PENNY PRICE
DAY 2
17/2/24
The Price family name is synonymous with Aromatherapy. Penny grew up alongside the emergence of the use of essential oil and has been a major influence in the evolution of aromatherapy as it has become recognised as an academic discipline. She was initially trained by her mother, Shirley Price, and then pursued her own studies, being awarded the first research degree from Oxford University, exploring the use of essential oils in behaviour management in special needs education.
Penny founded her company Penny Price Aromatherapy and the Penny Price Academy in 2003 and the company now has distributorships over the world, some with designated Academies teaching clinical aromatherapy.
As a lecturer in the therapeutic use of essential oils, Penny has travelled throughout Europe, the Far East and South America. In 1997, Penny co-wrote Aromatherapy for Babies and Children with her mother, Shirley Price, and more recently, has contributed greatly to Aromatherapy for Health Professionals 5th Edition. She has contributed substantially to peer-reviewed journals as well as populist articles for magazines, alongside writing and contributing to the academic texts on the medical use of aromatherapy and essential oils. After over 40 years of studying the nature, chemistry and pharmacology of essential oils, Penny is regarded as a world expert in many areas of aromatic practice.
Penny’ aromatherapy skincare formulations for key clients have proved to become market leaders, winning awards and gaining press attention for the companies involved. Her expertise and knowledge have proved invaluable when producing products that work, and with a scientific ‘story’ behind them. Working in partnership with De Montfort University, Penny continues research into skin conditions, various ailments and of course, the essential oils themselves. She is particularly interested in wound care and keeping the integrity of the skin.
Penny lives in Hinckley with her husband Bob, a Priest in the Church of England. They share an active family life with 13 wonderful grandchildren, their two black Labradors Dibley and Deacon, and their very scary cat Pebbles. Although Penny has retired recently from running her business, she still offers advice to her daughter Ellie, who has taken the business on, and bespoke consultancy services to other companies and individuals.
Penny Price Aromatherapy
