Herbs, Health, and Your Immune System

Larissa Jones is a Master Aromatherapist who has studied aromatherapy both in France and in the United States. Larissa has been teaching seminars across the United States and Canada for six years. Her seminar incorporates the latest research on essential oils, and makes her extensive knowledge useful to all. She is the author of Aromatherapy for Body, Mind, and Spirit.

Dr. Jack Ritchason (N.D., Ph.D.) has been in the health care field since 1963, having earned his Doctor of Naturopathy in 1979 and a Ph.D. in nutrition, plus post-doctoral work in Homeopathy. He is a Master Herbalist, past Dean of the Herbal Institute in Huntington Beach, California, a charter board member of Iridologists International, a member of the State Society of Homeopathic Physicians, a Life Member of the National Health Federation, a Registered Healthologist, Iridologist, Touch-for-Health Instructor, and is certified as an Acupuncturist, Reflexologist, Colon Therapist, and in five different areas of Kinesiology. He testifies frequently before Congress as an expert witness in the field of natural health. He is also an NSP Sr. National Manager.

Dale Lee, NSP President of US Sales, is affectionately known to most of us as NSP's Teddy Bear. He joined Nature's Sunshine in 1978, became a corporate officer in 1989, and was promoted to President of U.S. Sales in 1997. He was also named as corporate Executive Vice President in 1999. Dale's contagious excitement and true enthusiasm for all that NSP stands for is overshadowed only by his true affection for the NSP family of Independent Distributors.

Dr. Susan Gingerich (Ph.D.) Affectionately know as "The Herb Lady," Susan works part-time as a consultant, helping individuals build health through dietary and lifestyle changes, as well as through herbs and homeopathics. She also teaches culinary and medicinal uses of herbs. Her goal is to educate, inspire, and assist others in the healing process. Her unique style of teaching and knowledge of herbs makes for an enriching classroom experience. Susan received her Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education from Ohio State University. She has taught everything from kindergarten to graduate-level courses in child development and classroom management. Susan enjoys acting, teaching, and spending time with her family.

Ray Lambert is currently Manager of Training and Development in NSP's Training Department. He is responsible for NSP's Leadership Development Program and has recently been assigned as the Corporate Regional sponsor for the Northeast US Region, which includes Ohio and Pennsylvania. He is known particularly for his Cajun Colon Cleanse performance which will delight the attendees at the conference.

Dr. Jonas Yoder (N.D., M.H., C.N.H.P.), the sponsor and organizer of the conference, has been involved in teaching natural health and proper lifestyle for more than 20 years. He is a Master Herbalist, Certified Natural Health Professional, and Iridologist, and holds Naturopathic Doctor degrees from both Clayton University and Trinity School of Natural Health. He is also a NSP Sr. National Manager and our dedicated mentor.