The steering committee consists of members from the City of Grasse -host & organizer of Phyt’Arom Grasse- and a multidisciplinary scientific committee.
2026 STEERING COMMITTEE :
Prof. Pierre CHAMPY Professor of Pharmacognosy, University of Paris-Saclay. Co-director of the Interuniversity Diploma (DIU) “Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy: Current Data and Limitations” and of the Professional Bachelor’s Degree “Specialized Advisor in Herbalism and Plant-based Health Products.” Chair of the “Plants” Working Group (Anses), Member of the Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) “Pharmacopoeia: Plants, Essential Oils” (ANSM), Strasbourg (France)
Prof. Corine GIRARD Professor of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Besançon. Academic Coordinator of the University Diplomas DU PHAR “PHyto-ARomatherapy” and PAPUS “Practical Phyto-Aromatherapy for Healthcare Providers”, Besançon (France)
Prof. Jacques KOPFERSCHMITT Professor of Medical Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg.
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Intensive Care. Former Head of the Hospital Division “Emergency and Medical Resuscitation, Poison Control Center.” Special Advisor on Complementary Therapies at Strasbourg University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg (France)
Rhiannon LEWIS Trainer, Consultant in Aromatherapy, Author and Director of the International Clinical Aromatherapy Network (ICAN). Organizer of the BOTANICA and ECA Congresses, La Martre (France)
Laurence MEINERI Director of the Grasse Convention Center. Organizer of the PHYT’AROM GRASSE Congress, Grasse (France)
Dr. Didier PESONI Doctor of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Author and Trainer in Clinical Phyto-Aromatherapy, La Réunion (France)
Isabelle SOGNO-LALLOZ Certified in Clinical and Holistic Aromatherapy. Therapist, Hospital and University Speaker, Aromatherapy Trainer. CEO of APOTICARIUS, Grasse (France)
Juliette WALEK Trainer in Herbalism, specialized in Phytotherapy and Galenic Preparations.
Horticultural Engineer. Founding Member of AHF (Association of Herbalism in France), Founder of MANDRAGORA, Herbalism advisor, Nyons (France)
2026 SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE :
Honorary President: Prof. Robert ANTON Professor Emeritus at the University of Strasbourg, Honorary Member of the Faculty of Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy) and of the National Academies of Medicine and Pharmacy, European expert.
President: Prof. Jacques KOPFERSCHMITT Professor of Medical Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg. Specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Intensive Care. Former Head of the Hospital Division “Emergency and Medical Resuscitation, Poison Control Center.” Special Advisor on Complementary Therapies at Strasbourg University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg (France)
Prof. Pierre CHAMPY Professor of Pharmacognosy, University of Paris-Saclay. Co-director of the Interuniversity Diploma (DIU) “Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy: Current Data and Limitations” and of the Professional Bachelor’s Degree “Specialized Advisor in Herbalism and Plant-based Health Products.” Chair of the “Plants” Working Group (Anses), Member of the Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) “Pharmacopoeia: Plants, Essential Oils” (ANSM), Strasbourg (France)
Prof. Corine GIRARD Professor of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Besançon. Academic Coordinator of the University Diplomas DU PHAR “PHyto-ARomatherapy” and PAPUS “Practical Phyto-Aromatherapy for Healthcare Providers”, Besançon (France)
Rhiannon LEWIS Trainer, Consultant in Aromatherapy, Author and Director of the International Clinical Aromatherapy Network (ICAN). Organizer of the BOTANICA and ECA Congresses, La Martre (France)
Dr. Didier PESONI Doctor of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Author and Trainer in Clinical Phyto-Aromatherapy, La Réunion (France)
Isabelle SOGNO-LALLOZ Certified in Clinical and Holistic Aromatherapy. Therapist, Hospital and University Speaker, Aromatherapy Trainer. CEO of APOTICARIUS, Grasse (France)
Juliette WALEK Trainer in Herbalism, specialized in Phytotherapy and Galenic Preparations.
Horticultural Engineer. Founding Member of AHF (Association of Herbalism in France), Founder of MANDRAGORA, Herbalism advisor, Nyons (France)
LECTURERS 2026
BERNA Fabrice Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Strasbourg, Head of the Psychiatry Department at Strasbourg University Hospital, Associate Researcher at INSERM U1329, Co-coordinator of the National Network of Expert Schizophrenia Centers, Vice-President for Education at the University College of Integrative and Complementary Medicine (CUMIC), France.
BOU KHALIL Nicole Doctor of Pharmacy, Clinical Aromatherapist, Master in Public Health. Pioneer of aromatherapy in Lebanon, trainer for healthcare professionals and the general public in community pharmacies, international speaker. Member of the Advisory Board for Integrative Health Services at the American University of Beirut, Board Member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), Director of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) for Lebanon, and Ambassador for the Airmid Institute in Lebanon. Certified Well-Being Ambassador by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Lebanon.
BUCHANAN Jessica Independent perfumer based in Grasse, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Founder of 1,000 Flowers and the 1,000 Flowers Academy, Lecturer at the École Supérieure du Parfum in Grasse, Author, France.
BURDIN Kévin Trained pharmacy technician, Scientific and Training Manager at Anton&Willem pharmacy chain, Lecturer for professional programs (Bachelor’s in Herbal Medicine & Health Products and Postgraduate Diplomas in Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy, and Ethnobotany), Specialist in natural therapeutics (gemmotherapy, phytotherapy, aromatherapy, mycotherapy, phytochemistry, pharmacodynamics of natural substances), France.
COGNET Ronan Practicing veterinarian, Osteopath, Holder of a University Diploma (DIU) in Phytotherapy from the University of Nantes and a University Diploma in Aromatherapy from the University of Rennes 1. Trainer and lecturer in veterinary schools for DIEs in Phytotherapy, Steering Committee Member of RéPAAS, France.
COUIC-MARINIER Françoise, PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), Lecturer in Aromatherapy, Co-Director of the Clinical and Community Pharmacy Aromatherapy University Diploma and the Phyto-Aromatherapy University Diploma, Trainer for healthcare professionals and socio-aestheticians, Author, France.
GREST Jérôme, Physiotherapist and Osteopath, France.
HEDIGAN Fiona Clinical Aromatherapist, PhD from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin. Publications in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice and Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Ireland.
INGRAHAM Caroline Founder of Ingraham Applied Zoopharmacognosy, Creator of the Ingraham Method of Innate Medicine (IMIM). Teacher and trainer for practitioners through accredited diploma programs by the International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT). Author of several reference books, UK.
KERKHOF Madeleine Founder, CEO, and Senior Educator of Kicozo, a global knowledge institute for integrative and complementary nursing care. Registered Nurse, Clinical Aromatherapist, Aromatherapy Educator, Massage Therapist, and AquaCare Specialist. Member and advisor of the Dutch Nurses Society and Palliactief, as well as the American Holistic Nurses Association, AIA, NAHA, IAAMA, IFPA, EONS, and EAPC. Author of numerous articles and books, Netherlands.
LUSSOT-KERVERN Isabelle Veterinarian specializing exclusively in osteopathy, phyto-aromatherapy, and acupuncture. Coordinator of RéPAAS (Veterinary Phyto-Aromatherapy Network of AFVAC*, AVEF**, and SNGTV***), Expert for the “Plants” working group at ANSES, Board Member of AVEF and Head of its Complementary and Integrative Medicine Commission, Founding Member of the European Veterinary Society for Osteopathy (EVSO), Holder of a DIU in Phytotherapy from the University of Nantes Faculty of Pharmacy, University and Professional Trainer, France.
MATHIOT Claire Agricultural Engineer, holder of a Specialized Master’s degree (ALISéE), Scientific Coordinator at ANSES, France.
MERCAN Aline, Physician specializing in phytotherapy and nutrition, Medical anthropologist, Ethnobotanist, Lecturer-researcher, Author, France
MOORCROFT Sally Clinical Director of the award-winning Dr Sally’s Clinic, Lincolnshire, UK. Qualified physician registered with the GMC, BSc (Hons) in Phytotherapy, MFHom (Medical Homeopathy), IFMCP Functional Medicine Certification, with additional training in TCM, medical acupuncture, and aromatherapy. Teacher and speaker, UK.
MOSS Mark Applied chemist and trained psychologist, Researcher at Northumbria University, Author of numerous scientific publications. Former Head of the Department of Psychology, now fully dedicated to research on essential oil aromas and their therapeutic effects, UK.
ODONNE Guillaume – Senior Research Director at the CNRS (DR2; CNRS sections CID52 and 38), France.
OLESZKIEWICZ Anna Director of the Psychophysiology Laboratory at the Institute of Psychology, University of Wroclaw; Associate Researcher at the Smell & Taste Clinic, ENT Department, University of Dresden. Author of over 120 publications in indexed journals, Poland.
ROUX Danièle – France.
SCHITTECATTE Michel Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, Practitioner, Supervisor & Trainer in Somatic Experiencing®, Founder and President of CEFoRT (Center for Trauma Resolution Training), Speaker and Translator, Member of several Scientific Societies, Belgium.
SCUTERI Damiana MsPharm, PhD, Associate Professor, Full-Time Researcher at the “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro (basic and translational research in neurotherapeutics, particularly dementia and pain). Author of over 80 scientific articles, Section Editor, Guest Editor, and Editorial Board Member of indexed journals. Member of the Italian Societies of Pharmacology (SIF), Neuroscience (SINS), Neurological Rehabilitation (SIRN), Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), and Italian Society of Translational Research and Health Professions (SIRTEPS), Italy.
VERROUST Vincent – Postdoctoral researcher at INSERM, working within the ARCHE project. PhD (Université de Picardie Jules Verne) on the heuristic implications of the discovery of hallucinogenic mushrooms in Mexico. France
WORKSHOP FACILITATORS 2026
BOUTRIGE Amandine Registered Nurse (RN), Coordinator of the Memory Consultation at CH Antibes JLP. Experience in nursing homes, short-stay geriatric care, and cardiac intensive care, France.
CLAUZEL Jean-Philippe Practitioner and trainer in scientific phyto-aromatherapy. Graduate of the École des Plantes de Paris, trained in scientific aromatherapy by Pierre Franchomme. Lecturer at the École des Plantes de Paris and the International School of Aromatherapy Pierre Franchomme. Lecturer at the Fondation des Diaconesses de Reuilly (nursing school). Background in engineering, France.
DHUMES Magali Pharmacist Manager at Le Clos Montaigne Mental Health Clinic in Montrond-les-Bains. Pharmacist Referent for the mental health network of the Korian/Inicea group. Holder of a DU ASAVIC in Scientific Aromatherapy with a Clinical Focus from the University of Dijon. Completed a naturopathy program at the CNR (Collège de Naturopathie Rénovée), France.
GONZALEZ Yann Specialist in General Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Holder of a University Diploma in Phytotherapy. Lecturer in University Diplomas in Phytotherapy and Aromatherapy at the Faculties of Pharmacy of Besançon, Grenoble, Toulouse, and Limoges. Head of the Home Hospital Service of the Southern Alps, Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France.
LE NECHET Anne Geriatrician at CH Antibes. Specialized in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (DIU) and in psychogeriatrics (DIU). Head of the Memory Consultation at CH Antibes JLP, France.
DANIEL-LEPPICH Barbara Practitioner in complementary medicine, Certified Practitioner in Somatic Experiencing®, Germany.
LERASLE-GIRARD Magali Graduate of the School of Health and Well-Being in Toulouse. Practitioner in Natural Health and Integrative Psychology, Instructor in Nursing Touch, currently completing a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, France.
MARTINAT Laure Anesthesiologist and intensive care physician in private practice. Holder of a DIU in Scientific Acupuncture from Paris-Saclay University Faculty of Medicine, and a DU in Phyto-Aromatherapy from the University of Besançon. Member of the editorial board of Phytothérapie Européenne. University lecturer, author of several reference books in integrative medicine, phyto-aromatherapy, micronutrition, acupressure, and numerous articles for both health and scientific press, France.
STOCKMAN Florence Clinical Psychologist and Gerontologist in Adult CMP, Clinical and Scientific Aromatherapy Referent, France.
THIOLLIER Anne-Françoise Pediatric Nurse, Pain Resource, Mobile Pain and Support Team, CHU Robert Debré, Paris, France.