About Kat Lai
(Member & Instructor – American Board of Hypnotherapy)
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Kat Lai is an award-winning wellness entrepreneur, educator, and therapist with almost three decades of expertise in Aromatherapy, Natural Healing, and Hypnotherapy. She is the Founder & Director of KAT LAI Wellness and DK Aromatherapy, leading pioneering work in wellness product innovation, professional education, and holistic therapy.
A Member and Certified Instructor of the American Board of Hypnotherapy, Kat integrates mind–body techniques such as hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy®, NLP, and Emotion Index Therapy with her extensive background in aromatherapy and spa development. She has trained countless students worldwide in professional aromatherapy, communication skills, counselling, and holistic wellness practices — including accredited IFA Diploma courses and advanced hypnotherapy certifications.
Her academic and professional education spans Maritime Studies (HK Polytechnic University), French Perfumery (ISIPCA, France), advanced hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and various integrative healing modalities.
Kat’s dedication to quality and innovation has earned her numerous awards, including:
Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Award (2022)
Top 100 Outstanding Chinese – The Power of Pioneers (2021)
SDG Enterprise Award (2020) for sustainable business
Best Aromatherapy Essential Oil Product Award and multiple service excellence recognitions
With a passion for empowering others, Kat combines research-driven innovation with compassionate teaching to inspire personal transformation, holistic health, and sustainable wellness.
About Kat
https://sales.aroma.com.hk/aboutKAT
www.katlai.com
(Member & Instructor of the American Board of Hypnotherapy)
Professional Development
Director of KAT LAI Wellness and DK Aromatherapy. Running Aromatherapy business and education for more then 28 years. She is also an Educator and Professional Consultant for retail companies specializing in Natural healing, Aromatherapy skincare, Personal care products and SPA Development fro Hotel.
Director and Tutor of DK Aromatherapy (1996 – present)
Operating the company and conduct workshop and course about Communication and Business Senses and other training development.
Director and Tutor of DK Holistic (2006 – present)
Operating the company and Conduct IFA Aromatherapy Diploma Course about Communication and Business Senses and other training development.
Kat is the Instructor/Tutor of:
Hypnotherapies Certificate Course.
Hypnosis and communication workshops.
Time Line Therapy Certificate Course
Communication & Counseling skills ~IFA (Australia) Diploma course
Business Administration & Practice Management ~IFA (Australia) Diploma course Introduction of Hypnosis & Flower remedies ~IFA (Australia) Diploma course
Tradition Chinese Medicine, Yin/Yan & Five Elements ~IFA (Australia) Diploma course Crystal, Pendulum for IFA (Australia) Diploma course ~IFA (Australia) Diploma course
Academic Qualifications
HK Polytechnic University: Maritime Study 1996
Certified Hypnotherapist 2005
Hypnoanesthesia and Pain Management Therapist
International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association
Registered Hypnotherapist 2005
Instructor of Hypnotherapy
American Board of Hypnotherapy
University of New South Wales
The Art of French Perfumery 2016
ISIPCA - France
Certificate of Completion: Hypnoanesthesia and Pain Management
Certificate of Completion Rapid Induction Workshop
International Hypnotherapy Association
Emotion Index Therapy Master Practitioner
Emotion Index Therapy Practitioner
The Emotion Index Therapy Association
Time Line Therapy Trainer Certification
The Time Line Therapy Association
Advanced Neuro Dynamics
Master Time Line Therapy Practitioner Training
Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
International Association of NLP
Certification in ERICKSONIAN Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy
The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc.
Enneagram Application in Leadership and Management Development
The Enneagram Institute of Hong Kong
Varieties of Metaphor in Brief Therapy and Hypnosis
Whole Person Centre
The Beginning Crystal Healing Certification Course
The Crystal Academy of Advanced Healing Arts
Australian Bush Flower Essences with Ian White
Australian Bush Flower Essences
2018 - The Hong Kong Excellent Service Certification
2018 - Certificate of Appreciation of Public-Spirited
2018 - Hong Kong Health Industry Annual Awards 2018 - Best
Aromatherapy Essential Oil Product Award
2018, 2020, 2021 - The Caring Company
2020 - SDG Enterprise Awards - a line with sustainable business
2021 - The Power of Pioneers - Top 100 Outstanding Chinese
2022 - Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Award