When I talk with people about their health and wellness concerns I focus on one of three approaches to aromatherapy intake- or, depending on the individual, I may combine two or three. What do I mean by intake? It’s a clinical term from my years as a psychotherapist. Can’t shake it. So pardon the formality for… [Read More]
Using Essential Oils in Your Psychotherapy Practice
I have blogged a few times about the use of essential oils in psychotherapy practice and I would like to add to the conversation. I have recently received inquiries from mental health practitioners inquiring about how to add aromatherapy or the use of essential oils to their practice so I want to add a few… [Read More]
Chai and Essential Oils are Mother Nature’s Helpers!
Oils for Essential Living was a collaboration between myself and Wendy Bright-Fallon of Nourish Coaches. When I lived in New Jerssey, we partnered to bring local workshop flair to Red Bank. Our workshops were focused on essential oils but we mixed it up a bit to offer introductory education, “make and takes” and special workshops… [Read More]
Regulating Reiki is like Regulating Prayer (just sayin)
Reiki is the latest hot potato in the helping and healing professions. Not that this is the first time the topic has come up but now there is more heat- more fervor in regulating what in my opinion, is a spiritual practice. ➡️ Like a little extra magic? Listen to the lively Soul Spark conversation… [Read More]
The Elimination Diet- healthy weight, healthy body, healthy life!
One of the most important components of my health journey has been the elimination diet. Specifically, The Myers Way Comprehensive Elimination Diet. No, it isn’t a diet to lose weight although that may well happen. The elimination diet is a dedicated process of eliminating foods and re-introducing the foods back into your diet so that… [Read More]
10 Steps to Wellness
I developed this 10 Steps to Wellness as a template for my wellness coaching. You can see that essential oils top the list. As a psychotherapist turned coach, and now as an essential oils educator and aromatherapist, I needed to create a visual for myself and my clients that reflects a wellness lifestyle. And I… [Read More]
What is Psychotherapeutic Reiki?
As part of the psychotherapy and coaching process a counselor may utilize Reiki as an additional intervention. As a licensed mental health practitioner you may choose not to administer hands-on Reiki. Instead, Reiki can be delivered hands-off or via distance. In-person clients may request hands-off Reiki during the session while other clients may be more… [Read More]
Mindfulness, Community and Essential Oils
My blog reflects my love for essential oils and indicates how much the oils have become an integral part of my vocational pursuits as well! Let me tell you about my essential oils community! When I first embarked on this oils journey I didn’t know quite how I was going to “share” with others. Most… [Read More]
