Valerie Cooksley is a Holistic Nurse, Nurse-Aromatherapist pioneer, Anthroposophic Nurse, and author of nine natural health books. She is the Founder of the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy in Houston Texas, and Director of the Integrative Aromatherapy® Certificate Program. Valerie has studied botanical and naturopathic medicine for thirty-five years, holds multiple aromatherapy certifications, including The International Training Program in Essential Oils/Advanced Studies at Purdue University and Advanced Medical Training in Endobiogenic Concept. She is one of only a dozen nurses to earn an International Certification in Oil Dispersion Bath Therapy in the United States. Valerie’s clinical experience in nursing specialized in Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and Public Health and is Certified in Emergency Response and Triage. She is Founder of the Houston Holistic Network, former Director of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy for the State of Texas and Fellow of The American Association of Integrative Medicine