Degrees & Certifications
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biology, Simon Fraser University, Canada, 2013
Registered and Certified Aromatherapist, West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy, Canada, 2009
Masters of Science (MSc) Primate Conservation, Oxford Brookes University, UK, 2006
Bachelor of Science (BSc) [Hons] Zoology, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, USA, 2004
Specialized Courses & workshops
CO2 Extracts in (Clinical) Aromatherapy – Madeleine Kerkhof (2018) Wernhout, Netherlands
Medicinal Plants of California – William Broen (2016) Claremont, CA, USA
New Frontiers in Aromatic Therapies – Mark Webb B.Sc, MASCC, MIAAMA (2016) AIA Teleseminar
Indigenous Plant Medicine Teachings – Lori Snyder (2016) Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Professional Practice: The role of aromatherapy and complementary medicine in 2016 (2016) Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Identification and Uses of Woodland Plants – Sarah Orlowski (2015) Courtenay, BC, Canada
Medicinal Trees – Chanchel Cabrera (2015) Courtenay, BC, Canada
Identification, Harvesting, and Use of Local Herbs – Don Ollsin (2015) Courtenay, BC, Canada
Making Natural Body Care Products – Betty Norton (2015) Courtenay, BC, Canada
Plant Spirit Medicine – Monika Ghent (2015) Courtenay, BC, Canada
The Sacred Use of Fragrance – John Steele (2015) Sidney, BC, Canada
The Art of Herbal Tonic Elixirs – Yarrow Willard (2015) Vancouver, BC, Canada
Aromatherapy Products: Packaging and Labeling – Jade Shutes (2015) NAHA Webinar
First Aid for Dogs Using Essential Oils – Lia Whitmore (2014) NAHA online
The Art of Distillation with Ann Harman (2013) Sidney, BC, Canada
From Harvest to Hydrosol Course – Ann Harman (2013) Fruitland, WA, USA
The Use of Essential Oils in the Cancer Care and Palliative Environments with Rhiannon Harris (2012) Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Introduction to Spiritual Phytoessencing – Dr. Bruce Berkowsky (2012) [Webinar]
Aromatherapy with Robert Tisserand (2011) Sidney, BC, Canada
Thalassotherapy and Essential Oils – Diane Bernard (2010) Sidney, BC, Canada
Aromatherapy and Great Skin – Jennifer Jefferies (2010) Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Plant Morphology – Dr. Gilbert Brum (2004) California State Polytechnic University Pomona, USA
Plant Structures and Functions – Dr. Gilbert Brum (2004) California State Polytechnic University Pomona, USA
