I am currently studying a Masters degree (in alternative health), and have recently dropped back to part-time to start a new business in the industry. I have always been self-employed and that has been in a range of industries. My first qualification was with an accounting/business degree in the early 70's, but have never professionally practiced. My skills were more exhibited in engineering as a machinery inventor and getting new businesses off the ground.

Over the last 25 years, I have experimented with different natural healing approaches and have attended many health retreats. In 2011 I decided to get a post graduate qualification in my "hobby"- something I could put into practice for the rest of my life. I am also not bad as a writer, and have completed some tertiary study in creative writing and now write a regular health column for an industry magazine. In my more senior years, I may take take to more published writing. In the meantime, I am working toward starting a retreat to coach people on how to fast, primarily to prevent metabolic syndrome and depression - the most important factors contributing to the two largest non-communicable diseases in the world - cardiovascular disease and mental illness (and diabetes too).

I have a passion for helping to level the playing field to promote more scientific research into natural healing modalities - such as fasting. I want to start a non-profit foundation to promote the concept of "wellness as a second language" - to introduce compulsory health and wellness awareness in schools.