I am a Certified Aromatherapist but I don’t “need” the certification. After all, the field of aromatherapy is not regulated. But it was something I set out to do when essential oils became a big part of my life. Mainly I wanted to learn. But mostly, because I am a coach and counselor educator, I… [Read More]
Three-angle approach to aromatherapy intake
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 is a collaboration between myself of Online Aromatherapy Institute and Wendy Bright-Fallon of Renew Wellness. We have partnered to bring local workshop flair to Red Bank. Our workshops are always focused on Young Living Essential Oils but we like to mix it up a bit to offer introductory education, “make and… [Read More]
Anointing with Essential Oils
Anointing with essential oils have long been a part of many cultures, religions and spiritual practices but what does anointing with essential oils really mean? How do we apply that concept to our everyday lives? Using the oils in this way can bring you to heightened intuition and wellness. Essential oils promote wellness on physical,… [Read More]
Bringing PEACE & CALMING to your rescue pets!
Have you recently rescued an animal from a shelter? Did you inherit a rescue pet from an owner who can no longer be a pet caregiver? If that is the case, you know that rescue pets and pets who experience sudden change or a physical trauma can experience agitation and anxiety just like their human… [Read More]
Thank you FDA – for helping me live authentically.
It has been a busy week or so at “essential oils central.” In case you didn’t know, , the FDA sent a nasty-gram to a few companies regarding compliance, whether or not an essential oil is a drug, what people can claim or not claim, say or not say, reference or not reference with regard… [Read More]
Spiritual Centering with Frankincense
Frankincense is well-known in many spiritual communities as a familiar and grounding aroma. Useful for visualizing, improving one’s spiritual connection, and centering, it has comforting properties that help focus the mind and overcome stress and despair. At one time, frankincense was valued as highly as gold. It was held in this high regard for thousands… [Read More]