CNHS-BDA Graduates & Awardees Perseverance Pays Off

​“Honorary Prathēt thai rūam lư̄at nư̄a chāt chư̄a thai.” These words which translates to “Thailand embraces to its bosom all people of Thai blood” were yesterday sung after the Bermuda National anthem during the College of Natural Health Sciences Bermuda’s second annual graduation and award ceremony. Diplomas and certificates in osteopathic manual therapy and osteopathic wellness studies were handed out to four international students who are all from Thailand. Mrs. Myrtle ‘Sally’ Perinchief OBE received an honorary doctorate degree in natural health science in recognition of her transformative work in Bermudian society as a community activist, charitable worker, and outstanding citizen. Ms. Cosette Durrant, an early childhood educator veteran, also received an honorary doctorate degree in natural health science in recognition of her sterling career that spans over four decades of service.
In her keynote address, president of CNHS-BDA Dr. Delcina Bean-Burrows recounted how Thai students had persevered through language barriers, full time work commitments, and late-night study sessions in a gallant effort to achieve their goals. “Even though it was hard for me, I never gave up” said Natthaporn Jutharlee of Siam Spa. “Anatomy and physiology were especially hard because English is not my first language. My family and friends encouraged me along the way and today I am so happy to graduate from the program.”
In July the graduates will take the Bermuda Osteopathic Board Exam [BOBE] in order to become registered level one osteopathic manual therapists.

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