Valerie CooksleyValerie Gennari Cooksley, RN, OCN, FAAIM, CERT, is a holistic nurse, herbalist, clinical aromatherapist, Oil Dispersion Bath Therapist, certified in Raw Food Nutrition Science and best-selling author of several natural health books, including Aromathrapy: A Holistic Guide to Natural Healing with Essential Oils, Comforting Scents, and Healing Home Spa. Ms. Cooksley is a frequent contributor to wellness publications, conference lecturer and a pioneer within the fields of holistic nursing and alternative healing. She is Founder of the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy in Houston, Texas, President of Flora Medica Essential Oil Company and Founder of the Houston Holistic Network. In addition to her extensive holistic background, and personal fascination with the health benefits of seaweed, Ms. Cooksley's clinical experience in nursing specialized in Infectious Diseases, Oncology and Public Health. Read More Read Less