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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