specializing in::
dis-eases
dis-orders
dis-comforts
innovating healthcare
debunking myths
With such core values as curiosity, growth and integrity, I've been dedicated to health and wellness since 1978.
Fascinated by Nature's way of surviving and sustaining life without human intervention. I am humbled by the body's ability to generate and regenerate itself ... again, without human intervention.
Revolutionary Aromatherapy was conceived while going to school for pharmacology. Introduced to plant components from the very beginning, the study of how chemicals found in nature can influence genetic receptors, captivated me.
Around that time, I also ventured into the world of natural perfume with one of 7 professional noses in the world. Our business was creating amazing scents with essential oils.
I had no idea that a fragrance could affect the way I feel ... yet they did ... consistently.
Meeting and studying with Kurt Schnaubelt, a world renowned organic and bio chemist as well as a phytotherapist, I discovered the science behind the effects I was feeling in the lab.
The release of the Human Genome Project not only changed the game for health, wellness and other industries, it also ignited the spark of inspiration that I had been honoring for years.
The research this project spawned became the catalyst I needed to expand upon Kurt's brilliant work and my studies thus far.
Essential oils contain compounds that are factored into countless studies.
bacterial biofilms
neurochemical regulation
hormonal regulation
neuroprotective properties
detoxification pathways
DNA signaling pathways
autonomic regulation
immune responses
digestion and lymph
for their synergistic effects with medication
To date: the EPA has confirmed well over 70,000 manmade chemicals to be endocrine (hormonal system) disruptors AND it recognizes natural ones as well.
In 2012, studies on the stress response began surfacing ironically at the same time as the genetic tests were being marketed to the public.
The stress response is how Nature survives and sustains life without human intervention!!
I saw the gap.
Dis-ease = lack of ease
Dis-ease, dis-comfort and dis-orders are indicative of a body in distress and fighting to survive.
In a world of emotional and environmental turmoil, the knowledge I was gaining bridged this gap.
I knew and know in my heart ... this is my life's work.
The challenge I saw was that chronic inflammatory reactions ... degeneration and dis-ease warrant concentrated doses of relief.
However, overdoing it between natural and allopathic remedies increases inflammation!
This insight inspired my desire to find a way to counterbalance the symptom relief with oils. I knew there was another way to work with them.
Never wanting to just say or offer up an idea without experiencing it, I focused on the addictive behaviors, nervousness, panic attacks, night terrors, SEVERE digestive issues, chronic pain, eating disorders ... oh yeah ... AND cancer
Everything I was living with ...
If I was mistaken, I'd rather it be with me ...
With dedication comes purpose.
I have served hundreds of people from the U.S. including the Amish and have supported families in other countries as well.
Having worked with clients with cancer, in recovery from addiction and trauma (including eating disorders) as well as countless adults and children diagnosed with Autism ... emotional reactions must be regulated as well!
This influenced my focus ... Neuroaromatherapy.
Based on the wisdom of Nature (cooperation) and the knowledge gained through scientific studies, I innovated a way to work with AND personalize the use of genuine essential oils by integrating the chemistry of oils with the nature of the individual ... although the approach changes a bit with medications, the outcome is incredible.
Isn’t it time to feel at home in your mind, body and world.
If you don’t how will our children learn anything differently?