Aromatherapy
[əˌrōməˈTHerəpē]
Aromatherapy uses essential oils, which are concentrated plant extracts, for healing. Essential oils are distilled from plants and valued for their therapeutic effects and healing scents.
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Scent is strongly connected to memory and emotions
Hearthealing Blend
This appointment begins with a brief consultation to reflect on what your emotional heart wants to heal. A custom aromatherapy blend will be created based on our consultation and mailed within a week.
End of Life Blend
This appointment starts with a gentle consultation to discuss memories and aromas that will bring comfort to the dying person. A topical custom aromatherapy blend will be created based on our consultation and mailed within a week.
Grief Blend
During a consultation we will identify the symptoms that accompany grief. A custom aromatherapy blend for support and healing will be created based on our consultation and mailed within a week.
Please email Kldazllc@gmail.com for services & consultation.
Link for a great resource on Rest & Recovery... Aromatherapy can assist with resting the physical and emotional body
The 7 Types of Rest That Help You Truly Recover from Complex Trauma; Tim Fletcher, YouTube
Using aromatherapy for healing
Aromatherapy works through the olfactory system and skin absorption. Inhaled oils trigger the nervous system, influencing brain chemistry and emotional responses [clevelandclinic.org]. Topical application allows oils to enter the bloodstream, providing systemic effects
The science behind our nose
Our sense of smell has a unique link to memory and emotions that sets it apart from the other senses. A scent or aroma has the ability to evoke vivid memories with immediacy, often surpassing visual or auditory recollections. This phenomenon may be attributed to the olfactory system’s direct connection to the amygdala and hippocampus, which likely contributes to its strong association with emotion and memory.
The human olfactory nerve begins on the roof of our nasal cavity and ends at the olfactory cortex, which is located in the brain. The olfactory cortex includes the amygdala (seat of emotions) and the Entorhinal cortex (connected to memory). From here the scent, made up of chemical molecules of information, is sent to the prefrontal cortex and the thalamus, which helps us distinguish different odors. Aromatic information is also shared with the hypothalamus and the brainstem.
15 minutes after inhalation essential oils influence the autonomic nervous system, which can cause changes in pupil dilation, blood pressure, muscle tone, pulse rate, skin temperature and brain activity. These responses can enhance overall well-being.
Our senses are complex and play a role in supporting emotional and physical healing.
What is a Certified Aromatherapist?
I completed my Level One Aromatherapy certification, which included 265 hours of in-person study covering anatomy, physiology, chemistry, taxonomy, and Latin for plant identification. I engaged in supervised case studies, passed multiple exams on chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and wrote a research paper on grief and essential oils, which was later edited for a blog titled "Essential Oils and Grief."
In 2017, I obtained my certification, complementing my master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, and my license in aethetics. Building upon this, I have engaged the practice of aromatherapy to develop both aromatic and topical formulations designed to support physical and emotional well-being.
Additionally, I've acquired skills in distillation and cold oil infusion. I incorporate plant-based medicine into my esthetics practice, formulating nutrient-rich serums for skin care, herbal steams to cleanse pores and ease sinus congestion, and facial masks using ingredients sourced from the garden.
I specialize in formulating essential oil blends designed to support individuals coping with grief and loss. In 2019, I completed training and certification as a death midwife, expanding my knowledge and skill to support a person and their family through the stages of death, by formulating essential oil blends to use through end-of-life care.
Email kldazllc@gmail.com w/ aromatherapy inquiries
As early as 2000 BCE, the Babylonians used stills made of clay and bronze to extract oils and other compounds from plants
The term "essential oil" stems from the ancient Latin phrase "quinta essentia," meaning the fifth element. The fifth element refers to the spirit or life force, and coexists with the four elements: fire, air, earth, and water.
The extraction of essential oils is regarded as separating the plant's essence or spirit, for use in medicine because of its therapeutic and energetic benefits.
The Alchemy of Distillation
The photos above feature Rose Geranium, or Pelargonium graveolens. Learning the Latin names of plants is important for safety, as each species has its own unique chemistry. For more information on essential oils and safety, check out my YouTube video on Essential Oil Safety.
I distill the leaves of the rose geranium plant to create hydrosol. Hydrosols are water-based solutions made by distilling fresh flowers, leaves, fruits, and other plant materials. To distill for hydrosols or essential oils, the plant material is added to water and heated to create steam. The medicinal oils from the plant come from the plant's pores (stomas) which open from the heat and carried by steam through a refrigerated coil, then collected in a clear glass container. The steam holds the medicine, and once it cools the essential oil separates from the water and floats above it. The infused water contains about 20% of the plant’s active compounds, preserving its therapeutic effects and aroma. Skin friendly hydrosols are gentle and can be used in place of skin toner and applied as healing agents. Check out my video on the healing impacts of Helichrysum.
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I completed my studies through Stillpoint Aromatics in 2017.
Email Kldazllc@gmail.com for an aromatherapy consultation