Shirley Amy BSc. is an English Holistic Health Specialist with an avid interest in the areas of Quitting Smoking, Optimum Health, Fitness, and Positive Lifestyle Change. She holds various University and College qualifications in the fields of Health Science, Nutrition, Holistic Therapy and Aromatherapy. She is also certified in Fitness Training, DanceSport and Beauty Therapy. Shirley closely follows the smoking cessation industry, with a view to establishing integrative methods to help people succeed. She holds a particular interest in the key areas of worldwide evidence-based documented research on the effects of smoking and other negative lifestyle factors; this includes the opinions of Leading Scientists and Physicians, some of whom are Noble Prize Winners. This includes current cutting-edge research in the fields of: biochemistry, genetics, immunology, and life extension. Shirley is pioneering and visionary, always abreast of new developments within the ever-changing world of Health Science and Nutritional Medicine. Shirley's inspirational Holistic approach of changing smokers into non-smokers is accessible to everyone. The techniques and information she shares with her readers is clear and easy to follow, giving encouragement and empowerment to move forward and embrace 'New Lifestyle Choices'. Shirley's philosophy is that Feeling Great and Real Health are not just the absence of disease, but a dynamic state of mind and body - and in the case of successful quitters, an individual's 'Feel-Good Factor' where he or she doesn't have the urge to light up - as they just don't need to. An enthusiastic exponent of Sports and Fitness, Shirley has studied various disciplines such as Dance-Sport, Yoga, Tai Chi, Weight Training, and the Alexander Technique to a high degree. Shirley has lived and traveled in various diverse parts of the world. Through these experiences she has had the opportunity to study first hand, various cultures and practices related to holistic health, nutrition, general well-being, aging; and the impact of stress in all its forms, and the different ways that people deal with it. This knowledge has made a huge contribution to her health guru status. Shirley is also the author of three highly acclaimed Books on Latin-American Dance (under Shirley Ayme), which are studied all over the world. Two have been featured in a Universal Pictures Film.