EDUCATION
Education & Training
Courses in development connect foundations with observation and practical learning.
Upcoming lectureHABI Global Forum lecture
EDUCATION · RESEARCH · EXCHANGE
Education and research
for companion-animal health
Connecting experience, knowledge and thoughtful everyday care.
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Korea’s companion-animal history and HAB · Mina Yu
KINTEX · 302
In conversation with the author
Celebrating Herbs & Aromatherapy for Companion Animals
International references
WOAH · World Organisation for Animal Health ↗
Official resources on animal health, welfare and international standards
Reference materials provided by an external organisation.CONNECT WITH IPAMA
Connect through education, research and collaboration.
THE FIVE ELEMENTS
Five ways of seeing nature.
ABOUT IPAMA
Connecting knowledge
and companion-animal care
Education · Research · ExchangeIPAMA connects knowledge in companion-animal complementary and alternative medicine through education, research and professional exchange. We help caregivers and practitioners read public resources and learn with respect for species and breed differences.
RESEARCH
Research & Publications
Explore studies, books and official references while considering the subjects and limits of the evidence.
EXCHANGE
Exchange & Collaboration
Discover lectures and educational activities, and connect across caregiving, practice and research.
Association Leadership
- President
- 유미나
- Vice President
- 김현욱
02 / HERBAL MEDICINE LIBRARY
Traditional herbs.
Informed care.
Traditional herbs, viewed through companion-animal care.
Explore historical uses alongside the scope of research in dogs and cats.
Traditional uses and companion-animal research are presented separately. Use requires assessment of species, formulation and current medication.
HUMAN–ANIMAL BOND / RESEARCH NOTES
Life is better,
connected.
We explore relationships between people and animals through research, sharing questions and possibilities from HABRI’s public resources.
THE DOG LIBRARY / AKC & UKC RESOURCES
Know the breed.
See the individual.
Understanding breed history, coat and classification deepens observation.
Explore official resources from AKC and UKC.
05 / THE LANGUAGE OF NATURE
Five elements.
A world of connections.
Five foundations for understanding nature.
Explore life through earth, water,
fire, air and space.
FIVE ELEMENTSNatural harmony
Background and references for the two traditions
Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space are the five elements of Ayurveda. Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water are the five phases of East Asian tradition. Each has its own history and concepts.
High Commission of India · Introduction to Ayurveda ↗NCCIH · Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine ↗
Mina Yu · PresidentMINA YU, Ph.D., Ch.D. · President, IPAMA
Westie field experience since 2002 has grown into university teaching, aromatherapy research and writing. Qualifications, awards and activity records are available in the president’s profile.
PUBLICATIONS & LEARNING
From page
to perspective.
Ideas on the page. A closer view of everyday life.
Learning to understand the animals beside us.
THE SOURCE BOOK 2025
반려동물을 위한허브-아로마테라피
Herbs & Aromatherapy for Companion Animals
Hakjisa Medical
10 March 2025 · 368 pagesISBN
9791194219583
Book information & contents
10 March 2025 · 368 pagesISBN
9791194219583
INSIDE THE BOOK
Read nature.
Understand animals.
Written with IPAMA President Dr Mina Yu as lead author, this Korean-language co-authored book explores plant–animal relationships, aromatic materials, canine anatomy and breeds, and field cases across two parts.
- 01
- Herbs and aromatherapyHistory, essential oils, hydrosols, carrier oils and herbs.
- 02
- Aromatherapy for companion animalsUnderstanding animals, application topics and case studies.
Explore the terminology and case studies to broaden your understanding of companion animals.
Olirapy Academy
Learn to observe. Build practical skills.
Curriculum in preparationTwo courses in development, drawing on Olirapy’s teaching experience and everyday observation.
01 / AROMA STUDIESCurriculum in preparation
Olirapy Pet Aromatherapy
Advisor Programme
Begin with the book’s foundations, develop an understanding of aromatic materials, and learn to read everyday observations and cases.
- Foundations of herbs and aromatherapy
- Material characteristics and source reading
- Observation records and case understanding
02 / WESTIE COAT STUDIESCourse in preparation
Understanding the Westie Coat
& Handstripping
A practical course in development, exploring coat growth, individual coat characteristics and handstripping with the dog’s comfort in mind.
- Coat growth cycles and observation
- Handstripping principles and practice
- Reading the dog’s responses and comfort
Teaching hours, fees, dates and application details will be published with the enrolment announcement.
07 / CONTACT
Let’s connect.
Email us with enquiries about education, resources, research and collaboration.
Email enquiriesipamaworld@gmail.comAssociation address
FLYQ Eunpyeong, Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Republic of KoreaPlease arrange your visit in advance by email.
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