Aromatherapy Awareness Week

In celebration of Aromatherapy Awareness Week June 9-16th, you are invited to attend a Open House where we'll be making Bath Salts, Air Fresheners, Sachets and simple Cleaning sprays!   Please rsvp on Facebook or  Evite so I'll be able to have enough supplies for everyone!  Drop in anytime from 11 am - 4pm on Saturday June 16th!  We'll have stations set up where you can Make & Take your own products for a small fee.

Air Fresheners or Facial Mister -Several
bottle styles to choose from!

Bath Salts - Various
containers to choose from

Here are a few photos to show you what we'll be making!

I will be pricing items shortly, but most will be around $2 each  and I'll have a few ribbons/things on hand also.     

If you have a need to make a "lot" of any one of these, please send me a email and we can make sure you can get supplies in a larger quantity  (essentialoils4u@hotmail.com).



Left: These are little sachets or Pick-me-up's - perfect beadlets that are easily scented in a jar, then you use them to scent drawers, your car or use as Pepperment Oil and keep it in your car as a pick-me-up when you start getting drowsy or try Wild Orange/Peppermint together for a afternoon wake-up-call at the office/keep one in your desk drawer!

Left:  2 Homemade Cleaners to choose from

1) Larger sprayer bottle - ALL PURPOSE Heavy Duty cleaner OR new OnGuard concentrate cleaner

2) Smaller sprayer bottle - All purpose (windows, counters, etc.)


There will be a special *GIFT for the first 5 people to arrive and a fun drawing for a Lavender Neck Wrap including a bottle of Lavender*, so bring a friend!

What does a aromatherapist do?

A Aromatherapist is someone who has been formally trained in the use of essential oils, essential oil safety, history of essential oils, the distillation processes, blending, dilution rates, contraindications etc., and has a basic understanding of anatomy and a familiarity with plants/individual oil makeup (chemical constituents and their efficacy/therapeutic effect).  A aromatherapist is always working toward a whole body balancing - meaning, they are looking at health as a balance of healthy eating habits, routine exercise, good sleep habits, supplements, etc. and also, always considering the role of our spiritual and mental well being in that balancing act.   Essential oils and aromatherapy can play a part in bringing the body back into balance and while aromatherapy is not a licensed modality at this time in the USA, it may be, in the near future, as we become more and more aware of the benefits (with virtually no side effects if used according to standard dilution rates/recommended daily dosages) natural, pure essential oils can bring.
Here is a article that states more specifically what a Aromatherapist can/cannot do according to a accredited school - American College of Healthcare Sciences: What Can I Legally Do As An Herbalist, Aromatherapist, Or Other Holistic Health Practitioner?
Not all aromatherapy training/education is the same.  If you are looking for a certification in aromatherapy or to become a Registered Aromatherapist be sure to do your homework before entering into a program.  Some can run a small fee of $300 for a weekend course and some upwards of $5000+ for a accredited certificate or diploma program.  Course are even available online.  To some degree, you get what you pay for.  If you are simply looking for some basic training so you feel comfortable using essential oils at home for you and your family, a weekend course or 16-20 hours of training is a great place to start.  However, if you are seeking to enhance your current holistic practice with a specialty like aromatherapy a more intensive course might be a better fit.   Training you might receive in the United States will also vary from what may be available/offered in other countries.