“Aromatic Medicine Keepers - Stewards of the Art”

with Valerie Cooksley

The focus of this presentation is to revitalize the profession, preserve the wisdom, and to keep the tradition of aroma-herbalism flourishing.  It is for both the experienced Aromatherapist and the novice.  Who are the aromatic medicine keepers, what are their qualities, what are the safe, responsible and ethical practices they adhere to?  Key concepts such as partnership, keeper of the knowledge, responsibility, and wisdom are explored. 

More about Valerie:

Valerie Cooksley, RN, OCN, AN, CERT is a Holistic Nurse, Nurse-Aromatherapist pioneer, Anthroposophic Nurse, and author of ten natural health books.  Valerie is the Director of the AHNA-endorsed Integrative Aromatherapy® Certificate Program, an advanced NAHA Level 3 training.  A longtime professional member of NAHA, and former NAHA Regional Director for Texas, Ms. Cooksley is certified in Healthcare Garden Design, is certified as a Community Emergency First Responder, is certified in Raw Food Nutrition, and earned a certificate from Bastyr University in Spirituality, Health and Medicine. 

Valerie contributed to the Hundred Medicines-Honoring Many Paths conference in Albuquerque, the Ancestral Wisdom Meets Modern Science-Wise Traditions conference in Allen Texas, and joined the Four Directions Medicine-Ideas of Intercultural Healing in Niagara Falls.

Ms. Cooksley lives on Grand Lake of the Cherokees in Northeast Oklahoma and spends half her time on Mexico’s Pacific coast, embracing the indigenous culture and plant medicine from those regions.  www.FloraMedica.com