Public Lectures:

With 27 years of professional experience, Ms. Cooksley excels in aromatherapy, medical herbalism and nutritional healing, with a specialty in cancer prevention as well as environmental illness and stress. Ms. Cooksley previously worked as an Oncology Certified Nurse, Infectious Disease Nurse, and American Cancer Society and American Red Cross Certification instructor.

Ms. Cooksley earned her Degree in Nursing from Berkshire Community College and studied botanical medicine at Bastyr University and Advanced Studies in Essential Oils at Purdue University. She is an Internationally Certified Aromatherapist and fellow member of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, Network Leader of the American Holistic Nurses Association and Educational Committee Member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. Ms. Cooksley stays current with the trends in her profession by studying under the mentorship of several physicians in the U.S. and abroad in Biological Medicine, Endobiogenic Concept and disease prevention. She believes educating and empowering individuals on self-care using natural remedies is an important issue in her profession.

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

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.