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 [...]
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 [...]
Module Four: Reproductive Reflexology
This 32 hour module is part of The Barefoot Dragonfly LLC 300 Hour Reflexology Certificate Course. Enrollment open to students who have completed modules 1-3. 32 hour course focusing on: Reproductive System - [...]
Introduction to Aromatic Therapies
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using essential oils, hydrosols, and aromatic extracts to restore or maintain wellness of mind, body, and spirit. This course is designed to give students a [...]
Aromatic Beauty Care – Apothecary Session
In this Apothecary Session we will explore botanicals and aromatics that beautify and support the skin of the face, neck, and décolleté.
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 [...]
Summer Skincare – Body Butters & Scrubs
Summertime is all about the element of fire - hot, intense, light, sharp, penetrating. In this Apothecary Session we will formulate to keep cool and hydrated all summer long!
Aromatic Immunity Book
Aromatic Immunity: Navigating Essential Oil Research for Cancer, Autoimmune, and Chronic Inflammatory Conditions Aromatic Immunity is an exploration of dozens of research studies on how aromatics can be harnessed to enhance the [...]