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 [...]
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 Fertility [...]
Diffusing Essential Oils in the Sickroom {Video}
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!
Oil of Oregano and a Little Boy’s Death
Earlier this week news broke about the trial of a Calgary mother being charged with criminal negligence after failing to seek appropriate medical attention resulting in her son's death. Her seven year-old [...]
Back to school lessons from Ancient Greek Medicine
Hippocrates used the theories of the Four Temperaments in his humorism medical model to better understand his patients. What if we used this model to better understand the specific needs of a [...]
Aromatic Suppositories, Pessaries
Aromatic Suppositories and Pessaries can bring local and systemic relief for a variety of wellness goals. With dual training in both clinical aromatherapy and aromatic medicine I bring a unique skill set [...]
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?! [...]
Family Stress Management: Healthy Coping Habits for the Busy Home
Stress is a given in everyone’s life, and it can fluctuate from being manageable to out-of-control pretty quickly. Children are not immune to stress, whether from school, friends or within the home [...]