Myrtha (Mimi) Russell de Martin, RA, AAT, CFEP, RT

Latin America Region - Email Mimi

Myrtha (Mimi) is a Certified Flower Essence, an AcuAroma Therapy Practitioner and a Registered Aromatherapist (RA) as designated by the Aromatherapy Registration Council (ARC). Her practice focuses on harnessing the power of essential oils to holistically promote physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. 

With over 600 hours of formal Aromatherapy and Flower Essence education and training, she is a Professional Member of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), a NAHA Certified Professional Aromatherapist (NCPA), and a member of the Flower Essence Society. Her dedication to professional growth and ethical behaviour in her field is reflected in the way she supplements her knowledge with continuing education. 

Mimi’s personal journey into aromatherapy began with personal health challenges in the 1990s, when she experienced the supportive and transformative power of essential oils and flower essences. This experience inspired her to, eventually, delve deeper into this. She discovered her calling upon realising that she wanted to become a professional in the field and share the benefits of Holistic Aromatherapy with others. 

Understanding that each individual is unique, their personal journey towards wellbeing should be tailored to their specific needs. Mimi employs various techniques in her practice, including personalised Essential Oil blends, Flower Essences, AcuPoints and Holistic Lifestyle recommendations. She has worked with a good range of clients, both locally and abroad. 

Passionate about the advancement of Professional Aromatherapy in the region, she is devoted to promoting its practice and benefits and eagerly anticipates contributing to its enhanced recognition and accessibility, especially in her region. 

In addition to her private practice, Mimi is a Registered Translator, as designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama. Her previous experience includes airline transportation, global distribution systems (GDS), and marketing. 

Wanda Parks, IM-D, PhD, MA, BSN RN CMSRN, CHC

Arizona - Email Wanda

Dr. Wanda Parks is an Integrative & Holistic Health Practitioner, IM-D, PhD, MA, BSN RN CMSRN, CHC who has served in two branches of the military as a Registered Nurse. Wanda is also a certified Aromatherapist, a two-time published author of ‘The Wellness Lifestyle and the 30-Day Living your Created Life; Reflective Food Journal and #1 Best Seller Co-Author of You Were Made to be Unstoppable.

Wanda began her journey to better her own health and it all began with Essential oils. This led to her learning more and becoming a certified aromatherapist and using this modality with all her clients. She is a lifelong learner of all thingsholistic. She has been a member of AIA since 2016 and the AZ state Rep.

Wanda helps women over 40 with metabolic and autoimmune conditions better their health at the cellular level, reducing toxins, inflammation, and pain.

Wanda loves traveling and spending time with her 8 grandchildren. She has fused her two loves and began offering wellness getaways [e.g. cruises and land]; where she blends both of her passions wellness and travel.