About Jan Benham
At the heart of the Aroma Shoppe is Jan Benham - CEO, founder and head tutor at The Institute of Aromatherapy and Jan Benham School of Holistic Studies.
Internationally renowned trainer and practitioner of holistic therapy Jan Benham FSBTh, FFHT, MIFPA, RAHP, CNHP has a wealth of expertise in the field of natural beauty.
Jan's extensive career in the field of holistic beauty began 40 years ago...
...spanning from initiation into the world of cosmetics as a Beauty Therapist, in the four decades since launching her first natural skincare line, Jan evolved into a most respected pioneer in the field of aromatherapy and holistic cosmetics based on the principles of complementary medicine.
Years of creative career development as a practitioner, trainer, formulator and business owner of various walk-in and e-commerce stores fine-tuned Jan's natural acumen and understanding of the most effective ways to create supportive, holistic skin care remedies that treat the body and spirit as a whole.
Extensively influencing the world of botanical care with retail premises and training facilities spanning Canada, The Netherlands and the UK,
Jan is still fully active in her educational capacity as tutor of the Aromatherapy and the Holistic Health program at the Institute of Aromatherapy and Aroma Shoppe while also giving regular workshops on cosmetic making at private colleges.
Jan's lends her expertise at an institutional level, teaching psychiatric nurses “Aromatherapy for Mental Care” at NHS Hospitals in the UK and is in demand hosting seminars and workshops worldwide including the Czech Republic, the UK, Canada, the Netherlands and Germany.
Media News: In the UK from 1982 to 1985 Jan appeared regularly on BBC UK talking about Aromatherapy and Holistic Health.
In Canada from 1986 to 2011, Jan was also a regular on TV Canada, BBC UK and various documentaries.
Here are some links to just some of the following archives:
1982 - BBC
1986 - CJAD Montreal
1996 - City TV, Toronto, Canada
1997 - Jan Benham on Global TV
2004 - BBC part one
2009 - Living in Toronto TV Show – How to make a moisturser
2010 - Chinese TV
Jan is also the author and publisher of the following books which are available in major bookstores, amazon and Kindle.
The Creamy Craft of Cosmetic Making with essential oils and their friends, 1996, 2011
The Baby Boomers Beauty Bible, 2004, 2011
Pet Care with Essential Oils and Their Friends, 2013
Dare to Kiss (The art of making lip care products and cosmetics), 2014
The Art of Making Eye Make-Up 2016
She is a fellow member of the International Federation of Health & Beauty Therapists (FSBTh), and members of the International Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) UK. and the Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners. Past President, CFA (Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists), Founder and CEO of the Institute of Aromatherapy, The Aroma Shoppe and Jan Benham School of Holistic Studies.
Internationally renowned trainer and practitioner of holistic therapy Jan Benham FSBTh, FFHT, MIFPA, RAHP, CNHP has a wealth of expertise in the field of natural beauty.
Jan's extensive career in the field of holistic beauty began 40 years ago...
...spanning from initiation into the world of cosmetics as a Beauty Therapist, in the four decades since launching her first natural skincare line, Jan evolved into a most respected pioneer in the field of aromatherapy and holistic cosmetics based on the principles of complementary medicine.
Years of creative career development as a practitioner, trainer, formulator and business owner of various walk-in and e-commerce stores fine-tuned Jan's natural acumen and understanding of the most effective ways to create supportive, holistic skin care remedies that treat the body and spirit as a whole.
Extensively influencing the world of botanical care with retail premises and training facilities spanning Canada, The Netherlands and the UK,
Jan is still fully active in her educational capacity as tutor of the Aromatherapy and the Holistic Health program at the Institute of Aromatherapy and Aroma Shoppe while also giving regular workshops on cosmetic making at private colleges.
Jan's lends her expertise at an institutional level, teaching psychiatric nurses “Aromatherapy for Mental Care” at NHS Hospitals in the UK and is in demand hosting seminars and workshops worldwide including the Czech Republic, the UK, Canada, the Netherlands and Germany.
Media News: In the UK from 1982 to 1985 Jan appeared regularly on BBC UK talking about Aromatherapy and Holistic Health.
In Canada from 1986 to 2011, Jan was also a regular on TV Canada, BBC UK and various documentaries.
Here are some links to just some of the following archives:
1982 - BBC
1986 - CJAD Montreal
1996 - City TV, Toronto, Canada
1997 - Jan Benham on Global TV
2004 - BBC part one
2009 - Living in Toronto TV Show – How to make a moisturser
2010 - Chinese TV
Jan is also the author and publisher of the following books which are available in major bookstores, amazon and Kindle.
The Creamy Craft of Cosmetic Making with essential oils and their friends, 1996, 2011
The Baby Boomers Beauty Bible, 2004, 2011
Pet Care with Essential Oils and Their Friends, 2013
Dare to Kiss (The art of making lip care products and cosmetics), 2014
The Art of Making Eye Make-Up 2016
She is a fellow member of the International Federation of Health & Beauty Therapists (FSBTh), and members of the International Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) UK. and the Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners. Past President, CFA (Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists), Founder and CEO of the Institute of Aromatherapy, The Aroma Shoppe and Jan Benham School of Holistic Studies.
Our books are available in the following stores. Also available at libraries in both the UK and in Canada