JOYFUL LIVING with SANA TURNOCK Written by Sana Turnock
There are some core beliefs that drive me in my personal and professional life - the love of aromatherapy , essential oils , vibrational medicine , meditation , freedom , authenticity , Buddhism , healthy eating , family , nature and continual personal development are those drivers . My natural therapies business career began in 1998 after leaving a conventional job due to ill health in the previous year . Establishing a business in this industry has not been without challenges , twists and turns . Along the way , I have sought professional help and personal healings to move me into the next phase of my business journey .
Being positive and resilient in times of doubt and challenges has helped me remain in this industry for as long as I have . I am happy to say that I am still doing what I love . In my experience as a practitioner , educator , author and consultant , I have turned my hand at writing , developing and facilitating workshops . The latest program is based on ‘ Creating the Foundation of a Successful Natural Therapy Business ’.
Over the course of 18 years some of my experiences include :
• Clinical aromatherapy consultant , educator and practitioner in aged and palliative care
• Practitioner in clinical aromatherapy , bush flower essences , Reiki , reflexology & aromatherapy massage
• Product developer of the Aroma Casa range
• Product formulator for Divine Bliss Candles – Compassion Range Candles ( for palliative care ) and Shining Star ( mental health candle )
• Wound healing product development for a very successful skin-tear trial
• Teaching aromatherapy fundamentals in Japan
• Program development and facilitation in the areas of aromatherapy in aged and palliative care , aromatherapy for a more peaceful you , meditation fundamentals and how to run a successful natural therapy business
• Being a mentor and advisor to natural therapy graduates and new professionals to industry
• Researching and producing a Master ’ s project on how essential oil inhalation benefits student learning in the classroom
• Published articles in several local , national and international industry journals and publications
• Presenting at Aromatherapy industry conferences : 2013 and 2015
Qualifications :
• Master of Education ( Adult learning )
• Post Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Education
• BA in Communication studies
• Advanced Diploma in Aromatic Medicine
• Diplomas in clinical aromatherapy , reflexology , massage and professional writing
• Certificate IV ( TAE ) in Training and Assessment
• Advanced practitioner certification in Bush Flower Essences
• Reiki master qualification in the Usui system of natural healing .
Professional Memberships : International and Aromatic Medicine Association ( IAAMA ) SW Holistic Health Practitioner Network
“ Nature and all things natural inspire me . That ' s why I work with sensory therapies . My toolbox consists of essential oils , bush flower essences , meditation , aromatherapy massage , reiki and reflexology to help people facilitate personal change and to find their joy , peace , connectivity to themselves and others .”
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