Background –
how I became a Natural Health Practitioner
As a night shelter volunteer in the ‘70’s
in England I used to frequent food co-ops that stocked
nuts, pulses, whole grains and herbs and experimented with
whole foods nutrition. I felt so attracted to the colours,
shapes and wholesome-ness of these simple foods!
I experimented with vegetarian eating and loved the earthy
 flavours and the types of people it brought me into contact
with.
A year later I was studying Food Science at University,
learning how to turn natural foods into something un-natural!!
What I was really learning was that my path in life was
not that one!
 However
it was a few years later in 1981, while working as a volunteer
in Papua New Guinea, that the world of Wholistic Healing
was opened up to me. I was lent a magazine that was dedicated
to natural health, healing and living responsibly on our
planet.
As I read the publication, article by article, I felt as
if a light had been lit inside me, burning ever more strongly.
As if I had no choice, I felt compelled to learn more.
In particular, I was fascinated by an article about Iridology,
describing how the patterns and colours in the iris of the
eye could be interpreted to provide information about a person’s
health. It seemed impossible, given my scientific background.
I began reading anything I could find on Iridology and natural
health and healing, and, inspired, changed the way I lived.
The first changes I made were dietary, including more fresh
fruits and vegetables, cutting out processed foods, and using
vegetarian proteins instead of meat. I began to notice that
my energy was better and I felt lighter and clearer.
Inspired by these changes, I continued to read and learn,
and began to experiment with liquid cleanses, following instructions
in books by the late and Nature Cure Physician, Paavo Airola.
I drank green coconut water for seven days, bought a juicer
and did juice cleanses, and in between continued to follow
the healing programs that I read about.
I was hooked!
I felt better, my eyes looked brighter, I had endless energy,
and I no longer wanted to eat and drink the processed, salty,
sugary foods that I had eaten before. I gave up coffee, sugar
and alcohol, exercised more, drank more water, discovered
herbal teas, and continued to experiment with colourful and
vibrant juices made from fresh, raw fruits and vegetables.
I felt amazed and inspired as the tides of regeneration and
healing occasionally surfaced strongly as reactions such as
mucus, headaches, earaches (which I had suffered badly with
as a child) and rapid colon elimination. I always felt better
than ever after one of these episodes, and knew that I was
experiencing the healing power of Nature as my body replaced
the old with the new with awesome intelligence.
As my body healed, I used Bach Flower essences to help
clear emotional resistances, and discovered the immense
power of focus and intent. Practices such as yoga and meditation
have become a part of my daily life.
The experience of raising two children while completing formal
education in Natural Medicine provided me with many opportunities
to put into practice the principles of natural health and
healing that I was studying.
My children are now 21 and 17, and neither have ever needed
to see a doctor for medical treatment. I have had many opportunities
to be grateful for the preventative power of a natural diet
high in living foods, and for the healing capacity of herbs,
good nutrition, rest, exercise, sunshine, meditation and fasting.
Professional experience
I have been in clinical practice for over 13 years, and have
lectured to students of Nutrition and Iridology for 7 years.
I’m passionate about sharing the simple truths that
have been such a blessing to my family, students and clients.
Time and again I have witnessed the healing power of naturopathy,
herbal medicine, essential oils and flower essences, and the
transformative capacity of purification programs.
In 2004 I founded Indigo Bean, School of Living Health, with
friend and colleague Susan Sadler, to teach classes
in nutrition, healthy food preparation, living food and detoxification.
I am forever grateful to my primary teacher, mentor and radiant
example of health and wholeness, Dr Farida Sharan. (www.purehealth.com).
Thank you, Farida, for pointing the way with such love and
dedication.”
Formal training completed:
1976-1979 : B. Sc. Hons Food Science, Nottingham University,
England
1983 : Diploma in Iridology, and certification in the Schleussler
system of
Biochemistry. Queensland Institute of Natural Sciences.
1984-1989 : Diplomas in Iridology, Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy,
British School
of Iridology and Natural Medicine, founded and run by Dr Farida
Sharan.
1988 : Certificate in Reflexology, original Ingham Method,
with the International
School of Reflexology in London.
1989-1990 Applied Kinesiology : Certificates in Touch for
Health, Basic One Brain, Touch for Health One and Two
1992 : Magnified Healing
2001 : Certificate in Darkfield Microscopy according to Professor
Enderlein, Sanum
Australia
2001 : Basic Teachers certificate, Margaret Morris Movement
2002 : Health Play for Children Certificate, Dance Action
for Youth, Margaret Morris
Movement
2003 : Beginning and Intermediate Sclerology Certificate,
Grand Medicine
2004 : Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Sclerology, Grand
Medicine
2006 : Full certification in Advanced Sclerology
2006 : Certificate 1 in Darkfied Microscopy, Sanum Australia,
College of Regulative
Medicine
2006 : Certification in Raindrop Technique, Raindrop Association
of Australia
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