~A Wholistic Way To Life~™
Jennifer Echert, Naturopath
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Highly trained with over a decade of practical experience in the
field of holistic healthcare, Jennifer's qualifications include
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Herbalist, Certified
Hypnotherapist, Registered Clinical Aromatherapist, Reiki
Master and Ordained Minister.
Jennifer embraces the philosophy that we all have the inherent
ability to enjoy full vitality through proper physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual support. Her passion in life is leading
you on the adventure into discovering what is really going on in
your body. Then, through education about which choices are
most beneficial for you, the opportunity to gain abundant,
lasting health becomes available. Through compassionate
support it becomes a reality.
One of her primary roles is to educate and therefore facilitates
training and informational courses on a variety of holistic
subjects. She is a faculty member at the College of DuPage
and The Spiritual Learning Center, a national speaker on
clinical aromatherapy,and a member of several organizations
dedicated to educating and empowering people in their quest
for health.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
- Naturopath, Herbalist, Certified Hypnotherapist, Registered Clinical
Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, Ordained Minister.
- 12+ years experience in the field of holistic healthcare. Dedicated to
promoting health and well-being through individual treatment and
education.
- Founded and oversee operations of private Naturopathic practice
that provides a whole person approach to healthcare, utilizing
communication between practitioner and client as the key strategy to
facilitate positive outcomes.
- Develop programs for addressing a variety of health imbalances
including chronic illness, immune dysfunction, respiratory disorders,
hormonal dysregulation, gastrointestinal disorders, skin conditions,
ADD/ADHD, anxiety and depression.
- Develop herbal and aromatherapuetic formulations.
- Facilitate training and informational courses for both professionals
and laypersons on a variety of subjects including total wellness for
all ages; beginning through advanced aromatherapy; edible and
medicinal plants: weed walks and herbal preparations; women’s
natural beauty from the inside out; and healthy vegetarian lifestyles.
EXPERIENCE:
2007- Manager/Practitioner- BerkanaWay LLC, Batavia, IL.
2002-2007 Owner/Practitioner- Berkana ~A Wholistic Way To Life~™,
Geneva, IL.
2001-2002 Associate Practitioner- Haven Holistic Center, St. Charles, IL.
1999-2001 ND Intern/Practitioner-Haven Holistic Center, St. Charles, IL.
1996-2002 Owner/Practitioner- Berkana Wholistics™, St Charles, IL.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
N.D., Naturopathic Doctor, 2001
Midwest University for Holistic & Spiritual Education, IA. Graduated Summa
Cum Laude.
R.A., Registered Aromatherapist, 2001
National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Registration
Council.
C.Ht., Certified Hypnotherapist, 1999
Midwest University of Holistic Studies, IA.
Rev., Ordained Minister, Haven Life Church, 1999
Midwest University of Holistic Studies, IA.
R.M., Reiki Master, 1999
Masters Karyn and Steven Mitchell, Haven Learning Center, IL.
Continuing Education:
READ daily on subjects from anatomy-zoology.
COD credit courses in various subjects.
Conferences, classes and lectures on a variety of holistic health subjects
including nutrition, herbalism, aromatherapy, psychology and spiritual
studies.
Achieving Clinical Excellence in functional medicine series, GSDL.
AFFILIATIONS:
American Naturopathic Medical Association
National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy
American Board of Hypnotherapy
Women's Whole Health Network-Fox Valley
IBN - Indie Beauty Network
Anthroposophical Society in America
Four Winds Waldorf School - Board of Trustees
Geneva Green Market - Board of Directors
Batavia Mainstreet - Board of Directors
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Facilitator- meditations, lectures and workshops
Consultant- Public health clinics
Professional Speaker-health facilities, libraries, schools, groups
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS:
Anything Outdoors-Hiking, Biking, Camping, Gardening, Motorcycling
Traveling-especially if it involves the outdoors
Karate-working my way up the ranks
Cooking-especially using fresh locally grown organic produce!
Holistic Heath-really more of a passion and way of life
Sustainability-finally it's fashionable
Alchemy, Mysticism, Metaphysics-applying ancient wisdom to current
situations
When I Get Big
I think maybe I'll plant trees When I get big.
I think maybe I'll have a garden And it will be full of flowers and it will be full of vegetables too.
Maybe I'll even live in the woods and have a house made out of wood.
I'll be as happy as a bird.
Maybe.
And maybe I'll even explore.
When I get big.
JK '75
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Disclaimer: Naturopath's are not required to be licensed in the state of Illinois. The contents of this website are
intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Jennifer Echert, and are
based upon her opinions. They are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care
professional and they are not intended as medical advice. You are encouraged to make your own health care
decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
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