I wish it was straightforward when it came to essential oil usage. Store clerks were never able to fully answer questions I had about aromatherapy, and although I had very specific wellness goals each time I walked into a health store, I always left oblivious to the applications I could employ to regulate physical and emotional health. Sure, I inhaled the oil but I had no idea if what I took home was either a product that was adulterated or one with integrity, or what life-changing potential there was in each pure drop. As soon as I walked out, I was on my own.
That’s where coming into my community spells a world of difference. I have advocated clean and healthy living as a result of an asthma diagnosis, ultimately leading to my Aromatherapy Certification from the New York Institute of Aromatherapy. I am also a member of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists, the co-author and educator of 365EO classes with aromatherapist and soapmaker, Cielo Vilchez, and the content creator of The Oilbularyo™ and The Garden Essential Oils App. I lead wellness seekers on their oily journey, educating them on the oils they can turn to in order to achieve a naturally healthy mind, body, spirit, and home.