Aromatherapy is the use of fragrance concentrated ess Essential Oils ential oils to treat the mind, body and spirit. Aromatherapy employs essential oils topically, aromatically and internally to improve health by stimulating the immune system, healing wounds, improving moods, combating stress, stimulating memory and ridding the body of inflammation.

Internally – When taken by the mouth essential oils travel to the stomach and then to the small and large intestines, liver, pancreas organs and tissues and reproductive system.

Topically – When applied topically essential oils or their components travel through the layers of skin to muscle tissues and joints and then to the lymphatic system, cardiovascular system and nervous system, endocrine system and to the glands.

Aromatically – When inhaled essential oils travel through the nose lungs and olfactory system to the limbic system and hippocampus stimulating emotional responses, memory, ability to learn and intellect. They also stimulate the pituitary gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands and enter the cerebral cortex.

Where are they from? Essential oils are contained in different locations of the plant itself, for example Rose oil comes from the petals of the flower. Essential oils are also found in bark, seeds, leaves, roots, resin, stems, and fruit.

Distillation? Essential oils are extracted through a variety of processes. The most common being water or steam distillation.

How much plant matter? They are highly concentrated. Depending on the plants, several hundred pounds to a couple of tons of plant material is required to yield 1 pound of oil.

Are they oily? They are not water-soluble for the most part or oily in nature.

Essential oils are volatile, which means they evaporate when exposed to air, thus their use in inhalation and they’re fragrance. They are best added to water, oil, creams, and diffusers.

Essential oils are chemically complex mixtures that can contain hundreds to thousands of different chemical constituents, each of these responsible for different healing properties.

All essential oils are either anti-bacterial, antifungal and/or anti-microbial to varying degrees.

Essential oils are natural chemicals plant medicine that move like peptides throughout the bloodstream of the body and brain and – we speculate – attach to receptors creating chemical conversations for balance and healing.

I use essential oils every day in my practice — not just for scent, but as a tool for nervous system regulation, emotional release, and energetic anchoring. They enhance the depth and speed of healing, and are woven into nearly every session I offer.

For clients working with me, aromatherapy becomes an intuitive, accessible self-care tool. I encourage you to explore your own relationship with essential oils. You don’t need formal training — just start with what you’re drawn to. Smell different oils, observe how your body responds, and begin building a personal toolkit. I offer personalized suggestions for oils that support your specific emotional or energetic needs, along with simple ways to use them at home — in rituals, meditation, or to shift your internal state during the day.

When used intentionally, essential oils become more than a product — they become a practice. A way to reclaim balance, soothe your system, and activate healing from within. You can replace every cleaning product and item in your medicine cabinet with essential oils.