Author of Award winning, bestselling 2019 new release, Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation, and Essential Oils for the Whole Body (Inner Traditions, USA).

Heather first learnt about essential oils, alongside other complementary medicine and integrated therapy principles and practices, in the early 70’s. She worked for Robert Tisserand when he first began to develop his business, then later studied at the University of Salford and was awarded a BSc (Joint Hon) Degree in Counselling and Complementary Medicine, and Masters Certificates in Integrated Mindfulness, and Supervision of Counsellors. She was also awarded a Post Graduate Teaching Certificate (PGCE) from Bolton Institute.

Heather taught for a number of years at the University of Salford, and has published a number of articles and research papers in various professional journals and magazines, including the International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy (IJCA), among others (for example, Essential Oils and ADHD, Essential Oils and the Autumn Years, Evaluation of CAM in Routine Practice).

Heather continues to teach, and also writes for various wellbeing magazines and journals.  She is regularly invited to talk about essential oils, meditation, and aromatherapy at national and international events, and radio shows.