Aromatherapy, also referred to as Essential Oil therapy, can be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It seeks to unify physiological, psychological and spiritual processes to enhance an individual’s innate healing process.

The field of aromatherapy activity is quite wide, ranging from the deep and penetrating therapeutic actions of essential oils to the extreme subtlety of fragrance on the psyche. One of the uses of aromatherapy is to strengthen the self-healing processes by preventative methods and indirect stimulation of the immune system.

After being introduced to essential oils I wanted to know why it was recommended I use a specific oil for a particular concern. I found that no one could tell me why in a way that satisfied me. Once I started my search for the answer to why, I could not learn enough. I started with an Introduction to Essential Oils class and realized there is an abundance of misinformation out there. One class led to another and I was well on the way to getting my certification. Since completing my aromatherapy certification training I continue to take classes and participate in training opportunities to better understand how Aromatherapy can help you.