Jade Shutes, with her extensive experience as an aromatherapist, herbalist, author, researcher, gardener, and aromatic distiller, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of holistic healing. She holds a Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy, Holistic Massage, Anatomy and Physiology, and Reflexology from the Raworth College of Natural Medicine in Dorking, UK, and a Diploma in Aromatherapy from the International Therapist Examining Board (ITEC). She also holds a certificate in herbal medicine.With a career spanning over three decades, Jade Shutes is not just an aromatherapy practitioner, researcher, and educator, but a passionate advocate for the power of aromatics. Her belief in the healing potential of the sense of smell in this era of upheaval and change is inspiring and her balanced, progressive approach to education is highly respected in the aromatherapy community.Jade is the founder of the School for Aromatic Studies. She is also the past president of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (2000-2003 and 2013-2015), the author of "Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers," the co-author of "The Carrier Oil Palette," and the main author of the "Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy.".