Mark’s passion for plants in general and more particularly aromatic plants (with emphasis on those from Australia) meant this book was a foregone conclusion.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Plant Biology and Diplomas in Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy. He also holds a Cert. IV in Assessment & Workplace Training and has undertaken extensive further studies in Western Herbal Medicine and Aromatic Medicine.

His most recent published work is the Aromatherapy chapter for the recently released university textbook 'An Introduction to Complimentary Medicine' edited by Terry Robson and published by Allen & Unwin.

Mark currently lectures in a variety of subjects in the Beauty & Massage departments at ACNT. Previously he has also taught subjects within the Cert. IV in Aromatherapy at TAFE Blue Mountains & Meadowbank colleges.

He has attended and spoken at conferences and workshops on Aromatherapy in France, USA, New Zealand and locally in NSW and WA.

As a Clinical Aromatherapist his unique treatment style combines a commonsense understanding of disease processes with a thorough understanding of the therapeutics applications of plant-derived drugs. His massage style is a combination of remedial, swedish & lymphatic drainage with aromatics and various forms of energetic healing.

Mark also consults to the essential oil industry in the areas of crop development, marketing and aroma product development.

His interests are as diverse as his educational background - from gardening to perfumery and even jewelry design.

In his ‘corporate days’ he worked in the IT industry for a large newspaper group. Through the pressure of his corporate career Mark discovered the healing powers of massage & aromatherapy and that journey continues today. Since his corporate days he has operated his own graphic and WWW design business.

An accomplished photographer, Mark has won several awards for his nature work. His photography of orchids has been seen in local and international journals and he has co-authored two books on orchids. Mark, in the past has also lectured locally and internationally on orchids.

He currently lives at the foothills of the picturesque Blue Mountains, on the western edge of Sydney.