Complementary Treatments for Breast Cancer Using Essential Oils with Sylla Sheppard-Hanger, Certified Aromatherapist, breast cancer survivor/thrivor, and Founder/Director of the Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy in Tampa, Florida. She was a founding member of the American Aromatherapy Association (1988) and served two terms on its Board of Directors. Sylla serves as the Chair of the Safety Committee for the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), and has assisted in setting up national standards in education for aromatherapy. In 1998 Sylla underwent radiation treatment for breast cancer over a three month period. Listen in on our conversation to learn Sylla’s recommendations for effective complementary treatments during radiation therapy? Sylla will also share fascinating research discoveries using aroma with autism, conducted with Dr. Trevor Stokes, one of the nation’s top 10 cognitive behavioral therapists, the University of South Florida. For more info about Sylla visit: www.atlanticinstitute.com
