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

Steven Lydford

Tutor – Auckland, 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

Maria Gerathy

Tutor – Tauranga, New Zealand

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 in Tauranga, New Zealand.

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