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Auckland North and West
Tessa Jonassen Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Harmonia
Contact:
Ph: 09 478 0934 or 021 030 8224
Auckland North Shore
Email: tessa.jonassen@gmail.com
Bio:
Harmonia is based on Auckland's North Shore, offering vibrational healing in the form of Reiki & Crystal Healing and First Light Flower Essences.
This natural and gentle approach to holistic well-being brings harmony and balance to mind body and soul.
Tessa has a gentle and calming energy and works with all family members from all walks of life. Babies, children, teenagers and students are welcome.
Harmonia – 'revitalise your body mind and soul with nature's healing energy'.
Registered First Light Flower Essence Practitioner and Reiki Healer
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Steve Lydford Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
BEd, PGDip Tch, CBP
Contact:
Ph: 09 410 6011 or 021 121 9514
Forrest Hill
Auckland North Shore
Email: steveandlesley@vodafone.co.nz
Bio:
As a primary school teacher, specialising in juniors, I see many opportunities for the essences to assist young children. My clients are seen at home in our clinic in the evenings or weekends.
I have a special interest in using the essences with animals and their owners. I am also a Body Talk & Animal Talk practitioner and use this modality to support my work with the First Light Essences.
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Lesley Lydford-King Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner and Senior Tutor
CBP
FlowerTalk
Contact:
Ph: 09 410 6011 or 021 111 2700
Email: flowertalk@vodafone.co.nz
Bio:
The First Light Flower Essences are a gift to us from the Atua and devic forces of the land of Aotearoa. It is an honour for me to work with these beautiful essences, both as a Registered First Light Teacher and with clients at my home based practice.
I am a primary school teacher of many years’ experience and have a special interest in working with children and their families, helping them to live joyously as they face the challenges and pressures of the 21st Century and Aquarian Age.
I am also a Body Talk Practitioner and use this modality to support my work with the First Light Essences.
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Fe Grimshaw Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
RN, Dip Marketing
Contact:
Ph: 09 445 7736 or 021 608 809
Devonport
Auckland North Shore
Email: fegrimshaw@gmail.com
Bio:
I have been a First Light Flower Essence Practitioner since December 2009 and have a passion for seeing clients transform their lives and their emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. I am married with four small children and find the essences an integral part of our day to day life.
I have a Diploma in Nursing and have worked as a registered Nurse in different parts of the world. I have a Diploma in Marketing and Management and I worked in Sales and Marketing in the Health Sector before pursuing family life. I am currently studying Te Reo Maori and I practice NZ Flower Essences from my home.
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Chris Griffiths Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
RN, MNZAC
Contact:
Ph: 09 486 0516 or 021 230 3716
Takapuna
Auckland North Shore
Email: chris.griffy@slingshot.co.nz
Bio:
I am passionate about First Light Flower Essences and welcome clients who wish to address issues which restrict their daily lives and limit their fullest potential. There is no limit to what these native plants can do when we work with them co-operatively and respectfully.
My special interests are Women’s Wellness, Addictions and Spirituality.
I am a Registered Nurse, Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor. I am employed by Community Alcohol and Drug Services and aim to find ways to bridge the benefits of 21st Century energy healing with mainstream medicine.
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Carl Hamblyn Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
BSc Grad Dip Tch
Contact:
Ph: 09 834 5591 or 022 622 6291
Te Atatu
Auckland
Email: carl.hamblyn@xtra.co.nz
Bio:
Experience in the field of mental health / social work and my current vocation as a High School teacher has been helpful in understanding the difficulties people face today. I see clients in the weekend or evenings at my home based clinic.
Heidi Monks Cert. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Contact:
Ph 021 877 556
Titirangi
West Auckland
Email: landspirit@xtra.co.nz
Bio:
In addition to being a Registered Practitioner of First Light Flower Essences I am a landscape architect, a celebrant and a fabric artist. I am passionate about working with plants for creating dyes and pattern.
Human beings are like multi layered landscapes and each layer is affected by the others. To be really healthy we need to express our true nature, allow our unique inner light to shine, but this cannot happen when one or more aspects of our being are dysfunctional.
I have worked with the First Light Flower Essences since 2006 and know that they are a wonderful tool for clearing the blocked pathways that prevent genuine creative expression of our true purpose.
I love the power and subtlety of the Essences and I would be especially delighted to assist you if you would like a consultation.
Angela Brown Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
NZ Registered Reiki Master Practitioner
Contact:
Ph: 021 130 8580
Mairangi Bay
Auckland North Shore
Email: angelabrown1@xtra.co.nz
Bio:
I love working with natural modalities to help make other peoples lives the best they can be, in the least invasive and most effective way possible. The flower essences are made specifically for the extreme challenges and stresses we are facing at this time. I am fully qualified to assist you with any issues you have including those of you in the healing profession yourself, be it nursing, care-giving, massaging, etc. I also practice Reiki, a Japanese healing art and I feel these two modalities work well together to give you the best possible outcome. I look forward to meeting with you.
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Jo Buckingham Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Tanekaha Clinic
Contact:
Ph: 09 445 4674
Devonport
Auckland North Shore
Email: jo@tanekaha-nz.com
Bio:
My practice is in Devonport from a studio room set in a tranquil garden.
I have been working with the essences for 7 years treating people of all ages, including animals.
I have a special interest in the journey of "Motherhood" and all that it brings, pregnancy, the birth process and parenting.
From a personal experience I know the essences are a wonderful tool in supporting the mother, the child and the family during this time.
I am also drawn to working with the essences to assist highly sensitive children, of which we are seeing more, in the 21st century.
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Marj Marks Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Qualified veterinary nurse, Dip. Aquarian Healing International, Cert. Homeobotanical Therapy
Aquaesse
Contact:
Ph: 09 431 7545 or 027 612 5256
North of Auckland
Auckland North Shore
Email: marj@aquaesse.co.nz
Bio:
Marj is a First Light Flower Essence practitioner whose business has a focus on working with animals. Marj has a background as a veterinary nurse, a lifetime of being with animals and their humans and as a community worker.
Although she has a Diploma in Aquarian Healing and is a Homeobotanical Therapist, Marj's strength is in working intuitively with the spirit of a client and the disease and with New Zealand First Light Flower Essences.
Consultations can be in person, by phone or email. Essences can be posted.
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Carolyn Johnston Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
R.N.
Contact:
Ph: 027 297 0944
Te Atatu Peninsula
Auckland
Email: cazzabella72@yahoo.com.au
Bio:
I am a (holistic) Registered Nurse working in the Hospice/palliative care area working with patients, their loved ones, and colleagues.
I have a background of massage therapy and have learned many healing modalities over the years.
I am in training to be a Soul Voice Practitioner using sound vibration and one's own voice for healing, empowering and transforming their lives. I am excited about being able to use the First Light Flower Essences with the Soul Voice for vibrational healing, energy management and higher consciousness.
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Nikki Goldsworthy Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
B.Sc (Human Nutrition, Dip. Aromatherapy and Massage, Reiki Master
Contact:
Ph: 09 483 2722
Beach Haven
Auckland North Shore
Email: nikki_w@clear.net.nz
Bio:
I am a qualified Flower Essence practitioner, Aromatherapist, Massage therapist and Reiki practitioner and have a university degree in Human Nutrition.
I work both from home and the Birkenhead Health Centre.
I have found the flower essences invaluable in helping my children, their peers and family and friends with the challenges of school, work and the stresses thrown at us through 21st century living.
I am passionate about their ability to help us through life’s transitions and would welcome the opportunity to show you how they can bring more balance to your life.
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Elizabeth Marino Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Advanced Certified BodyTalk Practitioner
Reiki Master
Contact:
Ph: 09 418 5535 or 027 710 4283
Birkenhead
Auckland North Shore
Email: elizabeth.marino@balanceyourbody.co.nz
Bio:
Elizabeth will facilitate a healing session for you with the combination of BodyTalk, Reiki and The First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand. In her professional clinic in Birkenhead, she assists clients of all ages with their own healing process. They present a wide variety of physical and psychological conditions.
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Auckland Central and South
Danielle Mahoney Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Naturally Well ‘wellbeing of body, mind and soul through spirit and nature’
Contact:
Ph: 09 579 7488 or 027 431 2210
Mt Wellington
Auckland
Email: naturallywell@rocketmail.com
Bio:
I am a certified practitioner of First Light Flower Essences, Homeobotanical Therapy (HbT) and Reiki Master. I have chosen to specialise in these modalities as they beautifully complement one another by working gently and effectively alone or in combination to balance and heal.
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Lynda Earl Dip. NZNFE

First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
BHSc ( Compl. Med) Dip. Med.Herb, Dip. Naturopathy
Contact:
Ph: 021 438 432 or 09 849 8191
Grey Lynn
Auckland
Email: lyndamaryearl@gmail.com
Bio:
I have a busy first light flower essence practice, and also provide a distance service via email.
I have been registered for 3 years, and am also a registered first light flower essence teacher, fully qualified medical herbalist and naturopath. I enjoy helping any type of person, and my client base includes men, women, children, pets and places!
I'm dedicated to my work as a first light flower essence practitioner. I charge $30 for a 30 minute consultation, $35 for distance consultations.
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Debbie Hindin Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Contact:
Ph: 021 134 0109
Auckland
Email: vesta@slingshot.co.nz
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Lana Raill Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Dip. Herbal Medicine; Dip. Naturopathy,
Wellness through Nutrition, Herbal Medicine and Lifestyle Management
Contact:
Ph: 021 024 8952 or 09 849 6677
Point Chevalier
Auckland
Email: gaiasfire@gmail.com
Bio:
I am a fully qualified Herbalist and Naturopath with a passion for plant medicine, particularly incorporating the use of the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand range. I feel it is imperative that, in order for true health and wellbeing to be attained, the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the person must be addressed equally. I have found, through personal and professional experience with the First Light essences, that we are blessed with an extremely potent and effective means to support healing at all levels. I am available for consultations in Point Chevailer.
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Judith (Judy) Harriman Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
REIKI & REMEDIES
Contact:
Ph: 09 232 1832 or 027 418 2793
Waiau Pa
Pukekohe
Email: judy.mary@xtra.co.nz
Bio:
I am a registered Reiki Master/Teacher, a certified Crystal Healer, and a First Light Flower Essence Practitioner. I teach Reiki as well as doing healings. I find that when I am treating a patient with a Reiki healing, the First Light Flower Essences complement the whole healing process and my client therefore gets the maximum healing effect. I work from home in a lovely rural setting which I find helps my clients to relax even more.
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Cindy Beaudin Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Contact:
Ph: 09 360 7206
Herne Bay
Auckland
Email: beauengle@xtra.co.nz
Bio:
I am a First Light Flower Essence Practitioner working from my home, where I also do phone and email consultations with regular clients. I am also a practitioner in Celestial Awakenings Energy Healing, and as appropriate, work with either or both of these compatible healing modalities. My husband, two children and I all personally use the essences to enhance and assist us emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. My clients range from individuals of all ages, to family pets.
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Gill Williamson Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
Inneressence
Contact:
Ph: 09 361 5411 or 021 332 141
St Marys Bay
Auckland
Email: gill@inneressence.co.nz
Bio:
Gill works co-creatively with nature to clear land of discordant energies that can greatly affect health and well being. She also clears buildings of stagnant and inharmonious energies, allowing occupants to create their home as a sanctuary, a place to retreat from the stresses of the 21st Century. This also allows workplaces to become harmonious and energised. Gill uses First Light Flower Essences to support her clearings, as well as one-on-one consultations drawing on over 20 years of experience on her own healing journey to support her clients to clear the pathway to reconnect with their Inneressence.
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Hamilton
Nicky Scofield Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Dip. Bowen, Reiki Level 2
Dragonfly Therapy
Contact:
Ph: 07 855 7535 or 027 254 6600
Hamilton
Email: nicky@dragonflytherapy.co.nz
Bio:
Nicky is a NZ First Light Flower Essence Practitioner based in Hamilton. Along with working with the magical NZ First Light Flower Essences Nicky may also incorporate her skills as a trained Bowtech Bowen Therapist, Pranic Healer and Energy Worker.
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Mt Maunganui
Louise Blackford Dip.NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Contact:
Ph: 07 574 3070 or 021 399 981
Mount Maunganui
Bay of Plenty
Email: louise@healyourself.co.nz
Bio:
Louise has a passion for health and well being. She has a sound knowledge in healing, health products and nutrition having obtained diplomas during her seven years in the health industry.
Using a holistic approach she combines this with therapeutic foot massage and the wonderful healing medium of NZ Flower Essences to bring soothing to the body, mind, heart and soul.
She has witnessed both, personal and professional levels of healing that have greatly assisted her on her journey.
Louise now devotes her life purpose helping others unleash the potential that lies within, encouraging them to move forward on their journey to realise more joy and peace in their lives through this divinely inspired modality of Nature Power.
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Tauranga
Rukuwai Nicholas Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Contact:
Ph: 07 578 6216 or 027 693 9791
Tauranga
Email: rukuwai.lloyd@kinect.co.nz
Bio:
Nga Mihi Matakuikui kia koutou katoa,
My name is Rukuwai Nicholas and I reside in Tauranga.
I am in service to humanity assisting our kaumatua with physical ailments and the broader community with emotional disharmony resonating in a physical form.
I am passionate about sharing any knowledge I have in the healing realm with our whanau to assist in the transition for a more fulfilling hikoi.
As Maori I feel honoured to co operatively represent as a First Light Flower Essence Practitioner and bear the mantle of Papatuanuku and her rongoa.
‘Ko te rongoa paataka o te ora i taakohatia e Tane.’
Rongoa is the source of our wellbeing as gifted to us by Tane.
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New Plymouth
Laura Jane Bowers Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
BSc(Hons) Comp Med, ND, Cert Bowen
Contact:
Ph: 06 752 4007 or 027 454 9526
Okato, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Email: laura@laurajanebowers.com
Bio:
I am a tutor at the Naturopathic College of NZ and a registered naturopath and complementary practitioner with the NZ Society of Naturopaths. My aim is to contribute towards the healing of others through client centred care, clearing obstacles to health and supporting the experience of mindfulness and wellbeing.
I believe that each soul innately knows what they need to grow and to heal and working with the flower essences of Aotearoa, New Zealand provides a beautiful opportunity to utilise the power of nature and the intention of non-judgmental acceptance to guide clients on their spiritual, emotional and physical journeys toward health.
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Wellington
Colette McKenzie Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
ND Dip Med Herb Dip NH
Contact:
Ph: 021 182 3041
Absolute Therapy Clinic
Wellington City
Email: metacrone@hotmail.com
Bio:
Colette has over 9 years experience working as a naturopath, herbalist, flower essence consultant and energy healing facilitator. She has specialised in First Light Flower Essences since 2005 and is available for consultations.
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Astrea Morgane Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
BSc(Hons) DipHom
Contact:
Ph: 027 367 0176
Wellington
Email: astrea@medicinewoman.net
Bio:
I work with 21st Century medicines that promote better health and better life. The First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand are natural, safe, and effective medicines that support healing and set us free to realise our potential.
My background is in the natural sciences and I have a First Class BSc(Hons) in Botany (Massey University 1984). I have worked in science and for 25 years I was the Scientific Editor of New Zealand's national scientific journals. I have been associated with First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand since 2004 and I have studied and experienced many health and healing therapies. I am a Registered Homeopath and have also received training in Rongoa Maori.
For me, working with the plants of Aotearoa New Zealand brings together science and spirit in a powerful way for true healing. I am available for consultations in clinic in the Greater Wellington region as well as at festivals and events throughout New Zealand. I also prescribe and dispense essences to clients nationally and internationally. I am the Wellington Co-ordinator for First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand.
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Janice Harris Cert. NZNFE

First Light Flower Essence of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Certified BodyTalk Practitioner
Reiki II
Diplomas in Psychology and Organisational Psychology
Contact:
Ph: 04 385 4342 or 021 249 1407
Natural Health Centre
Level 2, 53 Courtenay Place
Wellington
Email: janice@bodytalk4health.co.nz
Bio:
I use the First Light Flower Essences to support my clients to restore balance and harmony in their lives. I am a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner and the First Light Essences make an ideal accompaniment to BodyTalk. My work focuses on addressing issues on many levels, emotional, mental or spiritual, depending on where you are in your journey and what you are ready to deal with.
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Nelson
Ana Dorrington Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
BCsg, NZAC, DAPAANZ
Contact:
Ph: Nelson 03 548 4910 or Takaka Golden Bay 03 525 7225
Nelson and Takaka
Email: ana.dorrington@gmail.com
Bio:
I work in the South Island as a First Light Flower Essence Practitioner, life coach and counsellor. I began training and working as a counsellor 25 years ago and specialise in the areas of addiction and trauma. I support people to work through life/Soul transitions, to transform disharmonious patterns, beliefs and behaviours into positive life affirming ones and to bring passion and creativity into the life. I have been co creating with the wisdom and power of Aotearoa's native essences since 2006. Feel free to contact me if you would like more information about me or my work.
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Christchurch
Kay Lloyd Dip. NZNFE

First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
M.FENZ, M.NZCHP - Flower Essence Therapy, Cert. Counselling PNCEd
Grad.School of Sacred Sound, Dip Recreation and Sport Hillary Commission.
Contact:
Ph: 027 252 8678
Inspiration Flower Essence Clinic
Christchurch
Email: kay.lloyd@paradise.net.nz
Bio:
I have been involved in Flower Essence Therapy since 1994 and began teaching and supervising Flower Essence Students in 1999. Since 2008 I have been South Island Co-ordinator for First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand Training. I now share this role with Dorine Hooykaas. I see a wide range of clients from all walks of life and of all ages. My specially is in new directions or changes in our lives, letting go of the old less useful patterns and embracing the new. I love introducing people to Flower Essences in such a way that they discover their own wonderful connection to the spirit of nature and in doing so they find their own beauty.
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Patricia Stowell Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
Diploma in Podiatry, Certificate in Relaxation Massage & Reflexology(NZCM)
Spiritual Healer(NFSH)
Contact:
Ph: 03 365 3011 or 027 469 7191
Soul to Sole
The Herb Centre
223 Kilmore Street
Christchurch
Email: soultosole@xtra.co.nz
Bio:
I have a passion for feet hence my business name, Soul to Sole. Feet are the foundation and can reveal what is occuring on all levels of our being; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. I can provide healing assistance on all those levels through my Podiatry, Reflexology, Spiritual Healing, Massage and the wonderful First Light Flower Essences of NZ qualifications. I am particularly passionate with regard to the Flower Essences as I have had some wonderful personal and professional results and would love to assist you with your healing journey.
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Rose J Claiden Cert. NZNFE

MSc. Art Therapy, MFA, BFA (Hons.)
Diplomas in Holistic Massage and Clinical Aromatherapy
Reiki III (Master/Teacher) IAAMA
Contact:
Ph: +61(0)459 104 096
Rose Aromas
Hobart, Tasmania
Brisbane, Queensland
Email: rclaiden63@hotmail.com
Bio:
I am honoured to be working co-operatively with the sacred plant medicine of Aotearoa. I find that the essences work at such a deep, profound and subtle level to facilitate holistic healing.
I trained in Art Therapy in Edinburgh ( 2000-2) specialising in medical art therapy and working with people affected by stroke, cancer, eating disorders, trauma and HIV/AIDS. I practised within the NHS, in Scotland, working with children impacted by trauma and in schools with Place2B, assisting young people to deal with issues of loss and bereavement. I also trained at the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine ( 2004-5) in Clinical Aromatherapy and Massage and set up practice in Edinburgh, also working with subtle aromatherapy and Reiki. I underwent full Usui Reiki Masters training in 2006, incorporating the Tibetan symbols. I have also trained with BAST ( British Academy of Sound Training) for one year, learning the use of Himalayan bowls, voice toning and crystal bowls for harmonic healing. Samye Ling Tibetan Centre gave me invaluable teachings in meditation practice over 7 years.
First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand (R) are a pivotal part of my metaphysical tool kit. I am inspired to work with these essences to assist people in their own unique healing journey to realising their creative potential and illuminated health.
For consultations in clinic, at home or via email, please contact Rose.
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Minako Hama Dip. NZNFE
First Light Flower Essences of NZ® Registered Practitioner
NZNFE JAPAN
Contact:
Ph: +81 (0)3 6459-6888
2-12-3 Omorinaka Ota-ku,Tokyo, Japan
Email: info@nzfej.jp
I am totally dedicated to increasing the awareness of First Light flower essences in Japan. This feels very appropriate for me, as New Zealand is my spiritual home. I run my own very busy clinic and school in Tokyo, which is called Kauri Holistic Healing. I am also a certified Aromatherapist and Reflexologist.