ABOUT THE FOUNDER: BIO



ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHER since 1994

2016 till now: Founder of Stefania Borrelli Pure & Natural Italian Lifestyle : Italian Language and Well-being

2012 - 2015 :Ottawa, Canada. President of Esploritalia Inc. . Italian Language Instructor

2005-2006 -University of Ottawa: Italian Language Assistant and Part-time Professor at the Department of Modern Language and Literature.

1994 - 2003 - Rome: Italian Language instructor for the Diplomatic Corp of the following 19 Embassies: Germany, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Venezuela, Estonia, Republic of Cyprus, Malaysia, Indonesia to the Holy See, Thailand, Japan, Japan to the Holy See, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt . Some of her clients included the Ambassadors in Rome of Canada, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia to the Holy See.

2002: - Rome, Italy. Interpreter for the journalist Alan Freeman of the "Glob and Mail" during the press conference of Duke Amedeo d’Aosta, cousin of Prince Vittorio Amedeo D’aosta, son of the last king of Italy.

2002: Rome, Italia. ItalianLanguage instructor at FAO (Food and Agricolure Organization of the United Nations) for the Director of Tunisian television.

1992 - Kuala Lumpur, Maysia. Interpreter and translator for government officials of Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia and Italian consulting companies in the public sector procurement.


EDUCATION

2021: Professional Development Courses by Edilingua Publishing , ‘Ca Foscari University in Venice, Sant’Anna Institute, in Sorrento:
1)“Not all roads lead to the acquisition. Factors that can make a difference in the classroom and remotely” - 2) “Culture, civilization, interculture: what can be useful and motivating for foreign students?” - 3)“Input, game activities and vocabulary for elementary levels” - 4) How to teach Dante in 2021?

2009: TICO’s Education Standards TICO (Travel Council of Industry of Ontario) , Travel Consulant

2000 - Rome: Certificate of Italian Language Training for teachers, at the Centre of Italian language and Culture “Torre di Babele”, officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education and accredited by the University for Foreigners of Siena and the University “Ca’ Foscari” of Venice.

2005: BA at the University of Ottawa: studies in linguistics, phonetics, second language teaching, French, Spanish and German.  

1994: University “La Sapienza” in Rome , Studies in Modern Foreign Languages and Literature .


LANGUAGES:

Italian : Native
English: Full Professional Proficiency
French: Proficiency
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Arabic: Beginner

VOLUNTEER:
2004-2005.
Ottawa, Canada. Coordinator of international exchanges to promote Italian culture abroad. Presentation of the "Italian Culture, History and Tradition" Project, in the following elementary and middle schools, in which more than 400 students took part:
Ottawa, Canada - · Italian Canadian Youth Formation Center · Canadian Montessory Academy · Barrhaven Elementary School · Briargreen Public Elementary School · St.Rita Catholic Elementary School · Cederview Public Middle School · Academie de la Capital · St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Rome Italia - · Scuola Elementare Giuseppe Mazzini · Scuola Media Luigi Settembrini
San Francisco, USA - · French American International School · St. Francis Middle School
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA · Iolani School
Kailua, Hawaii, USA · Le Jardin Academy



NATURAL WELL-BEING:

A MISSION FOR LIFE

"Your Body is a Sacred Temple: protect it with the Treasures of Nature"

WORK EXPERIENCE

Present (since 2016):
Founder of Stefania Borrelli - Pure and Natural Italian Lifestyle: creation of products based on essential oils for the care and well-being of the skin and body. Organization of workshops for wellness and health centers.

2014 - 2019: organization and presentation of workshops at the Royal Mental Health Care and Research in Ottawa, on the benefits of essential oils on emotions and general well-being for patients and clients of the Research Center.
2009- 2015: Founder of JoyAmore - creation of products based on essential oils. Organization of workshops for wellness and health centers.


EDUCATION:


CERTIFICATES, SEMINARS & COURSES:

1999 to present:

CLINICAL HERBALISM: +1000 hours

  • Anatomy physiopathology I - Alternative Medicine College of Canada

  • Food-Drug-Herb-Nutrient Interactions & Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions Course - Pacific Rim College, Victoria (BC), Canada

  • Certificate - “Clinical Skill Herbal Course”: Clinical Health Assessment (patient intake discussion, intake form), Clinical skills (Protocol and formula creation, Assessment and knowledge of Drug-Herb interactions)

  • Medical Herbalism, Advanced Clinical Protocols”, Professional Training Course at Viriditas Herbal Product, by John Redden, founding member and former vice-president of the Ontario Herbalists Association, Toronto, Ontario.
    Program: Botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, herb-drug interactions, and human physiology, body systems, case studies. Approximately 100 herbs covered by actions, pharmacology, and energetics. 40 hours

  • Graduate inClinical Herbalist Advanced Course” - Herbal Academy, Massachusetts (USA) - 800 hours course
    Program: Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine - Herbal First-aid - Phytochemistry and Herb-Drug Interactions - Knowledge of
    150 herbs - Creating formula - Side effects and Safety - Food and Nutrition - Herbal support for immune system - Respiratory health - Endocrine system - Reproductive health - Blood, lymph, and mucous membranes - Digestive System - Musculoskeletal System - Nervous system, Cardiovascular System, Liver , Urinary System - Healthy aging - Common Childhood discomfort.
    Herbal preparations and body care products for daily care and common ailments. 800 hours
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  • An Integrated approach to Female Hormonal Health - Certificate - Pacific Rim College, Victoria (BC), Canada

  • Reading Diagnostic Laboratory Blood Tests for Female Hormonal Health - Certificate -Pacific Rim College, Victoria (BC), Canada

  • Naturopathic Iridology according Dr. Jensen - Certificate - Institute of Natural Medicine - Urbino (Marche), Italy

  • Phytotherapy for viral infections - Certificate - Institute of Natural Medicine - Urbino (Marche), Italy

  • Cancer: Genetics, Epigenetics, Metagenomics and PNEI (psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology) - Certificate - Institute of Natural Medicine - Urbino (Marche), Italy

  • Basic Course of Ildegardian Medicine - Certificate - with Doctor Sabrina Melino, chemist and pharmaceutical technician at Thesaurae Natura - Lake Maggiore (Piedmont), Italy

  • Publication at the AIA (International Alliance of Aromatherapists) of two clinical studies on the benefits of essential oils for plantar fibromatosis and sebaceous cyst.

  • Aromatherapy teacher training Course - Aromahead Institute, USA. 100 hours

  • Course in Advanced Aromatherapy . Aromahead Institute, USA. 235+ Hours

  • Course in Viruses and Immune System - Aromahead Institute, USA.

  • Participation in a Seminar on the creation of Natural Perfumes at the “Studio des Fragrance” of Galimard House in Grasse (Provence) in France.

  • Certificate of Professional Aromatherapist - Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing, Canada - 200 hours

  • Certificate of European Lymph Drainage Massage - Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing, Canada

  • Ayurveda Healing Course : - American Institute of Vedic Studies, Santa Fe ', New Mexico

  • Course in Natural Perfumes - Mandy Aftel Berkley, California

  • Course in the Manufacture of natural products - Marie Clair Lapare ', Doctor of Naturopathy (Québec, France and Morocco)

  • Course of Introduction to Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology

  • Energy Balance and Iridology 1 Courses- Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing, Canada.

  • Certificate of Reflexologist - Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing, Canada

  • Reflexology Techniques: On Zon Su (Chinese Reflexology) - China / Ingham and Buyers (Modern Reflexology) - USA / Angelo Luciani (Psychosomatic Reflexology) - Italy

  • Certificate of Shiatsu 1 - International Academy of Applied Health, Ottawa, Canada

  • Chinese Foot Reflexology Training Course - Rome (Italy) with Dr. King Jie (Hospital of Shanghai)
    1978 - 2000: self-taught study in herbal medicine



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