Valerie provides specialized workshops, customized weekend intensives, public lectures, classes and certification programs. (see courses-click here)

• Conferences
• Continuing Education
• Private Businesses
• Non-profit Associations and Public Education

“Valerie is an excellent organizer and presenter. She is empathetic and caring; knowledgeable and fair. It is inspirational to be in her presence.”

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR...
Valerie Cooksley has been a Registered Nurse since 1981 and active in the holistic and integrative health movement for the last fifteen years. She has studied Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University, Seattle, WA and Advanced Studies in Essential Oils at Purdue University, IN. She holds an International Certification in Aromatherapy and has graduated from both the Atlantic and Pacific Institutes of Aromatherapy in the U.S., The Institute of Ramashanti, India as well as The Spiritual Phyto-Essencing Diploma Program and is presently enrolled in the Masters program with Dr. Bruce Berkowsky.

She has authored several books on aromatherapy and natural health. (Click on books to order from amazon.com). Her nursing experience includes Lecturer for the American Red Cross and American Cancer Society, Oncology Certified Nurse and Infectious Disease Nurse. Valerie is an experienced and dynamic public speaker and is regularly interviewed for media venues. (See or click on media appearances).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
• American Holistic Nurse's Association
• National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
• Herb Research Foundation

Professional affiliations:
Valerie is co-founder and a faculty member of the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy, which is certified through the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy's Council of Aromatherapy Schools and Educators Standards for Professional Aromatherapy Education Level One and Two Core Curriculum.

225 Educational contact hours are provided through the Colorado Center for Healing Touch. CE activity is approved through the Colorado Nursing Association, which is an approver of continuing education in Nursing, by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center on Accreditation. Massage Therapy educational contact hours approved through Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Co-Founder and Faculty Member of The Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy (founded 1997) offering a five month nationally accredited diploma certification program for Nurses and other health professionals in Integrative Aromatherapy (225 CEU’s).
  
• Holistic Health Nurse and Integrative Aromatherapy Consultant for hospitals, health centers and nursing home facilities, as well as for the spa industry, retail businesses and private clients from 1993-to present.
  
• Health Professional Board Member and Advisor for The Aromatherapy Connection.
  
• Advisory Board Member and active participant in developing Aromatherapy Standards and Ethics for the Aromatherapy Registration Council 1998/2000.
  
• Editorial Advisory Board Member for Massage Magazine, presently.
  
• Book Review Writer/Contributor for Massage Magazine, 2000 to present

Valerie has had numerous media appearances on national television and radio stations speaking on natural health topics and educating the public regarding essential oil and herbal extract benefits and safe practices. Appearances include America's Talking, CNBC, KIRO News at Noon, Seattle, Evolving Ideas, PAX TV, Olympia as well as Gary Null's Natural Living, and the nationally syndicated Here's to Your Health radio show.

Valerie has presented at the following venues:

• Fourth Scientific Wholistic Aromatherapy Conference, San Francisco, CA.
  
• Bellevue Community College Continuing Nursing Education, Bellevue, WA.
  
• MultiCare Health System, Oncology Unit, Tacoma, WA.
  
• Mary Briggs Children's Health Center, Tacoma, WA.
  
• King County Breast Cancer Support Group, Seattle, WA.
  
• Sisters of Providence Marianwood Nursing Home Alzheimer's Unit, Issaquah, WA.
  
• Blue Cross-Blue Shield Employee Training, Redmond, WA.
  
• Evergreen Hospital Medical Center Hospice Unit, Kirkland, WA.
  
• Evergreen Hospital Medical Center Body/Mind/Spirit Symposium, Kirkland, WA.
  
• Pacific Northwest Conference for Primary Care Practitioners, Seattle, WA.
  
• Washington State NADONA Fourth Annual Conference
  
• University School of Nursing, AANP Conference, Seattle, WA.
  
• Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland, WA
  
• Natus Natural Products Convention, Scottsdale, AZ.
  
• Japanese Herb Society, visiting from Japan on Tour, Bellevue, WA.
  
• Swedish Hospital Medical Center Tumor Institute, Seattle, WA.
  
• American Cancer Society, Seattle, WA.
  
• American Red Cross, Berkshire County, MA.
  
• Hartwell Healing and Health Center, Issaquah, WA.
  
• North End Family Practice, Boise, ID.
  
• Public workshops, lectures and book signing invitations:
  
• Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue WA.
  
• The Herbfarm, Fall City, WA
  
• Smith and Hawken, Bellevue, WA
  
• Barnes and Noble bookstores across the United States
  
• Borders Books, Seattle WA
  
• Various women's groups and clubs
  
• Numerous King County public libraries and parks and recreation departments.