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Mary Dean Atwood, Ph.D., is the author of the books; Spirit Healing, and Spirit Herbs. She has a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico. Natural nutritional healing is a lifelong personal interest which she has researched extensively. She has a devotion to the welfare of animals and children and is also dedicated to preserving nature's plants and trees. |
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Judy Griffin, Ph.D., is the president of Herbal Health Inc. and a renowned teacher, counselor, author and lecturer. As a master herbalist, master gardener, and certified horticulturist, she lectures and teaches a curriculum of herbal studies at the University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Christian University as well as the Harris Hospital Breast Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. She has traveled and researched indigenous cultures for 20 years to study their foods, herbs and medicine. Judy is the author of Mother Nature's Herbal and several other books on nutrition, herbs, diet, organic gardening, aromatherapy and flower essences. |
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Steven Martyn has been intensively wildcrafting for seventeen years in the wilderness of Ontario Canada, where he is the co founder/president of The Algonquin Tea Company. He has an M.A.on the subject of indigenous plant use, and since the 80's has been teaching and showing how to live 'with' the Earth. Steven has taught his earth wisdom through apprenticeships, lectures and workshops on such topics as wilderness survival, healing with herbs and ecologically integrated agriculture. |
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Dr. Mela S. Raj received a doctorate in medical virology, epidemiology and medical statistics. He has authored over 20 research articles in professional journals and is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on ayurvedic herbs including the fenugreek herb. Dr. Raj is the president and founder of KBC, Inc., a world leader and innovator of uses for the fenugreek herb. He also serves in the capacity of adjunct professor at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. |
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Denise Santamarina is the owner and operator of Natural Nouveaux, an all-natural skin, hair, nail and body care salon. She has been a cosmetologist for 18 years, instructed classes and is a consultant to non-toxic salons across the country. |
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Larry Smith is the vice president of International Sourcing Inc. ISI is a leading importer of high quality naturally based raw materials and products for the health and beauty care industries. Larry has served in senior executive positons for companies in these fields since 1967. His expertise and strong background in chemistry and product formulations has made him a much sought after speaker and writer. Larry is an adjunct professor at the State University of New York, lecturing on marketing and manufacturing of cosmetics. He also is the author of numerous articles that have been published in trade magazines around the world. |
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David R. Spence purchased Alpha Plastics Inc. 13 years ago at age 26. The company specializes in packaging for the homeopathic and nutritional supplement markets.Under David's leadership, Alpha Plastics has become an innovative leader using the newest most advanced materials for improving packaging needs for the natural health industry. |
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Malinda McHenry is the co-owner of Elite Aesthetics: a skin care clinic, distributor of products to physicians ans spas, and provider of postgraduate training for estheticians, nurses, and physicians. She has extensive experience working with and teaching on all aspects of aethetics since 1987. Malinda is well recognized in the field as a speaker and educator. |
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Trish Flaster is the CEO/President of Botanical Liasons, a consulting firm supporting sustainable development of botanical ingredients. She has an extensive background in horticulture and has held positions in botanical sourcing. Trish is highly recognized in her field. |
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Suzanne Dean is the vice president and co-founder of Tea Tree Therapy, Inc., an American based tea tree oil company. She has been involved with the production of tea tree oil for over twenty years. |
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