IIPA Certified Instructors

All Certified Instructors are Level 1 and Level 2 Certified class instructors. Please contact these people if you want to organize a class in your area.

Bill Caradonna, R.Ph., N.D., CCII

Dr. Bill Caradonna is the co-founder of IIPA. Since 1982, he has served as Vice President, Director and President. He is currently the Research Director. He is an IIPA Diplomate Certification instructor and has been teaching Iridology since 1984. Bill is known for presenting Iridology information in an organized and easy to learn manner. He has been dedicated to increasing the educational standards and practice of Iridology throughout this time.

Dr. Caradonna has been a featured speaker at numerous conventions and symposiums. Most recently, he was one of two Americans invited to be keynote speakers at the Inaugural Australian Iridology Conference in October, 1998. He has written many articles on Iridology, and produced a variety of educational materials for Iridology Educational Services.

Dr. Caradonna is a Registered Pharmacist, and holds degrees in Massage Therapy, Natural Health Sciences, and Therapeutic Nutrition. In 1997, he graduated Bastyr University as a Naturopathic Physician, where he also was an Adjunct Faculty member and taught Iris Analysis between 1989 - 1997.

Marion D.”Micki” Jones,CCII

Micki Jones has been involved in the study of nutrition and herbology for the last 30 years. This intensified and expanded to include the study of Iridology during the past 28 years, working with many individuals throughout the United States and Worldwide. She teaches Master Herbology & Natural Therapies and is a Diplomate Instructor for the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association and teaches both IIPA Level I and Level II. Micki is also on the Board of Directors and is the Treasurer of the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association.

Micki co-authored the book “A Practical Guide to Herbal Extracts” which was released in March of 1995 and sold over 1500 copies throughout the United States and Canada in the first two weeks. This book is now in it’s seventh revision and printing.

She developed the “Universal Iridology Chart” which combines the American and European Iridology theories and markings.

Her education includes Dr. Christopher’s School of Natural Healing and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Westbrook University in Clinical Nutrition and Doctor of Iridology and Naturopathy degree from the Holistic Medicine College of Wisconsin.

Her studies include resident training with Dr. E. C. Watkins, the Center for Building Better Health Naturally, Dr. Bernard Jensen , Harri Wolf, and Dr. Daniele Lo Rito from Italy.

Micki lives with her husband of 42 years, Jim, in The Woodlands, Texas, and has her clinic in Kingwood, Texas. She teaches IIPA Level I and II seminars throughout the United States.

To learn more about Micki spend some time at her website

To read why Micki became involved with IIPA click on Change .

Dr. Ellen Tart-Jensen, CCII

Dr. Ellen Tart-Jensen is currently the Immediate Past -President of IIPA and certainly one of the strong voices for Iridology worldwide. Her goal is to take Iridology to a higher standard worldwide and to get more uniformity in the information being taught. As a member of the IIPA Education Committee, Ellen has been instrumental in setting up the course work and Certification standards currently used by IIPA. She is highly respected and much appreciated by her peers and patients alike.

To read more about Dr. Ellen Tart-Jensen Click here .

Ean Langille, CCII

Ean is a Teacher, IIPA Certified Iridologist and Instructor, Master Herbalist, Certified Natural Health Professional, and Nutritional/ Physical/Spiritual/ Mental/ Emotional Counsellor. He has taken extensive training throughout Western Canada and the United States. Ean writes articles for “Issues” magazine and facilitates seminars on the Mind/Body connection and in getting in touch with your Life Force.

Ean runs a Natural Health Consulting business called Total Wellness in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. He is passionate in empowering others to understand the innate healing intelligence of the body. Ean instructs Beginning, Advanced, and Mastery levels of ERT (a form of kinesiology) as a way for others to connect with what will support their body on all levels. He creates presentations that link Iridology in a creative way with other healing modalities. Ean’s latest work is to provide the keys as to how primary healthcare can take place in the home.

To learn more about Ean Langille and his courses go to iridology courses.

Harri Wolf

Harri Wolf, M.A., Director of the Institute for Applied Iridology, was an original founder and past-president of IIPA. An iridologist for the past 25 years, Harri is best known for his charts, training manuals and videos in the field of Applied Iridology and as a long-time proponent of constitutional iridology with an emphasis on integrative interpretive models. Several years ago he translated Dr. Lo Rito’s “Time Risk” into English and instigated a wave of interest and discussion of ’iris chronobiometrics’ and it’s significance in the field. His most recent efforts center around the International Congress held every May in Southern California and the web site, www.iridologyworld.com.

Harri travels widely and is a visiting lecturer and examining board member of the ’Institute of Natural Medicine’ in Urbino, Italy and the ’Center for Research in the Application of Natural Therapeutics’ in Rome. He is also a lecturer on the subject of ’Psychosomatic Applications in Iridology’ for the Italian Society of Iridologists and a diplomate instructor for IIPA.

Harri Wolf practices Iridology and Classical Homeopathy at Health Builders, a holistic clinic in Laguna hills, California.

Paulette Suzanne, BA, CNC, CCII, CRTP

Paulette is a Certified Iridologist and IIPA Diplomate Instructor and past vice-president of IIPA. She has been practicing Iridology for 25 years and has been teaching Iridology for the past 15 years. A Rayid Iris Analysis Certified Teacher and Practitioner with Rayid International, Paulette is one of the most prominent Iridologists and teachers in California.
Paulette is also a Certified Wholistic Nutritionist, Rebirther, Naturopathic Practitioner, Flower Remedy Practitioner, Body Electronics Practitioner, Personal Growth Counselor, Mind-Body-Spirit Healer and Minister with almost 30 years in private practice. She has a B.A. in Social Sciences and Psychology. She is the past Director of North County Healing Arts Center in Encinitas, California, which she founded in 1991 and served for 12 years. She is also a past Iridology Instructor for the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy in Encinitas and a past Iridology Instructor for the California Naturopathic College in Del Mar, both of which are in San Diego County, California.
Paulette currently sees clients in Pacific Grove, California on the Monterey Bay, where she relocated in 2007. She travels widely teaching seminars on preventive health care, whole food nutrition and Juice Plus+ products. You may visit her website at: www.wholepersonhealthservices.com or give her a call at (800) 245-4691.

James P. Duffy, CCII

James Duffy started in natural healing and the use of herbs in 1994 with Natures Sunshine. He has received the majority of his training from Steven Horne, AHG. His two favorite teachers and mentors are Steven Horne (President of the American Herbalist Guild) and Dr. Ellen Tart (President of the International Iridology Practitioners Association). James also studied with Dr. Bernard Jensen and is certified by him and Iridologists International. He recently studied Time Risk Iridology with Dr. Danielle Lo Rito from Italy.

James is an instructor for the Tree of Light Institute, a member of the American Herbalist Guild and is on the Advisory Council of the International Iridology Practitioners Association.

Georgina Cyr, CCII

Georgina is an Herbalist, Iridologist and Nutritional Consultant. In 1990 she began studies in vegetarianism, natural healing and different holistic health modalities, including the study of Chinese herbs, homeopathy and identification of native wild herbs. Currently she has a practice on Vancouver Island as a Natural Health Therapist, utilizing Iridology as a means of helping clients to help themselves become healthier and happier. Having certification in Iridology (IIPA), Herbology, nutrition, energy healing, Touch for Health and levels of communications, she lectures and teaches workshops on these subjects in Canada and the US throughout the year.

Georgina is a member of the IIPA Education Department, the Health Action Network, Iridology Association of Canada, Association of Massage Therapists and Holistic Practitioners, and Canine Health Naturally. Her goal is to help people open up their hearts and minds, so that together we can bring healing to all beings. Her motto is “Respect the dignity of all living creatures.”

To learn more about Georgina and the work she does check out her website

Cheryl Matschek, Ph.D, CCII

Cheryl Matschek, is a Vitalist, Master Herbalist, Certified Iridologist, Nutritionist, Health Counselor and Counselor, She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, A Master’s degree in Behavioral Science, a Master’s degree in Herbology, and a Ph.D. in Natural Health. She is member and on the Board of Directors of the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association, and a member of the National Speakers Association, the International Speakers Association and a variety of other organizations related to the speaking and health industries. Cheryl is the owner and founder of The Cheryl Matschek Company, Inc, Soaring Horizons®, The Center for Iridology and Natural Health, and Princess Publishing. She’s listed in many Who’s Who directories such as the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, International Who’s Who of Professional Business Men and Women and 2000 Notable American Women.

To read more about Cheryl Click here .

Toni Miller, CCII

Toni Miller is a Medical Herbalist and Naturopath who began teaching Iridology in 1983. This course was one of the first in NSW (New South Wales) granted Australian Traditional Medicine Society accreditation. She pioneered the teaching of a cohesive blend of both the Bernard Jensen (foundational) and the European (advanced) method based on Angerer, Deck and Kriege. In 1998 she published a chart set to accommodate those iridology practitioners who use the integrated approach. That year also saw the release of her software package “The Iridologist” – the most comprehensive of its type. (Now released in 5 countries) She has gained vast experience from her very busy clinic on the sunny Central Coast of NSW. She uses Iridology as a major tool to identify health problems. Toni has gained the respect of many local doctors. She founded the college of I.R.I.S. in 1995 and specializes in teaching postgraduate iridology. Her lectures are peppered with humor and first hand experience, as she believes if you laugh while you’re learning, it helps you to remember. This has made her a popular choice for both national and international conferences. She has been a keynote speaker in many International Iridology conferences. Toni has memberships in (ATMS) Australian Traditional Medicine Society and (NHAA)National Herbalists Assoc of Australia as well as IIPA.

To read more click on Toni Miller.

Jackie Latimer, CCII

Jackie Latimer is a Certified Iridology Instructor with IIPA. She has studied with Dr. Bernard Jensen as well as with many top International Iridologists from around the world. Jackie integrates the art and science of European Iridology, American Iridology, Rayid Iridology and Time-Risk Spiritual Iridology. Her focus in teaching Iridology is, integrating the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual qualities collectively in order to read the eye as a whole.

Jackie has been in the natural wholistic field for 20 years as a Registered Massage therapist, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Iridologist, and Life-Wellness Coach. Jackie teaches a variety of wholistic courses, and is passionate about helping people become aware, empowered, and responsible for their health and well being. Jackie can be reached at cellularhealth@shaw.ca or, for further information see: www.cellularheatlhinc.com

Julie Laufer, ND, DHM, CMT, CCII

Julie Laufer, ND, DHM, CMT, is a Certified Iridology Practitioner and Certified Instructor of Iridology. Julie stresses detoxification and nutritional counseling to promote good health, believing that we must not be encumbered by usual, customary and conventional methods. She believes in EDUCATION, arming the individual with what they need to know so they can make responsible decisions for themselves and their loved ones. She has worked in Natural Health Medicine for 15 years and is the owner of Lake Country Hygienic Center. Julie especially likes working with difficult cases – the so-called incurable diseases that have been proven very reversible.

Julie is a Colon Hydrotherapist, Muscle Regeneration therapist, Reflexologist, Kinesiologist and body worker. She teaches a variety of classes in the natural health field, supervising and implementing deep cleansing protocols to assist the body in regenerating to optimal function. Her practice is located in Wisconsin and is known for personal attention to clients and excellent customer service. Julie uses all her resources to help the individual achieve optimal health. Julie has been educated in and out of the United States and attributes the majority of her education to real life experiences dealing with dis-ease of the body.

Gino Bellinfante, N.D. CCII. B.Sc.

Gino Bellinfante is a certified Iridologist & dean of The College of Natural Health Sciences. He has been treating people from all over the globe at his clinic, Insight Iridology in Montreal, also home to the Quebec IIPA office. Gino attained his Bachelor of Science from Westbrook University under the direction of Dr Ellen Tart Jensen and has served as a former IIPA board member. He has also been instrumental in translating both Italian & French for Iridology research. Gino has been privileged to co-author the book “Spiritual Qualities in Iridology” with Dr. LoRito.

Other information:

Member Corporation des Practiciens en Medecines Douces du Québec
Westbrook University, B.Sc. in Holistic Health Science and Iridology
Herbalist, - The Science and Art of Herbology with Rosemary Gladstar
E.C.Tech. - Evocative Cutaneous Therapy Technique – U.S.A. and U.K. with Dr. Daniele Lo Rito
Live Blood Analysis – Toronto with Dr. Philip Hockstra
Implementing Detoxification Programs -Toronto with Dr.James Rouse
Naturopathic Manipulations – Mark D. Smith Ph.D.
American Art Instruction School - (won the President’s prize twice)
E-mail ginoinsightiridology@videotron.ca Website www.insightiridology.com

Diane Elms, CCII

Diane began to study Iridology in 1996. After 18 months of traditional medical testing she was told “she should get ready for a wheel chair and would have to learn to live with the pain”. Diane was given the opportunity to see an iridologist. Her life has never been the same since.

Diane first studied the Bernard Jenson style of iridology, receiving her masters grading. It was her teacher that convinced her to start doing iris evaluation on friends and family members and today has an international practice. In 2002, she wanted to upgrade herself in her iridology studies, which lead her to study under the IIPA teaching.

Soon after Diane became an IIPA instructor and now teaches private classes as well as at Mohawk/McMaster in the health sciences department. Mohawk/McMaster is a community college and medical teaching university facility in Hamilton Ontario.

As well as her iridology practice (read about it at)
www.choicesforhealthandharmony.com she has been working towards a natural wellness clinic in the Hamilton area (read more at www.phoenixrisingcenter.com). Diane believes the mind, body and spirit need to be in balance to have complete health. As well as IIPA iridology Diane has been trained in Christian counselling.
Diane lives in Dundas Ontario with her husband Randy and has three grown children. She enjoys all the benefits of good health by keeping active with running, biking, golfing, skiing and when she can, dancing with her husband.

Elizabeth Micaller, N.D., Ph.D., CCII

Elizabeth Micaller ND, PhD is known as a natural health visionary in her country the Philippines. She has been a pioneer in the natural healing and health food industry having introduced and made available hard to get health foods in her country in the early eighties. She is attibuted to have introduced Iridology, Colonic Therapy and other natural healing modalities in the whole Philippines. She established the first nationwide direct selling company distributing natural health products and also the first Wholistic Center in the four story building she built in 1990.

She studied and internalized Iridology under the tutelage of Dr. Bernard Jensen in 1987 and studied Applied Iridology under Harri Wolfe and Bill Caradonna in 1988. She has since then practiced and taught Iridology and Natural Nutrition to over a thousand students. She is now committed to teach Comprehensive Iridology and lift the science to a legal profession in her country. She conducts regular classes in Metro Manila and goes around the country too. She has also made herself available for special classes in the other Asian Nations around the Phillipines.

She continues to expand her knowledge on all aspects of natural healing. The wealth of knowledge she as acquired has been shared by the many articles she has written for the Philippine national newspapers and this is now complied in a book entittled “ Capture Perfect Health”.

The recently established the Philippine Institute of Naturopathic Sciences, a school that will make available the various studies that will spread out alternative methods of healing. Elizabeth is working actively with the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC), under the government’s Department of Health, for the accreditation of Iridology as a legitimate alternative health care analytical tool and has been requested to be active in the formation of standards in this field.

Betty Sue O’Brian, N.D., CCII

Betty Sue is a student of Dr. Farida Sharan of the Boulder School of Natural Medicine. She has been certified through the School of Natural Medicine as a Master Iridologist, schooled in the tradition of Josef Deck, Dorothy Hall, Theodor Kriege, Josef Angerer and other great iridologists by Dr. Sharan. She has studied with Dr. Bernard Jensen and has attended workshops with Denny Johnson (Rayid) and Danielle Lorito (Time Risk). She has an undergraduate minor in nutrition and science and a B.S. and M.S. degree in English. She lectures around the country on the subject of natural health and healing, teaching people how to take charge of their own health and deepening their understanding of their personal healing journey. In her classes she will present IIPA iridology using current terminology and studying the irises of each of the participants in the class.

Kianna smith, CCII

Kianna Smith is a certified iridologist, instructor, consultant and author of “Iridology, A Handbook”, a textbook used nationally and internationally by iridologists and a natural health college. She teaches Comprehensive Iridology (SM) classes and mentors those who wish to become certified iridologists. Kianna is the former Director of the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA) Certification and Standards Department.

Kianna combines the science of iridology along with her gentle intuition and other methods of iris readings to bring forth each client’s unique health tendencies, gifts, skills, talents and purpose in the world.

Kianna has a BA in adult education and is certified in life purpose hand analysis to bring more wholeness to all aspects of one’s life. Having worked in the computer industry for 22 years in the US and overseas in a prior career, Kianna brings a practical, useful approach to iridology, nutrition and lifestyle and through hand analysis helps people to understand their life purpose. Kianna specializes in nutrition for the diabetic.

Alicia Rocco, CCII, NHP

Alicia has been in private practice for over 38 years, now utilizing her time and experience in teaching and certifying practitioners, mentoring, and educating the community on the alternative and complementary health modalities. She is certified in Physical Iridology, Emotional Iridology, Sclerology, Hypnosis and Regression Therapy, Shamanism, Herbology, Flower, Gem and Tree Essence Therapy. Energy Balancing and Healing, and Spiritual Counseling.

Alicia is the owner of Natural Approach to Health, Minerva, Ohio, a business designed to distribute herbal products and essences–both via wholesale and retail sales, through its website and natural health store. She maintains a private natural health practice, and is an instructor with Professional Art of Healing, in Minerva, Ohio. Her certified courses include:“ Running a Successful Natural Health Business”, IIPA certified Physical Iridology levels I and II, Emotional Iridology, Herbal Detox and Protocols, the use of Canadian Forest Tree Essences and Body Synergies, and Tree Essence Therapy.

Alicia is the U.S. distributor of Canadian Forest Tree Essences as well as the Educational Director for Canadian Forest. She serves as the Educator/Trainer for Blessed Herbs regarding their cleansing kits. She has served as Assistant Educational Director in charge of Instructors for the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA), and is a past member of the Mind Body Spirit Connected (MBSC), in Cleveland, Ohio, an organization which works with the Integrative Medical Services of the Cleveland Clinic.

Alicia has written the curriculum for the Emotional Iridology and Tree Essence Therapy courses. She is the author of “Create A Healing” taped series, “A Journey To Healing – A Guided Meditation” and “Deep Dark Secrets Behind Every Dis-ease” CDs, and “You’re Dead and You Don’t Even Know It” – A Book on Soul Evolution.

Alicia is a long-standing member of IIPA, National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, National Guild of Hypnotists, Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Association of Area Research and Enlightenment, The Foundation for Personal Growth and Understanding, and the International Sclerology Institute. Alicia can be contacted at: Natural Approach to Health, located at Whitacre Springs Centre, 3710 Whitacre Ave. SE, Minerva, OH 44657; 330-868-5353, email: naturalapproachtohealth@verizon.net; or via website: www.naturalapproachtohealth.com.

IRIS GAYER, CCII (Israel)

Iris Gayer, BA, CCII, is a Certified Instructor for the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association and teaches both IIPA Level I and Level II in Israel.

Iris’s studies include classes with Dr. Ellen Tart-Jensen (Iridology Level I & II, Natural Therapies for the Iridologist, NDT - New Decision Therapy developed by Kandis Blakley, Tissue Cleansing Program), Dr. Daniele Lo Rito from Italy (Multi-Dimensional Iridology including Time Risk, E.C.Tech, IPB), Leonard Mehlmauer (Sclerology), Celine Cloutier and Daniel Tigner (Canadian Tree essences). She is also certified in Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Bach Flowers Remedies.

Iris incorporates self developed software in her work, applying maps on top of Iris and Sclera pictures and preparing analysis reports for her clients. She is currently developing Software to support the Multi-Dimensional Iridology using her profound knowledge in the field of computer sciences. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Computer Sciences; developed and managed software projects for over 16 years before Iridology changed her life and she became a natural healer some years ago.

Iris lectures about iridology all over Israel for companies and different organizations.

Iris Gayer together with her brother Jacob (CCI) practice Iridology and Natural Healing Therapies in their clinics in Israel.

To read more about Iris & Jacob Gayer look at: www.gayerclinic.com

Sheryl M. Strom, RN, BSN, BA, CCII

Sheryl Strom has been a registered nurse for 15 years and has been in the natural health field for over 20 years. She graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with an emphasis on teaching. Sheryl has experience in several areas of nursing such as orthopedics, neurology, telemetry, diabetes, labor and delivery, along with many more, and then specialized in nephrology nursing (kidney failure and dialysis for 10 years) before deciding to make natural health a full time passion. Her natural health experience overflowed into her nursing care from the very young to the geriatric population.

Sheryl has a private practice where she sees both English and Spanish speaking clients with varying ailments and is able to marry her medical experience with natural health. Sheryl is a teacher by nature and has taught English to Spaniards while living in Spain, as well as Spanish to Americans, natural health and aromatherapy classes, iridology classes and multiple in hospital educational private classes including death and dying, as well as natural health and lifestyle changes. She maintains contact with the medical community in order to stay up to date with new research for her clients.

Sheryl is a certified iridologist and certified to teach iridology by IIPA. She originally studied iridology under Dr. Bernard Jensen and has since been re-educated by Dr. Ellen Tart-Jensen. She volunteers her time with IIPA on reviewing and revising the certification exam for new iridologists and is the secretary for the biannual instructors’ conference calls.

Currently, she is working on her doctorate in naturopathy for health care professionals. Sheryl enjoys raising her three very energetic children and standard poodle with her husband, mindful mediation, regular exercise, cooking, and gatherings with friends and family. She lives in Littleton, Colorado.

IIPA Level 1 certification Instructors

Daniel Frankson

Daniel is a Certified Acupuncturist and member of the International Acupuncture Society. His practice includes Bach Flower remedies, Behavioral and Educational kinesiology, Frequency Polarization and Iridology and Rayid work. Daniel is a Canadian Costa Rican living in the land of “eternal spring” where he’s lived for 23 plus years. He first studied Iridology with Dr. Ellen Tart when she taught her first class in Costa Rica in 1994 at the University of Peace. Daniel served as her translator at the time and has been invaluable to Dr. Tart and Iridology in Costa Rica ever since. We are delighted to have Daniel teaching our Level 1 Certification classes in Costa Rica.

Carol C.D. Geeck

Carol has a healing center in Bonners Ferry, Idaho and has studied Iridology for the past 14 years. At one class Dr. Jensen suggested that she get her Naturopathy Degree, which happened in December, 1994. In the following years, she has studied and been using Natural Nutrition, Aromatherapy, Sclerology, Live Blood Cell Analysis, Kirlian Photography, and Equine Iridology.

Carol and her husband just celebrated 45 years of marriage. They have 4 great kids and 9 grandchildren. Hobbies include searching for, collecting and reading interesting books on the “ancient healing methods.” Carols says, “I try to keep up with information on the “Dead Sea Scrolls.” I have always been interested in biblical archeology involving old world healing spas and the Temples of Learning where the teachers of health (doctors) were trained. “Having horses for 20 years left me with a hunger to ride and really enjoy the exercise that the horse was providing my body, but the last hip surgery 1991 ended that ability. But….once in a while you will catch me on a horse, for a very short time and loving it.”

Professional Goals: To be able to teach natural health and healing techniques, which include nutrition, iridology, sclerology, live blood analysis, etc. Carol looks forward to continue her research on natural healing and to provide reliable information and help to interested individuals. If you have questions for Carol you may contact her by email at soweegie2@aol.com.