Aromatic Therapies in the Childbearing Year
Starting or adding to a family is a natural life event for many women. This Apothecary Session will explore ways to support the mother and baby during each trimester of pregnancy, labor, [...]
Diffusing Essential Oils in the Sickroom
It's cold and flu season here in the Northern Hemisphere and I like to use essential oils as a tool to cut down on instances of cross-infection in the home. This works [...]
Green Cleaning with Aromatherapy
Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy while cleaning your home with essential oils, hydrosols, and other aromatic botanicals!
What does risk versus benefit look like in aromatherapy?
"Hindsight is a wonderful thing but foresight is better, especially when it comes to saving lives or some pain!" - William Blake As an aromatherapist a large part of my job is [...]
What Every Mom Needs to Know About Essential Oils
Who ran to help me when I fell, And would some pretty story tell, Or kiss the place to make it well? My mother. ~Ann Taylor Moms are amazing healers, aren't they?! [...]
Can I use essential oils on my baby?
This question comes up on a daily basis in my practice and online world of fragrant friends. My first response is an emphatic NO. However, aromatherapy is a holistic modality and we [...]
Essential oils and the feet
[Updated: November 20, 2014] This blog post has been updated from its original version to include further references and citations to help readers further their education and understanding of percutaneous absorption with [...]
Reflexology and External Cephalic Version (ECV) for Breech Position
As a Reflexology Doula I've participated in a handful of ECV procedures in the role of a support and comfort personnel. An External Cephalic Version (ECV) is a procedure administered by a [...]
Benefits of Maternity Reflexology
Written by Amy Kreydin for the Expectant Mothers Guide of Boston Reflexology has been around since the days of Cleopatra and the ancient Egyptians. Not to be confused with a foot massage, [...]
Reflexology for Children
Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to specific points in the feet, hands and ears to help the body achieve balance and relaxation. Many ancient cultures had a form of foot [...]