Meet the Tutors

Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber

Principal Tutor – Auckland, New Zealand

Bio

Franchelle is the founder and co-creator of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® and has over 50 years of experience of working with clients and students. From a young age Franchelle had the ability to communicate with the plant kingdom and identify the New Zealand native plants that could transform negative emotions and attitudes to help people release old patterns and create changes in their lives. A powerful and inspirational teacher, Franchelle provides each student with an exhilarating insight into the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®.

Patricia Stowell

Tutor – Christchurch, Westport & Dunedin, New Zealand

Bio

During my 10 plus years experience as a First Light® Tutor I really have discovered the power of vibrational medicine in the form of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® and I love teaching and sharing their holistic healing potential. It is an honour and a privilege to represent First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® and the Sacred Plants of Aotearoa, and to share their wisdom and healing gifts.

First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Study Group
Open to anybody who is interested in learning more about or sharing their experiences with First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®Contact Patricia directly for more information.

Christchurch Koromiko Thursdays
Time: 7 – 9 pm – one Thursday every second month from January to November.

Dunedin Koromiko Fridays
Time: 6 – 8 pm – on the Friday of each Dunedin workshop.

Qualifications

• Dip NZNFE First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
• Dip Pod
• Dip Reflexology
• Cert. in Adult Teaching
• Cert.HPEH

Anna Gentry

Tutor – Whangarei, New Zealand

Bio

Anna has worked actively with the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® since hearing the call in 2009. She brings a world of wisdom to her workshops from her experiences as teacher, businesswoman, mother and healer. Living and working closely with nature, as well as taking others into nature to learn have themed throughout her life. Her focus to inspire and guide the learner in the sacred plant medicine of New Zealand comes naturally.

“It is a privilege to assist others to deepen their relationship with nature, teaching the First Light Flower Essences curriculum is the greatest honour.”

Qualifications

• Dip. NZNFE First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
• BSc (NZ Ecology/Sports Science)
• Dip. Sec Teaching

Irene Dekker

Tutor – Whangarei, New Zealand

Bio

Irene enjoys sharing the nature wisdom of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® with students and clients. Learning about the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® is a natural way to harmonise one’s own inner and outer nature and find the support to re-establish well-being for oneself. Irene is an educator at heart and is inspired to assist people in their learning journey.

Qualifications

• Dip. NZNFE First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Registered Practitioner and Tutor

Steven Lydford

Tutor – Auckland & Hamilton, New Zealand

Bio

Steven has been working with First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® since 2007.

“They are an integral part of my life and it is a privilege to be able to pass on the incredible information within the sacred plant medicine of New Zealand”.

Steven has been a primary school teacher since 2002 and knows the value of quality instruction. He has a deep respect for New Zealand native flora and fauna and enjoys sharing their gifts with others.

First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Study Group, Auckland
Rangiora Wednesdays
Time: 7 – 9 pm – one Wednesday every second month from March – November.
Open to anybody interested to learn more about First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®
Please contact Steven directly for information.

Qualifications

• Dip. NZNFE First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
• PG Dip Education

Leanne Harper Lambert

Tutor – Tauranga & Taupo, New Zealand

Bio

Leanne has worked personally and professionally with First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® for over 12 years. A deep love of nature and strong interest in holistic wellbeing inspired her to undertake the training and integrate the wisdom of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® into her life journey, as well as that of her family, friends and clients.

Between her music career and yoga class facilitating, Leanne has over 30 years teaching experience. Teaching gives form to her life’s focus to help others realise their fullest potential and express their true nature.

“Learning to view the world through the lens of the ancient wisdom held within the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® essences is liberating, and applying that knowledge to your life is empowering. It is nothing but a privilege to be able to facilitate this training for humanity.”

Qualifications

• Dip. NZNFE First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
• Cert.HPEH Hypnotique Protocol® Esoteric Hypnotherapist
• HypnoSuccess® Soul Coach
• BMus (Sydney Conservatorium of Music)

Maria Gerathy

Tutor – Sydney, Australia

Bio

Maria is passionate about holistic health and natural healing methods, Maria’s study in herbal medicine led to her discovering the vibrational modality of flower essences. For more than 25 years Maria has personally used and supported family and friends with flower essences and as a First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® registered practitioner worked with many clients both in New Zealand and Australia.

With a great curiosity and love of nature Maria brings her enthusiasm and love of the comprehensive range of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® to workshops on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Study Group, Sydney
Kowhai Study Group
Open to anybody interested to learn more about First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®
The Sunday morning study group meeting dates for the year can be found on Maria’s website. Format – Zoom.
Please contact Maria directly for information.

Qualifications

• Dip NZNFE First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
• Dip Transpersonal Coaching Nature Care College, Sydney
• DIP. HPEH Hypnotique Protocol® Esoteric Hypnotherapist
• Member: International Institute of Complimentary Therapists

Minako Hama

Tutor – Tokyo, Japan

Bio

Founder of Kauri Holistic Healing, New Zealand Flower Essences of Japan. Minako started her practice as an aromatherapist and an aromatherapy teacher in Tokyo in 1995. She has acquired considerable knowledge and experience in her respective fields. She has been providing aromatherapy to patients in the Department of Psychiatry in a hospital in Tokyo for over fourteen years. Through her activity in the field of psychiatry, she started using astrology to acquire deeper insight into the client’s inherent psychological archetype.

She started providing astrological aromatherapy consultations in 2006 and trained many astrological aromatherapists in Kauri Holistic Healing.

In 2008, she connected with First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® and found her passion. She became the first Japanese practitioner and tutor in Japan.

She established New Zealand Flower Essences Japan in 2010. Since then, she has been presenting the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® range of essences to Japanese people and providing workshops to train certified First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® practitioners.

Qualifications

• Dip. NZNFE First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Registered Practitioner and Tutor
• Cert. in Aromatherapy associates IFA training course(UK)
• Dip.in Aromatherapy (IFA UK)
• Cert.in Aromatherapy (AIAHS US)
• Cert.in Reflexology (Bayly School of Reflexology UK)
• Cert. in Indian Head Massage