically and competently, with elevated knowledge, skill development, and confidence building with hands-on training. Excellent for health and wellness professionals wanting to make a greater impact with client services, results, and business revenues.

An internationally recognized expert in the field of holistic aromatherapy and emotional healing, Jennifer has authored several books, been featured in the New York Times, Massage Magazine, EatingWell, and numerous industry podcasts and publications. She has spoken as a guest and keynote speaker at the World of Aromatherapy Beyond Aromatics conference, Holistic Medicine Conference, Holistic Health & Aromatherapy Summits, and numerous natural health conventions.

She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, earned her teacher diploma in Spiritual PhytoEssencing with Dr. Bruce Berkowsky, and numerous natural health and aromatherapy certifications. She has been a member of NAHA since 2003. Currently, a Level 3 Clinical Aromatherapy Member, Central Florida Regional Director, and Vice President. She is also the 2023 recipient of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy Lifetime Achievement Leadership award. 

Roz Zollinger has an international reputation for her therapeutic work and instruction in Reflexology and Aromatherapy, and has 20 years’ experience in the practice and teaching of these modalities.

Roz qualified in Reflexology in 1983 through the South African Institute of Reflexology in Johannesburg, and in 1984 trained in Aromatherapy with the Institute of Clinical Aromatherapy in London. She subsequently pursued advanced Aromatherapy studies with the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy in California, and has taken the International Training Program in Essential Oils at Purdue University in Indiana, USA.

In 1992 Roz founded the Heal Center, Atlanta, which has since gained a national reputation for its therapeutic services and instruction. The center currently has nine practitioners and offers a full range of natural therapies.

Roz teaches various courses and workshops at the Heal Center and lectures at regional and national conferences. She has developed the BodySystems Method of Reflexology and Aromatherapy, which stresses the interaction of all bodily systems and addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the individual.

Roz is co-founder of the Georgia Reflexology Organization and is a regional director for the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA).
Roz offers consultations and treatments using Reflexology and Aromatherapy, and is available as a teacher for public lectures and training programs.

Kelly Holland Azzaro, RA, CCAP, CBFP, LMT, is a Registered Aromatherapist, Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner, Certified Bach Flower Practitioner, Herbalist, Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner. She is the Past Vice President of NAHA, Past President of NAHA and current Public Relations of NAHA. Kelly is also the NAHA Aromatherapy Journal Manager and Co-Editor. 

Kelly has over 25 years of professional experience and educational training in aromatherapy and massage therapy. She also has specialized training in Canine and Equine Acupressure-Massage Therapies, Intuitive Animal Communication, Crystal-Gemstone Therapy, Reiki, Aromatherapy, and Flower Essence Therapy for people and their animal friends. Kelly is the creator of a naturally sourced botanical product line for both people and pets and is approved by PETA as a Cruelty-free Vegan. 

Kelly is approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Approved Provider. She wrote and teaches an Animal Aromatherapy Practitioner Certification Course which meets the NAHA Standards of Education requirements. She offers educational programs in Aromatherapy, Flower Essences, Massage, and Energy-work Therapies. Kelly’s passion is teaching and sharing with others through her unique mentorship-based programs.  

Kelly is the Founder and Director of The Holistic Animal Association Network. The Holistic Animal Association is dedicated to empowering others through education and promotion of holistic and natural healing therapies for our animal friends. 

Kelly manages an online Facebook group with over 35,000 members in which she gives support with responding to questions/inquiries about aromatherapy for people and their animal friends, as well as promoting NAHA. She also has a Facebook page called ‘Aromatherapy Education’ which she uses to promote NAHA and NAHA webinars/events as well as NAHA Members’ information.  

Kelly’s love for writing and sharing with others can be experienced through her many article topics, including aromatherapy, flower essences, and animals, which have been published in the following magazines and professional journals: NAHA’s Aromatherapy Journal, The International Journal for Holistic Professional Aromatherapists, Aroma Culture, Dogs Naturally, Massage Magazine, Family Circle, and Better Homes & Gardens. Her articles have also been translated for publication in both German and French blogs/journals. In conjunction with writing, Kelly has participated in live interviews on the topic of Animal Aromatherapy for multiple online blogs, publications, and audio podcasts. 

Kelly and her husband Marco, a Licensed Acupuncturist and Qigong Practitioner and Instructor, have a Holistic Healing Center where they work together as a team to educate and empower others through holistic services, education, and support. Their coined phrase which they’ve been using at their center for over 25 years is ‘Empowering Others Through Education.’

Susan Cannon,Touch the Earth Aromatics & Yoga, E-RYT200, YACEP, NAHA Level 2 Professional Aromatherapist, Trauma Informed Yoga Facilitator, Holistic & Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner, Wellness Consultant, Advocate, Wellness Center Custom Product Creator, Sustainable Gardening Enthusiast. Current Practice: Educational opportunities and private consultations for studios, wellness centers, and schools. Education: Shellie Enteen's Professional, NAHA Approved, Aromatherapy Program (2008-2009) for holistic aromatherapy; Registered Aromatherapist with ARC (2011 - 2016); RJ Buckle Associates LLC's Clinical Aromatherapy for Heath Professionals (2017-2019)

Jessie Hawkins, PhD, brings over 20 years of experience in the integrative health field to her role as Executive Director of the Franklin Health Research & Education Center and its associated 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization. She established FHR in 2005 as an independent educational center and has overseen its growth and transition to an academically focused contract research organization for the natural products and medical devices industries.

Dr. Hawkins holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, a Master’s Degree in Health Promotion, and a PhD in Health Research, and has received post-doctoral education from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (epidemiology) and Harvard Medical School (clinical research & drug development). She is widely published in the scientific literature, and frequently travels to present FHR’s research findings at professional conferences worldwide.

Dr. Poli graduated with a Bachelors of Science in both Biology and Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and then finished her PhD. from the University of Maryland in Plant Biology. During that time, her career focused on understanding the evolutionary development of axes in plants caused by plant hormones. Upon graduating with her PhD, Dr. Poli took a post-doctoral appointment where she explored the gene family CCC, a pollen development gene group. In 2006, she took a job at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, where she has progressed through the ranks to become a full Professor of Biology, and most recently, a Professor of Cannabis Studies. She teaches a full range of courses in cell biology, plant physiology, evolution, plant diversity, and even writing. Currently she is developing the Cannabis Studies Program and working to bring in more direct plant medicine courses to the college.

In addition to her formal scientific career, Dr. Poli became a level 2 aromatherapist in 2020, studying from Aromahead Institute. As an active writer for the NAHA journal, Dr. Poli brings in botanical knowledge, cell biology and physiological evolution. She uses her aromatherapy knowledge directly in her Blue Bear Natural Skin Care business.

Dr Poli has been writing for the NAHA Aromatherapy Journal for several years and was a live presenter at the NAHA Aromatherapy Conference in Salt Lake City in 2023.

Dr. Dolan earned her doctorate in clinical nutrition through Maryland University of Integrative Health, through which she also earned a Post- Master's Certificate in Clinical Herbalism, and a Master's of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism. She is also certified in Holistic Aromatherapy through the West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Dolan is a NAHA certified clinical aromatherapist, board certified nutrition specialist, fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and author of several published peer-reviewed articles. Through functional nutrition, herbal and essential oil therapeutics, and lifestyle modifications, she provides personalized therapeutic plans to support her clients' unique needs.  Her practice, Nourish Well, LLC, has offices in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Cheryl Murphy, Certified Aromatherapist

Cheryl Murphy holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching and has over 30 years of classroom experience.  She is a professor at Virginia Western Community College and graduated from Sedona Aromatherapie as a certified aromatherapist in the Level 2 (250 hour) Course. Cheryl has also completed both the Metaphysics of Essential Oils and the Aromatherapy Teacher Training courses through Stillpoint Studies in Sedona, AZ and continues her training with both Sedona Aromatherapie and Stillpoint Studies.

In addition to her role as an educator, Cheryl designs a line of jewelry, called Follow Your Bliss Bracelets, which incorporates aromatherapy and essential oils, and is the co-owner of Essential Bliss which offers a line of aromatherapy bath and body products, essential oil education, personal consultations and blending services.  Cheryl is committed to educating others about the healing properties and benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils.

A lifelong learner, Cheryl resides in rural Virginia where she enjoys life on her mini homestead growing her own herbs, flowers and vegetables and raising a backyard flock of chickens.

To learn more about Cheryl, please visit: www.fybbracelets.com
 

My passion for herbal and essential oil remedies began over 10 years ago after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and the later Severe Complex PTSD and Panic Disorder. As a former medical auditor/instructor, my knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the circulatory system gave me insight on how essential oils work. I’ve strived to learn everything I can about the link between essential oils and their effects on the body utilizing resources such as Robert Tisserand, Dr. Jean Valnet, Sylla Sheppard-Hanger, Gabriel Mojay, Jane Buckle and other resources including PubMed and PubChem.

I achieved my aromatherapy certification through Aromahead Institute along with additional courses. I've continued my education with chemistry courses by Dr. Joy Bowles and Dr. Timothy Miller and a great safety class by Robert Tisserand.  My passion for aromatherapy education and safe use of essential has inspired me to write numerous articles, those of which have been published through Nature Warehouse, "The Biblical Herbalist" a retired online magazine, as well as my blog and Facebook group: Aromatherapy by Soul Essentials Duo. I am also the Aromatherapy author for the website, Organic Daily Post.  

Karen began using essential oils well over 10 years ago when she was introduced to them by a friend and massage therapist and has been fascinated by their therapeutic applications ever since.

She is a recent graduate of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, Diploma in Aromatherapy program and plans to continue her studies in the near future to obtain her CAM degree. She also holds a certificate in Iridology. She is the owner of Northern Prairie Aromatherapy and enjoys educating others about the benefits of essential oils and their applications for safe use.

Karen enjoys the art and science of creating custom blends for clients who wish to pursue a healthy lifestyle through natural modalities. Karen is a Business Member of NAHA, and a Professional Member of AIA working on her Clinical membership with the AIA.

Karen has been in the Emergency Medical Services field for 25 plus years as a Paramedic and currently working as a Flight Paramedic in northern Minnesota. Karen lives in a small town in northern Minnesota with her husband and son. She enjoys being outdoors, organic gardening, canning. Reading, when she has time is another favorite pastime.

Dr. Boukhalil earned her doctoral degree in Pharmacy from the St Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. A registered pharmacist in the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy, she graduated with a diploma (DESIU) in Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy and Medicinal Plants from the Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de la Timone, Aix-Marseille, France. She then further specialized in Scientific and Medical aromatherapy in Paris, France. She also underwent postgraduate studies in aromatherapy, including advanced courses in clinical aromatherapy and aromatherapy for cancer care in London, UK. Dr. Nicole believes in continuous learning and for this has travelled many countries for congresses and seminars, meeting and forging strong links with the aromatherapy community worldwide.

Dr. Boukhalil holds a Master in Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the Lebanese University (Lebanon). She is certified in Natural Dermocosmetic care (France). Dr. Nicole was a pioneer in introducing Aromatherapy practice to Lebanon. She initiated, for the first time in Lebanon, aromatherapy services in a hospital setting. She also gave the first training in medical aromatherapy for health care professionals (doctors, pharmacist, nurses) .

She is a Clinical Aromatherapy Consultant at Bellevue Medical Center (BMC), a tertiary care university center. She is also part of the multidisciplinary team of the Stress and Pain Management Center at BMC. Dr. Boukhalil currently runs her own pharmacy in Beirut. She does personalized aromatherapy blends, tailored to her patients needs, and provide counseling on health, wellness, plant derived products and natural, organic beauty skincare.

Over the past 30 years Claudia has built a career through successful entrepreneurial businesses in the physical and psychological well-being areas of medical and health industries, more specifically, with humans and animals.

Claudia is the sort of professional who tirelessly seeks innovation and differentiation in everything she gets involved with. She is driven by her creed pillars in nature and the benefits it brings.

She started a professional journey in the search of new concepts and well-being practices. By bringing these cutting-edge projects to Brazil, Claudia was able build opinion makers, development projects, and reference centers. She is particularly proud of LEKTO, which is a Continuing Education School for health and well-being professionals.

As a Consultant in Applied Knowledge, Claudia has developed customized trainings, study tours, and case debate panels for aromatherapy and perfumery schools with a proprietary methodology that comprises cognition, behavior, and practice. The development and management of the continuing education school brought about the possibility to practice observation as well as the exchange of knowledge and information with many a health professional Associates. It allowed her to make the most out of opportunities and develop tools (products and services) for different stakeholders’ needs. This profound living experience led Claudia to start CILLEN, which was founded to develop health products and services.

All the work that she has done in proximity to health professionals such as doctors, dentists and therapists led her to Aromatherapy Based on Evidence, which is, the application of natural aromas founded on bibliographical references, studies, and natural and integrative techniques.

Nikki Fraser, a dedicated professional, embarked on a comprehensive training journey to become a Clinical Aromatherapist, Registered Reflexologist, Reiki Practitioner, trained in massage, a doula, and more. As the owner of Fraser Holistic Health, Nikki is committed to empowering individuals on their wellness journey. Additionally, she co-founded Essentria Aromatherapy School, a hub for various certification courses and mini-courses designed to guide individuals safely through the use of essential oils. Nikki is also the co-host of the engaging podcast Vetiver Vibes. Nikki is a lifelong learner who consistently elevates her education to better serve herself, her clients, and her students. While originally trained as a Child and Youth Care Worker and Addictions counsellor in the corporate world, Nikki made a pivotal decision to transition into holistic support. Her personal exploration of aromatherapy began during her second pregnancy, sparking a profound passion for assisting others through the transformative journey of pregnancy. Notably, Nikki, a two-time surrogate herself, possesses a deep passion for supporting individuals during this sacred time. Nikki recognizes that supporting people not only physically but also emotionally is important for a well-balanced healthy life. Nikki is a proud Canadian Aromatherapist!

Talley Sjoberg-Varney is the founder of Clearly Sage Advice & Organics, LLC, where she provides global holistic health services specifically tailored to expatriate families. An American ex-pat herself, she has delivered workshops on the benefits of aromatherapy and holistic health in North America, Europe and Asia. 

Talley is a NAHA Level 3 Clinical Aromatherapist and has been in education & holistic health for 25 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood with a focus on development, a degree in education, an Intensive English endorsement, and a Master's degree in Social Work. She is a certified educational & life coach, and educational consultant through IECA. She recently graduated from the MBSR program at Brown University. She worked for ten years with Native communities in the United States and three years in refugee health. In her work, Talley facilitates mental health sessions, life-coaching sessions, Access Consciousness treatments, meditation and clinical aromatherapy sessions. When she has time, she enjoys hosting holistic workshops in English that bring families and friends together. Talley has lived in the United States, Thailand, Republic of Georgia, China, Slovakia and is moving to Kazakhstan in July of 2022. 

Talley’s passion is easing the rough edges of life by giving clients tools for more joy and feelings of calm. She understands the emotional roller coaster of the ex-pat experience and the extra layer of complexity in raising a family overseas. In her clinical consultations, she focuses on the Happiness Index and goal setting, incorporating tools from aromatherapy, meditation and mental health. She enjoys working with translators and is passionate about providing confidential and culturally sensitive care to people of all ages. 

Talley Sjoberg-Varney, MSW, NAHA Director, Central Asia 

Clearly Sage Advice & Organics, LLC (USA, EUROPE, CENTRAL ASIA), www.clearlysageorganics.com, www.clearlysage.com 

Raghda Abdelmaksoud is a Level three Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and an expert with 23 years of experience in global business development and supply chain in the medicinal herbs, flavors – fragrance, and essential oil industries. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Arts from Cairo University in Egypt in 1997 and completed a Project Management program from Cambridge.

Raghda’s journey started in Egypt in 1998 when she joined one of the leading growers and distillers in Egypt; it was then she combined her love for languages and history with her passion for Nature and adventure. She has since worked in the supply chain, business development, and sustainable sourcing visiting 21 countries with the most outstanding medicinal plant growing regions.

She founded Ebers Aromatherapy and Consulting and started teaching aromatherapy globally in 2018. She launched NAHA-recognized school Ebers school of Aromatherapy in 2020.

Raghda is currently the NAHA International Director for Egypt and the International Relationship Chair. As part of this role, she arranges educational study tours to Egypt for aromatherapists and plant lovers to visit farms and distillers.

She is also a member of the Aromatic Research Quality Appraisal Task Force (ARQAT)  for standard in aromatherapy research practice and reporting. As well as a technical member in (WFFC)The women for flavors and Fragrances North America

Her mission is to develop aromatherapy globally, particularly in the Middle East, as well as support the development of women-owned small businesses, and research.

Cecile Ellert is a holistic aromatherapist, author and educator. A recognized authority on holistic aromatherapy in the French speaking blogosphere, Cecile is a popular author and speaker in Europe. Her specialties lie on understanding and addressing energetic imbalances that fuel chronic health issues, gut issues and emotional suffering. She created her own on-line holistic aromatherapy school, AromaPro, (the only one in French). Her teachings are mixing the healing power of essential oils with Chinese Medicine principles of energetics, but foremost, making this material reachable to anyone, professional or not.

Cecile has authored six books, now part of a collection published by Amyris Editions, which includes her world-wide best seller, “l’Equilibre anti-candida”, now available in English as “Your anti-candida aromatic program”. Cecile lived in Hong Kong for ten years where she graduated in 2005 from Asia Pacific Aromatherapy School and obtained a Master’s degree in counseling psychology. While there she also benefited from the teachings of aromatherapy experts including Christine Saunders, Gabriel Mojay, Rhiannon Harris and Ron Guba. She also learned about the application of quantum physics applied to anatomy, studying Dr Kam Yuen’s; Yuen Method and Jessica Taylor’s Millennium method. Today, back in the United States, she provides online therapeutic coaching and workshops both in French and English to women of any age. She has a number of conferences available to educate and empower women to prevent and heal classic imbalances with the holistic use of essential oils.

To learn more about Cecile, please visit her website at:

www.clubequilibrenaturel.com

Hyun mihn Doh is an aromatherapy and color therapist. She teaches aromatherapy to yoga teachers. She offers a NAHA approved Level 3 program through her international school Splendid Scent. Her specialty is aroma color therapy which works with emotional and physical balance through aroma and color. Her area of expertise is helping individuals who suffer from pain and making custom blends to ease their suffering.

Hyun mihn Doh hopes that she can be the bridge between Korean aromatherapists and those around the world. She offers aromatherapy classes and workshops, as well as a study group to read NAHA’s Aromatherapy Journal and to learn from the NAHA webinar series.

In Korea, certain herbs and plants are grown to extract essential oils, and there is also a long-held traditional tea culture. There is big herb garden in Seoul which is the capital city of Korea. Hyun mihn Doh would like to share with others the country’s herb and aromatherapy gardens and the Korean traditional tea producing process.

To learn more about Hyun mihn Doh, please visit her website at: www.splendidscent.com  

Ernalou Amechachura-Del Rosario or Balot, as she is more commonly known, is one of the pioneer aromatherapists in the Philippines and is currently the Aromatherapy Director of Medicale Yoga Institute and the founder of Lana Lane Aromatherapié. Her background is in corporate where she was in marketing for more than 15 years working for different industries. She headed different departments from product marketing, advertising, public relations to corporate social responsibility. Currently, she is focused on aromatherapy and coaching being a NAHA Certified Level 2 Aromatherapist and Associate NLP Coach. She is also an author and a contributing writer at Smart Parenting, where she advocates for the safe use of essential oils, especially on pregnancy and on children. 

In 2002, Henry Chang, RA, MNAHA, MIFPA founded AromaHarvest International College of Aromatherapy in Taiwan and started teaching Aromatherapy Level 1 and Level 2 courses. AromaHarvest International College of Aromatherapy is the oldest aromatherapy school and NAHA approved school in Taiwan. He is passionate about developing different teaching skills and designing different courses to lead his students to have a better and broader understanding in all aromatherapy related areas. He designed an aromatherapy study competition game and different integrated topics of natural therapy, counseling and intuition skills into the formal certified courses.  Thus students and teachers call Henry a creative pioneer in aromatherapy history in Taiwan.

In 2007, Henry led a group of certified Aromatherapists to found the Taiwan Association of Aromatherapy (TWAA) and was elected as the president.  The main mission of TWAA is to advance the knowledge of aromatherapy of professional nurses in all the hospitals.  It has trains thousands of nurses each year in all main hospitals in Taiwan.

Henry also teaches all kinds of Aromatherapy courses and workshops for many Universities in Taiwan.

In 2013, Henry started Xiang Qi Aromatherapy Magazine and targets the Chinese Aromatherapy markets in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China and hopes to make greater influence on people with Aromatherapy.

To learn more about Henry's work, Please visit the following websites:
Xiang Qi Aromatherapy Magazine
TWAA, Taiwan Association of Aromatherapy
AromaHarvest International College of Aromatherapy

Jonathan Benavides is the NAHA international director for The Netherlands. 

Jonathan has been a psychologist specialized in autism and communication disorders since 1986 and has always been involved in training, research, integration, and developing different therapeutic approaches for complimentary and Integrative care. He got first in touch with aromatherapy when working with sensorial therapies for autistic children in the Netherlands and in 2002, while designing sensory therapies for autistic children, Jonathan began studying advanced clinical aromatherapy in the UK, and has continued to develop his expertise ever since.  

He has participated as a speaker in several seminars, conferences and congresses in aromatherapy, complementary therapies, psychology, and music therapy. 

Besides been a psychologist and a clinical aromatherapist, Jonathan is also a HEARTS (UK) Teacher (trained and certified by Ann Carter), creator of the Aromatic Sentinel method for emotional palliative care (NL), Reiki Usui Shiki Ryoho Master, Anointer, Coach, Counsellor, Trainer, Lecturer, International Speaker, Author, and Airmid Institute (US) Ambassador to the Netherlands. 

Since 2009 he has been working within the Palliative Home Care system in the Netherlands with the very sick and the dying. During all his professional career, he has developed, used, trained, and lectured nationally and internationally different therapeutical interventions (conventional and non-conventional) such as: 

 “Into the tunnel” for autistic children (1987) 

“Bio-gymnastics, integrating the emotions in your body” (1989) 

“Ahava, the Reiki of Love,” a new Reiki approach (2001) 

“Anointing, a spiritual séance,” a mind-body harmonisation (2008) 

“Into the Light,” psychological approach for the sick and dying (2011) 

“Integrative Reiki, Reiki Usui with aromas, electromagnetic frequencies and roses” (2013) 

“Reinforcing your T-cells,” a holistic immunological approach (2015) 

“Let be free again,” a trauma release aromatic approach (2017) 

“Train to the Light” aroma and sound for HEARTS (UK) (2018) 

“Remembering and Honouring you,” aroma and texture for HEARTS (UK) (2018) 

“Adjusting, a multisensory self-compassionate approach for cancer related distress” (2019) 

“Decompression, an anxiety relief technique for pandemic times” (2021). 

Jonathan has written and published several articles in professional journals. In 2023, Jonathan published his first book: “Rest on me, breathe – Emotional palliative care” (ISBN: 978-989-33-4619-8).  

Ms. Meltem Kurtsan completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy at the Pharmacy Faculty of Istanbul University. She has worked in different management levels of Kurtsan Holding since 1982. She had been always involved at the R&D department for the development of herbal and natural products of the group. She held the position of President on the Board at Kurtsan Group between 2004 –2013. She completed the Harvard Business School OPM (Owner President Management) Program at 1999.

Meltem was nominated as Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in 1999 in Davos. She was the Founding President of KAGIDER (Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey) in 2002 and was subsequently elected President for 4 years running. She completed her Masters Degree in Phytotheraphy in 2008, and is currently attending to Homeopathy Education provided by Ministry of Health of Turkey. She started her company, Herbafarm Academy in 2016 to organize training seminars about Aromatheraphy, Homeopathy, Phytotheraphy, Natural Cosmetics, Botany, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Farming

Elizabeth Ashley, better known as The Secret Healer, is NAHA’s UK Director.   

When she first qualified as an aromatherapist in 1993, dinosaurs still roamed the Earth, but even that was a long way into her journey with essential oils, since her mother, Jill Bruce, had also trained with Patricia Davis when Liz was just eight years old. Jill ran a manufacturing company that travelled around the country, selling 140 different hand-made medicinal and beauty preparations that she’d designed. She established what was the largest aromatherapy school in the UK in the 90s and was a founder member of the IFA. 

Elizabeth Ashley is an essential oil researcher and has published 22 aromatherapy manuals. Her work takes the latest discoveries about essential oils from the laboratories, reuniting them with their most ancient knowledge and myths from antiquity. Her books are known for being thorough, approachable, and engaging.  

The Secret Healer has feet in two different worlds. One wears sensible shoes in the scientific, where her main interest is neuroscience and how the emotions affect the physical body. The other dances barefoot in the spiritual realm, so she must be mindful not to trample any nymphs or faeries. 

 In 2019, Ashley began to research Lemon Balm essential oil (Melissa officinalis) and came across an arcane mention in a medieval herbal that the Melissae had been priestesses of the ancient Greek goddess Demeter. Her exploration took her back three thousand years to a cult of forgotten nymphs. Meeting The Melissae, The Ancient Bee Priestesses of Demeter explores the lives and beliefs of these women who were also sometimes plants or bees.  

After many years as identifying as "Clinical aromatherapist", in 2023 she took the decision to change her title to "wortcunner" which is the olde English name for someone who learns the medicine of a plant from the plant's spirit, in recognition of her work as a plant and bee shaman.  

In addition to her twenty-three books, she is a prolific video presenter. In 2018, along with Hungarian aromatherapist Gergely Hollodi, she hosted the first ever online summit for professional aromatherapists, a business model which has now been emulated many times. Currently she hosts a weekly vodcast on her Youtube channel with Doterra Australian Founder, Adam Barallet. Each week they feature a different oil, looking at mind body spirit, but also how to use each oil and its safety. The partnership seeks to heal the divide between the MLM and qualified aromatherapy communities.  

She is also a busy ghostwriter, a safety consultant for many essential oil companies, an online lecturer and overseas speaker having presented about her research in China and the US amongst other places. She also writes a quarterly business column in Holistic Therapist magazine. 

Liz is mother to two grown superheroes and a male teenage giant. She lives in Ludlow, on the borders of England and Wales with her beloved Husband, The Strong Silent One, their dog, axolotl, tropical fish, and bees. To find out more about her books, training videos, meditations, and details of how to contract her for consultancy services, please visit http://linktree/thesecrethealer. This also includes a link to The Complete Guide To Clinical Aromatherapy and The Essential Oils for The Physical Body, an e-book which she gives away for free that profiles 100 essential oils and 60 different conditions and has almost 1700 Amazon reviews with a 4.8 average rating. 

Visit the link to enter a world of scented elixirs, scientific studies, and all things mythical and magical.  

"Dr. Eli Klouvi M.D., was born in Togo and graduated from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Following my master's degree in public health from George Washington University, my adorable wife and I settled in Saint Louis, Senegal. While here, I've dedicated a significant amount of time to studying local aromatic herbal plants and working on a handful of health programs. My passion as a clinical aromatherapist lies in promoting true aromatherapy. In addition, I've been fortunate to travel across several West African countries. These experiences have enriched my understanding of diverse African cultures and traditions. As a proud member of the NAHA international team, I anticipate working together with the best integrative healthcare collaborators throughout the world in the near future. My experience working as a general practitioner at a public hospital in Africa ingrained in me the value of preventive care and the conviction that effective treatment should be available to all. My goal in joining NAHA is to teach, promote true aromatherapy, and foster an inclusive approach to well-being."

Jaime currently serves as the Holistic Nursing Coordinator for Parkview Health System and delivers presentations both locally and nationally. Jaime studied French Aromatherapy through the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. Passed down over the generations, Jaime has vast experience in complementary therapies and strives to cultivate both awareness and safe practice in the hospital setting. Aromatherapy safety is a growing concern as popularity continues to increase and biased education continues to be available.  Jaime’s goal is to provide nurses with evidence-based education to ensure the safe delivery of aromatherapy to hospitalized patients. She is currently doing research on weighted blankets and mentors new nurses in research of complimentary modalities including aromatherapy in the Evidence-Based Practice Fellowship. Her certifications include, registered yoga teacher, Buti yoga/ Hot Core/ Sculpt instructor, Holistic Nurse, Sound Therapist, Advanced Medical Intuitive and Reiki level 2. She has also been DONA trained as a birth and postpartum doula.

Tyler Hagan is a certified professional aromatherapist at Plant Therapy Inc. and is a Level 2 Member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. He has a passion for aromatherapy and natural living and strives to share his passion with others. He is committed to serving the community through continuing education and evidence-based practice.

He specializes in early childhood development and education and is passionate about helping children and families. He lives at home with his wife and three year old, Jonah. As a family, they enjoy traveling, gardening, camping, and just enjoying the great outdoors.  Tyler enjoys reading, antiquing, and repurposing old (and new!) things. If you want to know more about Tyler or have any questions, you can contact him by email, tyler@branchandblooms.com or by phone 317-362-6312.
 

Tanja Krupa is a certified aromatherapist through studies with Aromahead, and is the founder of AromaKi™ essential oil blends. Tanja is also a certified reflexologist and Reiki master teacher (Karuna, Usui, and Holy Fire). She has studied and practices healing touch, polarity therapy, craniosacral therapy, emotional freedom technique (EFT), and Ama-Deus® energy medicine.

After over a decade as a university English instructor, Tanja embarked on a full-time journey of uncovering peace, joy, and vibrant living as a healing arts teacher and restorative arts practitioner, specializing in postpartum restoration, stress recovery, and self-restoring modalities for children and adults through all stages of life. She is also a public relations copywriter in the health and wellness industry.

Wildcrafting and exploring plants since her rural childhood, she has embraced and studied herbalism for over twenty years. She is a leader for the Wild Woman Project and offers monthly new moon women’s circles and full moon workshops – and seasonal mind-body-plant events. From a long line of wild women, Tanja is a mother to two adventurous daughters and a beautiful son, and manifests natural healing and gratitude into every aspect of her and her family’s life.

To learn more about Tanja, please visit: www.bewellholistic.net

Margo Hertzfeld, Cert. AT.

I received a B.S. in Merchandising from Indiana University in Bloomington, and later went on to create Rosy Glow Beauty Company, a line of all-natural personal care products for moms. When I realized the most fulfilling part of this business was researching essential oils for the line, Rosy Glow Aromatherapy was born!

My aromatherapy education began in 2011 with a Level I certification from Jade Shutes, B.A., Dipl. AT, Cert. Herbalist, Director of Education for the School for Aromatic Studies, and David Crow, founder of Floracopeia, with an emphasis on the principles of Ayurveda. I continued my studies for my Aromatic Scholars certification for 450 hours of comprehensive education.

I am a Professional Member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, and a member of the Natural Perfumers Guild. My love of all things botanical has led me to certifications in flower essence and hydrosol application, as well as certification in reflexology through the Center for the Healing Arts in Sterling Heights, MI. I have also completed the Level I Bach Flower Therapy certification. Other coursework includes natural perfuming with Roxanna Villa, meditation, yoga, mother and baby care, and natural oncology therapies.

To learn more about Margo, please visit: www.rosyglowaromatherapy.com

Jamie is a certified clinical aromatherapist and certified aromatherapy instructor with additional studies nursing (RN), herbal medicine, botany, foraging, flower essences, the digestive system, and yearly continued education.  She is a Midwest Regional Director of the NAHA.  Jamie is the founder of Children's Wellness Tree and serves as the Natural Wellness Educator teaching Mom's (parents, caregivers, & teachers too) how to incorporate natural wellness into their children's daily routine to increase overall health and wellness.  Jamie worked many years in the medical field and loves to incorporate both aspects of health and prevention with the education she delivers.  Jamie is very passionate about teaching Mom's to understand the basics of how the body functions, signs of what the body needs, and what natural remedies can assist with healing, increasing immunity, and preventing illness.  Jamie has three children of her own and loves to also share tips and stories of her own experiences.

Since 2008, Rose has been the proud owner and operator of Your Body Needs, a wellness spa located in Annapolis, Maryland. The spa is dedicated to enhancing customers' lives with natural skincare and holistic treatments, eschewing commercial product lines in favor of in-house created formulas. Ingredients are minimally processed and sourced in small batches to guarantee optimal freshness and efficacy.

For over three decades, Rose has embraced an aromatic lifestyle. Her professional expertise spans a range of disciplines, including roles as a Massage Therapist, Lymphatic Specialist, Esthetician, and Product Formulator. Most recently, she has turned to holistic health coaching, imparting her extensive knowledge to assist others in their healing journeys.

www.YourBodyNeeds.com

Ginger Andro is an artist with a BA in Fine Arts and has certifications in Aromatherapy and Natural Perfumery. She is a lead teacher for Ebers School of Aromatherapy and a diplomate of Spiritual Phyto-Essencing (Di.SPE) as well as a Level 2 Animal Aromatherapy Practitioner from Ashi Aromatics. Ginger is a Professional Member of NAHA and the NAHA Regional Director for New Jersey in the Bergen County area, as well as Co-president of the Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of The American Herbalist Guild. She is a partner in Kiki and Friends Aromatics, LLC., specializing in animal aromatherapy products, consultations, and educational workshops. 

As a part of the collaborative art team Andro & Glicksman, she uses scent as part of the elements used in their multi-sensory installations which have shown both nationally and internationally. 

Ginger’s passion for science and art is merged by using essential oils as a medium for healing, expression and communication.  

To learn more about Ginger, please visit her website at:  www.Kikisfriends.com www.androglicksman.com

Cherisse has been interested in holistic energy healing modalities since she was very young with a great interest in astrology, aromatherapy, music, and Reiki. She received her initial nursing training as an RN in 1997. This earned her an Associate in Nursing from Passaic County Community College in Paterson NJ graduating with honors the spring of 1998 as well as an Associate in Psychology. During the course of her nursing education Cherisse became very interested in the use of herbs and essential oils used to reduce stress, focusing on her and fellow nursing classmates to help endure the late night clinical and studying. “Heal the Healer,” was her main concentration on various nursing assignments.  

While continuing her nursing career, attaining a BSN at Rutgers, The State University of NJ in 2000, she worked as a Pediatric Crisis Behavioral Health nurse at various hospitals incorporating Complementary Medicine and Progressive Relaxation in the milieu of her therapeutic groups. In February 2002, Cherisse completed Jane Buckle, RN PhD’s course for Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Practitioner for Health Care Professionals. Jane’s course introduced Cherisse to the existing but still much-needed evidence-based aromatherapy research needed, in order for aromatherapy to be a true health profession in United States.   

Upon completing Jane Buckle’s course in Harrisburg, PA, Cherisse was introduced to and joined NAHA. This provided an open door to the networking world full of passion for the integrity of true aromatherapy. Cherisse became a Registered Aromatherapist in November 2002 as well as the NAHA New Jersey (Northeast) Director. She hoped this position would serve to help the growth of the aromatic profession on the East Coast running NAHA meetings out of the hospital. During 2003-2005, Cherisse accepted the position to serve on NAHA’s Board as Director Coordinator. Cherisse believed her volunteering efforts to be part of her pioneering goals for enhancing True Aromatherapy as a profession in Complementary Medicine in the USA’s future for healthcare. 

Through the years Cherisse has become a Nationally Board Certified Holistic Nurse, Certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Health Rhythms Drum Facilitator and IGA Certified Acupressurist. She has taught Holistic and Psychiatric Nursing from 2008 -2015 lecturing in the classroom as well as in the clinical setting. During her lessons she incorporated aromatherapy and drumming with nursing students as well as patients. Cherisse has over 15 years of experience teaching, speaking and facilitating aromatic drum circles at hospitals, developmental centers and private workshops, including the NY Open Center in Manhattan. She currently has finished Levels 1-3 in Debra Silverman’s Applied Astrology Program and is working on her astrology certification.  Cherisse has a great interest in Medical Astrology as well as Aromatherapy in Astrology. She hopes to be able to incorporate both of these Astrological modalities in Chart readings for clients. She is also in the process of writing a children’s fiction novel that promotes the use of astrology, aromatherapy, and integrative energy healing. Cherisse continues to consult and educate on aromatherapy and specializes in intuitive aromatherapy readings with personal blends. 

Amy has been passionately engaged as an advocate, educator, entrepreneur, formulator and consultant within the natural and organic beauty and wellness space for over 13 years.

She is the owner of Buddha Nose an award winning yoga-inspired brand of mind-body-beauty products and was one of the first organic body care brands to have a national and global presence messaging the critical need for safe, toxic-free beauty and body care products world-wide.

In addition to running her product-based business, Amy is also a seasoned event planner and has produced and curated a series of interactive Pop-Up Shops, called “The Yoga Beauty Bar” that not only showcased and celebrated unique artisan organic beauty brands, but also incorporated educational panels and workshops to inspire and empower women to make more conscious beauty choices.

Over the past 4 years Amy's business has expanded to include a vibrant consultancy practice. She has worked with several start-ups as well as small and mid-size businesses in a variety of capacities, some of which include: research and sourcing USDA certified organic ingredients, formulating new body, hair and skin care products, private labeling for spas and wellness centers, event planning, manufacturing liason, USDA Certification guidance and advising on marketing and product launches.

As an educator, she has taught and appeared as a guest lecturer at dozens of venues, and most recently she opened the first professional training center in NYC, offering nationally recognized certification in Aromatherapy and Organic Beauty Formulation. The first of its kind, the NY Institute has seen over 150 students participate in its courses and training programs, since launching September 2013 and the school has expanded to include consultancy services spanning organic ingredient sourcing and sales, business coaching and dynamic formulation.

Amy trained with Jade Shutes, the current president of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy, and earned her Certificate in Holistic Dynamic Aromatherapy (400 hours) from The Institute of Dynamic Aromatherapy (now known as The East-West School of Herbal and Aromatic Studies) in 2001.

In addition to her training in Aromatic Plant Medicine, Amy is also a Shiatsu Practitioner with a private practice in New York City. She earned a certificate from the Ohashiatsu Institute in 2001. Amy also holds a B.A from Smith College and a M.A. from NYU.

Hi, I'm Liz! I bring 30 years of essential oil and hydrosol experience and education to my work as an Educator, Aromatherapist and Hydrosol Therapist. I'm proud to have held the position of NAHA Regional Director for Pennsylvania since the year 2000.

The AromaticWisdomPodcast.com is where I share three decades of experience with essential oils, hydrosols, and plant distillation through tutorials, personal stories, humor and inspiration. AromaticWisdomPodcast.com

You can find my online courses at: Aromatic Wisdom Online

As a valued member of NAHA, please don't hesitate to reach out if I can be of service in some way.

Lesley A. Wooler B.Sc., RA, CYT, earned her degree in Horticulture from the University of RI.

She completed her first herbal apprenticeship and advanced herbal studies in the 1990’s and is the owner of The Herb Wyfe Holistic Health Center in Wickford, RI. She has served for eight years on the council for NEHA (North East Herbal Association); the past 4 years as its President.

Lesley is also a member of the following organizations: United Plant Savers, American Botanical Council, Herb Society of America, American Horticultural Society, Rhode Island Wild Plant Society and O-SHA (Ocean State Herbal Association) and NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy). Lesley is also the NAHA Regional Director for Rhode Island.

She received over 230 hours of aromatherapy training at The Center for Holistic Botanical Studies where she was also on staff. She studied with Valerie Ann Worwood for over 4 years and is a Level IV Aroma Genera Practitioner. She has been teaching aromatherapy classes throughout the New England area for over 15 years.

Lesley is a Flower Essence Practitioner, having completed her training with David Dalton of Delta Gardens in 2000. She is also a professional member of FES (Flower Essence Society). She loves using her knowledge of herbs, essential oils and flower essences in combination to make healing remedies for her clients.

Lesley has maintained her own landscape/gardening business, “Gardening with Finesse,” for the past 12 years and is a RI/CH (Rhode Island Certified Horticulturist) through RINLA (Rhode Island Nursery and Landscape Association). She completed her Master Gardener program through URI in 1984. She enjoys sharing her love of the Green World with others. To learn more about Lesley please visit her website: www.herbwyfe.com

Leyla Bringas began her formal botanical studies with Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Apprentice Program in 1996. She received her first Aromatherapy Certification from The Institute of Dynamic Aromatherapy in 1997 which has since grown to be The East-West School of Herbal and Aromatic Studies. She is certified to teach for the East-West School of Herbal and Aromatic Studies and offers a level 101 as well as a level 201 certification program in aromatherapy.

Leyla founded Lunaroma in Burlington, Vermont in 2000. Studying herbal and aromatic medicine for 17 years she has formulated Lunaroma’s line of aromatherapeutic, bath, body, spa and aesthetic products. She is a member of NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy), The Natural Perfumers Guild, and The Indie Beauty Network.

Lunaroma specializes in pure aromatherapeutic grade essential oils and handcrafted body care products as well as excellent customer service at the boutique in Burlington, VT, where custom blends, aromatherapeutic blends and custom botanical perfumes are a specialty.

www.lunaroma.com

After years of suffering with an environmental illness, Amanda turned to holistic medicine. She began her aromatic education by obtaining her Advanced Aromatherapy and Internal Usage Certifications under the mentorship of Jade Shutes in 2015 with over 500 hours of training. She now serves the community as a NAHA Certified Clinical Aromatherapist®. In 2016, she launched Bee Rooted, a company dedicated to advocating for healthy environments and rescuing nuisance honeybees. Since then, she has also successfully completed a horticulture class and gained an Organic Lawn Care Accredited Professional Certification through the Organic Landscape Association and the Northeast Organic Farming Association. 

As an Environmental Illness survivor, she feels she has a special relationship with bees as they too are sensitive to miniscule environmental changes. She uses her experience to spread awareness for healthier environments, offering consultations and presentations around the country on holistic personal care, organic landscaping, and developing habitat for pollinators.

Angela Sidlo has been involved in healing arts for nearly 20 years. She is an educator, international speaker and best selling author of “Aromatherapy for Menopause Success”. Her passion lies in helping women navigate their menopausal journey with vitality, ease and grace. She holds certifications as a Holistic Aromatherapist, Aroma Point Therapist, Reflexologist, Reiki Master and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Angela serves as NAHA’s Oregon Director and teaches aromatherapy foundations at the Oregon School of Massage. Since 2014 she has established partnerships with hospitals on the North Oregon Coast as part of an integrative therapies team. She formulates aromatherapy blends for women’s health and cancer care. You can visit her virtual wellness center to find programs for aroma point therapy, women’s health and much more at www.waves-of-change-wellness.teachable.com and www.AngelaSidlo.com

KG Stiles, BA, CBT, CBP, LMT is a holistic health educator, certified clinical aromatherapist and founder of PurePlant Essentials aromatherapy company and KG Stiles Learning. Besides owning and operating her own private practice since 1980, KG has wide-ranging experience working in many venues of the holistic health industry, including luxury resorts, health clubs and spas, on board cruise ships and teaching at the National University of Natural Medicine (formerly National College of Naturopathic Medicine).  KG’s clients include internationally famous celebrities and athletes, top executives and hospitals. KG has published hundreds of articles, which have appeared in Massage Therapy Journal, Massage Today, Breast Cancer Wellness, Aromatherapy Today (Australia) and the NAHA Aromatherapy Journal. Her best-selling books include the awarding winning book, The Essential Oils Complete Reference Guide, winner of ‘Living Now’ and ‘Nautilus’ book awards. Her newest book, 2024 Astrological Moon Calendar: with Empowerment Meditations, Angels, Affirmations, Crystals & Essential Oils, is part of an annual series of books available in the NAHA bookstore. KG is a NAHA Approved Continuing Education Provider. 

Sandra Shuff

Sandra Shuff, owner of Positively Aromatic, Distiller of Essential Oils & Hydrosols and Natural Cosmetic Formulator.  Her 50 acre certified Organic farm and forest offer her the unique opportunity to grow, harvest, distill and formulate in one location.  Her childhood health care included herbalist, iridologist and traditional medical care.  Essential oils began at 18 years old.  Guided by her Naturopath as a young mother she became the “family practitioner” for family & friends.  She embraces her passion for natural & preventative health options.

Jeanne Rose, Ann Harmon, Cathy Skipper & Cindy Jones among others have been her teachers/mentors.  Her library of books & research stimulant her to engage in many modalities of natural health/well-being.  Currently, she’s a student with The Institute of Holistic Phyto-Aromatherapy to formalize and continue her 40 year Aromatherapy experience.

She represents Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana for the US Lavender Growers Association and has memberships with both the Oregon & Washington Lavender Associations.   She has also developed relationships with distillers globally that practice Artisan copper distillation from organically produced plants and/or wildcrafted ethically.  Positively Aromatic utilizes them for essential oils and hydrosols that don’t grow locally.  She holds education classes on her farm.  She has served on medical/dental teams in Guatemala, South Africa, Morocco and Mozambique for 11 years.  She believes in giving back to others because she has been blessed in this life.

Positively Aromatic

www.positvelyaromatic.com

Positively Aromatic was established for the purpose of creating aromatic based products for natural healthcare providers.  Care has been put into producing pure organic essential oils and hydrosols.  Our plants are USDA certified organic, quality harvest practices, sustainable practices when wild harvesting, high standards of cleanliness, atmosphere during distillation is peaceful and joyful.  Artesian Copper distillation for best plant/still interaction.  Our purpose is to produce products you can trust to be organic, pure, unadulterated, positive, high-quality & therapeutic.

Shanti Dechen, director of Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy, a clinical health practitioner and a certified massage therapist since 1979. She has a university background in healing and the sciences—over 15,000 hours of extensive training and certification in bodymind therapies.

Her extensive training includes many modalities of healing including; massage therapy (including Deep Tissue) as well as Certified Clinical Aromatherapy, Chi Nei Tsang: Visceral Rejuvenation, Bodymind Clearing, Lymphatic Drainage, Acupressure, Craniosacral Therapy, Applied Kinesiology, Polarity, Medical Qi Gong, Nutrition, Reflexology, Energy Medicine, Stress Management and Meditation. Shanti has worked and studied in a variety of healing modalities in the US, Canada, Germany, Thailand, and the Caribbean. This lifelong study of healing has lead her to establish and direct Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy since 2002. Shanti is Professional Member of NAHA and a NAHA Approved School Educator. And her husband is a licensed acupuncturist and teacher.

Annette is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist & Aromatherapist with 30 years of Aromatherapy experience. She began her Aromatherapy career as the Secretary of the first American Aromatherapy Association (AATA) founded in 1987.

Annette has studied under Dr. Jean Claude Lapraz since 1989. Dr. Lapraz is a practicing French Medical Doctor, world-renowned pioneer in the field of clinical phyto-aromatherapy, and the co-innovator of Endobiogeny. Annette teaches and practices phyto-aromatherapy and Endobiogeny at the Endobiogenic Integrative Medical Center (EIMC) located in Pocatello, ID. This innovative medical concept, based on a refined view of the neuro-endocrine system, integrates classical medicine with herbs and supplements, essential oils, dietary and lifestyle modifications to create a truly holistic treatment approach to illnesses of the body and mind.

Annette is also a formulator and customer relations manager for Time Laboratories, a longtime, well-respected natural products manufacturer founded by her Grandmother, Annemarie Buhler in 1973.

She has supported and served NAHA for many years as Regional Director for Idaho, Director Coordinator, Board Member, and currently as NAHA's President.

As a native of Reno Nevada, Anna Pageau has always immersed herself in the Sierra Nevada outdoors. She loves the breathtaking scenery and captures its beauty through photography. She enjoys exploring native plants while hiking and traveling. 

In the mid 1990's her young son developed allergies to several antibiotics and was diagnosed with ADHD. This led Anna to explore how plants could support her family’s health. Using plants and essential oils she was able to keep her family healthy and support her son's immune system through these challenging issues.

While living in Jacksonville Florida, she decided to pursue a formal education in aromatherapy and achieved her human aromatherapy certification in 2015. Upon completion she began teaching workshops in the community at a local rescue farm focused on how to safely use essential oils. Her compassion for the often neglected and abused animals resulted in her obtaining her certification in animal aromatherapy in 2017. She used this new knowledge to help the animals overcome their physical and emotional abuse as well as their everyday ailments.

In 2019 her family decided to relocate "Home" to Reno Nevada to be closer to family and follow her dreams of owning a small farm. Now living on 10 acres, she continues to use her aromatic knowledge to support her livestock and pets. Living in one of the harshest growing environments in the United States she has dedicated her time to showing people it isn't impossible to have a garden. She works in the community and with youth organizations to help foster a passion for aromatic plants.

In her spare time, she volunteers working with youth organizations to pass on her gardening techniques. She has received numerous accolades from the organization. She also supports her local community by volunteering with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). In addition, she is an Auxiliary member with the American Legion supporting veterans and their families. 

Anna has also been spending time writing about aromatherapy, gardening and herbalism on her website and is in the process of developing online classes. Her goal is to have every person growing at least one aromatic plant in their space. She believes working with a plant can give everyone a sense of calm and patience. Plants are our ultimate educators showing us the benefits of collaboration and patience to grow.

Sharon Falsetto Chapman, BA (Hons), is a UK-certified aromatherapist through the Penny Price Academy of Aromatherapy. She has lived in the United States since 2006 and is the founder of Sedona Aromatics: The Garden School.TM Sharon has written and edited an aromatherapy education program for Sedona Aromatics based on the concept of Botanical Aromatherapy™. Sedona Aromatics is a NAHA approved school educator and a NAHA approved continuing education provider.

Since the onset of COVID-19, Sharon has pivoted her aromatherapy school to a low profit business model, now offering community aromatherapy scholarships for courses and affording aromatherapy education to more during these challenging times. She has recently launched a Botanical Aromatherapy Membership School which includes curated recipes, researched articles, blending guidelines and worksheets, safety information, an exclusive flower photo library and e-classes (coming soon)!

Sharon has worked within the healthcare industry since the 1990’s. She has also been writing and editing professionally since 2008 and is both a published author and editor in aromatherapy. With a graduate degree in business (with honors), she helps to coach aromatherapists through writing their own courses, and consults with small businesses to help them navigate changing times, and a greater online presence through powerpoint presentations and zoom classes.

Sharon is an intuitive aromatherapy blend formulator. As a continuing student in the study of herbalism for home and garden use, she also believes in integrating herbal knowledge within her aromatherapy formulas and teachings.

Sharon works from her garden studio in Sedona, Arizona, surrounded by her one-acre homestead and aromatic gardens. She is the author of Authentic Aromatherapy,  an Associate Member of the American Herbalists Guild, the chief editor of the NAHA Aromatherapy Journal, the NAHA Director Coordinator, and the NAHA regional director for Arizona.

After several years of working as a Special Investigator, I went back to school to become a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP). I’ve always had an interest in natural medicine, holistic health, and how things work, and I felt called to learn more about foundational holistic nutrition. A friend of mine introduced me to essential oils while I was studying to be an FNTP, and I sought out quality education to learn more, and happily came across Aromahead. I took my first aromatherapy class sometime in 2015.

After completing my FNTP training, I opened a private practice and taught Nutrition at the Culinary Institute of Virginia, where I discovered that teaching was a passion of mine! Additionally, in my private practice, I combined my investigation skills with my nutrition and teaching passions, and helping people get to the root cause of their digestive and health issues. I continued taking classes at Aromahead, and become the first Certified Aromatherapist in Guam in 2018. I currently teach aromatherapy classes and work in private practice as an FNTP and Certified Professional Aromatherapist. Essential oils are a perfect complement to my nutrition practice, and I love custom making products to serve my clients’ needs!