A Holistic Approach to Plantar Fasciitis
In sixteen years of hanging out with feet I've seen my share of plantar fasciitis and other painful foot conditions. Let me walk you through the most common risk factors I see [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]