MIKIKO HAYANO

Originating from a family of doctors and chemists, Mikiko Hayano graduated from the school of pharmacy at the Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences before going on to a top research facility to learn theory and practice of Eastern medicine.

In order to focus on beauty and health studies she moved to London where she trained as a therapist and attained more than a dozen top-level British qualifications. She was also active as a public speaker in her field.

Back in Japan, 2004 saw the opening of her salon ABSOLU HERBEEN, offering individually tailored, medically founded health and beauty treatments. Her formula, centred around massage and specialist advice, incorporates elements of Japanese oriental medicine, complementary treatments and use of the best cosmetics for the individual client. Hayano now has a strong client following; male and female, young and old.

While managing her salon, she succeeds in traveling widely and continues to explore and communicate her expert knowledge in beauty, health, and spas. She is a highly regarded journalist both domestically and internationally and writes for and features in numerous magazines and websites.

Hayano is passionate about evolving health and beauty methods which are adaptable to individual client needs. She draws on her unique, groundbreaking knowledge of medicine, pharmacy, and combinations of methods from East and West.

1993	Graduates Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
1993-1997	Employed by the Oriental Medicine Research Centre of the Kitasato Institute　(certified by WHO)
1997-2000	Furthers Japanese Oriental Medicine knowledge under Honorary Kitasato Institute Chief Otsuka.
2000-2002	Attains British nationally recognised health and beauty qualification at London College of Fashion
2002-2003	Attains IFPA recognised aromatherapy qualification at International Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy and other qualifications.
2007	Attains Cornell University Spa Investment and Development Executive Program Certificate