ABOUT THE FOUNDER: BIO
ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHER since 1994
2016 till now: Founder of Stefania Borrelli Pure & Natural Italian Lifestyle : Italian Language and Well-being
2012 - 2015 :Ottawa, Canada. President of Esploritalia Inc. . Italian Language Instructor
2005-2006 -University of Ottawa: Italian Language Assistant and Part-time Professor at the Department of Modern Language and Literature.
1994 - 2003 - Rome: Italian Language instructor for the Diplomatic Corp of the following 19 Embassies: Germany, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Venezuela, Estonia, Republic of Cyprus, Malaysia, Indonesia to the Holy See, Thailand, Japan, Japan to the Holy See, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt . Some of her clients included the Ambassadors in Rome of Canada, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia to the Holy See.
2002: - Rome, Italy. Interpreter for the journalist Alan Freeman of the "Glob and Mail" during the press conference of Duke Amedeo d’Aosta, cousin of Prince Vittorio Amedeo D’aosta, son of the last king of Italy.
2002: Rome, Italia. ItalianLanguage instructor at FAO (Food and Agricolure Organization of the United Nations) for the Director of Tunisian television.
1992 - Kuala Lumpur, Maysia. Interpreter and translator for government officials of Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia and Italian consulting companies in the public sector procurement.
EDUCATION
2021: Professional Development Courses by Edilingua Publishing , ‘Ca Foscari University in Venice, Sant’Anna Institute, in Sorrento:
1)“Not all roads lead to the acquisition. Factors that can make a difference in the classroom and remotely” - 2) “Culture, civilization, interculture: what can be useful and motivating for foreign students?” - 3)“Input, game activities and vocabulary for elementary levels” - 4) How to teach Dante in 2021?
2009: TICO’s Education Standards TICO (Travel Council of Industry of Ontario) , Travel Consulant
2000 - Rome: Certificate of Italian Language Training for teachers, at the Centre of Italian language and Culture “Torre di Babele”, officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education and accredited by the University for Foreigners of Siena and the University “Ca’ Foscari” of Venice.
2005: BA at the University of Ottawa: studies in linguistics, phonetics, second language teaching, French, Spanish and German.
1994: University “La Sapienza” in Rome , Studies in Modern Foreign Languages and Literature .
LANGUAGES:
Italian : Native
English: Full Professional Proficiency
French: Proficiency
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Arabic: Beginner
VOLUNTEER:
2004-2005. Ottawa, Canada. Coordinator of international exchanges to promote Italian culture abroad. Presentation of the "Italian Culture, History and Tradition" Project, in the following elementary and middle schools, in which more than 400 students took part:
Ottawa, Canada - · Italian Canadian Youth Formation Center · Canadian Montessory Academy · Barrhaven Elementary School · Briargreen Public Elementary School · St.Rita Catholic Elementary School · Cederview Public Middle School · Academie de la Capital · St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Rome Italia - · Scuola Elementare Giuseppe Mazzini · Scuola Media Luigi Settembrini
San Francisco, USA - · French American International School · St. Francis Middle School
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA · Iolani School
Kailua, Hawaii, USA · Le Jardin Academy
NATURAL WELL-BEING:
A MISSION FOR LIFE
"Your Body is a Sacred Temple: protect it with the Treasures of Nature"
WORK EXPERIENCE
Present (since 2016):
Founder of Stefania Borrelli - Pure and Natural Italian Lifestyle: creation of products based on essential oils for the care and well-being of the skin and body. Organization of workshops for wellness and health centers.
2014 - 2019: organization and presentation of workshops at the Royal Mental Health Care and Research in Ottawa, on the benefits of essential oils on emotions and general well-being for patients and clients of the Research Center.
2009- 2015: Founder of JoyAmore - creation of products based on essential oils. Organization of workshops for wellness and health centers.
EDUCATION:
PAST SEMINARS/COURSES:
2022/23: Medical Herbalism Course - Viriditas, Toronto, Ontario
2022: Graduate in Mastering Herbal Formulation Course
2022: Graduate in Clinical Herbalist Course - Herbal Academy, Massachusetts (USA) -
Program: Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine - Herbal First-aid - Phytochemistry and Herb-Drug Interactions - Knowledge of
150 herbs - Creating formula - Side effects and Safety - Food and Nutrition - Phytochemistry and Herb-Drug Interactions -
Herbal support for immune system - Respiratory health - Endocrine system - Reproductive health - Blood, lymph, and
mucous membranes - Digestive System - Musculoskeletal System - Nervous system, Cardiovascular System, Liver ,
Urinary System - Healthy aging - Common Childhood discomfort.
Herbal preparations and body care products for daily care and common ailments.
2022: An Integrated approach to Female Hormonal Health - Certificate - Pacific Rim College, Victoria (BC), Canada
2022: Reading Diagnostic Laboratory Blood Tests for Female Hormonal Health - Certificate -Pacific Rim College, Victoria (BC), Canada
2022: Naturopathic Iridology according Dr. Jensen - Certificate - Institute of Natural Medicine - Urbino (Marche), Italy
2022: Phytotherapy for viral infections - - Institute of Natural Medicine - Urbino (Marche), Italy
2021: Cancer: Genetics, Epigenetics, Metagenomics and PNEI (psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology) - Institute of Natural Medicine - Urbino (Marche), Italy
2021: Psychosomatic Medicine: from healing to listening to the symptom: The scientific and evolutionary basis of psychosomatic therapy for stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression- Institute of Natural Medicine - Urbino (Marche), Italy
2021: Basic Course of Ildegardian Medicine with Doctor Sabrina Melino, chemist and pharmaceutical technician at Thesaurae Natura
2016: Publication at the AIA (International Alliance of Aromatherapists) of two clinical studies on the benefits of essential oils for plantar fibromatosis and sebaceous cyst.
2014: Aromatherapy teacher training course at Aromahead Institute, USA.
2014: Course in Advanced Aromatherapy . Course in Viruses and Immune System at the Aromahead Institute, USA.
2014: Participation in a Seminar on the creation of natural perfumes at the “Studio des Fragrance” of Galimard House in Grasse (Provence) in France.
2010: Certificate of Professional Aromatherapy - Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing, Canada
2010: Certificate of European Lymph Drainage Massage - - Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing, Canada
2010: Certificate of Iridology - Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing, Canada
2010: Ayurveda Healing Course - American Institute of Vedic Studies, Santa Fe ', New Mexico
2009: Course in Natural Perfumes - Mandy Aftel Berkley, California
2009: Course in the manufacture of natural products - Marie Clair Lapare ', Doctor of Naturopathy (Québec, France and Morocco)
2008-9: Course of Introduction to Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Energy Balance - Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing, Canada
2008: Certificate of Reflexology - Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing, Canada
1999: Course in Chinese Plantar Reflexology , Rome
VOLUNTEER:
2015: International Representative of AIA (International Alliance of Aromatherapists)
2009 - 2015: Member of the Board of Directors of the AIA (International Alliance of Aromatherapists) with head office in Colorado (USA)
2010-2011. Member of the International Council of Reflexologists
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