Member Achievements

The aim of this page is to showcase examples of some the achievements of IFA members and bring to the attention of the press how our therapists have made a mark on the industry and to inspire budding students that through hard work, they too could one day be included in this list.

Published Authors

Robert Tisserand

Salvatore Battaglia

Dr Valerie Worwood

Patricia Davis

Julia Lawless

Joanna Hoare

Gill Farrer Halls

Micheline Arcier

Danièle Ryman

Nicole Perez

Shirley Price

Susan Mumford

Wanda Sellar

Salvatore Battaglia

Vicki Pitman

Jan Kusmerick

Bharti Vyas

Allison England

Ulla Maija Grace

Len Price

Heather Godfrey

Sylvia Galleguillos

Sylvia Galleguillos

Susan Moulsey, Gabriele Hayes & Jane Hickson

Candace Jean Newman

Beauty Product Lines

Some of our members have gone on to create well known product lines for example.

• Aromatherapy Associates
• Butterbur & Sage
• Eve Taylor London
• Fragrant Earth
• Micheline Arcier Aromatherapy
• Pepperfit
• Roques O'Neil Therapie
• Tisserand Aromatherapy

Internal Awards

Honorary and Fellowship Awards

Honorary and Fellowship awards are granted to those who are distinguished within their field and have made a profound contribution to the profession. Many of whom we are proud to say were or have been IFA members and advocates since our inception. Recipients of this life-time award is granted to:

Exemplary Service Award

Exemplary service awards are granted to members who have selflessly dedicated their time to promoting the IFA and assist the IFA in furthering its objectives in their country. Their contributions have helped all their member colleagues and we are extremely and grateful and proud. Recipients of this award:

• Ann Bird
• Ayako Berg
• Joanna Hoare
• Tammy Liu
• Tomoko Bendzel

Public Speaking on behalf of the IFA at:

• Anti Ageing Show - Andrea Lawrence (MIFA)
• Camexpo - Michelle Roque O'Neil (MIFA) and Susan Mousley (MIFA)
• Clothes Show Live - Susan Mousley (MIFA)
• Int Aromatherapy Conference Singapore - Joanna Hoare (MIFA)
• Olympia Beauty - Lindsay Woodman (MIFA)

Publications in the field:

A selection of articles written by IFA members.

2020
Magniffisance: Awakening the senses to a new world of experiences by Nicole Perez

2018
Birth Light: An audit measuring the effectiveness of baby massage and yoga classes by Elizabeth Thompson (MIFA)

2017
Daily Express Crystal Aromatherapy by Michelle Roque O'Neil (MIFA)
Trust George Eliot hospital hosts visit from Japanese Aromatherapist Teacher (MIFA)

2016
Massage World - Spice of Life by Michelle Roque O' Neil (MIFA)
Massage World - Wellness at Work an Aromatic Solution by Heather Godfrey (FIFA)
Ealing Times: Hanwell spa gives hospice helping hand in Aromatherapy Awareness Week Dinesh Kotecha (MIFA)

2015
Massage World - Using Aromatherapy with Senior People to Promote Well-Being by Stephanie Lord (MIFA)
Massage World - Emotional Balance by Michelle Roque O' Neil (MIFA)
Massage World - Stress and Aromatherapy by Colleen O' Flaherty-Hilder (MIFA)

2014
Choice Health and Wellbeing Magazine Aromatherapy and the Common Cold by Andrea Lawrence (MIFA)
Choice Health and Wellbeing Magazine Back Pain and Aromatherapy by Gill Farrer Halls (MIFA)
Dermascope AIA Legend: Eve Taylor (MIFA) 50th Anniversary

2013
Daily Mail Aromatherapy and Cancer by Geraldine Howard (MIFA)
Choice Health and Wellbeing Magazine Aromatherapy and Depression by Pamela Wilson (MIFA)
Choice Health & Wellbeing Magazine Aromatherapy Wellness: How it Works by Heather Godfrey (FIFA)
Choice Health and Wellbeing Magazine The Oils in your Home
Choice Health and Wellbeing Magazine The Value of Aromatherapy for those Physically Challenged by Vivian Lunny (MIFA)
Micheline Arcier Therapie Company - What makes a pioneer? by Germaine Rich (MIFA)
College of Medicine George Eliot Hospital Aromatherapy and Maternity Unit Susan Mousley (MIFA) Coordinator

2012
Daily Post So Near So Spa featuring Lindsay Woodman (MIFA)
Haslmere Herald Beauty Therapy Is Not Just Skin Deep about Joanna Hoare (MIFA)
Choice Health and Wellbeing Magazine Instinct, Intuition and health via the use of essential oils by Martin Stubbs (MIFA)
Choice Health & Wellbeing Magazine Aromatherapy for People with Cancer by Joanna Hoare (MIFA)
Choice Health & Wellbeing Magazine The Lavenders & Lavandines by Ulla-Maija Grace (MIFA)
Choice Health & Wellbeing Magazine The Role of Aromatherapy in Maternity Care by Susan Mousley (MIFA)

2011
Choice Health and Wellbeing Magazine Aromatherapy and Wellness by Heather Godfrey (MIFA)
Connections Magazine Massage and Menopause by Susan Mumford (MIFA)
Choice Health and Wellbeing Magazine Aromatherapy Relieving Stress by Andrea Lawrence (MIFA)

2010
Midirs A midwife's reflection on experiences as an Aromatherapist in midwifery by Sue Mousley (MIFA)
Positive Health Wise Women Change and Heal by Lindsay Woodman (MIFA)

2008
Positive Health Case Study - Remarkable Aromatherapy by Lindsay Woodman (MIFA)

2007
Positive Health Enjoy Winter With Plants and Aromatherapy by Barbara Payne (MIFA)
Peterborough Telegraph An OBE for Eve Taylor (MIFA), 75, an original Avon Lady

2002
The Telegraph Scents that are here to stay by Danièle Ryman (MIFA)

1999
Positive Health The Effect of Aromatherapy Treatment on Raised Arterial Blood Pressure by Jolanta Basynet (MIFA)
Positive Health Hydrolats for Therapeutic Use by Barbara Payne (MIFA)
Positive Health Essential Oils from the Tibetan Shangri-La by Jolanta Basnyet (MIFA)

1998
Positive Health Healing Unresolved Trauma Through Meta-Aromatherapy by Christine Westwood (MIFA)
Positive Health Aromatherapy by Vivian Lunny (MIFA)

1996
Positive Health Parkinson's Disease Project by Shirley Price (MIFA)
Positive Health The Profession, Standards and Safety of Oils by Sylvia Baker (MIFA)
Spirit Magazine Massage by Susan Mumford (MIFA)

Television Appearances

Chrissy B Show - Elizabeth Thompson (MIFA) - Aromatherapy and fatigue

Radio Appearances

BBC Radio Stoke - Marie Wayte (MIFA) - Essential oils to relieve stress during COVID
Drive Time Radio Station - Elizabeth Thompson (MIFA) - Aromatherapy (in general)

Interviews

Mum and Working Interview with Colleen O' Flaherty-Hilder (MIFA) 
Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation with Heather Dawn Godfrey (MIFA)

Volunteer Work

To read about our members volunteer work click here. 

Please note these lists are not exhaustive*

Disclaimer
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