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  My story does not follow the usual ‘school, college, university, career’ route, but meanders and weaves, as I navigated my way from one scenario to another. This, I am sure, is the way for most people. Learning to adapt has been key. I was born in the mid ‘50’s in a British military hospital […]

What an absolute privilege it was to attend and give my presentation at Wellbeing by the Lakes Festival last month.  I can still feel the remnants of the beautiful, uplifting, peaceful atmosphere lingering in my psyche – almost a little slice of heaven, in fact, a little glimpse, perhaps, of how heaven could be on […]

The article below includes excerpts from my books, Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation, released Autumn 2018, and my new book, Essential Oils from Plant to Bottle, to be released Autumn 2021 by Inner Traditions, Bear & Co.       Notes from my presentation (19th September 2019)   The stillest point of a seesaw is at […]

Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation is a Winner in the Janey Lee Grace 2019 Platinum Awards (Book Category)! Judges included, Glynis Barber (actress), Jo Wood (wellness guru), Zoe Ball (radio presenter), Carrey Grant (TV presenter), Claire Every (The Little London Vegan), and, of course, Janey Lee Grace. Access my interview on Health Radio’s Spotlight […]

Are you already trained but would like to refresh or gain a CPD certificate?  Do you work in a professional context with others (for example, teacher, counsellor, nurse or other educational or healthcare profession).?  Are you interested in the psycho-emotional qualities of essential oils in relation to mood, emotion, and memory?  Do you want to […]

The article below includes excerpts from my book, Essential Oils for the Whole Body, released Autumn 2019, and my new book, Essential Oils from Plant to Bottle (working title) due to be released Autumn 2021 by Inner Traditions, Bear & Co. Oral Ingestion and Neat Application of Essential oils: Dispelling the ‘myths’   Aromatherapy and […]

As well as smelling very pleasant, essential oils have many valuable therapeutic qualities.  Here are just a few: Adaptogenic.  They aid the body to adapt to and resist the damaging effects of stress, and promote and/or aid in restoring normal physiological functioning. Antimicrobial.  They aid the body to combat infections, viruses, bacteria, and fungal infestation. […]

Applying essential oils for stress and stress related conditions A synopsis of the outcome of a small pilot study conducted at the University of Salford in 2010, exploring the use of essential oils (without massage) for stress and related conditions. Heather Dawn Godfrey PGCE, BSc., FIFA, MFHT   General Background This small-scale study involved six […]

This workshop will explore the basic principles of combining essential oils to create an effective and pleasant blend. The Dynamics of Scent precedes a series of training workshops that will explore the qualities of essential oils in more depth, and how to appropriately apply them. Date: Wednesday 25th September 2019 Time: 1.30 pm to 4.45 […]

  Every so often I reach a juncture on my journey, a point of awe, appreciation, and gratitude, when I am stopped in my tracks for a moment.  I woke up this morning suddenly struck by how far I have travelled, and was compelled to pause and observe the landscape.  In many ways I have […]

  I am delighted to announce that my book, Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation: Relax Replenish Rejuvenate, has sold almost 3,000 copies since it was published in November 2018 (Inner Traditions Bear & Co., Healing Arts Press, Rochester, Vermont, USA: printed and distributed by Simon & Schuster USA & UK).   You can purchase copies […]

Three Wise Middle Eastern Kings brought gifts to the new born infant to protect him and honour his birth. Gold symbolises purity of spirit and encourages realisation of one’s potential. Frankincense deepens and calms breathing, instilling a sense of tranquility and inner connection, an invaluable aid to meditation and prayer Myrrh strengthens the sense of spirituality […]