I first heard the terms aromatherapy and essential oils in the mid 1990s. I was a child then and my mother and her friend bought a bunch of essential oils to help me with my allergies, depression and pain. Back then, I had no clue what an essential oil was, but my mother was very persistent that I use them daily. My personal life had been intensely stressful for awhile, and I hoped that this "aromatherapy thing" that my mother was giving me might be helpful for stress and relaxation. I was cynical in my aromatherapy beginnings, and little did I realize back then that essential oils are beneficial for so much more than stress and relaxation.

As I started to learn about, explore and work with essential oils, I was amazed at how they benefited me both emotionally and physically. I was eager to continue to learn all that I could about aromatherapy and essential oil applications and safety.

During the pandemic I sought after more information about essential oils and aromatherapy and ended up at Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy and becoming a Level 3 Clinical Aromatherapist. Best decision in my life. I love that I was also able to help my father who was passing away from pancreatic cancer be at home and assist him with essential oils when his blood sugar spiked, low urine output and pain.

I continue to educate and teach about essential oils and aromatherapy to help with : PTSD, sleep, pain, emotions, allergies, depression and anxiety. I work closely with Veterans and have a close relationship with that community.