My name is Christene Loweth, I am English and live in New Zealand. I began my journey into Aromatherapy in 1991 after my 2nd child was born and I was feeling like my brain was seizing up. I began a course at the local college with Dr Vivian Lunny in the UK and I love the information I received and all the experiences I had. I continued my studies in aromatherapy when I emigrated to New Zealand. In 1996 I began my business called House of Oils as I had been asked by a colleague to supply some essential oils. I found a supplier of oils, a supplier of bottles, and thought what do I call myself? …. I went well I live in a HOUSE these are OILS I shall call myself House of Oils. That was it.

I became an entrepreneur once I separated from my husband and it was necessary for me to create a career. As aromatherapy and massage are my passion what better way to begin a business? At present, I am the chairperson for the New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists, and the position seemed to find me. I work with an amazing team of people.

• Wellington School of Therapeutic Massage 1996 Certificate 45 hours
• Dorn Method and Breuss Massage 2008 16 hours
• Aromatic Kinesiology Level One 2004 16 hours
• Aromatherapy Diploma 1998 Aromatic and Ancient Therapies 365 hours
• Anatomy & Physiology Diploma 1998 Aromatic and Ancient Therapies – 250 hours
• Certificate in Aromatherapy 1996 – the Australasian College of Herbal Studies –
• Bach Flower Essence Introductory Course – 1996 – 16 hours
• Bach Flower Level 2 1997 – Weekend course
• Bach Flower Practitioner Course 1999
• Certified Laughter Yoga Leader – 2010 Dr Kataria School of Laughter Yoga
• First Degree Eastern Lineage Reiki 1998
• Second Degree Reiki 1999
• Chinese Massage Course 1996 – 15 hours
• Certificate of Achievement – Marriage Education & Divorce Prevention 2014 – 50 hours- the Robbins-Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention
• Certificate of Achievement – Strategic Intervention Coaching
• Love and Authenticity Practitioner – Authentic Living – 2020
• Medica Diploma of Herbal Studies – Cottage Hill Herb Farm – 2007
• Elite Mentorship Forum Trainer Certificate – 2020
• Transforming Touch Course – No Hands – 2015 – 27 CE hours