About the School & the Principal - Sharon Forster

Essence Aromatherapy Training and Development was developed after Sharon Forster discovered that there was a lack of professional and post graduate training in East Sussex leading to recognised professional qualifications in the therapies offered. The school has earned an excellent reputation for the highest standards of tuition and is fully accredited by the AAPA. Sharon initially trained and qualified as an Aromatherapist in 1996. Her continuing interest in this therapy has led her to become a Qualified Tutor (City and Guilds), Assessor and trained Infant Massage Instructor.

Sharon has added to her knowledge and has undertaken further post graduate studies in Clinical Aromatherapy, Advanced Cosmetology, Massage for Pregnancy Labour and Birth, Advanced Massage Techniques, Indian Head Massage, Thermal Auricular Therapy and Slavic Massage, and has also studied with Dr. Penéöl. She is a member of the English Société L'Institut Pierre Franchome, France. In addition, Sharon is a full member of the Aromatherapy and Allied Practitioners' Association (AAPA).

Sharon is also registered with the Aromatherapy Council and is on the board of the General Council for Massage Therapy where she is actively involved with the future development of massage.

Sharon teaches Diploma Courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage (ITEC), Clinical Aromatherapy (ITEC) and Indian Head Massage (ITEC) and regularly lectures in East Sussex.