AROMATIC MEDICINE - Key Persons


Ashley Ashton

BSc, Dip. Tchg. Married to Bethany and together they have 7 children. Ashley is a registered secondary school teacher in New Zealand and has taught Science, Biology and Chemistry. Ashley teaches the Chemistry part of the Aromatherapy course and has contributed to the updating of the course material for the Aroma Science course. Ashley loves the outdoors and has a wide range of interests. Having a keen and active interest in health issues and is a strong believer in that society has much to gain and learn from the complementary therapies when looking at the science of the oils.

Christine Burn

Christine is a highly qualified Aromatherapist, MNZROHA, and has her National Certificate in Adult Teaching along with other Post Graduate qualifications in Aromatherapy, such as perfumery. Christine is our student support both in house and on-line. She is our qualified moderator and assessor and is a subject matter expert when it comes to essential oils. Christine is a musio and loves her garden. She has been part of this organisation for over 20 years and is dedicated to her students and their progress.

Shelley Petersen

Job Titles:
  • Principal