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Fai Chan was born in Hainan, China, but her family moved to Hong Kong when she was just 5 years old. She spent 25 years there, getting her education and immersing herself in the city’s culture. Later, she moved to the United States because of her marriage. After settling in the U.S., Fai noticed how Americans often put in sincere effort and treated customers politely in everything they did.
Fai’s journey in America took a significant turn when she pursued a degree in Criminal Justice. During this time, she encountered a professor with a military background who instilled in his students the belief that if students in Afghanistan could overcome challenges, so could they. This professor, with his unwavering encouragement and lessons on discipline and accountability, left an indelible mark on Fai’s life, shaping her approach to life and her career choices.
With her background in Criminal Justice, particularly in correctional behavior, Fai found it easy to transition into Alzheimer’s treatment.
In 2014, Fai Chan embarked on a new professional journey, founding Deli Aroma LLC. This venture was born out of her personal struggle with severe acne scars, a battle that led her to explore the world of aromatherapy. Her dedication and expertise in this field earned her recognition, and she became a clinical member and later a board member of the esteemed Aromatherapy Association, AIA (Alliance of International Aromatherapists). Fai also holds the position of deputy editor at a scientific journal specializing in biochemistry.
The Turning Point
Fai’s career took a turn when she successfully treated a type II diabetic patient using a specific protocol and constant follow-up care. This protocol has since been used on patients with the same condition, yielding positive results. Encouraged by this success, Fai shifted her focus to research-oriented work and published scholarly articles in various academic journals. Her articles caught the attention of the broader medical community, and her company, Deli Aroma, received numerous awards over the past three years.
“I am innovative and inventive, so discoveries are not hard for me. My work is very easy in fact, as I am a thought leader… It depends on how much work I want to take on,”– says Fai.
Developing Effective Holistic Healing Protocols
Fai strongly believes that every researcher and MD should have a good understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and pharmacology as essential elements in their practices. These are the fundamentals of health and wellness research. Integrating these two disciples becomes more important as more research is conducted on TCM using pharmacological standards. Currently, TCM is recognized only to the extent that some research aligns with pharmacological protocols. However, Fai has observed differing perspectives between the two sides. They have chosen to adopt an “Agree to Disagree” approach. Ultimately, patients rely on luck to make the right choices and hope for the best results. However, when someone chooses to use the pharmacological approach with TCM as a supplementary method, then TCM is a great alternative option. One can also select TCM with aromatherapy as their core protocol.
Improving Cognitive Functions
Fai discovered nano ketone while caring for her mother-in-law. Seeing the need to prevent her mental health from worsening, Fai explored alternative ways much beyond traditional cognitive targeting. She realized that if cognitive methods didn’t yield satisfactory results, she could target the limbic system instead. She found that using aromatherapy with essential oils posed no issues with the blood-brain barrier (BBB), as essential oils could easily pass through it. She aimed to help the brain’s cognitive functions recover from issues like Tau tangling or beta-amyloid plaques.
Fai developed a blend of Eucalyptus globulus, Rosemary, and Lavender essential oils from past research. This combination offered a mix of invigorating, awakening, and calming properties. She noted that the brain absorbs essential oils in nano form very effectively. However, prolonged diffusing was necessary to dissolve the plaques effectively. At the time, nano forms of essential oils weren’t available, but Fai utilized a nano diffuser to achieve the desired results. The effectiveness of these combinations can be explored further in Fai’s publications in a drug design journal.
Fai believes that conventional medicine has focused primarily on targeting the cognitive part of the brain in Alzheimer’s treatment, with limited advancements and often accompanied by side effects. However, she soon introduced the idea of using nanoparticles to pass through the limbic brain and work towards the cognitive part, which could lead to significant progress. A simple Google search on nano ketones and Alzheimer’s disease reveals various research studies discussing how nanomedicines can directly impact cognitive function by enhancing the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Combining aromatherapy, which targets the limbic brain, with conventional medicines that target cognitive functions not only helps reduce the decline of Alzheimer’s but also keeps the patient’s emotions in a calm state.
“With every research, there is a new discovery. Therefore, education is dynamic in the sense that you need to update the teaching materials from time to time. Also, I am learning from every research my company involves, for there is always something new coming up,”- she adds. “I need to respond to this by adjusting what I am doing in my clinical work. Right knowledge leads to a more precise result.”
Fostering the Culture of Innovation
Deli Aroma plays a crucial role in the industry by providing insights and potential avenues for future research collaborations with labs or institutions. While the company can handle all aspects of research, Fai believes in the power of teamwork. She understands when to delegate responsibilities to others, allowing them to develop and contribute their expertise.
Many refer to this approach as integrative medicine because it bridges the gap between traditional healing practices and modern scientific research. However, it’s a complex field as people often employ various health and wellness practices alongside traditional medical advice.
“We spend so much time on carrying research, be it in theories or actual cases, can you just know all by reading a few books or googling online articles and be an expert? This is not just a coaching career, but it is a life and death thing, what you think is helpful can be a reason for future disasters. As the general public is more confident in their knowledge and more skeptical of the help that they can get from medical society… things will only be very complicated,”- explains Fai.
Suggestions for Young Entrepreneurs
Fai believes the industry is highly competitive. Mastering holistic healthcare and aromatherapy and gaining status takes at least 10 years. Those seeking quick career progress might find this path challenging, as it requires substantial time and work to establish oneself.
Financial investment is also significant, particularly for publishing research in journals, which can be expensive. Additionally, consistent publication is necessary to make a meaningful impact. Individuals must determine whether they are thought leaders or detail-oriented followers to contribute to research effectively.
Research itself requires substantial funding and can take years to complete. There’s a level of uncertainty regarding the outcome and when one will see returns on their investment. Engaging in these fields involves significant risk and requires careful consideration of one’s future prospects.
Picture of the Future
Apart from sharing about aromatherapy, Fai aspires to launch a magazine that gives insights into being healthy. This includes the total concept of being healthy, not just the soul, body, and brain. She has not finalized the magazine’s name yet, but she believes “For Examples” is a very insightful name for it.
This year, the leading lady plans to publish another three papers and two books on her past speeches and studies on some health issues. While the impact is very limited by the economic conditions, sharing has no boundary. To survive and subside her theoretical work on research, she sells products and will have some new ones coming out of the market that are easy to use, safe to administer, and highly affordable.
