I was born in Winnipeg Manitoba in 1966. My parents moved to British Columbia Canada when I was around 2 years old. I grew up in the Britannia Beach and Squamish area. Moved to Vancouver for many years and Vancouver Island . Kelowna is now my home.
How my career started:
1985
I embarked on a make-up and esthetics program from International Academy of Esthetics and Beauty Design in Vancouver B.C. that included advanced make-up artistry, skin care and advanced artificial nails. I worked as a freelance make-up artist for 6 years in Vancouver B.C working for numerous photographers, videos and contracting my talents for fashion shows.
1992
I moved to Kelowna B.C and graduated from the Kelowna School of Esthetics. I became a certified licensed esthetician and also began teaching make-up at this school after the ownership changed to the Kelowna School of Esthetics and Advanced Make-up Artistry.
1995
Being approached by the owner of the Okanagan school of Esthetics, I relocated my career and my job description was branch manager, curriculum and head educator of the esthetics program. During my employment with this school, I won provincial championships for gala make up and artificial nails. Extra training was also given to my students to compete in which they all did very well dominating the province. On the side, I started a small company called the Exclusive Look which was a small mobile proprietorship. Though mostly make-up artist based for weddings and photography , massage, pedicure, manicure and artificial nails were also available.
1998
Head educator and curriculum for the Kelowna School of Hair Design and Esthetics. Educated students in a full esthetic program and make-up artistry. Students competed in the Provincial Championships in Make-up and artificial nails and placed very well in the province.
Mid 1990's-early 2000
2000
I became a certified holistic practitioner and aromatherapist at the B.C Institute of Holistic Studies based in Chilliwack B.C. Included in this program was aromatherapy and essential oil blending, lymphatic massage, reflexology, shiatsu, spa product making, energy healing, reiki, body treatments. My eyes became so open with the essential oil section of the program. It truly was a life changer. So much can be done for an individual using essential oil for personal or for treatments. This changed my perspective on the Spa industry, essential oil blending and massage. I created for myself a reference guide that I could use for quick personalized blending. This is where the idea of my book originated from.
2001
Moved the Vancouver Island and began teaching at the Advanced School of Hair and Esthetics in Victoria B.C. My job description was curriculum and head educator. Students learned basic aromatherapy, custom note blending and a full esthetics program. Myself and the students also competed in Gala Make-up and artificial nails and dominated the Province. During the weekends I worked at the Sussarus Spa at Poets Cove Resort and Spa on Pender island B.C as a contract spa esthetician.
2005
Certified Medical Esthetician from the CosMedic Laser Institute in Burnaby B.C. This included laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation. I learned so much from this program about lasers, sensitive skin, reactive skin as well as post care for the skin.
2006
Provincial Instructor Diploma through the Ministry Of Advance Education in Vancouver B.C. I received my teachers diploma that set my career to new levels.
2006
RA Registered Aromatherapist #314 BCAOA-British Columbia Alliance of Aromatherapy
2007
One of my bigger projects was solely creating the curriculum for John Casablanca Body Spa Program located in Vancouver B.C. My job description curriculum creator, program director and head educator. In this program students learned all aspects of the esthetics program but also basic aromatherapy and essential oil custom blending.
2008
EOT Registered Essential Oil Therapist # 314 BCAOA-British Columbia Alliance of Aromatherapy
2018
I broke my foot in 2 places and was off work for 6 1/2 months. During this time I decided to create a book of essential oils and custom blending. Something that you can't get anywhere. Having the time, I create Blends Aroma, a comprehensive guide for everyone from home to professional use. Over the years, creating the in house small booklets of essential oils for custom blending in a class room setting and teaching has proven it works.
2019
May 1 started the company Blends Aroma. The website was created to promote education on essential oils.
2021
Member of the CAOA (Canadian Alliance of Aromatherapy). CAOA Member # 237
Launched Blends Aroma Shop on line. The Essential Oils we carry are therapeutic grade and fully researched for the quality and benefits. Best in the world!!
2024
Member of CFA (Canadian Federation of Aromatherapist)
Upgrades: 2024
Aromadermatology Diploma
Essential oil Saftey 2nd Edition Masterclass- Tisserand Institue (USA)
Essential Oils for Healthy Skin 2nd Edition- Tisserand Institute (USA)
Formulation Essentials: Oils, Butters & Waxes- Tisserand Institute (USA)
Formulation Module: Oil-Based Products- Tisserand Institute (USA)
Formulation Module: Formulating Aqueous Sprays- Tisserand Institute (USA)
Formulating Emulsion and Creams - Tisserand Institute (USA)
Formulating Gels and Serums - Tisserand Institute (USA)
More info:
Throughout my career I have been a curriculum designer, program director, head educator, practitioner, manager, small business owner and now to be soon a published author.
I have worked in spas from day spa to destination resort spas. With all this experience and all departments of the spa industry I present my first book, Blends Aroma. Currently, Im in the process of publishing my books. I have gone back to school to upgrade my knowledge of Essential oils and will upgrade my unpublished books before I publish them finally. It takes time and money but am focused on this.
The books are everything at your fingertips and was created from my training, research, experience and love for custom blending as an educator and practitioner. It is also a my passion. I hope you find these volumes as a handy reference guide for essential oils, their benefits and safe usage.
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