IFA - Key Persons
Amanda is a headteacher with outstanding gradings from OFSTED. She has been a teacher in the education framework for more than 20 years. She has a Bachelor of Education Honours degree from the University of Derbyshire BEd Hons and National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). She has undertaken a certificate in performance coaching (education). She has also run courses for Derbyshire LEA on ICT, outdoor learning, mixed age classes and phonics. She has travelled to Uganda, Sweden, Croatia and Turkey funded by the British Council to spend time studying the Education system in these countries and developed this in her practice.
Andrea qualified as a masseur at Lowestoft College, and has been a full member of the IFA since 1999. Andrea continued studying advanced Aromatherapy, including the use of essential oils for the benefit of both the very young and the very old and frail and also studied and qualified in other therapeutic disciplines including Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage, Daoyin Tao. In 2007 Andrea obtained a First Class Honours Degree in Complementary Medicine (Aromatherapy) from Anglia Ruskin University. Part of her degree course was directly working with and treating cancer patients using essential oils. The work was extremely demanding but rewarding, and allowed her the opportunity to witness at first hand the multi-faceted beneficial effects that can be achieved from the use of essential oils in the hands of a skilled practitioner. A considerable amount of research also formed part of her Degree Course, whereby she had to not only formulate a viable research proposal, but also action that proposal to a conclusion.
Catherine qualified as an aromatherapist in 2004 previously obtaining a SVQ3 in Health & Social Care and a BA in Communication Studies. Prior to becoming an Aromatherapist she worked in the music business for 10 years in PR, promotions and management, developing two businesses. She has practiced as an Aromatherapist for 18 years and with a busy clinical practice working with people of all ages, backgrounds, young and old alike. During lockdown she delivered an online zoom session to the staff at the NHS as part of their Well-Being Day. She is also a workshop facilitator for VOCAL, the carers charity and part of a new project for the charity ‘What? Why? Children In Hospital' to deliver aromatherapy sessions to parents of children with disabilities who are in hospital. I have worked as part of the complementary therapy team for the charity Saheliya, a Scottish mental health charity specifically for vulnerable ethic women.
Claire has been is a solicitor for more than 20 years. She is a Senior Associate in the Plots and Management team acting for a variety of national, regional and local residential and commercial property developers, acting for social housing providers and dealing with residential and commercial leasehold management and commercial investment work. Her particular area of expertise is in property law but also specialises in tailoring client reporting systems and drafting complex legal documentation.
Job Titles:
- Information Communications
Denise has worked on social awareness raising projects for Healthwatch; attending events to promote the work of the organisation, engaging with the community to listen to the views of users and compiling reports to bring about changes to services. She has also supported young adults on a local government scheme targeted at pupils with health and behavioural issues. She has volunteered in her local hospital for many years helping to organise pet, cookery and art therapy workshops for patients during rehabilitation. She also have experience of working with children in schools supporting their learning and assisting in Communications strategies for Relate, The Imperial War Museum, The Arts Society and the NCT.
Denise Tiran MSc RM RGN ADM PGCEA, a practising midwife, university lecturer, complementary practitioner and author, is an internationally-renowned authority on maternity complementary medicine. She is founder and Educational Director for Expectancy, an advice, information and educational consultancy on the safe use of complementary therapies in pregnancy and childbirth. Previously, as Principal Lecturer at the University of Greenwich, London, Denise developed one of the UK's first practice-based degree programmes on complementary medicine. Her research activities have included an exploration of complementary therapies for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy; a study investigating the potential of reflexology to predict stages of the menstrual cycle; and a Department of Health-funded project investigating continuing professional development amongst complementary medicine practitioners.
In her clinical practice, Denise combines several complementary therapies with normal maternity care, including reflex zone therapy, aromatherapy, herbal, homeopathic and Bach flower remedies, moxibustion (for breech presentation), acupressure, nutrition and sexual counselling. Her unique complementary therapies NHS antenatal clinic was "highly commended" in the 2001 Prince of Wales' Awards as an example of complementary medicine integrated within conventional maternity care. Denise has written ten professional textbooks, including "Reflexology for Pregnancy and Childbirth" (2010) and Clinical Reflexology: Advancing Practice (2010, 2nd edition), over 75 journal papers and three books for expectant mothers. She has edited the last four editions of the world-famous Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary, the most recent published in 2012, and has contributed chapters on complementary medicine in several seminal midwifery, gynaecology and obstetric textbooks. She has previously written a health column in the Daily Express newspaper, has been an advisor to Pregnancy and Birth magazine and has featured on several television and radio programmes. Denise is consulted by the Royal Colleges of Midwives (RCM) and of Nursing on issues relating to complementary medicine in pregnancy, and has revised the RCM's position paper and guidelines for midwives on complementary therapies. She has advised the Local Supervising Authority midwifery officers in England on the development of supervisory guidelines for midwives, and is an advisor on maternity complementary therapy issues to the Federation of Antenatal Educators (FEDANT).
Diane has been a qualified aromatherapist since 2000. She practises aromatherapy, both at home and running on-site massage in companies and schools. She has run infant massage training sessions in her local community and taught aromatherapy at a local FE college, as well as having volunteered at a hospice. Previously she was a regional trainer for languages in Lincolnshire. Head Teacher at a Special School in Peterborough she is a qualified primary and Further Education teacher, infant massage instructor and the appointed aromatherapist at the school. To ensure consistency and quality of massage across the school she has set up a training programme in basic massage techniques for the teaching assistants. She is also Senior Lecturer in Special Needs at the University of Northampton, where she spent 10 months carrying out research (case study approach) on the effects of aromatherapy on children at the school with extremely encouraging results. Diane has been a Family Learning Coordinator (for Peterborough), responsible for the planning, promotion, recruitment, delivery and evaluation of training programmes across the city and worked for a professional body and awarding body monitoring training centres across the world and liaising with a team of external verifiers to ensure consistency in assessment.
Doreen qualified in aromatherapy in 1993. Before then she had a career in management training and development. Since then she has trained in Indian head massage, Sports Injuries, Reiki, Acupressure, Thai yoga massage, NLP and teacher training. Having co-founded Quantum Metta School of Massage in 2003 she now spends her time teaching and facilitates workshops in personal development, business skills and stress management. In 2006 she became an examiner and served on the IFA Council for four years, the last two of which she was Chair of Education having previously served on the Education Committee for the MTI (Massage Training Institute).
Marilyn has a PhD in nutrition and is a leading UK nutritionist specialising in women's health. She is the Former President of the Food and Health Forum at the Royal Society of Medicine. With 35 years' experience she specialises in the nutritional approach to female hormone problems, working with women who suffer from PMS, fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis and also fertility problems. She also helps women looking for nutritional help around the menopause and for prevention of osteoporosis. She is the author of 14 internationally best-selling books including ‘The Nutritional Health Handbook for Women' and runs clinics in Harley Street, Kent and Ireland.
Job Titles:
- Head of the Department of Psychology at Northumbria University
- Research
- Research Project Manager
Mark is head of the Department of Psychology at Northumbria University. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the Division and oversees staffing and budgeting for all programmes of study. Mark teaches on the second year undergraduate Psychobiology Sensation and Perception module, undergraduate and Masters level research methods modules, and a final year alcoholism option. Mark was a founding member of the Human Cognitive Neuroscience Unit (now the Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre) at Northumbria University. His main research interests relate to the modulation of cognitive function and mood through natural interventions, with a current focus on phyto-aromatics, having published various research papers in the field.
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Jürgen Reichling, lectures at the Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Dep. of Biology at the University of Heidelberg. From 1966 to 1971 he studied biology, chemistry and physics at the University of Heidelberg and in 1972 he received a doctorate in biology (Dr. rer. nat.). In 1973/74 he was a secondary school teacher and a civil service probationer, passing the second Civil Service examination in 1974. Since 1975 he has been a scientist at the University of Heidelberg (Pharmacy), in 1983 inauguration for the subject Pharmaceutical Biology, in 1991 appointment and appointed as professor. He is a member of several scientific societies (e.g. GA ), prize-winner of scientific awards (e.g. Ernst Scheurich Preis, 1982; Sebastina Kneipp Preis, 2008), author and co-editor of several scientific books on phytotherapy and phytopharmacy (e.g. Hagers Enzyklopädie der Arzneistoffe und Drogen, Hunnius). In 1991 and 1995 he has been a chair at the University of Berlin and Marburg, respectively. Fields of scientific activity: phytopharmaceuticals; phytotherapy; molecular pharmacognosy and phytopharmacy; secondary metabolites (e.g. essential oils) and plant extracts with antibacterial, antimycotic, antiviral, antiproliferative and apoptosis-inducing activity; penetration and permeation of essential oils across human skin.
Gareth has a broad range of experience of management, governance and people issues from a long career in Human Resource Management including a number of senior leadership positions in international financial services firms. Most recently he was Managing Director, Human Resources at Royal Bank of Canada. He has particular expertise in governance, compensation, employee relations and the challenges of working across different countries and cultures. He has managed projects and teams on a global basis including in Europe, North America, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region. He has experience of the issues and challenges faced by the charitable sector having served as Chair and Trustee of Brokerage Citylink, a City of London based charity. Gareth has a degree in Modern Languages from Oxford University and a degree in Film & TV Studies from the University of Westminster. He is a Chartered Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Gareth has a keen interest in aromatherapy as a regular user of aromatherapy products.
Heather has over 40 years' experience and worked for Robert Tisserand in the 70's. In addition to her aromatherapy qualifications, she has a BSc (Joint Hon) Degree in Counselling and Complementary Medicine, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Post Graduate Masters Certificates in Professional Counselling Supervision & Therapeutic Relationships. She runs her own business, providing treatments, training and Professional Practitioners Support Forum (PPSF). She was Programme Lead for the BSc Integrated Therapy in Practice Top up Degree, and Module Lead for the Aromatherapy and Supervision & CPD modules at the University of Salford, Manchester (School of Social Work, Psychology and Public Health).
Job Titles:
- Continual Professional Development
Jane qualified as an Aromatherapist with the London School of Aromatherapy in 1990. Since then she has been working as a therapist and teaches beginner and advanced courses to diploma level. Having home educated her own son up to the age of 16 to IGCSE level (International GCSE) in Biology and other subjects she is very familiar with the process of mapping study content with learning outcomes and quality assurance processes. She has a teachers qualification and been an examiner since 2005. She has coordinated workshops for home educating families for 8 years, managing facilitators and coordinating teams of helpers.
Jane is a chartered physiotherapist and former massage therapist, with a passion for helping health and fitness professionals understand common assessment and treatment methods. She is the author of Soft Tissue Release (2009), Deep Tissue Massage (2010), Postural Assessment (2012), Therapeutic Stretching (2012), Postural Correction (2015) and The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists (2016). She is an Expert Witness for cases involving soft tissue therapies and physiotherapy. She has also worked and lectured as a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist in the field of occupational health, advising employees and employers about how to avoid and manage musculoskeletal conditions.
Jeannie qualified in aromatherapy in 1996 and became General Manager and principal tutor of Top to Toe College Pte Ltd where she was involved in recruiting and training staff. She assisted in setting up and managing the Swiss Renaissance, Sheraton Towers Hotel and Singapore Marriott Hotel spas. She has been an examiner for ITEC and CIDESCO since 2008. In 2009 she became a WSQ Curriculum Validation Team Member and SSI Examination Assessor and is an Academic Advisory Committee Member for the Institute of Technical Education, Singapore and in 2012 became Deputy Chief Expert of the Beauty Therapy World Skills Committee.
Jennifer joined the IFA team in 2018. She has an MBA in Finance from Leicester University, Advanced Diploma in Information Technology and Business Administration, Marketing and Bachelor of Inorganic Chemistry. She has worked at Elthorne Park High School as an examination invigilator for GCSC, and PPE. Prior to that she acted as an assistant merchandiser for BHS, assistant manager at Jones Bootmaker and as a logistics co-ordinator. She was an operation manager of General Cargo Dept in Tianjin working with customs and handling of import and export freight. She is the point of contact for all Centres who reside in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She schedules examinations and, translates documentation.
Jon quailed as an aromatherapist in 1998 at the Joanna Hoare Institute of Aromatherapy. He is an international aromatherapist, spa and wellness advisor; consultant; educator; entrepreneur with background in psychology, aromatherapy, spa management and complementary therapies. With vast experience in the spa and wellness industry, Jon inspires collaboration within the industry; namely he has collaborated with Spa and Wellness Association Singapore (SWAS), Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC), Asia Spa & Wellness Promotion Council (ASWPC). Even during the pandemic period, Jon together with the Union continue to assist the industry by forming a Professional Group for freelancers and self-employed in the beauty, therapy & wellness industry in Singapore. Jon advises the spa and wellness industry as well as the public. In Singapore he had been appointed Lifeskills & Lifestyle Star Trainer by the People's Association (Singapore). Since 2004 he has designed workshops and seminars to educate the public, which is has delivered locally as well as in surrounding countries. Jon believes that ethical, quality and professional education and training comes with good quality and ethically-sourced essential oils. He has worked with farmers and distillers and also organised study tours to such places. Besides this industry, he has been assisting SME from other industries in business matching, linking and connecting businesses. Moving ahead, Jon wishes to continue to inspire, connect, engage more people all over the world into the aromatherapy community and experience natural scent and therapeutic touch through many projects and initiatives of IFA.
Job Titles:
- Quality Assurance
- Research ( Chair )
Josie qualified in 1992 at the London School of Aromatherapy, and successfully set up and run her own clinic ever since. She is also a fully qualified Kinesiologist, Counsellor and Nutritionist. She has worked within the NHS - with Cerebral Palsy, MS and Head injured patients within several hospitals. Having researched biochemicals and oils when working at the Head injury Unit at the local cottage hospital this research was utilise with great success. She has run her own college in Morpeth and has experience in teaching, lecturing, staff management, quality assurance in her capacity as an internal verifier and also external examiner.
Job Titles:
- Registrar & Website Administrator
Keely joined the IFA as a staff member in 2017. She has previous experience as a visual merchandising specialist and luxury retail sales associate at Burberry. She has a Level 4 diploma in Buying and Merchandising with experience in procuring goods and negotiation, identifying trends, researching, merchandise planning, fund allocation, corporate branding, customer service, sales, and retail. She has numerous digital skills and qualifications in design and technology, undertaken further studies in team building and data controlling. She is the IFA's Data Protection Officer and is responsible for the registration of membership applications and students.
Kelly is a Professionally Registered Adult Nurse with 11 years' experience. Currently working at A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) which is a dedicated service co-commissioned by the police and NHS Health & Justice Commissioners to improve the care offered to victims of sexual assault. She specialises as a Forensic Nurse Examiner (registered member of UKAFN) and is responsible for providing on-call examination services for adults and young people. This includes: providing telephone information and support for police, support workers and service users; undertaking a forensic examination where appropriate for police and self-referrals, documenting injuries, forensic exhibits and providing medical care, mental health and suicide risk assessment, safeguarding, accurately documenting findings and ensuring appropriate information sharing is enabled. Providing a service which supports clients through the complexities of the criminal justice process and facilitates access to other healthcare services and provide appropriate information on follow up services that the service user may find useful in a sensitive and non-judgemental way, enabling the service user to regain control and self-esteem. Kelly has a Bachelor of Science with Honours: Health Care Studies, Bachelor of Science: Diploma in Adult Nursing and GNVQ in Health and Social Care. Previously she has managed an acute stroke ward.
Kim qualified as an aromatherapist in 1992 from the Raworth Centre. She is an experienced Senior Business Development Manager & Global Trainer with a proven track record of driving global sales and marketing, new product development and international training programmes within the Health & Wellbeing, Perfumery and Food & Drinks market segments. She has worked with high profile clients such as Diageo, Bacardi, ESPA and Pernod Ricard on development of brands, and takes the lead in new product development including the formulation of new fragrances for use in Men's skincare ranges and corporate environments, using skills as an Aromachologist. Consummate leader, who directs international sales teams/agents, takes ownership for marketing communications, event management and brand awareness, able to deal effectively with media and produces content for trade press, and develops globally accredited training programmes tailored to specific industries and audiences. She has acted as a Perfumer on multiple projects including the development of products for use in skincare ranges, mood fragrances, spa treatment protocols, and the successful rebranding of existing lines. Industry Spokesperson for trade and consumer press, frequently developed features within industry magazines, and speaker at professional symposia such as Society of Cosmetic Scientists.
Kyoko qualified in 2003 with Vivat Holistic Training School in Tokyo. In 2003 she came to the UK for additional training in reflexology, reiki and M technique before moving to Germany and Switzerland, where she worked as a self-employed massage therapist and infant massage instructor from 2004 to 2006. When Kyoko returned to Japan in 2007, she had the opportunity to work as an aromatherapist and infant massage instructor at an acupuncture clinic and paediatric clinic in Hakodate from 2007 to 2010. Since returning to the UK in 2011 she has been exploring her direction as a complementary therapist. In 2015 she volunteered at Longfield Hospice in the Cotswold, which inspired her to pursue a career in palliative care as a complementary therapist. Currently she is enrolled in the diploma course ITTU at the Christie NHS Foundation providing a unique perspective on the needs of patients with cancer. As an aromatherapist and Japanese language speaker, she intends to use her skills to contribute to the growth and development of IFA organisations in Japan and also other Asian countries.
Lauren has over 10 years' experience working in operations. Since 2011 she re-joined the IFA after being a Projects Manager for Mears Council and was involved in maintenance operations for fire projects for London underground. Prior to that she worked at the IFA as Education Administrator after leaving university with a BA Honours degree in History. Since then, she has undertaken various continual professional development programmes in team management, health and safety regulations, managing conflict of interest and attended a legal secretary course. She is responsible for ensuring quality assurance processes are robust and effective to ensure continued compliance. She deals with day-to-day operations and implements quality interventions where appropriate.
Lauren is a fully qualified, experienced Human Resources professional with a Master's degree in Human Resources Management and Chartered CIPD Membership. Broad HR generalist experience with over 15 years' experience with additional focus on specific areas such as business partnering, employee relations, training and development. She has worked at Canterbury Christ Church University, Saga Group Ltd, Demelza Hospice Care for Children, Pilgrims Hospices as a Seniour HR Specialist, lecturer and advisor and currently works at Cummins as a Master Investigator. She is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and HR programs such as OneSource, I-Grasp, Sage Payroll & HRWorks, as well as other bespoke software.
Lindsay qualified in aromatherapy at the London School of Aromatherapy with honours in 1996. Lindsay is a practicing aromatherapist and educator with experience in examining. She specialises in aromatherapy for pregnancy and childbirth and has experienced in palliative care through working within Hospice care. She has also set up a natural body products business and have been teaching aromatherapy since 1998, with Coleg Harlech (Welsh) adult education college (CHWEA), teaching Open College Network accredited courses to OCN level 3 (A level standard). She has a teacher qualification, perfumery qualification and is a Reiki Master and teacher and runs several workshops.
Pierre is an Aromatologist, Pharmacologist and Director of Research into plant and aromatic extracts with more than 40 years' experience. He is an expert adviser to an American laboratory. Founder of the 'International School of Aromatherapy' and author of the books: 'Aromatherapy Exactly' Ed R Jolois (1990), 'At the forefront of Aromatherapy' (Edition Guy Tredaniel) and editor of 'The Science of Aromatherapy'. Director of teaching and Chair of Herbal Medicine at the FLMNE (Free Faculty of Natural Medicine and Ethnoveterinary Studies). Former Head of Faculty of Herbal Medicine and Pharmaceutical studies in Besancon. Director of the Scientific Committee and Vice President of the International Solidarity Association of 'Barefoot Doctors'. President of the humanitarian association 'Aromatherapy without frontiers'.
Ray trained as a biologist and microbiologist. He has more than 40 years' experience in the personal care, flavour and fragrance and essential oil industries holding a variety of quality, technical service, production and development roles at senior management and board level specialising in legislation and regulatory affairs on a worldwide basis. He has considerable experience of the science of essential oils and aromatherapy practice and was for several years a part-time lecturer in the chemistry of essential oils and the science of aromatherapy at Anglia Ruskin University. Ray is currently a consultant specialising in legislation and regulatory affairs.
Salvatore has been passionate about natural therapies for most of his life. He has qualifications in herbal medicine, natural therapies, acupuncture and aromatherapy. His dedication to aromatherapy has seen him hold many positions in professional associations and government committees to ensure that the educational standards of professional aromatherapy in Australia are maintained and improved. Salvatore has been an advisor to hospital boards and nursing homes to establish aromatherapy clinical trials for pain management, intensive care and depression and for the management of dementia and aged care.
Nana qualified as an Essential Oils Therapist in 2017 from the School of Holistic Aromatherapy having completed an EFCM Masters degree in Perfumery and Cosmetics in France 2004. She also holds an Award in Education and Training qualification. She has worked in the fragrance, cosmetics and beauty industry for 16 years observing a huge rise in the interest for natural and plant - based ingredients. She is currently an independent beauty specialist which involves working with brands on their marketing, creating content and connections between brands and consumers sales and promotion. She liaises with clients and organisations at exhibitions, in stores and online, and researches industry trends, reviews literature and provides information. Throughout her career she has run courses on fragrances and beauty to colleagues and clients, specifically when she worked in the Fragrance Industry. Continuously studying has allowed her to understand different ways and methods to teach and share knowledge. For four years she has provided Essential Oil Profiles and articles to Massage World Magazine and in addition writes for various clients on beauty and health, touching on ingredients and fragrance on occasion.
Nicky is a graphic designer with over 16 years' experience. A creative, versatile and enthusiastic professional with a wealth of knowledge with regards to colour management. Nicky has compiled the IFA's Aromatherapy Times Magazine editions for more than 10 years. She has freelanced for numerous companies producing presentations, catalogues, exhibition panels, banners, brochures, flyers and posters for company stationery and Corporate Identity. She has also worked with signage and interior divisions creating visuals and has assisted in marketing campaigns. Clients included Churchill Insurance, Odeon Cinemas, Bank of America, Bullfrogs Clothing, Cosmos Holidays, Avro flights and Bexley Heritage Trust.
Paul is regarded as one of the world's leading experts in the operation of successful salons. He has presented at expos in Sydney, Orlando, London, Las Vegas and Auckland. His practical advice extends to writing for over a dozen international publications. As a clinic owner himself he understands the trials, tribulations and joys of owning and managing a successful business and the systems he teaches allow him to do this whilst touring the world. He provides seminars and consultations, with easy to implement, cost effective strategies that will make a dramatic and immediate difference to business's profits and staff performance.
Pauline has over 25 years' experience in education and management. Since 2007 she has been the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the IFA and staff member since 1997. Previously an office manager for Harper Collins, Kings Court Publishing and MSD, Accounts Manager and Key literature verifying officer in the 90's for children's books. She has qualifications in teaching from City & Guilds, LANTRA, aromatherapy, aromacare, examining and assessing and cosmetic product formulation. She is responsible for implementing the Charity's long and short term strategy and ultimately for the day-to-day management decisions and oversees quality control. She acts as a direct liaison between the Board and staff and also communicates the Board's decisions. She sits on varies education boards within Asia to promote aromatherapy and to map qualifications.
Roger is an aromatherapist, remedial masseur and Reiki practitioner. He has been the co-ordinator of complementary therapies at Keech Hospice Care in Luton since 2008, which supports both adults and children with life-limiting conditions. He is passionate about aromatherapy being integrated as a holistic approach to healthcare alongside clinical interventions. He is always exploring new ways to support patients and their carers and has introduced a number of initiatives using essential oils. Roger is also the current clinical lead for the Mount Vernon Cancer Network and provides advice on the use of complementary therapies to clinical colleagues in the network.
Rui qualified as an aromatherapist in 2004. After qualifying she used her skills predominately for her own self-care and the care of her family with a small client base. Previously she has worked in perfumery and handmade cosmetic companies in sales and as a team coordinator, as well being a part time teaching assistant. Since the pandemic and its wide-reaching affects, it became clear to Rui that aromatherapy was needed to enhance and balance the psychological and physical wellbeing of clients and has since created her own a bespoke aromatherapy service. Rui is Japanese and wants to support our Japanese members and assist with new projects in Japan.
Specialist advisors act as consultants to the federation in their particular fields of expertise.
Salvatore has been passionate about natural therapies for most of his life. He has qualifications in herbal medicine, natural therapies, acupuncture and Aromatherapy. His dedication to Aromatherapy has seen him hold many positions in professional associations and government committees to ensure that the educational standards of professional Aromatherapy in Australia are maintained and improved. Salvatore has been an advisor to hospital boards and nursing homes to establish Aromatherapy clinical trials for pain management, intensive care and depression and for the management of dementia and aged care. He is the author of The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy first published in 1994.
Sara qualified as an aromatherapist 1997 from the Lavendar House Aromatherapy School, Straford Upon Avon. She also has a Diploma in Reflexology, through the British Reflexology School, Worcester. Her background prior to and during her career as a Complementary Therapist was in business, usually around new business start- up and as a ‘jack of all trade' as they established and grew. More recently she has leaned more towards the finance side of business as an independent bookkeeper to several small and medium sized businesses. She is a qualified, and registered Fellow through and of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. Sara has previously served on the IFA council in 1998/1999.
Sarah has over 20 years' experience in finance and accounting. She is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She has a Diploma in Higher Education in Accounting (equivalent to ACCA Certificate Plus), NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, RSA Level 2 and a City & Guilds level 3 - Education and Training qualification. Before becoming self-employed and starting her own company she worked for various companies such as Capita IT (BSF) Limited, Unidrug Distribution Group Ltd, Quadrant Security Group where she headed various teams, implemented various programmes to increase productivity and efficiency and managed the day-to-day accounting.
Stephanie trained as a primary school teacher in the 1960's, moved into special education and then went on to become head teacher of several specialist schools for children with autism. In 1994 she qualified as an Aromatherapist and in 2008 honed her skills and experience to create the Aromatouch course for the IFA, which was registered with LANTRA the same year. She developed this aspect of her work into the CARIS programme which is being delivered in care homes in the UK. She has written extensively about autism and Aromatouch and had 2 books published about her work in education.
Sue has worked within the NHS as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) and midwife for over 30 years. She qualified in aromatherapy 1996 and established an aromatherapy service in the Maternity Unit of the George Elliot Hospital, which won the Prince of Wales Foundation for Integrated Health ‘Good Practice Award' presented by Prince Charles. She jointly owns a training company instructing in First Aid and delivers workshops internationally. She has an Award in Education and Training (AET) and Award in Externally Assessing the Quality of Assessment Processes and Practice (EQA) Level 4. In 2005 she won the Madame Maury Aromatherapist of the Year Award.
Teresa is a certified book keeper with over 29 years experience in the Accounting sector. She graduated from Derbyshire University and has a qualification from CIMA Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and ICB - Institute of Certified Bookkeeping. She is currently a Business Owner within Teresa Marie Ltd runs her own business and prior to that was an accountant, office manager and an accounts supervisor at Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd.
Trevor is a SQL Server Database Architect dedicated to providing strategic and technical leadership to technical teams. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving complex information technology problems by performing technical root cause analysis and providing viable solutions. For 6 years Trevor received a Microsoft MVP award in SQL Server, which is given by Microsoft to outstanding members of a Microsoft online community. Trevor has provided chapter contributions and has been a technical editor for several SQL Server books, in addition to presenting on various topics at SQL Server conferences worldwide. Trevor was also recently the Chairman of a London Tennis and Sports Club for 3 years.
Ulla-Maija qualified in Aromatherapy with the London School of Aromatherapy in 1987. Since then she has been a full time teacher having taught in various institutions in the UK and Finland, written books and articles and developed product ranges. 2010 - 2014 she developed and set up a research programme on wellness treatments for geriatric patients in the Kaskenlinna Hospital, Turku, Finland and was an Aromatherapist and personal counsellor in the Department of Psychiatry, Princess Alexandra Hospital, West Essex Health Authority. She has lectured on aromatherapy around the world namely Canada, England, Estonia, Finland, Japan, Russia, Sweden and South Korea.