How it all began
My name is Dawn Chan and I am passionate about aromatherapy and helping others with essential oils to gain optimum health.
It all began in the second half of the 1990s when I was running my own PR and communications company. Juggling between office and home, I kept a frenetic schedule day after day. Although my business was thriving, the stress from a heavy workload took a toll on my health. I began experiencing insomnia, heart palpitations and sweaty palms. Things became worse when a family member of mine passed away and another was hurt in an accident. My panic attacks deteriorated and so did the symptoms. The Western medication I had been prescribed offered no lasting relief. The side effects, in fact, were worse than the cure.
By God’s grace and provision, I was later on introduced to the use of essential oils as part of natural healing and wellness. I began using lavender and other essential oils in my bath to diminish anxiety and noticed my health gradually recovering.
While the office stress levels remained the same, I continued using essential oils at home to soothe my nerves. I became calmer, more grounded and my symptoms eventually disappeared. Essential oils have turned out to be incredibly helpful in sustaining me through grief, stress and troubling times.
After more than ten years of working at a maddening pace, I sold my company to a global communications group in 2006 to look after my son. This also allowed me more time to study to become an internationally recognized aromatherapist. My deepening fascination with aromatherapy also took me to France. There, I completed three levels of an Advanced Clinical Aromatherapy Course under world renowned clinical aromatherapist Rhiannon Harris.
In late 2009, I became an executive director of Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy and was also one of its tutors and therapists. In early 2012, I disposed of my entire stake in the company, relieving myself of administrative and business development tasks, to focus on what I love best – practicing aromatherapy on a smaller, more personal level.
With my experience in clinical aromatherapy and blending, it is my pleasure to bring you a truly therapeutic experience at Beyond Aromatherapy to enhance your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Professional Credentials
- International Member of The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) in the UK
- Professional Member of The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) in the US
- Certificates in Advanced Clinical Aromatherapy Level One, Two and Three issued by Essential Oil Resource Consultants, France
- Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy from Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy, Hong Kong
- Certificate in Bach Flower Therapy issued by Healingherbs
Other academic qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons), University of Hong Kong
