Support for Urinary Tract Infections
More than 50% of women will experience a urinary tract infection in their lifetime. I probably don't need to tell you how painful a UTI can be, and if you're in that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Can Reflexology Induce Labor?
Reflexology has been shown to reduce both the duration and pain of labor, eases many of the discomforts of pregnancy - headaches, back pain, heartburn, blood pressure, edema - and is well [...]
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 [...]
Should I Study Reflexology Online?
My Reflexology studies started in the 1990s with Eunice Ingham's book Stories the Feet Can Tell Thru Reflexology/Stories the Feet Have Told Thru Reflexology. I was sitting for one of my herbal [...]
Hydrosol Distillation Class
Hydrosols are a delightful part of the world of aromatherapy! Join me for an introductory class on distilling hydrosols. In this 4-hour class participants will explore the process of distillation from preparation [...]
Gardening is lifestyle medicine
Gardens were a big part of my childhood, in fact, some of my earliest memories feature tractor rides in the spring and juicy tomatoes come summer in East Texas. I have gardening [...]