Faculty-Instructors

D. Gary Young (Past Advisor)

Hon. D. Gary Young, (Long time advisory member (2006) till his passing (2018)

Deputy Minister for State of Utah, U.S.A. for the International States Parliament for Safety and Peace International Aromacologist specialist world renowned for his advances in the therapeutic uses of essential oils (We honor and give tribute to the long time contributions made by D. Gary Young to IEWS).
In Loving Memory of his passing May 2018  - See More Below

Meet the Current Faculty-Instructor Team

Hon. Dr. Sabina DeVita
Ed.D, N.N.C.P., DCOSJ, CBP, IASP.

Director

Floyd Brown
Hons. Med. Tech

Raindrop Instructor
& Holistic YL Aromatic Practitioner
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Hon. Geoffrey Riley
B.Sc., D.N.M., OSJ

Co-Director

Dr. Raman Gokal
MB,ChB MD, FRCP, FASN

Faculty Instructor
Ayurveda & YL Aromatic Facilitator

Michelle LeRoy

Youth & Family Life Coach, 
Feelings Instructor, Young Living Platinum leader 


Saravjit Kaur

Raindrop Assistant, YL Co-Facilitator
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Joanne Pearce

IASP Practitioner, Certified Raindrop Practitioner
& Certified Esthetician

Gemma Girimonte

Raindrop Assistant, YL Co-Facilitator

Dr. Angelika Wagner
Top Neuroscientist, Researcher, Author

Doctorate Natural Medicine & Integrative Medicine
& YL Aromatic Facilitator

Dr. Pier Paolo Alberghini
Dr. Arch.

Architectural Consultant & Bio-Geometry Practitioner

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Elvis Ali, B.Sc., F.I.A.C.A., D.Hom., N.D.
ADVISOR:
Senior Faculty
Naturopathic Doctor of 25 years plus, Educator,  international speaker and author
See More Below
IEWS Core Faculty
Registration Administrator: Monica Kucharski  
Executive Administrator: Staff or Starr Williams
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​Overview of Faculty Instructors
Hon. Dr. Sabina DeVita, Ed.D, DCSJ, CBP, N.N.C.P., IASP
Director

Hon. Geoffrey Riley, B.Sc., D.N.M., OSJ
Co-Director

Floyd Brown 
Hons. Med. Tech, IASP, Certified 

Dr. Raman Gokal, MB,ChB MD, FRCP, FASN
Rhodes Scholar, Specialist, Faculty Instructor, Ayurveda Practitioner & Aromatic Consultant

Dr. Angelika Wagner, Ph.D., DACACD, CBP- ACF, PaRama BodyTalk
Top Neuroscientist, Researcher, Author
Doctorate Natural Medicine & Integrative Medicine & YL Aromatic Facilitator

Dr. Pier Paolo Alberghini
Dr. Arch. Architectural Consultant  BioGeometry Practitioner
Architecture Honours Degree, University of Florence, Italy (1968)

Joanne Pearce
IASP Practitioner, Certified Raindrop Practitioner
& Certified Esthetician

Michelle LeRoy
Certified Raindrop Practitioner, Certified Holistic Youth Life Coach 

Saravjit Kaur
IASP & Certified Raindrop Practitioner

Gemma Girimonte
Certified Raindrop Practitioner

Our Past Senior Advisor Faculty: In Dedication

PAST ADVISOR: In Loving Memory
Hon. D. Gary Young, (Long time member till his passing (2006-2018)
In Loving Memory of his passing May 2018 
We honor his life and dedication for humanity. Below his many contributions:
  • Founder, Past President of Young Living Essential Oils Company
  • Naturopathic physician
  • Certified Master Nutritionist
  • Founder of Young Life Research Clinic, Institute of Natural medicine - was the only research clinic using essential oils on human subjects to validate their therapeutic efficacy
  • Now relocating the clinic by opening the first University based essential oils clinic in South America
  • Discovered the DNA repair effects of essential oils and wrote the first paper about it in 1997
  • Conducted the first clinical trials treating cancer with essential oils in 1985
  • Discovered the ancient Egyptian ritual of emotional clearing called “cleansing the flesh and the blood”; translated and published in 1994
  • Developer/Formulator of over 450 health care products using essential oils that are sold in over 46 countries
  • Author of 6 books and co-author of 5 research papers
  • Creator and author of Raindrop Technique® for the advanced uses of scoliosis and other neurological and spinal disorders
  • Inventor, creator, developer of a proprietary stainless steel distillation system
  • Owned and operated the world's largest, privately owned organic herb farms for the production of essential oils: Utah, Idaho and France
More Details Below of Each Team Faculty Member

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ADVISOR: Senior Faculty Dr. Elvis Ali, B.Sc., F.I.A.C.A., D.Hom., N.D.
Graduated in 1979 with a B.Sc. degree in (Biology)
He received a doctorate in naturopathic medicine in the first full-time undergraduate class (1987) from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM).
Dr. Elvis Ali has been in private practice for 20 plus years and has a special interest in Chinese medicine, sports medicine and nutrition.
He was a staff member at CCNM and Director of Naturopathic Medicine at Swiss Natural Sources
Dr. Elvis Ali has been a frequent guest on radio and TV as he strives in his commitment to increase the awareness of alternative healing options. He is the author of  'The Little Book On Cancer'.
His mission is to educate the public, be a spokesperson for complementary medicine and through continued research in the field of naturopathic medicine, bring safe and non-intrusive options into the public domain.

IEWS Current Faculty & Instructors

Hon. Dr. Sabina DeVita 
Ed.D, N.N.C.P., DCOSJ, CBP, 
Holistic Energy Wellness Practitioner, Author, Humanitarian, Environmental & Brain Allergy Researcher
Dr. Sabina DeVita has been in private practice for close to 30 years specializing in environmental illness & brain allergies, an educator, an eclectic psychotherapist/psychologist, registered nutritionist, specialized in Kinesiology- muscle testing, Egyptian dowsing and Kirlian bio-field testing. She founded the DeVita Wellness Institute of Living and Learning, as well as the Institute of Energy Wellness Studies, a federally recognized wellness institute, as well as the University of Energy Health Sciences. She is a sought-after international presenter on essential oils, emotional & mental health & environmental issues – role of chemical toxins and electromagnetic pollutants in mental health.  
Areas of Specialty
  • Holistic & Eco Integrated Wellness Practices
  • Bio-Field testing – aura, energy well-being & co-ordination
  • Brain Allergies & environmental specialist in psychotherapy & psychopathology
  • Leadership in business development – achieving Crown Diamond recognition since 2018
  • Instructor & Curriculum Organizer in Integrated Aromatherapy
  • Bio Geometry applications in EMF body balancing, geopathic & space/home harmonization
Education & Certifications
  • University of Toronto doctoral graduate in Applied Psychology, Ed. D., (1986) Dissertation on Brain Allergies
  • Master’s in Guidance Counselling, OISE, U. of T,
  • Touch For Health Certified Instructor and Practitioner (2000-2025)
  • Ontario Teachers College (1969-1970)
  • Faculty Instructor York University for teacher’s counselling, child management, adult counselling and multicultural teaching. 
  • Faculty Instructor for U. of T., for Teachers’ Counselling program
  • English as a Second language teacher
  • Guidance Counsellor for Inner City School  (1979-1984)
Academic Achievements
  • Published seven international books on holistic health and is a sought-after international speaker (presented in U.S., Hawaii, Russia, Ecuador, Trinidad, Barbados, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Bali).
  • Designed an aromatic integrated essential oil curriculum, endorsed by D. Gary Young (2005)
  • Created an additional BioField program incorporating essential oils to the BioWell device called Viv Align. (2016-2018)
  • Trained with Hanna Kroeger- Master Herbalist
  • Trained & certified as an instructor with Gordon Stokes & John Thie- Touch For Health
  • Trained & certified as an instructor with Daniel Whiteside – Three In One Concepts (1995 – 2010)
  • Trained & certified as an instructor with Paul and Gail Dennison creators of Brain Gym ((1990 – 2010)
  • Certified in Thought-Field Energy Synchronization-Energy Psychology
International Presenter and Awards
  • Speaker in Anaheim at the Holistic Symposium (2002)
  • Presenter for Young Living International Convention (2003 & 2005)
  • Speaker for the International Safety and Peace Parliament (2004)
  • Speaker for the International Safety and Peace Parliament (2005)
  • Deputy Minister for International States Parliament for Safety and Peace, as an Honorable Diplomat (with diplomatic passport for IPSP) under the leadership of Archbishop, Sr. Viktor Ivan Busa from 2004 to 2015
  • Presenter for Young Living Beauty school on natural, holistic skin care since 2010 - 2025
  • Knighted as a Dame Commander of the Order of St. John in the Orthodox Knights Hospitaller tradition for humanitarian services
  • Presenter in Bali to the Royal Families on Kirlian Effect using Bio-Well & also trained the royal families in Raindrop Technique (2016)
  • Given the Title, honour and dignity as ‘Peace Ambassador' by the Royal Families: the Royal Order of the Royal Palace of Puri Agung Singaraja in Bali, (2016)
  • Presenter on a Four-city book tour in South East Asia (2014 )- on her book "Vibrational Cleaning"
  • Presenter on a Seven-city book tour in South East Asia ( 2015)- on her book "Saving Face"
Current humanitarian endeavours
  • Assists with the Anishinaabe Indigenous council for women.
  • Volunteer work as coordinator, moderator, assistant educator for two indigenous councils, the Anishinaabek Indigenous nation and international Alliance nations from 2020 to present time 
Other areas of Education and Achievements & Memberships
  • Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioner
  • Certified BodyTalk Practitioner
  • Certified GDV Kirlian Trainer- now called Bio-Well representative & seller
  • Director of the DeVita Wellness Institute of Living & Learning
  • Director of the federally approved Institute of Energy Wellness Studies
  • Studied over 850 hours with D. Gary Young, incorporating Young Living Essential Oils into her practices and teaching- initiated the Integrated Aromatic Sciences Practitioner program (IASP) for IEWS
  • Advanced graduate of the Bio-Geometry system by Dr. Ibrahim Karim and official retailer of the Bio-Geometry tools in Canada
  • Certified Instructor for Touch for Health, One Brain, Edu-K or Brain Gym,  Transend Vibrational Healing Cards, and Jade Esthetics Electrical Massotherapy
  • Past Member of International Union of Medical & Applied Bioelectrography
  • Past Member of Canadian Association of Specialized Kinesiology Organization of over 25 years (CanAsk) and presently member of CanBeWell 
  • Past Member of International Organization of Nutritional Consultants (IONC) of over 15 years,
  • Presently a member of Can. Nutrition Coach Practitioners.
After Dr. DeVita experienced a near collapse from environmental illness, unable to work for years, she discovered the healing powers of natural and energy medicine and has since dedicated her life to teaching the powers of natural healing believing that education is the key to freedom!

Hon. Geoffrey Riley 
B.Sc., R.N.C.P., D.N.M., OSJ,  
Deputy Minister for International States Parliament for Safety and Peace, Canadian Delegation
Geoffrey Riley has a rich background in entrepreneurial endeavors, including the ownership of a Fitness Club and Body Electro Enhancements. Registered Nutritionist with over 14 years of clinical nutritional experience Canadian pioneer and trainer in Electro Dermal (Biofeedback Technician) screening methods and sales from 1988 to present, now widely recognized and used in clinics as an assessment tool for many health conditions
  • Executive board member of 25 years – International Organization of Nutritional Consultants Founding member of the Nutritional Consultants Organization of Canada Canadian Representative for GDV Kirlionics technology; personally trained with its inventor, Dr. K. Korotkov, in observing how our emotional, mental, and spiritual planes affect the physical body
  • Certified Trainer of the GDV Kirlian camera
  • Member of the International Union of Medical and Applied Bioelectrography
  • Member of the World Organization of Natural Medicine Practitioner
  • Knight of the Sovereign Order of Knights Hospitaller of St. Johns of Jerusalem
Co-Instructor with Dr. Sabina DeVita teaching many health enthusiasts throughout North America Co-Director and Registrar of the Institute of Energy Wellness Studies
Floyd Brown
Hons. Med. Tech, TFH, IASP, 
  • Floyd Brown earned an Honors Diploma in Medical X-Ray Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and has since spent ten years as a Medical X-Ray Technologist for the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.
  • He has also received a health and wellness certificate as a Touch for Health Practitioner from The International Kinesiology College.
  • Serves as a certified instructor for the Photo Comparative Blood Analysis of Canada where he teaches about live blood and photo comparative blood analysis.
  • Today, Mr. Brown  owns and operates Joy in Health and Nutrition in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, where he uses Young Living products in his office.
  • He has spent time in Ecuador working with Young Living Essential Oils Founder and President, D. Gary Young, conducting research and blood analysis in addition to introducing others to the powerful effects of therapeutic-grade essential oils.
  • Mr. Brown has seen first-hand the benefits of essential oils with his live blood work.
  • His recent discoveries in blood health has catapulted his reputation on the world stage.
Dr. Raman Gokal 
MB,ChB MD, FRCP, FASN
Faculty Instructor, Ayurveda & Aromatics
Esteemed, world renown, published author and clinician. 
  • Dr. Gokal studied medicine at Oxford University under a Rhodes Scholarship.  He was appointed to the post of consultant nephrologist in 1981 at the Manchester Royal Infirmary and thereafter Professor of Medicine at the University of Manchester, UK.   Dr. Gokal has been involved in research in several aspects of renal disease and is an esteemed, world renown, published author and clinician. 
  • He retired in 2005 and since then has extended his interest in spiritual health and complementary medicine, with research and involvement in Ayurveda, Yoga and Pranayam, microcurrent DC acupuncture, Reiki Reconnect healing.
  • He has continued to further his studies in aromatherapy, (utilizing Young Living oils) and energy technologies.  
  • He is a qualified foot reflexologist.
  • He was the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of Patanjali Yoga Peeth (UK) under Swami Ramdev with whom he learnt the art and practice of Yoga, Pranayam and breathing.
  • Dr. Gokal enjoys teaching others to empower themselves and to experience optimal health.
Dr. Angelika Wagner
Ph.D., DACACD, CBP- ACF, PaRama BodyTalk
International Research Assistant  & Holistic Medicine Expert : Addictions & Trauma 
Doctorate Natural Medicine & Integrative Medicine & YL Aromatic Facilitator.
A globally recognized neuroscientist, educator, and holistic medicine innovator with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, neuroscience, and trauma recovery. Founder of the Grace Centre for Healing. Dr. Wagner has pioneered state-of-the-art non-drug brain techniques, harnessing the power of hertz frequencies through light, sound, orthomolecular nutrition, and essential oils to facilitate brain regeneration, addiction recovery, mental health, and trauma therapy. Boasting a Diplomate Award in Addictionology, a Doctorate of Integrative Medicine, and expertise as a Bodytalk Pa Rama Practitioner, Eastern Medicine Practitioner, and Access Consciousness Facilitator, Dr. Wagner is renowned globally as a top neuroscientist and holds a position among the top 100 Global Doctors.
She has recently won a Guinness Book of World Records award as a Changemaker in 2023, and is receiving an Excellence Award In Education as the Best Academician in Neuroscience globally.  She is an esteemed international lecturer, award-winning researcher, and thought leader in integrative medicine, brain trauma, adolescent mental health, and neuroplasticity.
Areas of Expertise
  • Holistic and Integrative Medicine
  • Neuroscience and Trauma Recovery 
  • Addictions Specialist 
  • Neuroplasticity and Addiction Therapy
  • Resonance and Hertz Frequency Therapies
  • Forensic Toxicology and Psychology
  • Corporate and Leadership Development
  • Women in Science and Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy
Education & Certifications
  • AI Certification and Consulting (2025-ongoing)
  • Ph.D. Integrative Medicine, IQUIM, Hawaii (2015-2016)
  • Master’s in Psychology & Trauma, California Institute of Human Science (2013-2014)
  • Diplomate in Addiction & Compulsive Disorders (DACACD), International College of Addiction and Compulsive Disorder (2013-2016) Board Certified Addiction Doctor 
  • Bodytalk & PaRama Bodytalk Certified Practitioner (2009-2016)
  • QTS Qualification (Qualified Teacher Status, UK) (2018)
  • Ontario Teachers College (1970-1971)
  • Royal Conservatory of Music - Piano & Voice (1980-1989)
Academic & Research Achievements
  • Top 25 Global Thought Leaders Award, Cambridge University (2025)
  • Published Dissertation, Cambridge Kings College (2023)
  • Excellence Award Top Academician Neuroscience (2023) Cambridge University 
  • Published in Peer Cite Neuroscience Journal (2023)
  • Guinness World Record – (2023) London, England 
  • Top 23 Global Changemakers King’s College Cambridge (2023)
  • Freedom of the City of London Award (2021)
  • Top 100 Global Doctors (2020)
  • Global Best Abstract Award – The Psychology of Addiction in Japan (2020)
Publications of International Lectures & Speaking Engagements
  • Eminent Speaker, Global Research Council International Conference (2023)
  • Eminent Speaker, King’s College, Cambridge – Addiction Neuroscience (2023)
  • Eminent Speaker, Paris International Women’s Day – Women in Science (2023)
  • Eminent Speaker, Pulsus Nursing & Palliative Care, Rome (2022)
  • Eminent Speaker, Cosmetic Surgery & Cranial Nerve Research, London (2023)
  • Eminent Speaker, Star Conferences Tokyo – Neuroscience & Addiction (2022)
Professional Experience Holistic Medicine & Neuroscience
Founder & Director – Grace Center for Healing (2009-Present)
  • Developed a revolutionary neuroscience-based trauma recovery program with zero recidivism in Los Angeles correctional facilities. (33 cases non relapse, in a decade).
  • Pioneered non-drug therapies for addiction recovery and trauma healing using hertz frequencies, essential oils, and resonance therapy. (3 hours to permanently stop smoking life time guaranteed.)
  • Conducting research on breaking genetic addiction codes using monoterpene and sesquiterpene essential oils. Requires FMrI, genetic coding, Stage 4 clinical trials.
  • Concussions/ Brain Trauma in Children and Adults
Wellness Consultant & Holistic Practitioner (Global)
  • Private practice in Canada, USA, and London specializing in trauma recovery, brain trauma, chronic illness, concussions, ischemic stroke.
  • Consulting for international universities and medical research institutions on holistic approaches to neuroscience and mental health.
Dr. PIER PAOLO ALBERGHINI
Dr. Arch. Architectural Consultant  BioGeometry Practitioner
Architecture Honours Degree,
University of Florence, Italy (1968)
MEMBERSHIPS
Order of the Architects of Florence and Tuscany, Italy 
Bio-Geometry Affiliation with Dr. Ibrahim Karim (Founder and Developer of Bio-Geometry Systems)
  • Dr. Alberghini has acquired many achievements in his earlier work as an architect in Florence.He has continued to be a top specialist and top ranking Bio-Geometry practitioner in the world.
  • He is a unique home, business harmonization architect.
  • He is truly one of a kind in his field 

Workshop Facilitators 

Joanne Pearce
Joanne is an experienced Aesthetician, who has dedicated over 20 years to the Aesthetic Industry. 
She is a Holistic Aura Counselor, Reiki Practitioner, Reconnective Healing Practitioner, and is trained in Vita Flex/Raindrop Therapy.She is currently completing her certification as an Integrated Aromatic Sciences Practitioner and will be one of the few trained in the 3 European systems in the application of essential oils.

For many years, Joanne has been a keynote speaker at aesthetic trade shows across Canada. She is a well known and sought after speaker and she has been invited to speak at several Aesthetic Schools. 

The IEWS is delighted to welcome Joanne in teaching our aromatic aesthetic program.
Michelle LeRoy
Youth & Family Life Coach,  Feelings Instructor, Young Living Platinum leader 
Michelle became a Kid’s Coaching Connection Holistic Youth Life Coach, with an ACC Accreditation through the International Coach Federation in 2010. Michelle has worked with hundreds of youth and their families all over the world for over 14 years now. Michelle became the first and only facilitator in Canada trained by the Founder of the program. 
Michelle LeRoy has also been a member of Young Living Essential Oils since 2009 and enjoys supporting children and families who want to adopt a more natural lifestyle.
She has been trained in a variety of holistic techniques that combine the use of Essential oils. Techniques such as Raindrop Technique, Vita Flex Technique, Neuro Auricular Technique, Emotional Release and Essential Oils, Ancient Oils of Scriptures and much much more.
Saravjit Kaur
Certified as an IASP (Young Living integrated aromatics) and Raindrop Practitioner and has also been a member of Young Living Essential Oils since 2008.  As well as being a Raindrop practitioner, she is a co-facilitator in the Raindrop IEWS Programs.
Saravjit. enjoyed a successful career as a registered nurse in radiology in the U.K. of over 30 years.  Her esteemed reputation as a highly respected medical professional evolved into other areas of patient/client care. She pursued her passion to gain knowledge and skills in the field of laser therapy and medical skin care aesthetics.
 After moving to Toronto, Canada in 2009 to start a new life for herself, Saravjit was faced with a myriad of physical and emotional health issues.  
Having prayed for Divine guidance in her quest for healing, Saravjit was extremely fortunate to meet Dr. Sabina DeVita at the Institute of Energy Wellness Studies (IEWS). Fascinated to learn more about Dr. DeVita’s services in the field of natural health and energy medicine, Saravjit began a journey of healing her body from the inside out and has continued her pursuit in energy and natural healing methods ever since.!

Gemma Girimonte
Certified as a Raindrop Practitioner. She is a co-facilitator in the Raindrop Programs.
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