NATURAL WELL-BEING:
A MISSION FOR LIFE
EXPERIENCE
Clinical Herbalist, Aromatherapist & Reflexologist
Present (since 2016):
Founder of Stefania Borrelli - Pure and Natural Italian Lifestyle:
Creation of custom herbal and essential oil based remedies and products for the care and well-being of the skin and body.
Organization of workshops for wellness and health centers, individuals and corporates.
2022: Member of ICAN (International Clinical Aromatherapy Network): a global platform whose members are professionals in the fields of clinical aromatherapy, aromatic medicine, essential oil science and essential oil research.
2015: International Representative AIA (International Alliance of Aromatherapists)
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: Volunteer Member of the Board of Directors of the AIA (International Alliance of Aromatherapists) with head office in Colorado (USA)
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
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 hoursGraduate in “Clinical 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
——————————————————————————-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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