In the spring of 2008, a group of healthcare and business professionals who shared profound personal experiences of the life-enhancing benefits of essential oils came together with a common vision of bringing a new standard of therapeutic-grade essential oils to the world. They wanted something different that would appeal to all people, from those who knew nothing of essential oils to those who were considered the experts in the field.
They asked themselves some defining questions-”What if we could provide the world with a new and powerful wellness alternative?” “What if we could provide this new level of wellness through a mainstream approach to essential oils?” “What if we could source, test, and manufacture a higher quality of essential oil more pure and more potent than any other oil available on the market today?” “What if we, in a most professional manner, could partner with major hospitals, doctors, scientists, and opinion leaders to provide the most compelling authentication of essential oils on the planet?”
They concluded that, with the hard work and commitment of others with a similar passion and vision, they could and would create a new paradigm for essential oils. With that conviction, they organized a company and named it dōTERRA, a Latin derivative meaning “Gift of the Earth.” dōTERRA’s first offering of 25 single oils and 10 oil blends were introduced for sale on April 25, 2008 to the acclaim of essential oil experts and product enthusiasts who immediately recognized the superior quality of dōTERRA’s therapeutic-grade essential oils at first experience.
In addition to ongoing development of new essential oils and proprietary essential oil blends, dōTERRA’s future product offerings will include nutrition, spa, and healthy living products based on essential oil technologies and a comprehensive wellness philosophy of nutrition, exercise, rest and stress management, reduction of toxic load, informed self-care, and proactive healthcare.
dōTERRA products are sold exclusively through Independent Product Consultants who, working from home, introduce, educate and sell dōTERRA products locally through person-to-person contact and globally through personalized web shopping sites.
dōTERRA’s founding executive leadership team includes seasoned business, marketing, and healthcare professionals of uncommon professional experience and reputation for integrity and performance in the direct selling industry. Each is committed to dōTERRA’s mission of sharing the life-enhancing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils with the world, while creating a generous and uplifting culture for dōTERRA employees and Independent Product Consultants. Quick to turn attention from themselves and recognize the invaluable contribution of family, friends, employees, consultants, and business partners in their successes, they find their greatest satisfaction in lives made better through their associations.
 | David Stirling President |
Dave has extensive experience and education in business management, with BS and Master Degrees in business. He most recently chaired the executive management team for a large essential oils company, taking the company to a solid position of profitability while doubling revenues in just over three years. Dave also has a solid background in technology, overseeing IT development and engineering efforts for a billion-dollar consumer products company. Dave’s strength is in his ability to see what can be, while inspiring the same vision in others. He will tell you this is only accomplished through loyal and trusted friends who are highly skilled and competent in their areas of expertise.
 | Dr. David Hill, D.C. Chief Medical Advisor Chairman, Scientific Advisory Committee |
Dr. Hill is well known throughout the industry as a premier knowledge expert on wellness and essential oils. As a licensed practitioner of chiropractic medicine and the former administrator of a large health clinic, Dr. Hill managed a staff of over forty professionals for several years, treating hundreds of patients in the process. For the past three years, he and his team have developed educational seminars used by tens of thousands of people seeking to learn about essential oils and personal wellness. Dr. Hill has authored and published a number of very successful books, brochures, and pamphlets. His latest book to be released was Nature‘s Living Energy, which sold out its first printing in less than a week. Dr. Hill’s ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals quickly wins their respect and trust. He also has an innate ability to communicate with the mainstream public regarding health issues, providing solutions in a language they can understand. His sincere interest in each individual makes him an immediate favorite with all who know him.
 | Emily Wright Vice President Leadership Development |
For the past decade and a half, Emily has immersed herself in the many facets of the essential oils industry due to the amazing benefits she has experienced first-hand. She served on the Executive Board of a large multi-national essential oils direct-selling company for over a decade, wherein she gained great insight into the industry. She is passionate about sharing the amazing benefits of essential oils with the world and desires to create a welcoming atmosphere for many to call home. Her hands-on experience and understanding of global sourcing and quality assurance practices has allowed dōTERRA the ability to offer nature’s purest essences, sourced from the most pristine regions around the globe. Emily also has vast experience in all facets of sales and leadership and loves nothing more than to help others succeed. She is best known for her positive outlook, bright smile, and make-it-happen attitude.
 | Robert J. Young Vice President Marketing |
Rob has over 20 years experience in the direct-selling industry in product marketing and corporate communications serving in senior executive management positions and on strategic steering committees for some of the largest direct-selling companies in the world. Corporate and packaging identities that Rob has developed are familiar to millions of customers while products he has marketed have accounted for billions in global sales. Anyone associated with the direct-selling industry over the past two decades is likely to know Rob or be familiar with his work. His product expertise includes skin care, personal care, and household consumer products, but his greatest personal passion is for developing and marketing nutritional wellness products and programs.
 | Gregory Cook Vice President Operations & International |
Greg has spent that last 15 years overseeing international development for one of the largest companies in the industry. He has participated in and led market expansion into more than 40 international markets in Eastern and Western Europe, North and South Asia, and South America. Greg also served as the Founding General Manager of one of the most successful Asian markets and later as Regional Director for all Latin America. He is known as one who will find a way when others say it cannot be done. Greg is well schooled in all aspects of the business and maintains an exhaustive network of key and trusted contacts throughout the world. He is a catalyst for finding and managing key opportunities for the company.
 | Mark Wolfert General Counsel |
Mark Wolfert has more than 25 years’ experience as an attorney in private practice and as in-house legal counsel to a global billion dollar direct sales company where he was a corporate officer and member of its executive management team. Mark directed regional management teams and had responsibility for operations in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe while supporting thousands of independent distributors in those geographies. He choreographed the development and opening of many new markets throughout Asia, Europe, and Latin America. He has provided his expertise and consulting services to other direct selling companies in the industry, helping them establish business operations in international markets. Mark is known as a cheerful attorney who likes people and endeavors to help them become their very best.
 | Corey B. Lindley Chief Financial Officer |
Corey brings more than 20 years of experience to doTERRA’s management team. He is recognized as a pioneer in the global direct selling world developing the first truly global seamless compensation opportunity in the industry and securing licenses to do business in complex international operating environments. He and his family of eight children lived in Asia for six years as he developed and managed several hundred million dollar markets – with a specific emphasis on Japan and Mainland China. Working closely with distributor sales leaders and developing loyal and competent management teams have been hallmarks of his career. Corey is also an experienced financial executive having been the CFO of a billion dollar publicly listed direct selling company – marketing the business to Wall Street and being involved with numerous multi-million acquisitions and transactions. Most recently, Corey and his family lived in Melbourne, Australia for three years on an assignment for his church. Corey holds a B.S. and an MBA degree and loves to help other people improve their lives.
Left to right: Jennifer Eddins, Tonya McBride, Nicole Stevens, Dr. Hill, Dr. Winterton, Teresa Sturges.
The dōTERRA Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) is comprised of distinguished experts of essential oils and human longevity and wellness who provide technical consultation during the research, development, and application of dōTERRA essential wellness products and programs. SAB members serve by corporate invitation and represent a variety of professional disciplines and expertise. The current chairman of SAB is David K. Hill, DC, Chief Medical Officer of dōTERRA.
David Hill, DC
Chief Medical Advisor
Chairman, Scientific Advisory BoardExtensive experience qualifies Dr. Hill to stand at the head of a new era of education and understanding of natural medicine and essential oils. He remains on the cutting edge of technology by immersing himself in research, and is dedicated to educating and empowering others to take control of their own health.For nearly a decade Dr. Hill worked locally as a physician in family practice to provide valuable essential oil insight into the traditional protocols and practices of modern medicine.
Chief Medical Advisor
Chairman, Scientific Advisory BoardExtensive experience qualifies Dr. Hill to stand at the head of a new era of education and understanding of natural medicine and essential oils. He remains on the cutting edge of technology by immersing himself in research, and is dedicated to educating and empowering others to take control of their own health.For nearly a decade Dr. Hill worked locally as a physician in family practice to provide valuable essential oil insight into the traditional protocols and practices of modern medicine.
Dr. Hill is well recognized in the field of integrative medicine and essential oils, and as such he has been invited to interact with a number of large, established hospitals including Beth Israel and Vanderbilt University Medical Centers, consulting with them on ways to integrate CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade®* essential oils into modern medical practice.
Dr. Paul Winterton
Scientific Advisory Board MemberPaul W. Winterton is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1993 and completed his Orthopedic Surgical Residency at the Mayo Clinic in 1998. Following residency, he completed two fellowships at The Institute For Bone and Joint Disorders in shoulder and knee reconstructive surgery/sports medicine, as well as foot and ankle reconstruction in Phoenix, Arizona. Following his formal orthopedic training, Dr. Winterton opened Southtowne Orthopedics and The Utah Cartilage and Ligament Repair Center in Salt Lake City in 1999. He has served as orthopedic consultant for the Utah Jazz NBA franchise as well as team physician for the IHL Utah Grizzlies professional hockey team. Currently, Dr. Winterton serves on the Board of Councilors for The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. For a number of years he has advocated the integration and practical use of essential oils in his practice. As a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for dōTERRA, he is currently researching the basic science, cell biology, and clinical application of essential oils. He is a strong proponent of the practical use of essential oils and dietary supplements in the home, as well as in the traditional western medical clinical setting, particularly with regard to bone and joint well being.
Scientific Advisory Board MemberPaul W. Winterton is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1993 and completed his Orthopedic Surgical Residency at the Mayo Clinic in 1998. Following residency, he completed two fellowships at The Institute For Bone and Joint Disorders in shoulder and knee reconstructive surgery/sports medicine, as well as foot and ankle reconstruction in Phoenix, Arizona. Following his formal orthopedic training, Dr. Winterton opened Southtowne Orthopedics and The Utah Cartilage and Ligament Repair Center in Salt Lake City in 1999. He has served as orthopedic consultant for the Utah Jazz NBA franchise as well as team physician for the IHL Utah Grizzlies professional hockey team. Currently, Dr. Winterton serves on the Board of Councilors for The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. For a number of years he has advocated the integration and practical use of essential oils in his practice. As a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for dōTERRA, he is currently researching the basic science, cell biology, and clinical application of essential oils. He is a strong proponent of the practical use of essential oils and dietary supplements in the home, as well as in the traditional western medical clinical setting, particularly with regard to bone and joint well being.
Tonya McBride, R.N., Charge Nurse
Scientific Advisory Board MemberTonya has been a practicing Registered Nurse since 2001, earning her degree from Tennessee State University, with earlier experience as an EMT in 1996. Her experience is primarily in emergency and critical care nursing. She currently is a Charge Nurse in the Adult Emergency Department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Tonya has always had an interest in natural health care alternatives but quickly became immersed when introduced to essential oils in 2008, and has been a dedicated user, promoter, and educator ever since. She has experienced the healing properties and the healthful benefits of incorporating certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils into everyday living. Tonya is a strong proponent of self-care, disease prevention, and taking responsibility for your own wellness. One of her goals is to contribute to the integration of traditional and alternative health modalities. She is involved in leading a wellness initiative in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt Medical Center and is involved in nursing research incorporating the use of essential oils in the hospital setting.
Scientific Advisory Board MemberTonya has been a practicing Registered Nurse since 2001, earning her degree from Tennessee State University, with earlier experience as an EMT in 1996. Her experience is primarily in emergency and critical care nursing. She currently is a Charge Nurse in the Adult Emergency Department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Tonya has always had an interest in natural health care alternatives but quickly became immersed when introduced to essential oils in 2008, and has been a dedicated user, promoter, and educator ever since. She has experienced the healing properties and the healthful benefits of incorporating certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils into everyday living. Tonya is a strong proponent of self-care, disease prevention, and taking responsibility for your own wellness. One of her goals is to contribute to the integration of traditional and alternative health modalities. She is involved in leading a wellness initiative in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt Medical Center and is involved in nursing research incorporating the use of essential oils in the hospital setting.
Teresa Sturges, R.N., Charge Nurse
Scientific Advisory Board MemberTeresa has been a registered nurse for over 10 years with the majority of her career in Emergency Nursing. She is currently a charge nurse in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She is passionate about health and wellness which has lead to her desire to learn, use, and share dōTERRA essential oils, Lifelong Wellness Supplements, and Skin Care Products with others. She and Tonya McBride, RN were pioneers in the initiation of a Wellness Committee within the Vanderbilt’s Emergency Department which incorporates dōTERRA essential oils to enhance staff health and wellness. Teresa is an advocate for the use of dōTERRA essential oils integrated into the hospital setting to be studied for patient’s response and outcomes.
Scientific Advisory Board MemberTeresa has been a registered nurse for over 10 years with the majority of her career in Emergency Nursing. She is currently a charge nurse in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She is passionate about health and wellness which has lead to her desire to learn, use, and share dōTERRA essential oils, Lifelong Wellness Supplements, and Skin Care Products with others. She and Tonya McBride, RN were pioneers in the initiation of a Wellness Committee within the Vanderbilt’s Emergency Department which incorporates dōTERRA essential oils to enhance staff health and wellness. Teresa is an advocate for the use of dōTERRA essential oils integrated into the hospital setting to be studied for patient’s response and outcomes.
Nicole Stevens, MSc
Scientific Advisory Board MemberNicole Stevens is an essential oil enthusiast with a professional desire to increase the credibility and the scientific understanding behind natural products. She has been researching the various properties of essential oils for much of her career.Nicole earned her undergraduate and Master’s degrees at Brigham Young University. Her Master’s Thesis was entitled “Bioassays to Determine Anti-Cancer Activity of Essential Oils.” For that project, nearly seventy essential oils and oil blends were tested against five different types of cancer in vitro.
In 2003, Nicole began working at the UNLV Cancer Research Center and completed a project looking at the possibility of using essential oils in a process called photodynamic therapy. This is a procedure that uses targeted photosensitizing chemicals and specific wavelengths of light to destroy cancer cells.
Scientific Advisory Board MemberNicole Stevens is an essential oil enthusiast with a professional desire to increase the credibility and the scientific understanding behind natural products. She has been researching the various properties of essential oils for much of her career.Nicole earned her undergraduate and Master’s degrees at Brigham Young University. Her Master’s Thesis was entitled “Bioassays to Determine Anti-Cancer Activity of Essential Oils.” For that project, nearly seventy essential oils and oil blends were tested against five different types of cancer in vitro.
In 2003, Nicole began working at the UNLV Cancer Research Center and completed a project looking at the possibility of using essential oils in a process called photodynamic therapy. This is a procedure that uses targeted photosensitizing chemicals and specific wavelengths of light to destroy cancer cells.
From 2009 – 2010, Nicole worked at the University of Utah. There, she completed a study analyzing the effectiveness of dōTERRA® essential oils against various microbial pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus,Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia.
Jennifer Eddins, SM(ASCP)
Scientific Advisory Board MemberJennifer is certified as a Specialist in Medical Microbiology with over 21 years experience in the medical field, as well as 16 years experience with fungal air sampling. She graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor degree in Microbiology. Jennifer is the lead microbiologist at a local hospital and actively participates in best practice methods for helping find the most effective ways to care for patients. She is currently researching the effects of On Guard® on MRSA isolates and also comparing them to the efficacy of Melaleuca to MRSA.
Scientific Advisory Board MemberJennifer is certified as a Specialist in Medical Microbiology with over 21 years experience in the medical field, as well as 16 years experience with fungal air sampling. She graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor degree in Microbiology. Jennifer is the lead microbiologist at a local hospital and actively participates in best practice methods for helping find the most effective ways to care for patients. She is currently researching the effects of On Guard® on MRSA isolates and also comparing them to the efficacy of Melaleuca to MRSA.
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