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Ixchel Leigh (pronounced ee-shell lee), Fragrance Alkemist, is a renowned international parfumeur artiste. She is a pioneer of natural perfumery and aromatherapy, author, radio host, consultant, innovator of complementary therapies (Vibrational AromaTherapy by Ixchel™) and one of the original LOHAS, Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability promoters. Ixchel’s clients include celebrities and spas worldwide. A purveyor of quality perfumes and spa products, Ixchel has always donated a portion of her sales to organizations that support healthy lifestyles and a prosperous, sustainable environment. Ixchel is dedicated to exploring facets of human potential and has created hundreds of perfumes through her unique consultations in the US, UK, Europe, and India. A former Parisian model, Ixchel began her training as an intuitive visionary over 25 years ago in Milan, Italy with Baba Pyraelal Bedi, a psychic healer and father of Bollywood actor Kabir Bedi. Former wife of Kabir Bedi and mother of actor/producer Adam Bedi, Ixchel extends her consulting arena to India in 2009, and launches her newest collection: Ixchel Leigh Escentials & Parfumerie.

In the Spring of 2002, Ixchel was named one of the top Complementary Therapists in England by Vogue Magazine. In a career spanning over 25 years, she has created notable collections sold in fine stores, boutiques and spas. In 1989 she originated the first true aromatherapy candles: Crystal CandleEssence. She has created signature products for such renowned spas as The Golden Door, The Peaks Telluride, The Phoenician Scottsdale, The Marriott Phoenix, and Tara Spa. Ixchel has been featured in many magazines including, Mademoiselle, Elle, Body Mind & Spirit, Child, Mothering, Allure, Delicious, New Age Journal, Shape (UK), YOU (UK), Harpers & Queen (UK), High Life ~ British Airways Magazine, and M.I.D.I.R.S (UK).

Ixchel has been a published writer and author in journals, magazines, and newspapers for more than twenty years in both England and the United States. Her book, Aromatic Alchemy ~ Recipes for Transformation (Mansion Publishing) launched in the US and London in October 2001 to rave reviews. Ixchel is the creator of Vibrational AromaTherapy by Ixchel™ a system of complementary healing that uses essential oils and Nature’s Vibrational Medicines for overall well-being. In 1997 she authored a training manual, Vibrational AromaTherapy by Ixchel™ (published by Quality of Life Associates, Boston). There is a global network of therapists and teachers who practice and teach Vibrational AromaTherapy by Ixchel™ in distinguished spas, schools, and health centers.

Ixchel explores her heart's desires interests in alchemy, aromatherapy, spirituality, metaphysics, shamanism, physics, cultural anthropology, and the natural world. She uses Nature's Vibrational Medicines as a Visionary Alchemist. Years of study around the world in holistic therapies and with indigenous peoples is integrated into her work, her life, and personal philosophy...

"My heart and my life are committed to Love and Transformation and to guiding myself and others to make the changes which enrich all Life."

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