Vannessa Kaplen is a member of "The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists" an organisation which regulates the practice of aromatherapy ensuring high standards of professionalism and safety. she will qualify in Clinical Aromatherapy and Therapeutic Massage at The Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromathapy (ITHMA) in London April 2009, under the tutorship of leading experts in their fields:

Gabriel Mojay, principal and founder of ITHMA, author and co-author of many acredited books on aromatherapy, including "Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit"

Robert and Rhiannon Harris editors of "The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy" and "International Journal of Essential Oil Therapeutics" and teachers of many varied aromatherapy and essential oil based courses, based in Provence

Donna Robbins, vice-principal and senior therapeutic massage Instructor of ITHMA complimentary therapist and tutor in therapeutic massage, acupressure & meridian massage, advanced massage & bodywork and aromatic indian head massage amongst others

Vannessa came to the UK in 1995 from the sunny shores of Cape Town and has worked in various avenues including blue chip corporate, manufacturing and child-care both here and in the US. her love of arts and crafts and bringing this gift to others saw her stepping into the tutoring arena for both young and old. finally her art and therapy based background brought her full circle to Aromatherapy and Massage where she hopes to devote her time to working in Hospices, people's homes and taking part in the alternative therapies offered to cancer patients.