Who Are We?


WHO ARE WE?

The International Iridology Practitioners Association was founded for the purpose of increasing and communicating knowledge concerning the art and science of Iridology and to provide a forum for the exchange of information and research with the goal of promoting excellent international Iridology standards. 

Our goal is to increase and communicate knowledge about Iridology.  Our goal is to provide you with opportunities for receiving the most updated information, products and tools for Iridologists worldwide. IIPA has grown since it was founded in 1982, and we are enthusiastic about the future. We invite you to share in the enthusiasm and help get the word out to all Iridologists who are not a part of IIPA. We are excited about our mission to unite Iridologists from around the world and to provide them a place to network with many others in the field of Iridology. We welcome your thoughts and input as we go forward.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Robin Baker, MH, CR, CCI

Robin Baker, MH, CR, CCI3

 
 
 
 
Beth Hovis, ND, MH, CNHP, CCII3

Beth Hovis, ND, MH, CNHP, CCII3
brillianthealthwithbeth@gmail.com

 
 
 
 
 
Christos Miliankos, B.H.Sci-Nat., B.Sc, CCII, F.Ir. www.mynaturopathchristos.com

Christos Miliankos,
B.H.Sci-Nat., B.Sc, CCII3, F.Ir.
www.mynaturopathchristos.com

Birgit Lueders, MH, CCII, Di.Ir. www.birgitcare.com www.centerforiridology.com

Birgit Lueders, MH, CCII, Di.Ir.
www.birgitcare.com
www.centerforiridology.com

President

Robin Baker is a mother of six children and was concerned for their health and interested in ways which prevented them from becoming sick and ill. she was also concerned for the health of my husband as well as my own. She began reading everything on health, herbs, and nutrition I could find. She thought, “why should I spend money on doctors if I could figure it out myself.”

Her goal for her family was to raise our children to be healthy and not have the physical problems that seemed to occur in the family histories. She transformed their diet to vegetarian and the later to vegan. Her family has an active lifestyle in competitive sports programs for the children and many outdoor events. She began advising family members and friends on how to have a healthy lifestyle. She completed the Master Herbalist program and received a Diploma from Australasian College of Health Sciences. Then a friend introduced her to Iridology and she knew this was another field she wanted to pursue, so she attended seminars for Iridology certification under the teaching of Ellen Tart-Jensen (Bernard Jensen International) and received her certification through IIPA.

Robin also attended Williams School of Health for Reflexology and received her certification. She received my AA in Liberal Arts from San Bernardino Valley College in 1995. She enjoy extending and continuing my knowledge and understanding in other areas of health and healing by reading, studying, listening to the many webinars available to us. She is currently a Master Herbalist and an IIPA Certified Iridologist and the owner of "Robin's Nest of Health" which she operates in California. Her clients are able to see, through Iridology, a blueprint of their body and she encourage them to make changes in the patterns of their life towards health. She hope her lifestyle will be an example and inspiration to them. She and her husband are California natives and currently reside in the high desert of Apple Valley, CA. She now has the joy of passing on and using my knowledge for my grandchildren.

 

Vice-President, Secretary, Instructor Coordinator

Beth is a Board-certified Naturopathic Doctor and a Board-certified Master Herbalist as well as a Certified Comprehensive Master Iridology Instructor.

Beth has worked in the natural health field for more than 25 years. She began working part-time in her local herb shop when her children were young, eventually becoming the store manager. She taught Physical Science in a local private school and then went to work at her parents’ herb shop working on the sales floor helping customers as well as offering private consultations to clients. She and her husband, Rob, purchased the Herb Shop of Fayetteville when her parents chose to retire. While working at the shop, Beth earned her designation as a Certified Natural Health Practitioner and then continued to earn her Naturopathic Doctor and Master Herbalist designations. She is Board-certified as a Naturopathic Doctor (BCND) and a Master Herbalist (BCMH) through the American Association of Wellness Practitioners.

One of Beth’s favorite modalities is Iridology. She is a Certified Comprehensive Iridology (CCI) practitioner, and she has also earned her credentials to teach Iridology through the International Iridology Practitioners Association as a Certified Comprehensive Master Iridology Instructor (CCMII) and is qualified to teach all levels of Comprehensive Iridology (Levels I, II & III). Beth was named IIPA's Instructor of the Year 2019 and was also awarded Most Watched Iridology Instructional Webinar for 2019 and 2022.

Beth teaches online iridology (all levels) and other naturopathic classes through her education website Brilliant Health with Beth.  https://brillianthealthwithbeth.thinkific.com/

Beth and her husband, Rob, live in the metro Atlanta area and are the proud parents of three children, three married-in children, and are glowingly proud grandparents of eight grandchildren. Not only does Beth teach professional courses for naturopathic professionals, but she also has a YouTube Channel, @SweetHerbinLivin, a unique place to explore natural, healthy living including using and making herbal medicines, baking bread, using essential oils, iridology, gardening, and more! www.SweetHerbinLivin.com

Treasurer

Christos Miliankos is an Iridologist, Naturopath and Bowen work Instructor from Victoria, Australia. He has been practicing Iridology, Naturopathy and Homeopathy in his clinic for the past ten years. He has a post-graduate Diploma in Integrated Iridology and Natural Fertility Management. 

Christos is passionate about Iridology, collecting and researching Iris patterns through the family generations and loves sharing his passion for this amazing technique with his clients. He truly believe that every iris is beautiful and perfect. He lives on a beautiful country property in Victoria with his wife Sandy and their 5 gorgeous young children. Iridology has been so beneficial in their lives. Some of his hobbies are travel, theatre, pilates, organic gardening and straw bale homes. Iridology has been an amazing gift in the health of his family, clients and myself. It helps people to understand themselves better, where they have come from and to how be the best that they can be.

 
 

Past-President

Birgit Lueders, a devoted mother to two lovely daughters, Emma and  Lisa, resides in the city of Philadelphia, PA. Coming from Austria, she embraced the principles of an organic herbal lifestyle early in life. 

A certified Master Herbalist, Yoga Teacher, Iridology Instructor, and Wellness Coach, Birgit is the driving force behind BirgitCare, a thriving business established in 2009. BirgitCare focuses on promoting health, wellness, and natural healing in the heart of Philadelphia. Birgit extends personalized wellness coaching to her clients, addressing emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being through modalities such as Iridology, Herbalism, Nutrition, and Colorpuncture.

Over the last decade, Birgit has become a respected figure in her field, gracing numerous national and international EXPOs as a speaker. As a best-selling co-author on Amazon, she shares her expertise with a wider audience. Her insights have been consistently featured on radio and TV, solidifying her reputation as a knowledgeable and trusted wellness advocate.

A significant milestone in Birgit's journey is her noteworthy role as the President of the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA) 2020-2024. This achievement stands as a testament to her commitment to advancing the field of Iridology and promoting holistic well-being.

 

Tharindhu Fernando, OD, CCII

 
 
Toni Miller, ND, DHM, MII, CCII, F.Ir. www.iridologyonline.com

Toni Miller, ND, DHM, MII, CCII3, F.Ir.
www.iridologyonline.com

 
 

Betty Sue O’Brian, ND, BS, MH, MS, CCII3
http://bettysueobrian.com/home/

 
 
 

Sheryl Strom, DNM, BD, DSM, RN; HNB-BC, CCII3

 
 

Tharindhu Fernando has more than 16 years of paramedical and academic experience. His major fields of interest are Iridology, Holistic Healing, Optometry, and Psychology. He is a Certified Comprehensive Iridologist and Certified Iridology Instructor for IIPA. Tharindhu was awarded “IIPA Instructor of the Year” in 2018. And he was awarded “Iridologist of the Year Award” – the most prestigious award of IIPA in 2019.

Tharindhu is the Founder/President of Sri Lanka Iridology Association, Chairman of Ceylon Optometry and Iridology Academy, Ceylon Sujok & Naturopathy Center and Healthy Eyes–Eye, Diabetic & Holistic Clinic. He is also a member of the British Council for Complementary Therapies and is the Chairman of the organizing committee of the Asian Congress of Iridology.

Tharindhu works hard to uplift the standards of health sector in Sri Lanka and also a focal point of the movement to achieve Sustainable Development Goals declared by the United Nations in 2015. He is a National Advisory Coordinator of Sustainable Development Goals Youth Net Sri Lanka and was awarded the honorary title “Sustainable Goodwill Ambassador” by the Sri Lanka United Nations Friendship Organization in 2021. Considering his hard work towards the SDGs he was appointed as Consul General for Civil Relations in Sri Lanka at International Commission of Diplomatic Relations Human Rights and Peace. And also awarded Consul General for Civil Relations in Sri Lanka at Council of Inter-Parliament Organizations therefore, given the honorable title “His Excellency”. Tharindhu also has the title “Sevashuree” by the Sri Lanka United Nations Friendship Organization to appreciate his humanitarian work.

 

Toni Miller is a leading authority on Iridology which she has been teaching since 1983. Toni is a Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Master Integrated Iridologist, Iridology Fellow, Iridology researcher, distinguished author and an international speaker and educator. Toni has gained vast clinical experience in her career which started early 1981 and can answer the hard questions.

She founded the college of I.R.I.S. in 1995 - the only college in the southern hemisphere that specializes in teaching Iridology. Toni has taught hundreds of students and her graduates are among some of the best in the world.

Toni wrote the award-winning Integrated Iridology Textbook, the most definitive English Iridology text since Bernard Jensen’s Volume 2! Integrated Iridology® is a cohesive blend of Classical Iridology (Bernard Jensen) the European model (Angerer, Deck and Kriege) and the Australian model (Dorothy Hall) combined with her own extensive clinical experience. It combines the physical, emotional, and psychological elements of Iridology. In 2014, Toni became the first person to ever win Iridologist of the Year and Instructor of the Year simultaneously.

You can now study with Toni online in your own place at your own pace. Become certified in Advanced Physical Iridology (API) - the most comprehensive Iridology course available in English.

Betty Sue O’Brian, Natural Physician, M.S. was always interested in food and diet, and studied food and nutrition with a minor in Dietetics. She studied Iridology with Dr. Bernard Jensen and so loved what she learned that she began to share it by teaching others.

For the past fifteen years, she has offered guidance and assistance to those looking for support in their healing journeys. She has treated a full range of “diseases” in children, adults and the elderly. She sees her role as one who helps people get to the cause of their imbalance via food-based healing, herbs and lifestyle changes. She utilizes a variety of modalities including diet and nutritional counseling, functional medicine, chakra balancing, energy medicine, supplementation recommendations, botanical medicine flower essence therapy and detox strategies. She recommends Iridology as a baseline, genetic marker. The body can heal given the right stimulus.

Her many years teaching in the classroom have provided Betty Sue with a command of the language (of health) and the ability to empower others to take charge of their health. When clients say, “my doctor has me on… or my doctor won’t take me of of….” she encourages them to discuss how they feel and why they might want to make a change with their doctor and not just accept something they know is not right for them.

Betty Sue has lived and worked on the Mississippi Gulf Coast all of her life, Betty Sue has rejoined our Board of Directors for which she has been the President and Past President. This shows her dedication to Iridology and IIPA.

 

Dr. Wanda Seitz has had a lifelong interest in natural health; however it wasn’t until her son was diagnosed with an incurable, but “treatable” disease that she began to look into natural medicine as a serious alternative to her son consuming tissue toxic drugs for the remainder of his life. These drugs were not only ineffective but actually made his condition worse. Wanda’s initial research revealed that the doctors were treating the symptoms not the cause of the disease, which turned out to be parasites in the joints. After successfully overcoming her child’s entire health crisis through the use of herbs and diet, she knew her destiny in life was to help others find natural solutions as she had.

Wanda owned a natural health clinic for 10 years, now she shares her vast knowledge through online consultations, lectures and classes throughout the country in person and online. Wanda has shared her knowledge with literally thousands of clients over the past 24 years.

Wanda's education includes: Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy (N.D.), Certified Natural Health Professional (C.N.H.P.), Certified Nutritionist (C.N.C.), Certified Comprehensive Iridologist (CCI), Certified Comprehensive Iridology Instructor (CCII), Licensed Spiritual Health Coach, Board Certified Naturopath Coach

In addition, she has researched and studied in the fields of biochemistry, biology and biophysics.

 

 Dr. Sheryl Strom works a myriad of health challenges to help individuals obtain their optimum wellness through natural health modalities. With over 30 years in the health care industry, Dr. Sheryl combines her knowledge and experience of natural health and nursing with extensive continuous education. This allows her to provide state-of-the-industry solutions to patients and fellow practitioners.

Degrees, Certifications, and Accomplishments. Dr. Sheryl has earned multiple degrees including doctorates in Natural, Bioenergetic and Sacred Medicine from the Institute of Bioenergetic Medicine (IBEM). She graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Spanish, and a BS in Nursing. She is Board Certified in Natural Medicine from the American Naturopathic Medical Association and in Holistic Nursing from the American Nursing Credentialing Corporation. She is certified as an Iridologist and Instructor with the International Iridology Practitioners Association.

Dr. Sheryl is the Clinical Advisor for the Institute of Bioenergetic Medicine She is also the Iridology Instructor at IBEM for doctorate students while representing the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA) since 2012.

Private Practice. Dr. Sheryl has owned her private practice since 2002 where she has successfully helped many individuals enjoy optimum wellness. She incorporates many alternative modalities including but not limited to iridology, herbology, homeopathy, reflexology, bioresonance, auricular therapy.

Core Values and Giving Back. Dr. Sheryl grew up in a family of natural health and allopathic practitioners, so she is able to blend both healing professions to provide solutions that are in the best interest of the patient.   Dr. Sheryl has worked very closely with Colorado legislators to develop and pass SB13-215, The Consumer Protection Act.   As a leader in healthcare, she has been featured on television, radio, podcast, and continues to give back, by volunteering time, sharing her knowledge and experience with others.  Dr. Sheryl has written and presented for medical doctors on auricular therapy for pain management and the opioid crisis.