Dr. AMY GRUPE, CCII
Dr. Amy Grupe is a practicing traditional naturopath residing in southern California. Her passion is helping others regain their health using natural modalities while working on uncovering emotional stressors that may be contributing to unwanted health conditions. Amy uses Iridology, the signs and marking of the iris of the eye, as a ‘road map’ to help determine her clients’ genetic potential and tendencies and to develop a personalized health plan designed for each individual.
Amy has been an ongoing and lifelong student in the field of natural health with a love of Iridology studying under her mentor, Dr. Ellen Tart-Jensen. Certified by IIPA as a Level I and Level II Instructor, she is Trinity School of Natural Health’s Program Chair for the Certified Master Iridology program.
Prior to joining Trinity as an instructor and program chair, Amy spent 17 years in the pharmaceutical industry and 17 years as an elementary and middle school math and science teacher. Always knowing there is a better way to health than what is offered by the medical establishment, she followed God’s lead and became a licensed Ecclesiastical Health Practitioner. Amy has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and holds various credentials including Doctor of Naturopathy, Digestive Enzyme Specialist, Certified Nutritional Counseling, and a degree in Clinical Homeopathy.
Amy is a proud member of the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association (IIPA) and welcomes all who have a desire to regain their health and well-being by embracing the body’s ability to heal from within.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
United States
Phone Number: 949-233-1752
Email Address: lagunaamy@gmail.com
Website: www.mysoulfulwellness.com
Ivana Šimunec-Gedalja, N.T., CCII, Hirudotherapist
Ivana Šimunec-Gedalja is Nutritional Therapist Advanced, Certified Comprehensive Iridologist Instructor and Hirudotherapist from Zagreb, Croatia, Europe.
Ivana gained her Iridology, Homeopathy, Hirudotherapy, Acupuncture and Herbology experience which started in 1999. at her aunt Naturopathic practice.
Now, she owns her private practice IFKA in Zagreb helping her clients with the Nutrition and supplements, using Naturopathic and Functional tests for addressing the cause of the disease and she still assists her aunts’ clients especially with Iridology.
She also owns Academy SESTINE with an e-learning system for live and distance learning in English and Croatian language. She also gives classes of Iridology for HUPED, Croatian Association of Natural and Energetic medicine in Croatia for therapists and their members.
Her previous experience of teaching in the Beauty industry and wide knowledge that she gained in School of Health (UK), School for laboratory technician, Studying Journalism and Sales Management helped a lot on this path to bring Iridology to European countries that speak her language. She published articles on Iridology and will continue to promote Iridology on all available channels and digital media in the Croatian language and in Europe.
You can study with Ivana at your own time or in live classes using an e-learning system.
She established the Facebook group IRIDOLOGIJA in the Croatian language where every person can learn something about Iridology and participate with questions and their Irises to discuss.
Email: info@ifka.hr
Phone: +385996664777
Website: www.ifka.hr
Academy SESTINE e-learning Website: www.uciliste-sestine.hr
Facebook group: http//www.facebook.com/groups/902759864025713
Opt. W.W. Tharindhu D. Fernando, IIPA Board Member
Tharindhu Fernando has more than 16 years of paramedical and academic experience. His major fields of interest are Iridology, Holistic Healing, Optometry, and Psychology.
Tharindhu is a Certified Comprehensive Iridologist and a Certified Iridology Instructor with the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA). He was the first and only South Asian to become qualified as a Certified International Iridology Instructor.
He was awarded “The IIPA Instructor of the Year in 2018” at the 14th Annual IIPA Symposium. He was the first ever Asian who got this prestigious award. He was awarded “The Iridologist of the Year Award” – the most prestigious award of IIPA at the 15th IIPA Symposium in 2019.
Tharindhu has teaching experience in Optometry, Iridology, General Science and Anatomy and Physiology. He is an excellent speaker at local and international forums including World Congresses, and Asian Congresses. He is a speaker of the World Symposium of International Iridology Practitioners’ Association.
Tharindhu is the Founder President of Sri Lanka Iridology Association, Chairman of Ceylon Optometry and Iridology Academy, Ceylon Sujok & Naturopathy Center and Healthy Eyes – Eye, Diabetic & Holistic Clinic. He is a member of the Board of Directors of International Iridology Practitioners’ Association (IIPA). He is a Member of The British Council for Complementary Therapies.
Tharindhu works hard to uplift the standards of health sector in Sri Lanka and also a focal point of the movement to achieve Sustainable Development Goals declared by the United Nations in 2015. He is a National Advisory Coordinator of Sustainable Development Goals Youth Net Sri Lanka. He was awarded the honorary title “Sustainable Goodwill Ambassador” by the Sri Lanka United Nations Friendship Organization in 2021.
Considering his hard work towards the SDGs he was appointed as Consul General for Civil Relations in Sri Lanka at International Commission of Diplomatic Relations Human Rights and Peace and Consul General for Civil Relations in Sri Lanka at Council of Inter-Parliament Organizations therefore, given the honorable title “His Excellency.”
Tharindhu is also given the title “Sevashuree” by the Sri Lanka United Nations Friendship Organization to appreciate his humanitarian work. And is the Chairman of the organizing committee of the Asian Congress of Iridology.
Email: ceyloniridology@gmail.com
SANDRA O’CONNELL
Sandra O'Connell is a Certified Iridologist, Naturopath and Herbalist from Ireland. Her qualifications include, Diploma of Applied Science – Naturopathy and Practitioner Herbal Medicine 1995, Touch for Health 1993 - from the Australian College of Natural Medicine; Certificate IV in Workplace Training – Northpoint Institute of Tafe 1999; Certificate IV in Bookkeeping – Bremer Institute of Tafe 2012; Australian Bush Flower Essences Teacher 2016; Certified Iridologist 2018 (IIPA), Certified IIPA Instructor 2019 – International Iridology Practitioner Association (IIPA).
Sandra, treats her clients with a combination of Iridology, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, and Flower Essences in her clinic for over 5 years in Ireland and over 8 years in Australia. She has worked in Countries such as Fiji, Vanuatu, Hong Kong and Dubai, conducting Iridology and Naturopathic Consultations. Sandra is very passionate about Iridology and loves to speak about it at any opportunity she gets on stage or at Colleges she speaks at, as a guest speaker and lecturer. She is a guest lecturer at Kinesiology College of Ireland and the College of Natural Medicine. She is an enthusiastic and dynamic hands on teacher and is committed to sharing her passion for this emerging Naturopathic & Iridology field. Sandra lives in a small village outside of limerick, with her amazing husband. They love to renovate old cottages and this is where you may find them both if you don't find Sandra in the classroom teaching or in clinic treating patients and mixing herbal remedies or on the road travelling around the country of Ireland and discovering its beauty. Iridology is amazing and has helped many people that have come into Sandra’s clinic to discover many things about themselves and about their health.
Ballincaroona, Knocklong
Co. Limerick V35 TK26
Ireland
Phone: +353871047727
Email: irisnt@mail.com
Texas-KATHY NORRIS, D.IR., CCII3, CSI, IIPA Past-President
Kathy Norris is a certified Iridologist, foot Reflexologist and owner of Family Farm Health Food Store. She has been practicing Iridology for the past 20 years and studied under Dr. Benard Jensen and Micki Jones. Family Farm Health Food Store has been in successful operation for 40 years and Kathy has grown the store to new levels in the past 18 years of ownership. While visiting a friend in 1995, Kathy noticed the "big blue Iridology" book written by Dr. Bernard Jensen. Curiosity overcame her and she bought the book from her friend. Three weeks later she was taking her first class on Iridology. She went on to actively study this mode of natural health and has a thriving practice today. Kathy believes in taking a common sense approach that shows a person where they have come from and where they are going. She uses Iridology to create a roadmap to help her clients find solutions to lifelong problems and concerns. Kathy feels she personally grows with each experience with her clients and values the rewarding opportunity to teach and learn through every session. Kathy has a D.Ir. from the Holistic Health College and holds various certifications in nutrition and Herbology. She is certified in Reflexology through the International Institute of Reflexology. Kathy resides in Houston, Texas and enjoys golf, fishing and racquetball in her spare time.
Houston, Texas 77375
United States
Phone Number: 713-582-2963
Email Address: knorris@iridologyfusion.com
Georgia-BETH S. HOVIS, BCDN, BCMH, CCII3, F.Ir., IIPA Vice-President
Beth is a Board-certified Naturopathic Doctor and a Board-certified Master Herbalist as well as a Certified Comprehensive Master Iridology Instructor.
Beth has worked in the natural health field for more than 25 years. She began working part-time in her local herb shop when her children were young, eventually becoming the store manager. She taught Physical Science in a local private school and then went to work at her parents’ herb shop working on the sales floor helping customers as well as offering private consultations to clients. She and her husband, Rob, purchased the Herb Shop of Fayetteville when her parents chose to retire.
While working at the shop, Beth earned her designation as a Certified Natural Health Practitioner and then continued to earn her Naturopathic Doctor and Master Herbalist designations. She is Board-certified as a Naturopathic Doctor (BCND) and a Master Herbalist (BCMH) through the American Association of Wellness Practitioners.
One of Beth’s favorite modalities is Iridology. She is a Certified Comprehensive Iridology (CCI) practitioner, and she has also earned her credentials to teach Iridology through the International Iridology Practitioners Association as a Certified Comprehensive Master Iridology Instructor (CCMII) and is qualified to teach all levels of Comprehensive Iridology (Levels I, II & III). Beth was named IIPA's Instructor of the Year 2019 and was also awarded Most Watched Iridology Instructional Webinar for 2019 and 2022.
Beth teaches online iridology (all levels) and other naturopathic classes through her education website https://sweetherbinlivin.thinkific.com/.
Beth and her husband, Rob, live in the metro Atlanta area and are the proud parents of three children, three married-in children, and are glowingly proud grandparents of eight grandchildren. Not only does Beth teach professional courses for naturopathic professionals, but she also has a YouTube Channel, @SweetHerbinLivin, a unique place to explore natural, healthy living including using and making herbal medicines, baking bread, using essential oils, iridology, gardening, and more! www.SweetHerbinLivin.com
McDonough, Georgia
United States
Phone Number: 404-790-2161
Email Address: beth@sweetherbinlivin.com
Website: www.sweetherbinlivin.com
California-BRENDA GENERALI, CNC, MGNI, MGNC, CCII3, Naturopath
Brenda Generali’s purpose in life through Joyful Living Services is to empower you to take responsibility for your own personal health. The ultimate goal is living joyfully! Brenda’s skills offer outstanding education in IIPA Iridology, alternative health, nutrition, muscle testing, Reiki, skin care and more. She also offers further educational classes in business development and home/office organization. Through Joyful Living Services, Brenda intends to devote herself to this process. In doing so her personal goal is to gain empowerment to continue her growth as an emotional, physical and spiritual human being!
About 32 years ago Brenda first became aware of her own private health issues. She didn't realize at that time how important a good diet; good supplements, good mental and emotional outlook were for personal health. By the time she realized these things were important she had already developed an ulcer, was close to a nervous breakdown and was addicted to over-the-counter laxatives. Additionally, she suffered from ulcerated colitis, chronic back pain and chronic hives on her arms and legs. She decided to take responsibility for her health and began a process she would never have imagined could be possible.
Beginning as a Certified Iridologist by Dr. Bernard Jensen in 1987, then a Certified Nutritional Consultant by the American Association of Nutritional Consultants and as a Certified Herbalist by Dr. Jim Jenks in 1990, respectively. Brenda became a Certified Comprehensive Iridologist in 2017 and Certified Comprehensive Iridology Instructor from the International Iridology Practitioner's Association (IIPA) in 2020.
Currently, Brenda is the President and CEO of Joyful Living Services and has been in business helping people since 1989. She teaches the IIPA Core Curriculum Level 1 and 2 Iridology courses online, through webinar, and travels to teach live Iridology seminars. She has been practicing iridology, nutritional consulting and herbalism through Joyful Living Services in the Sacramento area for the past 20 years and in the San Francisco Bay Area for 12 years prior to that. Formerly, she has consulted in the Natural Vision Center, as well as the Sutter Chiropractic Center in San Francisco. Today she is currently consulting with clients through Sunrise Natural Foods stores in Auburn and Roseville, California.
560 Wall Street, Suite J
Auburn, CA 95603
United States
Telephone Number: 530-878-1119 or 530-368-0918
Company Name: Joyful Living Services
E-mail: iridology@netzero.net
Website: http://www.joyfullivingservices.com
ER SHOW LIN, ND, CCII3
Lin starting as a voluntary wellness teacher in a cancer society and has accumulated more than 15 years of experience in Naturopathy, conducted more than 1000 of seminars about organic diet, holistic detoxification, Iridology, music therapy and Chinese meridian approach of health. With the great interest in Iridology, she started actively studying “the interrelationship between Asian Iridology and diet and lifestyle” and “what the iris can tell about our character.”
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No. 56 Jalan PPM 4
Plaza Pandan Malim
Melaka, Malaysia 75250
Phone: +6019 7803113
Email: ershowlin@gmail.com