Seminar Testimonials

About the Instructor

What Past Participants Have Said...

"I always come away from Peter's seminars with lots of specific information that I can start using with my patients right away. His wealth of clinical experience is drawn from many years of practice and research, and is presented in such an organized way that it's easy to follow, and he's able to transmit a great deal of information in just two days."
Janene Mitchell, L.Ac.

"Peter's deep knowledge and enthusiasm for essential oils made what could have been on ordinary CEU class an amazingly enriching experience. I was able to use the oils and the information the very next day in my treatment rooms. Peter is on the forefront of a whole new world in the energetic treatment of the body and psyche."
—Lisa Walker, L.Ac.

"The use of essential oils in Chinese medicine answers the questions and confusion many practitioners face when wanting to choose herbal therapies. Namely, what to do when our patient doesn't fit into a zang fu pattern? What to do when patients don't want to cook herbs or use pills? Essential oils provide a pleasant, safe and effective alternative and primary choice for patients and practitioners alike. This course reminds us of the ancient use of these oils as well as enhancing the modern practice of Chinese medicine."
—Barbara Higgins, D.O.M.

"Peter's workshops are by far the most interesting and valuable continuing education I have taken to date. The information is fascinating and practical, and I have been able to immediately apply the knowledge I have gained, much to the delight of myself and my patients. The oils used themselves are second to none in quality."
—Gina Haber, L.Ac., DNBAO

"Just wanted to thank you again for the fascinating class you presented this weekend. Your passion for essential oils and herbs is contagious; I learned so much great stuff that I am sure will benefit my clients, friends and myself for years to come. Also, I am grateful that you opened us all up to a new world of delightful smells, since most of us go about our day and forget to 'smell the roses.' My nose will never be the same."
—Mindy, CMT at Esalen Institute

"I respect Peter's commitment to essential oil sources, research and TCM relationships. Before attending this seminar, I hesitated to purchase oils because I was distrustful of synthetic additives. On the first day, I inhaled 50 different oils without the side effects of a scratchy throat or ears, itchy eyes or a headache. The olfactory access into the body and psyche is fascinating. Like much of our practice, the use of essences is both intuitive and objective. It has added a truly uplifting dimension to my work and life."
—Evonne Kane, L.Ac.

"Peter's classes are cutting edge. His handouts and books make the information easily accessible. Peter is well informed and extremely generous in sharing his considerable knowledge on the subject. His seminar on Using Essential Oils in Chinese Medicine should be on everyone's list of 'must have' seminars. Peter not only teaches how to use them therapeutically but he has spent years in the field, traveling around the world finding the purest oils directly from their source.

"I believe that essential oils are going to be used more and more frequently in practice, not only for their therapeutic properties, but also as a great alternative to herbs. In my own practice, I am using essential oils more frequently than herbs. This is due partly to the many complicated interactions between herbs and the many drugs so many of my patients seem to be on, and partly because of the elegant simplicity of using these oils. For the past few years I have been using them particularly for asthma as well as conditions involving congested bronchi, and have found them to be extremely efficacious."
—Bambi Merryweather, L.Ac.

"Thank-you so much for the seminar this weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed it. You are an inspiration to the profession of Oriental Medicine. I really look foreward to incorporating essential oils in my practice."
—Ana Easter, L.Ac.

"What has stayed with me all these years was a comment of J.R. Worsley that the goal of the acupuncturist was not to use needles. This message has reverberated inside me and has guided me to seek out non-invasive healing modalities; the essential oils are a welcome addition to my repertoire."
—Ana Easter, L.Ac.