I was first introduced to complementary health in 1995 when a dear friend gave me a bottle of lavender essential oil as a present to help lower my stress levels at work, but for 2 years, the bottle remained unopened.  

Only when work was causing me much grief did I tentatively start using the oil, with amazing results. Wanting to find out more, I completed a diploma in aromatherapy in 1998. 

A year later I had completed my reflexology diploma, and I am also qualified to carry out Hopi ear candling (thermo-auricular therapy). Holistic therapies treat the whole person: the body is seen as a complete system, with each physical part, the mind, and spirit all affecting each other. 

An integrated approach using complementary health therapies and natural health products alone or together with conventional medicine will help treat illness, and keep ill health at bay by removing or changing its root causes. When balance and harmony are restored, improved health and well-being will follow.