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How did you initially get involved with aromatherapy, and what made you start working with essential oils?
After reading Robert Tisserand's The Art of Aromatherapy, I felt like I had found my vocation. Luckily, there was an herb shop close to my house (the first Western-style herb shop in Japan!), where I got a part-time job and learned a lot about herbs and essential oils. The owner couple has a huge library collection of herbs and aromatherapy books, which the employees can borrow to read.
Where did you start your career? After graduating from the London School of Aromatherapy, I kept working for Charis Seijo to teach classes. Only a few aromatherapy classes were offered in Japan in the early '90s, so I had a lot of students.
Who was your inspiration or the most influential person/people in the aromatherapy/essential oils field, and why? Nelly Grosjean and Kurt Schnaubelt. I learned a great deal of knowledge and attitude towards essential oils from them. They are both so generous in sharing their perspectives and warmest friendships. I translated their books, and they broadened my view of aromatherapy in different ways.
What was the biggest challenge and the greatest achievement in your aromatherapy career? I established an aromatherapy professional school with a good reputation in Japan for 26 years. We also trained more than 1,000 IFA-registered aromatherapists in one-year or 18-month courses with detailed training for each student. They had to sit IFA-written and practical exams, which took five hours in total. It was not easy; many schools closed, but we survived.
How do you envision aromatherapy in 10 years? And 20 years? It will regenerate the people who lead the aromatherapy field, and more scientific evidence will be approved. We will be able to see many more products to use for minor ailments and support the treatment of more chronic problems.
What would be your tips for a new or upcoming aromatherapist new to the field? Get the best education first, take your time to study thoroughly, and do not go the business-oriented, easy-to-master way. Aromatherapy is an accumulation of a great deal of knowledge with a long history from all around the world.
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