Jan Stewart Jan Stewart is a retired academic who has made, and worked with, flower essences since the 1960s. As well as holding the current British Flower & Vibrational Essences Chair, she is a Tutor member and course moderator for the BFVEA. She is also external examiner for the Garamia Foundation, Reiki, Reflexology, Massage and Aromatherapy courses. In her spare time she enjoys water colour painting, Tai Chi, reading, walking and writing. Her essences include ranges made from tree mosses and crystals plus a collection to help us face our shadow sides called Lighten our Darkness