VHF Principal

Henriette Maasdijk FMVHF MNFSH MAST Cert Ed
Henriette is a VHF founder member as well as principal. She has taught throughout the UK and in Europe for many years, including 6 years in Ireland, leading Diploma courses & workshops on healing and related subjects. Her specialities include the uses of crystals, flowers and flower remedies in healing as well as advanced energy work and spiritual development. She has also done the Certificate of Education and is a qualified NVQ Assessor. She also is on the ARCHTI advisory panel concerning crystal and energy healing standards. Henriette is from Holland, lives in SW London and speaks several languages fluently.

Tutors & Associates

Irinia Bertele MEng  MVHF  MCHF
Irinia is a Crystal & Energy Therapist and Bach Flower Remedy Practitioner. She teaches the first year of the VHF Diploma Course, the more scientific aspects of crystals and Bach Flower Remedy days on VHF Diploma Courses. She also facilitates a variety of healing related Workshops, is a CHF assessor and has set up a Healing Clinic in London. Irinia also offers a self-healing course for those who do not wish to train to practitioner level.

Liam Cunningham BA  MVHF  MCHF
Liam is a VHF graduate who has been instrumental in setting up VHF Diploma Courses in Derry/Londonderry. Liam is currently helping to set up the first VHF Diploma Course in Co. Wicklow. In addition, he runs sound healing days and has a healing practice in Co. Wicklow, details can be found on www.crystalandsoundhealing.com. Liam also facilitates the first weekend of the VHF Diploma Courses.

Julia Marafie MVHF  MCHF
Julia is a VHF graduate who facilitates the first weekend of the VHF Diploma Courses in Sligo. She is one of the founder members of the Wise Woman weekend which is currently in its fifth successful year in Ireland.  She runs regular crystal meditation evenings in Sligo and facilitates workshops on various subjects including healing, astrology, sacred geometry and ritual both in Ireland and the UK.

Jacquie Burgess MICCH
Jacquie is an experienced therapist and healer with her own successful practice in Ireland. She is also the successful author of two books on crystals and healing and facilitates a number of workshops. She lives in county Carlow. Jacquie facilitates the first 2 days of the VHF course Ireland for newcomers and a day for those who have already attended workshops with her.