Ventilation in the Wellness Studio
What's the owner of a wellness studio to do when an airborne virus turns into a pandemic? I've asked myself this question sooo many times, read through hundreds of research papers [...]
Home Remedies for Cold and Flu Season
In this 75 minute webinar participants will explore natural approaches to viral infections using evidence-informed practices. We'll explore: Prevention approaches through hand and respiratory hygiene, the role of stress management, and food [...]
Why is my foot pain worse around ovulation?
Estrogen influences the musculoskeletal system in several ways: strengthening bone mass, assisting in building muscle mass and strength, and decreasing stiffness in the tendons and ligaments. The first two are great: strong [...]
Essential Oils in the Navel?
Aromatherapy, the therapeutic use of essential oils to heal mind, body, and spirit, is one of my favorite things. I love that thousands of my clients have found these powerful, aromatic plants [...]
Aromatic Breast Care – Apothecary Session
In this hands-on apothecary session participants will explore using aromatic botanicals for breast wellness. We'll delve into the energetics of the 4th (Heart) Chakra, lymphatics, breast health and dis-ease patterns, and an [...]
Support for Uterine Fibroids
For me, taking a holistic approach to benign tumors of the uterus includes co-developing a wellness plan rich in Reflexology, herbal medicine, Aromatherapy, and lifestyle health. Fibroids occur in about 30% of [...]
Risky Essential Oil Uses in Pregnancy
"Just because essential oils are natural does not mean they do not have potential risks, or hazards if used inappropriately." - Jane Buckle, Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare 3rd Edition Once every [...]
Speaker at Spa in Me Retreat
I'm honored to be teaching at this year's Spa in Me Retreat, hosted by the lovely Sandra Foreman, a leader in women's self-care wellness coaching out at the beautiful McKinney Roughs Nature [...]
Speaker at Moonflower Festival
I am honored to be teaching at this year's Moonflower Festival - a delightful event for plant lovers! I will be giving a hands-on demonstration of the process of distilling aromatic plants [...]
Aromatic Therapies and the Skin
This module from the 200-Hour Aromatherapy Certificate Program is designed to give a comprehensive overview of aromatics for the integumentary system. In the anatomy and physiology portion we will explore the skin with an [...]