“Is there a place for aromatherapy in diabetes clinical care?”

Professor Dunning is the Chair in Nursing in the Centre for quality and Patient Safety Research in the Barwon Health Partnership, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong Australia. She has been a diabetes educator for over 20 years and is a qualified aromatherapist.

She is widely published in peer-reviewed papers, books and book chapters, including “Essential Oils in Therapeutic Care” published by Australian Scholarly Publishing (2007) and editor and chapter contributor to “Complementary Therapies and The Management of Diabetes and Vascular Disease: A Matter of Balance” Wiley Publishers (2006). Her role is largely research and her research focus is older people with diabetes and diabetes and palliative and end of life care, which encompasses spirituality, dignity and personhood.

“Aromatherapy for grief and bereavement”

Penny grew up alongside the emergence of the use of essential oil and has been a major influencer in the evolution of aromatherapy as it has become recognised as an academic discipline. She was initially trained by her mother, Shirley Price, and then pursued her own studies, being awarded the first research degree from Oxford University, exploring the use of essential oils in behaviour management in special needs education.

Penny founded her company Penny Price Aromatherapy and the Penny Price Academy in 2003 and the company now has 9 distributorships over the world, some with designated Academies teaching clinical aromatherapy.

As a lecturer in the therapeutic use of essential oils, Penny has travelled throughout Europe, the Far East and South America. She has contributed substantially to peer-reviewed journals as well as populist articles for magazines, alongside writing and contributing to the academic texts on the medical use of aromatherapy and essential oils. Working in partnership with De Montfort University, Penny continues research into skin conditions, various ailments and of course, the essential oils themselves.

“Personalised aromatherapy delivery in both clinical and rural community settings: case examples and tips for successful integration.”

Judy is a Registered General Nurse and qualified aromatherapist (MIFPA) who currently works in acute and palliative care settings as a nurse therapist and complementary therapist.

In her work, Judy draws on her varied experience and training, her nursing skills and knowledge in the use of essential oils. An experienced therapist, Judy has a unique perspective and experience of offering care in both a clinical setting as well as providing her services in the community.

Since 1987, Judy has worked at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, and since 2000 she has been working in the oncology unit for one day a week, providing a complementary therapy service for outpatients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy as well as offering the service to support inpatients through treatment and those with an end of life diagnosis.

Since 2008, Judy has also worked as a complementary therapist for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland. Patients are referred to this service by their general practitioner or other healthcare professional such as a district or palliative care nurse. Here she works as part of a small team covering an area of approximately 1,500 square miles with a caseload that includes oncology patients or those with neurological or other life-limiting conditions as well as offering support to carers and the bereaved

“Unravelling the complexity of antimicrobial blends.”

Professor Sandy van Vuuren holds a personal professorship in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Witwatersrand, where she has been employed for the past 35 years. With a PhD on the antimicrobial properties of South African medicinal plants, she has a keen interest in natural products and their anti-infective properties. Some of the most valuable research contributions made over the last few years have been towards the field of validating the anti-infective role of medicinal plants with special emphasis on traditional healing and Africa. Investigations of the antimicrobial properties of essential oils are a strong focus specifically on pathogens related to relevant diseases. Another focus area, which brought both national and international recognition, is her scientific contribution towards combination studies where attention is given to interactions between essential oils and compounds and conventional antimicrobials. Her role in postgraduate supervision not only extends to her own students (49 graduated and 15 currently registered students), but is also involved in training students from universities as far afield as Cameroon. She has co-edited two special editions for the international journal “Natural Product Communications” and presently serves on the international editorial boards for “The South African Journal of Botany”, “International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy” and “Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”. She has authored 159 ISI accredited publications and has over a 227 conference contributions, many of which have been awarded prizes.

“Essential oils as adjuvants for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.”

Dr. Dawn Langley-Brady has been a practicing nurse for over thirty years and is a nursing instructor at Augusta University. Her areas of expertise include pediatrics, holistic nursing, pain management, and hospice and palliative care. Dawn earned her PhD with Distinction from Augusta University on August 3, 2020. Dawn is certified hospice and palliative nurse, a board-certified advanced holistic nurse, and a certified clinical aromatherapist. Additionally, she has been providing aromatherapy consultation services for ten years as an independent practitioner and owner of Aromatherapeutic Solutions in Augusta, Georgia, USA. She has given aromatherapy presentations locally, nationally, and internationally (including Puerto Rico, South Africa, Ireland, and Canada) and has been published in AHNA Beginnings, the International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy, and The Aromatherapy Journal (a NAHA publication). Dr. Langley-Brady is a 2017 American Nurses Foundation Scholar. Her dissertation was supported in part by American Holistic Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International/ American Nurses Foundation research grants.

“Aromatherapy in Clinical Nursing and Midwifery practice; A review 2004-2019.”

Wendy has studied and used aromatherapy since first being introduced to it in 1990 whilst completing an Intensive care nursing course in London. From there, Wendy went on to incorporate aromatherapy into her patient care and future research and study. Wendy set up and ran a suite of professional aromatherapy and massage programmes until 2008 in New Zealand. Wendy holds New Zealand’s first doctoral degree where the effects of aromatherapy were researched in a clinical hospital setting. As well as previously running a clinic, a natural products business and being involved in the education of nurses and other health professions, Wendy has completed other study in natural health care and project management.

Wendy currently works as an academic at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch New Zealand, working with postgraduate health students. She is actively undertaking research into Kanuka essential oil, managing a series of projects exploring its antifungal benefits. Wendy is currently working with potential PhD students who are hoping to research the effects of aromatherapy in patient care. Separate to this, Wendy runs a consultancy business and develops natural products and aromatics for commercial clients.

“Feeling green? What works for nausea? Evidence, applications and tips for success.”

Rhiannon Lewis is an experienced clinical aromatherapist, educator and author. Her specialty is providing evidence-based aromatic solutions to clinical challenges faced by patients with life-limiting disease. She accomplishes this by educating healthcare practitioners in the use of essential oils in clinical settings. Her particular area of interest and influence is improving quality of life in cancer, elderly care and palliative care. Rhiannon is considered a leader in her profession, she lectures around the world and hosts professional conference events for health care practitioners. She has been working in the domain of clinical aromatherapy since 1989. Prior to this date, she was a Registered Nurse (Intensive Care) in the UK.

Rhiannon is

• Director of Essential Oil Resource Consultants EURL (France) since 2000; a limited company providing education, information and research in the field of essential oils through consulting, classes, conferences and publications.

• Editor of the International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy (since 2004), the only English-speaking journal dedicated to clinical uses of essential oils.

• Host and organiser of the “Essence of Clinical Aromatherapy” seminar series (since 2017).

• Host and organiser of the biennial “Botanica” international conference series (since 2012)

• A contributing chapter author for a number of professional texts including: Micozzi MS (Editor) Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Elsevier Price S, Price L (Editors) Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. Churchill Livingstone/ Elsevier

Baser KHC, Buchbauer G (Editors) Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology and Applications. CRC Press/ Taylor & Francis

“Improving care with aromatherapy massage for children admitted to the Paediatric
Intensive Care Unit: an observational before-after study.”

Linda-Anne qualified as a Therapeutic Aromatherapist in 2002 and is registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa. She is also a Reiki Master. She worked as a volunteer aromatherapist at the Bel Porto School for Special Education in Cape Town for 2 years. In 2004 she started working as a volunteer aromatherapist at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town. She is a member of the Pain Management Team and supervises 5 other volunteer aromatherapists working throughout the hospital. In 2008 she was trained in the ‘M’ Technique by Dr Jane Buckle and in 2010 qualified as an ‘M’ Technique instructor. She published her first article ‘Aromatherapy massage seems to enhance relaxation in children with burns: an observational pilot study’ on the effects of massage in 2012 and has completed a randomized controlled trial establishing the effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in pediatric burn patients ‘Massage has no observable effect on distress in children with burns: A randomized, observer-blinded trial’. A third before-after observational study in the ICU was completed in 2019 and is awaiting publication; ‘Improving care with aromatherapy massage for children admitted to the PICU: an observational before-after study’.

“15 years of Clinical Aromatherapy at Texas Health Fort Worth Hospital.”

Carol Scheidel, BSN, RN, CCAP is the owner and CEO of R.J. Buckle Associates, LLC. When Jane Buckle, PhD retired in 2016, she entrusted the continued legacy of her business to Carol. Carol’s aromatherapy career launched in 2005 when she became a certified clinical aromatherapy practitioner (CCAP), ‘M’ Technique® practitioner and an instructor for Buckle’s programs. Through R.J. Buckle, Carol teaches aromatherapy to healthcare professionals in classroom setting throughout the USA with the help of 4 instructors. Carol recently launched an online aromatherapy course for healthcare professionals. Additionally, the M’ Technique® is taught around the world by instructors in Great Britain, Japan, Hong Kong, South Africa, and United States. Carol’s nursing experience includes hospital based aromatherapist, staff nurse, educator, nursing manger, critical care, emergency, pre-hospital, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and nurse ethicist. Carol is a member of AIA, IFPA and NAHA. She services on the AIA Board and as a community member on the Aromatherapy Committee at Texas Health Fort Worth Hospital.

“Aroma Sticks; the little gems of aromatherapy in acute oncology.”

Jacqui Stringer PhD, RGN, MIFPA, is Clinical & Research Lead for the Complementary Health & Wellbeing services at The Christie NHS Trust; an acute cancer hospital in Manchester, UK, where she has been working clinically with essential oils since 1997. Her clinical focus is the management of patients with complex physiological and / or psychological needs, at all stages of their treatment. The role includes maintaining a clinical case load where essential oil preparations are often used in conjunction with standard licensed medications to facilitate maximum healing / symptom support. In addition to her clinical duties, Jacqui leads on the department’s research programme as a central part of her role.

“The role of essential oils and hydrosols in the care of wounds and surrounding skin.”

Thomas Schlager is an Austrian Nurse with advanced training in wound management and aroma care and has completed the University Training course for Intermediate Nursing management. From 2005 to 2010, he was active as a social pedagogue. He has been working in the field of general and visceral surgery since 2012. For the past 6 years Thomas has been working as a freelance nurse with a focus on wound management and aroma care in an interdisciplinary collaboration with a laboratory and a surgeon in the care of wounds with essential oils.

Since 2017 he has been working in a private hospital in an anesthesiological intensive care unit with a focus on visceral surgery, urology and oncology and as a nursing expert for wound management.

“Integration of aroma care in a critical care setting: a personal journey.”

Madeleine Kerkhof is a former Registered Nurse. She is an expert and world-renowned educator in Clinical Aromatherapy, AquaCare and other complementary therapies. Lecturing around the world, Madeleine’s passion is to help integrate complementary therapies in mainstream health care. She is a frequently-asked speaker at conferences for professionals in health care. She is highly specialised in the care for the frailest patients and elderly, in oncology, in palliative and end of life care.

Madeleine is the author of “Complementary Nursing in End of Life Care” (2015), and “CO2 Extracts in Aromatherapy, 50+ Extracts for Clinical Applications” (2018). Madeleine is founder, director and principal teacher of Kicozo International, Knowledge Institute for Integrative & Complementary (Nursing) Care

https://www.kicozo.info/

“Speaking the same language: the key to start practicing in a clinical environment.”

Ka Man trained in oncology massage in the USA and is a ‘preferred practitioner’ of the US Society for Oncology Massage. Kaman has also undertaken advanced clinical aromatherapy training with Rhiannon Lewis in Provence, France as well the the Clinical Aromatherapy in Cancer Care programme held at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London. She has also trained with with palliative care specialist Madeleine Kerkhof in the Netherlands and has completed the Diploma in Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care: Aromatherapy Pathway at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester.

Ka Man currently provides aromatherapy and massage services the chemotherapy infusion unit of Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre and Haven of Hope Causeway Bay Medical Centre. Ka Man combines different treatment modalities in her practice, in which, the HEARTS process as developed by Ann Carter and Peter Mackereth is the one most used. Ka Man is also a teacher for Kicozo (Knowledge Institute of Complementary (Nursing) Care in the Netherlands.

Other than her therapist role, Ka Man is also an editor in a local newspaper, leading a team of investigative journalists. She is a lecturer in journalism school of a local university.

“Staff attitudes and experience of an NHS ward-based aromatherapy service.”

Emma has worked as a Complementary Therapist in clinical settings such as hospice care, GP surgeries and NHS hospitals for over 17 years. For the past 9 years Emma has worked at Dimbleby Cancer Care, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, using clinical aromatherapy, massage, reflexology, relaxation techniques and stress management strategies to help patients better manage the stresses, symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatment. Emma is Lead Therapist for the satellite Guy’s Cancer Centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Kent and supports, mentors and teaches therapists on the services’ Honorary Complementary Therapist Programme. During her time at Guy’s & St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Emma has been recognised as an End of Life Care Champion integrated into the hospital palliative care team and she has worked as a Staff Support Well-being Advisor during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Incorporating essential oils into psychiatric practice: experiences from a psychiatrist and psychoaromatherapist.”

Carolina Chaccur is a Brazilian psychiatrist and psychoaromatherapist working in Sao Paulo. She was introduced to aromatherapy as a grief-filled patient herself following the death of her entire family from the end of 2006 to the beginning of 2008. Since then, she has been using essential oils as personal resources. In 2017, she undertook formal aromatherapy training at AromaLuz with Carla Scarpelli Vescovi.

Carolina currently works in a social clinic of a non-profit organization in Sao Paulo where she also has her private practice. As she went further with her studies, it was inevitable that she started to incorporate essential oils with psychiatric practice for her patients. She uses aromatherapy usually in association with allopathic medications as a complementary practice to traditional psychiatric treatment. For mild cases, with the patient’s permission, she also offers aromatherapy as an initial treatment. Carolina uses essential oils for their psychopharmacology, their psychodynamics as well as their energetic qualities.

“Sensory Stories: bringing connection and relaxation through the Story Massage Programme.”

Mary Atkinson is an aromatherapist, author, trainer and co-founder of the Story Massage Programme. In November 2020, she was awarded ‘Complementary Therapist of the Year’ by the Federation of Holistic Therapists for her work with live Story Massage videos on social media during lockdown. These regular follow-along sessions brought comfort and reassurance at a very difficult time to thousands of children and adults in family homes, schools, hospices and hospitals

Mary has been associated with St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Chichester, UK, since 2000 when she first started as a volunteer therapist. In 2002, she set up the Complementary Therapy Education department within the hospice running courses to introduce therapists to the skills necessary to work in clinical settings. She continues to teach on the training programme.

Among Mary’s published books on massage are: Once Upon a Touch…(2015, Singing Dragon), The Art of Indian Head Massage (2011, Carlton Books) and Healing Touch for Children (2017, Albert Bridge Books). She is currently working on a new book to bring the benefits of the Story Massage Programme to children and adults with additional needs. www.storymassage.co.uk

“Integrating aromatherapy into healthcare settings: from education to implementation.”

Denise Joswiak BSN, RN, HNB-BC, CCA is a board-certified holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist. She created the aromatherapy program for the Allina Health System and published research on its effectiveness. Denise consults with healthcare facilities, supporting development of evidence-based essential oil programs. She offers aromatherapy education & certification through her company Essential Health. For the past four years, Denise served on the board of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists and continues to act as their global representative. She authored the aromatherapy chapter in the 2020 edition of Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice published by the American Holistic Nursing Association. Denise volunteers on the American Holistic Nursing Association panel on essential oils for pain relief. She is honored to be a part of the jury reviewing programs that apply for the 2021 international prize offered by the Gattefossé Foundation.

www.essentialhealthmn.com

“Making a Difference: The pitfalls, challenges and successes of developing and integrating aromatherapy services.”

Marianne Tavares was a Registered Nurse in the U.K. for over 30 years prior to emigrating to Canada in 2009. She has a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counselling, and qualifications in massage, aromatherapy, reiki and hypnotherapy.

Marianne has worked as a clinical aromatherapist in palliative care for 20 years, first in a large residential hospice in England and currently at Mackenzie Health Hospital and Hill House Hospice, Toronto. Her expertise lies in developing and integrating complementary therapy services/programmes in a clinical environment, mainly in palliative care but latterly also in the rehabilitation of patients with complex needs.

In the UK she was chair of the National Association of Complementary Therapists in Hospice and Palliative Care from 2004-2007, and author of the UK National Guidelines for Complementary Therapies in Supportive and Palliative Care. In Canada Marianne worked with Hospice Palliative Care Ontario in 2011 to produce Complementary Therapy Standards. Her writings have been published in a journals and books, including her own book, “Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Specialist Palliative Care” (available directly from the author: mariannetavares@hotmail.com )

“Supporting chronically neuro-injured patients and those suffering from severe neurological pathologies with essential oils and massage: Permanent adaptation and personalization of care.”

Pascale Frennet is an aromatologist and therapist. She accompanies and works with patients in various hospital wards and more specifically in oncology, palliative care and neurology units. Within the Association "Mes Mains Pour Toi", in collaboration with St Luke's and Queen Fabiola University Hospitals in Brussels, Pascale accompanies children at the end of their lives and their families in their homes.

Pascale is also involved in the implementation of hospital projects in Belgium, incorporating aromatherapy. She is a trainer for health care workers for an organization recognized by the Federal Public Health Service in Belgium.

After being trained in aromatherapy by Dominique Baudoux, Pascale completed the course in scientific aromatherapy and aromachology at the Faculty of Natural Medicine and Ethnomedicine in Paris, with Pierre Franchomme and Patty Canac. At the same time, she studied quantum aromatherapy with Dr. Daniel Penoel and graduated from the Usha Veda School in Lausanne. She is also a graduate of the University of Strasbourg in clinical aromatherapy. Her current project (following her academic thesis) is a multicenter study on the use of essential oils in coma awakening.

www.en.desaromesetdessens.be

“The challenges and rewards of working as an aromatherapist in a French hospital.”

Isabelle is a French aromatherapist. After a career in market research in the UK, she decided to change path, led by the aromas of essential oils. She graduated from the Tisserand Institute (UK) in 2005. Back in France, Isabelle then set up her clinic in 2006 and pursued her training with the Association Hélichryse (2007-2009), and finally, the Faculty of Pharmacy in Strasbourg (2016).

Since then, she has been working in her own practice, where she receives people from different backgrounds to support them in their health and well-being. She uses essential oils, massage, Bach flowers and hypnotherapy techniques daily.

In 2013, Isabelle became involved with the local public hospitals of Grasse, Cannes, and Antibes to help cancer and palliative care patients. She now works part time within the palliative care unit at Antibes hospital, a flagship unit since it sits in the town of Jean Leonetti, the author of the Law on patients' rights and end of life (2003, 2005). In 2015 she set up her own aromatherapy training center, giving clinical aromatherapy, olfactotherapy and "touch and relaxation" training to staff in nursing homes, hospitals and also to independent health professionals (doctors, midwives, nurses, chiropodists, psychologists, etc.). By the end of 2019 she had trained more than 1000 people. Isabelle is also a member of the steering committee of Phyt’Arom Grasse – a biennial conference event.

www.en.desaromesetdessens.be

“Aromatherapy in Home Medical Care in Japan.”

Hiroko has been vice-principal of Oriental Aromatherapy College in Japan since 2005 and teaches aromatherapy especially to medical workers. After graduating at Kyoritsu College of Pharmacy, she worked at TSUMURA Co. Ltd., the pharmaceutical company of Japanese herbal medicine. From 2000 to 2004 she lived in London and studied aromatherapy and other complementary and alternative therapies such as reflexology and manual lymph drainage. In 2015, she obtained her PhD in lavender essential oil research at Showa University of Medicine. Currently she works in the therapy room at the college and in a clinic as an aromatherapist as well as PRIME pharmacy as a pharmacist. Hiroko also works and researches using essential oils for children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Autism spectrum disorder.

“The effects of aromatherapy on neuropathic cancer pain: Concept analysis of enriched environmental care.”

Izumi is currently assistant professor at Tokai University Junior College of Nursing and Medical Technology in Japan and a researcher at Tokai University School of Medicine, specializing in molecular life sciences and oriental medicine. She has also worked as a nurse associated with Tokay University Hospital of Japan.

She is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Nursing at St. Luke's International University, College of Nursing, Neuroscience of Nursing, Fundamental of Nursing in Tokyo, Japan.

She completed a MSc in 2018 by conducting research on the sense of smell, emotion, perception, motivated behavior and cognition on the psychological science of aromatherapy.

She has received grants for her ongoing research "Biochemical and psychological verification of cancer pain relief by aromatherapy and clinical application to nursing support" (funded by the Society the Promotion of Science KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists).

Izumi is also an aromatherapist and has devoted the past 10 years to promoting and teaching aromatherapy in different aromatherapy projects, homes for the elderly, hospitals, universities and anyone who can benefit from aromatherapy or is hoping to incorporate aromatherapy in their work.