I am thrilled to announce the release of The Unspoken Truth About Essential Oils by Stacey Haluka and Kayla Fioravanti. Ironically Stacey's essential oil injury occurred the same year that I broke my silence about dangerous essential practices taking place in multi-level companies. Both of us ended up in the same place, with the same mission, at … [Read more...]
Animal Aromatherapy News
The Internet has been all abuzz about the use of essential oils and pets. Opinions have varied and tempers have flared over this topic. I am so thrilled to share an amazing resource for those who want to learn more, report an injury to an animal, and even receive specialized training in animal aromatherapy. Kelly Holland Azzaro has launched Animal … [Read more...]
Confession from an Aromatherapist
I have a confession to make. My natural medicine cabinet contains more than just essential oils. Shocking, right? How could a certified aromatherapist possibly turn to anything other than essential oils? Because after 20 years of aromatherapy experience I know that essential oils are not the cure to everything. There isn’t always an oil for … [Read more...]
2nd Edition of The Art, Science & Business of Aromatherapy
I am thrilled to announce the release of the 2nd edition of The Art, Science & Business of Aromatherapy: A Guide to Essential Oils & Entrepreneurship. This revised, updated and expanded edition is a complete guide to aromatherapy written by an industry insider. It is packed with uncommon essential oil information that makes this book a must … [Read more...]
The Big Business Day
I’m so excited to give a peek into what I’ve been working on behind the scenes! Today is a big ambitious day. I have two new businesses to share with you. First—the big news—after six years I am reentering the aromatherapy and cosmetic industries. My new company Ology Essentials offers essential oils, custom formulating, business and … [Read more...]
Young Living Sentenced in Lacey Act & Endangered Species Act Violations
The Justice Department announced that Young Living pleaded guilty to illegal trafficking of rosewood oil and spikenard oil in violation of the Lacey Act and the Endangered Species Act. They pleaded guilty and were sentenced to "a fine of $500,000, $135,000 in restitution, a community service payment of $125,000 for the conservation of protected … [Read more...]
Abridged Versus Unabridged Aromatherapy
I have two aromatherapy books available on Amazon. One is an abridged version of the other. An abridged book is a shorten version with parts that have been cut or omitted. In my book The Art & Science of Aromatherapy the business of aromatherapy sections have been cut from my book The Art, Science & Business of Aromatherapy. So in short the … [Read more...]
What to do When Injured While Using Essential Oils
Recently I received frantic emails from a mom at 3 a.m. and I didn't see her emails for hours. She had followed the advice of a MLM sales rep to put undiluted essential oils on her toddler. Her child was screaming in pain for hours. I wasn't awake at 3 a.m. so she searched the internet for answers. She found advice from sales reps saying that any … [Read more...]
Aromatherapy FAQ
Ever since I wrote the blog post Warnings dōTERRA & Young Living Won’t Tell You I have been inundated with questions about my own personal essential oil usage. This FAQ post is meant to address the most common questions I receive daily about aromatherapy. Do you sell essential oils? No. I sold my company in 2011. Where do you buy … [Read more...]
FREE Kindle Download Available
You can get a FREE Kindle copy of The Art & Science of Aromatherapy (Abridged Edition) between March 6th and March 10th from Amazon. If you don’t have a Kindle you can download the app for free on a smartphone, tablet, or computer – no Kindle device required. After you read this FREE copy please leave a review. If you have already read the … [Read more...]
FDA Action Against dōTERRA & Young Living
Today the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) sent doTerra and Young Living Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations Warning Letters. This is huge news. In light of the comment wars that went on in my blog post Warning dōTERRA and Young Living Won’t Tell You it is clear that many misunderstand the law as it applies to … [Read more...]
