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CFA
Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists Newsletter
In this Issue
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Aromatic Kinesiology
Oil of the Month - Coriander
Effective Antimicrobial Essential Oils
In the Spotlight—Christine Maria Gross
Treatment for Baker’s Cyst
Vol 5 Fall 2012
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Aromatherapy on the record
Volume 5—Fall 2012
The Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists
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In this Issue ….
This newsletter strives to educate, inspire
and provide a broad spectrum of information
ranging from ancient methods, folklore,
current research and practices both locally
and internationally.
Aromatic Kinesiology—Beverley Hawkins ....................................................4
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In the Spotlight—Christine Maria Gross …………………………………. 1 3
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Ewanna Gallo
CFA Members Business……..…………………………………………….. 20
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Effective Antimicrobial Essential Oils - Maggie Tisserand ...........................7
Aromatherapy Treatment—Baker’s Cyst……………………….…………..11
Coriander — Essential Oil Profile………………………………………... 16
.Aromatherapy Practice ……....................................................................... 17
Social Media Corner……….…..….………………………………………. 19
Letter to the Editor
Having just spent an exciting day at the CFA annual Aromafest, I’d like to
express my appreciation and at the same time try to let the membership know
what they are missing by not attending such an event. I’ve attended many Aromafests over the years and each one has been a fulfilling experience. Each year
I renew friendships and sometimes make new ones. I always learn something
new, but I think what I enjoy most of all is the camaraderie. It is something
special that I don’t get anywhere else and I love the feeling. I guess I could
liken it to a family reunion.
Some of the attendees were mentioning that they would like more time to visit
and get to know each other. Perhaps a ”Getting to Know You” theme could be
considered for a CFA function in the future?
I used to host an Aroma Club for my graduate students and that was great fun.
We met once a month on a Sunday afternoon and did something that would
earn CEUs. I’m wondering if there is enough interest to start one up again in
Guelph, so I’d like to invite your readers to contact me at
[email protected] if they are interested in forming a club.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Tricia for her years of dedication
to the CFA as office administrator, and now as President. When she received
her certified aromatherapist certificate from me, she told me she’d like to get
involved with the CFA and asked, “What can I do to help?” Little did she
know what she was getting herself into! She has truly been a blessing to the
CFA.
I sincerely hope other members will consider the many benefits of becoming
more involved in this wonderful association.
Kind regards,
Joy Watson
Joyessence Aromatherapy Centre Inc.
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A ROMATIC K INESIOLOGY
Beverley Hawkins
Aromatic Kinesiology a Case
Study
by Beverley Hawkins
As a therapist in active practice I am always
looking for the best way to help my clients.
Every client is different with respect to their
needs and their preferences and having a
number of different tools and modalities to
draw on allows me to be
flexible in my approach to
helping them reach their
goals. Aromatic Kinesiology is certainly one of
those tools.
Set within the framework
of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, with its Meridians and Five Element Theory, Aromatic Kinesiology is a gentle approach that can be used to
bring balance and facilitate positive change.
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During the consultation simple muscle testing is used to determine the essential oil, the
Heart Blossoming Point (acupuncture point)
and the course of treatment required. To complete the session the therapists applies the essential oil to the Heart Blossoming point and
then holds the point while reading the Essential Oil Reflection to the client. The client
then follows the at home protocol as determined through muscle testing.
During the Level One training we were taught
how to use Aromatic Kinesiology for: Balancing Meridians; Alleviating Stress; Emotional
Stress Release Technique; Time Tracking;
Cook’s Energy Enhancer Technique and the
Healing Endeavour Process. Over the years I
have taken lots of workshops covering many
different modalities and I decided that what I
had learned in Level One was sufficient for
the needs of my practice.
I have always strongly believed in the benefits
of doing case studies, so before I officially
added Aromatic Kinesiology to my service
menu, I decided to set up my
own small case study project
I approached my client base
and offered them the opportunity to participate. The
case studies were set up as
two appointments, an initial
consultation and a follow up
appointment. I decided to
limit the case study group to
30 as this would entail 60
appointments and of course I needed time to
see my regular paying clients as well. While
there was no charge for the consultation I did
ask those participating to commit to keeping
the second appointment to give me their feedback. They were assured that all feedback,
good, bad or indifferent, was
welcomed as this would be the
only way I could get a more accurate idea of whether I wanted
to add Aromatic Kinesiology to
my service menu. 30 people
signed up and took advantage
of the first session, while 29
followed through and kept the
second appointment.
The age range of those who participated was
from 6 years old through to early seventies.
87% (26 ) were female. 13% ( 4) were male .
Assessing case studies of this nature can be
difficult so I decided to restrict the reasons for
using Aromatic Kinesiology to reasons that
were more easily quantifiable. For the most
part we stayed with Alleviating Stress and using the Emotional Stress Release Technique
(for past and present issues). Time Tracking
was used in a few of the sessions and the information that came up with this was found to
be very helpful.
During the first consultation the issue to be
addressed was discussed briefly and assigned
a number as to where it was perceived on the
severity scale of 1 - 10 with 1 being not very
much to 10 being over the top. I then muscle
tested the participant for the appropriate Essential Oil; Heart Blossoming Point; Frequency of Application and Duration of Application. In some cases Time Tracking was
used to get information on the origin of the
issue. The client then sat and inhaled the essential oil, while I held specific points and
read the appropriate Essential Oil Reflection
to them. At the end of this session the
perceived severity of the issue was
once again assessed. 90% (27) of the
participants felt that there was a decline in the perceived severity of their
issue. Remarks included
'feel calmer', 'feel more relaxed'. 'feel
fabulous'. 10% (3) of the participants
did not feel any change at this time.
It was interesting to note that, although an Essential Oil or a Heart Blossoming Point might
come up for more than one person, no two
people tested for both the same Oil and the
same Heart Blossoming Point. The frequency
of use and the duration of use was also unique
to the individual.
The second consultation was set up after the
participants had finished using their essential
oil as per their At Home Protocol. During the
second consultation we checked in to see
whether the participant noticed a difference in
the severity of the issue now. 77% (23) did.
In some cases the differences were dramatic
and in other cases the differences were very
subtle. 20% (6) did not feel there was a difference. Only 3% (1) did not give us any follow up feedback.
When asked whether they would use the protocol again: 47% (14) said 'Yes"; 17% (5)
said "I might"; 10% (3) said "Probably Not";
20% (6) said "No"; 3% (1) said "I don't
know"; 3% (1) provided no feedback on this.
For some the changes were subtle, and it was
only when revisiting the information shared in
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the initial consultation was the change perceived, for others the changes were quite
clear. The passage through change was also
quite different for many of our participants.
For some the changes took place quietly and
they were able to move forward with ease
and grace.
For others the changes were more dramatic.
There were participants who experienced a
dramatic change during the first appointment,
while the period of time they used the protocol at home was pretty uneventful.
There were some participants whose changes
were accompanied by quite dramatic physical
reactions. For some participants the reactions experienced had elements one would be
more inclined to expect if one went on a
cleanse or detoxifying regime (diarrhea, more
frequent urination, skin breakouts).
Some participants found that the physical pain
they were hoping to get relief from first worsened. There were other participants who
found that they were laid low with the onset
of flu like symptoms.
Our participants who got to experience these
dramatic reactions were all very brave and
continued to use the protocol
despite their reactions. All
found that after a few days
these symptoms eased and
they all experienced a significant shift in their way of
being and/or in their issue.
It was also very interesting to note that a number of the participants also experienced a shift
and change in other areas of their lives, which
apparently had nothing to do with the original
issue we thought we were addressing. In fact,
in some cases, the changes in these other areas were more profound than the changes in
their original issue.
As a result of the overall positive feedback I
received on the Case Study Project I decided
to add Aromatic Kinesiology to my services
menu. When I am working with clients and
looking at different approaches they might
take to move forward the more tools one has
to draw from the better.
Beverley Hawkins - Essential Oil Therapist –
EOT®, Registered Aromatherapist – RA®,
CAHP, NCTMB, Di.SPE., BFRP, has been a
member of the CFA for many years. She is the
owner/operator of the West Coast Institute of
Aromatherapy and has been offering quality
professional Aromatherapy Courses through
home study since 1999. In addition to the
school she maintains a busy private practice
offering services in Aromatherapy Massage,
Lymphatic Stimulation, Reflexology, Seated
Chair Massage, Reiki, Reconnective Healing,
Bach Flower Remedies, Aromatic Kinesiology, Spiritual PhytoEssencing and the Hawkins Protocol.
Beverley Hawkins can be contacted at http://www.westcoastaromatherapy.com
West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy, #120, 5421 10th Ave, Delta, BC, V4M 3T9 Canada
Phone: 604-943-7476; Fax: 604-943-7307
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E FFECTIVE A NTIMICROBIAL E SSENTIAL O ILS
By Maggie Tisserand
Effective Antimicrobial Essential Oils for
Protection against Dangerous Infection
by Maggie Tisserand
The Rise of MRSA
MRSA is an acronym for methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus, and refers to strains
of this bacterium that are resistant to the antibiotic methicillin, and to other classes of antibiotics.
MRSA is often referred to in the press as a
‘superbug’, meaning a bacterium resistant to
several antibiotics.
MRSA infections are classified as either
healthcare-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) or
community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA),
although this distinction is more complicated
than simply where the infection was caught.
MRSA was first reported in the United Kingdom in 1961, and in the United States in
1968. A combination of its virulence, ease of
transmission and antibiotic resistance has resulted in MRSA becoming a major problem in
the health care setting and in the community.
The world we live in is full of bacteria, the
vast majority of which are harmless, although
some are more dangerous than others. MRSA
is perhaps the most dangerous of infectious
diseases, not because it is a ‘rare beast’ but
precisely the opposite - because it is commonplace. Staphylococcus aureus is known as a
commensal of humans i.e. it comprises part of
the body’s normal bacterial flora, but without
causing disease. Staphylococci frequently live
on the skin, especially in folds such as the
armpit and groin, in the nose and less commonly in the throat. MRSA strains give rise to
the same diseases and conditions as those
caused by antibiotic-sensitive strains, and are
usually no more aggressive or infectious; they
are only more serious than other Staph.
aureus infections because they do not respond
to antibiotic treatment. The World Health Organisation published a report in 1982, warning that the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals would make the choice of
antibiotic ‘a gamble of worsening odds’. Following this report, WHO initiated a survey of
hospitals in fourteen countries which concluded that ‘hospital infection is a common
and serious problem throughout the world’
MRSA is an international problem that affects
the health of young and old alike. It can be
picked up in the community as well as in hospitals and nursing homes. It is affecting the
health of both domestic and agricultural animals. It has become adept at surviving long
journeys. It can lie dormant on clothing and
commercial items. It can be carried in the nostrils and on the bodies of healthy individuals.
Researchers tracking the spread of MRSA say
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E FFECTIVE A NTIMIROBIAL E SSENTIAL O ILS
that the disease is distributed by the
..........MRSA is often referred to in the
movement of people and goods around
the world. In North America the number press as a ‘superbug’, meaning a bacteof MRSA deaths outnumber those from rium resistant to several antibiotics.
AIDS by a factor of five, yet current
funding for MRSA research is a tiny fraction
decades, with the majority of the work seekof the funding available for HIV/AIDS.
ing out effective preservatives for the food industry. As food poisoning can cause fatalities
whenever there is an outbreak, a vast amount
Essential Oils Clinical History against Inof research has been undertaken with food
fections
Essential oils have a long history of use in
grade essential oils such as thyme, peppercombating infection and many are marketed
mint, lemon, cinnamon, clove and oregano.
for their antiseptic properties. Science is now Some essential oils with significant antimicrobacking up these claims and an internet search bial credentials, such as eucalyptus oil, are too
for ‘antimicrobial research with essential oils’ highly scented to be used as a food preservawill bring up hundreds of research papers.
tive and have instead been utilised in toothScientific research is ongoing, and as recently pastes, mouthwashes, cough drops, pastilles
as November 2010, an international conferand decongestants. Thyme oil has been used
ence on antimicrobial research took place in
as a fumigant in sick rooms and places of
Spain. One session, entitled: “Antimicrobial
worship by many ancient civilizations. As far
natural products”, covered a wide range of
back as 1887, thyme was recognized as havnatural substances that included essential oils ing antibacterial properties, although it wasn’t
and aromatic plants. Essential oils are nature’s until the 1980s that it became the subject of
antiseptics and their ability to kill microorgan- scientific interest. The majority of microbiolisms has been well documented over the cen- ogy research into thyme’s ability to kill bacteturies. Hippocrates, the founder of medicine,
ria has been published in food journals.
used aromatic plants as early as 500BC. EsThyme oil is also much respected for its antisential oils are most commonly extracted
bacterial triumph against gum disease.
from plants of a single botanical source by
steam distillation and are known to be a com- Canadian researchers evaluated twenty-eight
plex mixture of organic hydrocarbons. Chemi- essential oils for their antibacterial properties
cal analysis of essential oils allows them to be against four bacteria prevalent in the food inclassified depending upon the nature and ratio dustry. Staphylococcus aureus was one of the
of components in the oil and this significant
four. Of the essential oils tested, the most efdifference in chemical composition is what
fective were the thyme oils, having significant
gives each of them their unique properties.
levels of the aroma-chemicals thymol and carvacrol. These two plant constituents were
The scientific testing of essential oils against
found to be the most potent against the four
microorganisms has been taking place for
main bacterial pathogens responsible for out8
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breaks of food poisoning. In Canada alone,
the cost of treating food borne disease due to
contamination with bacteria is estimated to be
$500 million a year.
Microbiology testing of essential oils as an
alternative to antibiotics
For decades, research institutions from around
the world have been taking a serious look at
essential oils as potential alternatives to antibiotics, with tea tree oil being the most researched essential oil by far. The antimicrobial activity of an essential oil is determined
in the laboratory (in vitro) by a number of
standard methods. One of the commonest
methods employed in the laboratory is the
Zone of Inhibition test. This is a very quick
and easy method where a standard number of
microorganisms (about 1 million bacterial
cells per millilitre) are applied to the surface
of an agar plate, which allows bacteria to grow. A
measured amount of essential oil is added either to a
paper disk or to a ‘well’
bored into the agar. The
components in the oil will
diffuse into the culture medium and a circular zone will
be visible if there is any antimicrobial activity. Tea tree
oil, as an example, disrupts
the cell membrane of the
bacterium, causing a loss of
potassium ions from the cell.
The lipophilic (lipid loving)
monoterpenes integrate with the phospholipids in the membrane and leakage occurs. Antimicrobial essential oils have also been
known to cause inhibition of glucose dependant respiration in S. aureus, E. coli and C. albicans. As well as effective trials with the essential oils when putting them in direct contact with bacteria, the vapours released from
essential oils have also been proven to be
highly antimicrobial. A recent study has
shown that MRSA and Clostridium difficile
have been killed in the laboratory by a blend
of vapours released from a variety of dispersion devices. The most efficient system is the
use of ‘venturi technology’ where air is forced
over the surface of essential oil blends causing the antimicrobial vapours to be released
into the atmosphere, killing bacteria in the air
as well as on surfaces. This method of using
essential oils opens up an exciting possibility
for reducing the spread of airborne healthcare
-associated infections.
Microbiology research in 2001
looked at the antibacterial effect of a
blend of Australian tea tree and New
Zealand manuka essential oils.
When the blend had more manuka
than tea tree, the mixture was more
effective against Gram-positive organisms such as Staph aureus. Conversely, when the mixture had a
higher proportion of tea tree to
manuka, the mixture was more effective against Gram-negative organisms such as E. coli.
Blending essential oils together has
been found to create powerful and
effective mixtures of aroma-chemistry. In
1998, a patent was filed for a natural broadspectrum antibiotic. It consisted of a combina9
tion of tea tree and thyme oils. The specific
thymes used in this research were white
thyme (rectified Thymus vulgaris) and wild
thyme, (Thymus serpyllum). Staphylococcus
aureus was the organism tested, not MRSA.
The patent was later withdrawn.
ple were treated with the tea tree products and
47% were cleared. The trial conclusion was
that whilst the topical antibiotic was more effective at clearing nasal carriage of MRSA,
the tea tree products worked better at clearing
the colonised body sites.
Essential Oils in Clinical Trials
Some clinical research in 2003 set out to compare tea tree oil with the standard topical antibiotic mupirocin. The purpose of the trial was
to compare two methods of eliminating
MRSA - from the nose, where it can be carried by hospital patients who could then infect
themselves, and from body sites where MRSA
bacteria can be harboured. The standard treatment was a 2% mupirocin nasal cream used in
conjunction with a triclosan body wash. The
tea tree regimen used a 4% tea tree oil ointment for use in the nose plus a body wash
with 5% tea tree oil. At the end of the trial period the researchers concluded: “the tea tree
oil products appeared to work as well as the
standard hospital treatments.”
In 2005, I began working with scientists at the
University of Brighton to try to find effective
essential oils or a blend of essential oils that
would offer an alternative to the much-tested
tea tree oil. It had to be safe to use on the skin
whilst being powerful enough to kill epidemic
strains EMRSA-15 and EMRSA-16. Common
thyme oil was not included in tests, as its skin
irritant factor is well known, but I did include
a sub species of thyme which produced good
results against both epidemic strains as well
as two strains of MSSA (methicillin-sensitive
Staphylococcus aureus). Over a period of
months several different species of thyme
were investigated, culminating in an optimum
blend of four individual thyme species. Tea
tree oil was also investigated and a comparison of the results was made. Both the tea tree
and the thyme blend (named Benchmark
thyme) were effective in killing the MRSA
and the MSSA.
In 2004, another clinical trial was carried out
in the UK. The randomised control trial compared the efficacy of tea tree preparations to a
standard hospital regimen for the eradication
of MRSA colonisation. The standard regimen
comprised the topical antibiotic mupirocin in
a 2% dilution for nasal treatment, along with
chlorhexidine and a silver- infiltrated cream
for cleansing colonised body sites. The tea
tree regimen consisted of a 10% tea tree
cream and 5% tea tree body wash. One hundred people were involved in the five-day trial
with the standard regimen, and by the end,
49% were cleared. A similar number of peo10
There is no shortage of academic evidence to
show that essential oils and their individual
components are antimicrobial, but having access to the research is just the first step on a
long flight of stairs. Unfortunately, each ascending step has onerous costs and difficulties, mainly with the setting up of clinical trials and the gaining of regulatory approval that
only large, financially strong companies can
consider undertaking. Another hurdle is that
because of the vast financial investment
needed to bring a medicinal product to market, even large pharmaceutical companies
need to be able to secure a patent in order for
them to retain exclusive marketing of the
product and recoup their investment before
the patent expires. So, for the time being,
there are no licensed products, based on essential oils, to combat MRSA.
Bibliography
The article is a compilation of passages taken
from ‘Aromatherapy vs MRSA’ by Maggie
Tisserand. Published by The Clarity Press,
2011. www.theclaritypress.co.uk
Special acknowledgements must go to contributors to the book - Dr Jonathan Caplin of
the University of Brighton for contributing
Chapter 4 and to Professor Val EdwardsJones, Manchester Metropolitan University
for contributing Chapter 5.
© Maggie Tisserand
N.B.
It is important to have an understanding of essential oils and how to use them and I recommend the reader purchase one of the many excellent books on the subject of aromatherapy.
Many of the above oils are detailed in
‘Aromatherapy vs MRSA’.
A ROMATHERAPY T REATMENT
BAKER’s CYST
Life Style & Client Profile:
Leslie is sixty, he his overweight and suffers
from arthritis and slightly high cholesterol.
As his job is a field representative in agriculture requires, he spends long hours driving
and sits long hours at a computer filing reports.
Recently, the company management increased
his work load. Being a perfectionist and very
particular about the accuracy of his work, he
was feeling frustrated and stressed. He was
also feeling tired, nervous and had difficulty
with sleeplessness.
He tries to eat a balanced diet but has not
much time for regular exercise.
Last year he got a baker’s cyst behind his
right knee that caused him inflammation and
pain. Leslie’s family Doctor had him have the
cyst aspirated and injected with a corticoster11
A ROMATHERAPY T REATMENT
oid to reduce inflammation. The treatment
worked well but unfortunately after a few
months a new cyst formed behind the same
knee. It caused him pain and he was walking
with a limp.
Treatment Plan
The overall systems Leslie would like to improve are his skeletal, muscular and nervous
systems.
Besides his baker’s cyst he suffers with neck
and back pain due to arthritis, therefore we
are going to focus on something that will help
ease the discomfort. The muscles on his lower
back and legs also become sore and tight. He
could also like to reduce his stress level and
improve his sleep.
Black pepper (M) 5 drops
Cedarwood Atlas (B) 5 drops
Basil (T) 8 drops
I planned to have a weekly aromatherapy
massage and a daily massage of the back right
leg focusing on the knee area using circular
movements and applying the leftover of the
oils blend . I advised Leslie to make some
time for himself and go to the local swimming
pool – it is at walking distance from our house
- at least twice a week.
After the first aromatherapy massage he felt
relaxed and less sore. That night he had a
good night sleep.
Being my husband, I could take care of his
aromatherapy treatment daily and after the
first week I felt the cyst gradually become
less hard and smaller in size.
Leslie feels more relaxed and has had no reoccurrence of a cyst in almost a year. Regular
aromatherapy massage has proven to be very
The first oil I chose for him is Black Pepper.
This oil has a warming effect which reduces
inflammation caused by arthritis. It will also
help reduce muscular aches and pain.
The second oil I chose is Cedarwood Atlas, it
The pain gradually diminished
is beneficial in relieving arthritis and rheumaand after two weeks of treatment,
tism pain. It also helps in treating stress and
nervous tension.
Leslie was no longer limping.
The third oil was Basil which is an aromatic
nerve tonic. It is beneficial in treating insombeneficial in alleviating the pain in his lower
nia and nervous tension. Basil is also excelback and neck.
lent for muscular aches and pains when treating rheumatism.
August, 2011
Maria Hansford
I ensured that Leslie had a patch test for any
27/07/2012
oil he is using 48 hours beforehand.
30 ml of fractionated coconut oil and 3% of
essential oils.
Submitted by Joy Watson
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I N THE S POTLIGHT
Christine Maria Gross
A frequent speaker, Christine has spoken at
the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists
Symposium, the Rowcroft Hospice in Torquay England, the 2010 National Conference
for Young Women Living with Breast Cancer,
The HSW/PSW Annual Conference for 11
First Nations, The Radiance Technique International Association’s and the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s conferences. Most recently she gave two presentations at the 6th World Conference on Breast
Cancer.
Christine Maria Gross, CAHP, RRPr, has
been leading groups for over 18 years in natural health care and stress reduction. As an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Christine inspires
others to optimum health and quality of life.
She completed Body Mind training at Harvard Medical School and has studied a variety
of meditative/contemplative techniques from
many traditions.
Cancer free for 21 years, Christine’s goal is to
support others in learning the pillars of health.
She is a professional member of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North
America, and Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists. Christine also works part-time
as Coordinator of Complementary Programs
at The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County
and is the Director of Portal Wisdom Healing
Arts. She offers workshops and trainings internationally.
Her publishing credits include Canadian
Breast Cancer Network News magazine and
her forthcoming publications (December
2011) book and DVD entitled, “We Are Timeless: The Radiance Technique® in Hospice
Care”.
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I N THE S POTLIGHT
An Interview with Christine Maria Gtoss
1. What is your past work experience in Aromatherapy?
I have included Aromatherapy for my personal life, in my private practice in Natural
Health Care, as well as with friends and family.
2. What does your Aromatherapy practice involve currently?
I continue to use Aromatherapy in my private
practice, as well as with my work with hospice patients and their caregivers by providing
special blends and applying on their hands
and feet.
5. I understand that you have recently published a book and DVD; can you tell us
something about it?
We Are Timeless: The Radiance Technique in
Hospice Care book and DVD, are inspiring
documentaries of how The Radiance Technique®, Authentic Reiki® provides effective
stress relief, comfort and peace to people experiencing health challenges and those caring
for them. Based on real life inspirational stories of volunteers, patients, caregivers, nurses
and social workers, one discovers life’s journey through this ancient healing art.
3. Do you currently make your own blends/
products?
Yes. My background in Ayurveda helps me
create a blend specifically to the imbalances
of a person, and not contributing to more imbalances by using incorrect oils.
4. Aromatherapy is a holistic modality. What
is your philosophy on the importance of
ensuring that body, mind and spirit hold
equal value in determining client care and
choice of oils?
We are energetic beings, so to focus only on
the body for example would be a mistake. Aromatherapy is such a great modality for supporting a client wholistically. Ayurveda has
guided me to choose the right oils for a person
at the right time. A lot of what I originally
learned in Aromatherapy on selecting oils, is
now more refined based on the current imbalances on any level, so the process of how I
choose oils now is enhanced and more precise.
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There is a special chapter on Exploring TRT®
with other Modalities such as Aromatherapy,
and how it comforts and supports people. The
book recently received a silver medal in the
Living Now Book Awards in the USA.
You can download the Introduction and watch
clips from the DVD at
www.PortalWisdom.com
I N THE S POTLIGHT
6. What prompted you to write this book and
DVD?
Over the years so many people spoke about
their experiences, so I thought let’s put it together in a book and a DVD to help others get
an understanding of how this Radiant energy
supports the human journey and that there is
something you can always do. TRT® helps
one discover the possibilities of well-being
and greater quality of life, no matter what is
happening physically.
7. What would you consider the best strategy
for someone who wishes to start a career in
the field of Aromatherapy?
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First you need passion, don’t see it as a job,
but as a life changing experience for you.
Go for a series of sessions with a CAHP,
and try the many ways you can use Aromatherapy for yourself.
Attend a CFA Conference or Aroma Fest
and ask questions.
Study from a Certified Instructor/Course
credentialed through the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists.
8. What strategy would you use to gain employment as a CAHP in a long-term care/
hospice facility?
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Have at least 2-5 years of private practice
before applying.
Then decide if that is really what you wish
to do, as Long-term Care/Hospice is not for
everyone. If unsure, think about volunteering to get an idea of the environment and if
it is for you.
Offer a free information/educational presentation/demonstration to management and
staff, because still today, many people
really don’t know what Aromatherapy is.
The CFA made a PowerPoint presentation
some years ago, which is a good start.
Seek additional education/learning and personal study in this area by taking specialized workshops and education offered by
CFA and NAHA, and reading literature.
9. 10. What would you suggest to build a
more cohesive aromatherapy health professional community?
I am a big believer in continuing education.
Even though Aromatherapists take their original training, there is always more to learn, and
so I am happy that CFA has that as part of their
CAHP requirements.
I think CFA could try online Education Webinars where people from all over can tune in
and receive this knowledge no matter where
they reside in Canada and they can do from
the comfort of their home or office.
For information on Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists Certified Schools,
available CEU courses, upcoming events, general information on aromatherapy,
please go to the CFA Website at
www.cfacanada.com
Join us on CFA’s Facebook and Twitter
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C ORIANDER
Citrus/ Lemon/ Earthy Scent
Botanical Name: Coriander Sativum
Botanical Family: Umbelliferae Family
Coriander is native to Europe and
Western Asia. It is a bright green
annual with pink umbrella shaped
flowers. This plant grows in high
altitudes up to 0.8m.
The fruit of the plant are the seeds
and the leaves (cilantro) are the
respiratory organ of the plant and
are lobe like in shape. The leaves
have a very pungent aroma and are
generally used for culinary applications.
The seeds are crushed and then
steam distilled to extract the oil.
Coriander seed oil is pale yellow
in colour has a woody-spicy aroma with a peppery-woody overtone.
The active constituents of the oil are: linalool 69.4%, limonene 6.2% and camphor 4.1%. There
are other chemical components of the oil in minute amounts.
Linalool is the major component of the oil which accounts for its relaxant effects on the digestive system
and also in the relief of rheumatic pain. Limonene
helps to promote bile flow but is found in low concentrations in this oil and therefore its effectiveness will
be minimal.
Coriander oil is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, analgesic and hormone like. Coriander is mainly used for
painful digestion often related to nervous tension, gastro-intestinal spasms, leg cramps, constipation, painful
urination and hormone balancing. Coriander is also
known as the ‘happiness oil’.
Caution: do not use cilantro oil (coriander leaf) on the skin as it may cause irritation.
Thanks to Sanjay Ancharya and Thamizhpparithi Maari for the Cilantro Pictures
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A ROMATHERAPY P RACTICE
Bonnie Dupuis
My name is Bonnie and I have worked in an
office for over 20 years and during that time I
have noticed how people sit and the neck and
back problems that go hand and hand with sitting day after day at desks, on the phone, writing, etc. My dream was to visit corporations
and to help the employees and the employer
distress their day.
My training in holistic health began at the
Aromatica Centre for Natural Therapies &
Holistic Study in Windsor, ON.
In January 1998, I became certified in Reflexology and then in March of that same year,
began certification in Aromatherapy. By
March of 2000, I received my Advanced Registration in Aromatherapy. In between all of
these courses, I have taken workshops and attended seminars to keep myself current in all
areas of my practice. Along with massage, I
am a Reflexologist and enjoy making my own
Aromatherapy candles and products.
I purchased my first Massage Chair in November 1998 and December of that year
gained my first employment opportunity ~
massage for employees at a local bank. How
did this come about? I just happened to have
a meeting with a bank associate and asked if
she thought the staff would be interested in
getting a chair massage. She said she would
definitely bring it up at the meeting the next
day. I was there the following Tuesday doing
Chair massage and I was there every 2 weeks
for 5 years. Due to new management with a
different perspective (that massage interfered
with employee working time) I no longer offer massage at these banks. News of my work
however, led to credit unions, schools and
other businesses requesting my services. I periodically see a few of the bank staff as they
miss their 10 minutes of relaxation.
Essential oils have been a joy and a blessing
throughout my life for me, my family and my
clients. I have developed a wonderful clientele and enjoy helping them achieve and
maintain better health and wellness. I have
added a new treatment to chair massage that
incorporates the use of heated stones for even
greater relaxation.
Twice a month, I offer my services to the seniors and staff at The Senior Centre here in
Windsor. Everyone loves the massage and the
aromatic smell from the essential oils either
from my own Aromatherapy candles or a diffuser. This is a win-win situation for me. I
help everyone and I in turn get a treatment too
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and I love working with the seniors; they are a
joy.
Anyone interested in working at various corporations, just get out there and start with the
ones that you either know the owner or know
someone that works there and go for it! It
never hurts to ask! My mom still says this and
she is ninety-six. This has worked for me and
I have been doing “Chair Massage” at different places since 1998 and I continue to enjoy
it! Massage is the study of anatomy in braille
~ gotta love it!
Blessings all!
Bonnie Dupuis, C.H.A.P., R.R.Pr.
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S OCIAL M EDIA C ORNER
Starting January 2013
The CFA will be offering 3 to 5
minute aromatherapy infomercials
each month.
Anyone interested in presenting an
Infomercial, please contact the CFA
office.
For topics we would like to cover,
please see the president’s message on
page 20.
Your name and business info will be
displayed at the end of the video so a
wonderful opportunity to share your
knowledge and area of expertise.
WHATS COOKING?
We
are looking for
ARTICLES &
PHOTOS for our Newsletter and Web
site — help make our presence a
sensational one...
Email [email protected]
….Essential oil containers………… Herbs…...….
Aroma Massage ………. Pretty unlabeled bottles
...Healing hands ……Petals floating on water…...
….....Essential Oil Plants……..Herb gardens……….
……...Drops of essential oils on water………….
…Calming Scenes……....Massaging of hands…….
Foot Massage………………..Massaging shoulders
….Diffusers…..Your aromatherapy room……….
Use your imagination — send us your visions!
AND
Please send Your Articles or suggestions for
ARTICLES you would like to see in your CFA
Newsletter
Thank you for your contributions
The CFA editing team
Aroma Chat on Twitter
Hosted by:
Upcoming Webinars featuring
special guests will be posted on
the CFA web site on the
Events Page
Michelle Reynolds
CFA Member
Contact Michelle at @Aroma_Health
Keep Posted!
Every Monday night
10-11 pm EST
Open to everyone
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CFA M EMBERS
Presidents Message
Fall is upon us with a fabulous array of colours this year and winter is quickly approaching. The new board of directors met in September to determine what our agenda will be for the coming year.
Did you know …...
2013 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Canadian Federation of
Aromatherapists (CFA) and is also the oldest aromatherapy association in Canada?
To celebrate this very special year the CFA will be posting short
aromatherapy infomercials each month on the CFA website. These infomercials would begin
in 2013.
The topics would include:
 Safe use of essential oils
 House cleaning the green way
 First Aid I & II
 Womens Health – PMS
 Womens Health – Menopause
 Insect Repellant
 Stress and Life Balance
 Insomnia
 Headaches
 Colds & Flu
 Dry Skin
 Scenting your home for the holidays
If you would like to present one of these infomercials which would include your business name
and/or contact information, please contact call the office for details:– 519.746.1594
Another aim of the board is to provide our members with a minimum of 2 webinars. We are
planning a special Fall Aromafest in celebration of our 20th year.
Please help to continue the CFA for the next 20 years by fully supporting events. We aim to
keep costs low due to the current economic climate and at the same time, continue to provide
you with quality educational experiences.
Tricia Eagle
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CFA M EMBERS
2012 Fall Aromafest
A great time was had by all at our
fall event! All 4 workshops offered
something for everyone. They were
presented by CFA professionals who
knew their subject matter and who
offered insightful information on a
variety of topics. All workshops
rated an A from those who attended.
A group of vendors displayed their
products during breaks and after
workshops ended.
The food was delicious and the folks
who attended re-connected with old
friends and connected with new.
At the end of the day, there were
smiles and farewells until the next
time. We look forward to meeting
up again!
Professional members of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists (CFA) are required to accumulate a
minimum of 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) over every 2-year period.
PLEASE NOTE: CEUs cannot be banked or carried forward from one 2-year period to the next 2-year period.
These continuing education units are divided into primary and secondary activities. Primary activities are directly related to aromatherapy (1 hour of activity is required to achieve 1 CEU). Secondary activities are indirectly related to aromatherapy (2 hours of activity are required to achieve 1 CEU). A minimum of 6 CEUs
must come from Primary Activities for each 2-year period.
Professional activities include:
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES (1 hr = 1 CEU):
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Active participation as a CFA director (maximum 12 CEUs in a 2-year period)
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CFA M EMBERS
INFORMATION REGARDING CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)
FOR CFA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS (Cont’d)
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Volunteer work for CFA functions
Attendance at CFA conferences/workshops (maximum 7 CEUs per full day event)
Attending workshops/seminars/meetings/webinars directly related to aromatherapy such as essential oil
chemistry, pregnancy and aromatherapy, perfumery, and psycho-aromatherapy
Presenting volunteer aromatherapy workshops/seminars to promote aromatherapy
Participating in formal research
Submitting articles to the CFA Newsletter for publication (Each 500 word article counts as 2 CEUs to a
maximum of 4 CEUs per collection period)
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES (2 hr = 1 CEU): (Maximum 6 CEUs in 2-year period)
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Business courses (computers, marketing, small business management)
Volunteer activity for non-aromatherapy health related community events
Taking health related correspondence courses
Enrolling in health related college or university courses
Training in other modalities, accompanied by a certificate of participation/attendance.
CFA Committees
Would you like to earn CEU's by volunteering on CFA Committees. This is an excellent way of earning
CEU's, staying in touch with the current trends in Aromatherapy and meeting fellow aromatherapists.
Outlined below are the CFA committees. Please review and see if your skills match one of the committees. If you would like to volunteer please contact me via email or by calling 519.746.1594.
CFA Active Committees:
Note: Committee work requires liaising with other committees depending on the task. There is always a sharing of information. Members ensure that contact information is available for each committee. Also, tasks vary
from year to year, depending on the strategic plan, created and followed by the board of directors.
Following are examples of tasks you may encounter on a committee:
Membership Committee
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Initiate connections to aromatherapists in provinces
Create data base of aromatherapy professionals Canada wide (province by province)
Liaise with advertising committee to promote to aromatherapy professionals CFA Canada wide
Initiate support system for CFA members
Provide ideas for webinars, on-line information etc.
Advertising Committee–
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Prepare advertising for all events in a timely manner
CFA M EMBERS
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Provide support to all committees who require advertising
Provide ideas / layout for web advertising
Contact vendors & aromatherapists for discounts on products for CFA members in return for presence on
web.
Maintain data base of contacts
Social Media
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Update web content
Monitor and contribute to CFA Blog
Contribute to facebook postings
Twitter postings
Newsletter
Research
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Contact aromatherapists, companies, writers, etc for articles to be posted in newsletter and web within
timelines especially for newsletter
Gather information on aromatherapy in the health field – provide information to social media for web articles
Event Planning Committee
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Research and arrange location and time frame for Event
Contact and confirm speakers for each event
Provide accommodations, travel, time slots for each speaker (within budget)
Arrange for webinar if required – set up laptop to record if required; set up and provide access to equipment speakers may require such as speaker system, screen etc
Provide for food and drinks
If a 2 day event, ensure accommodations are easily accessible for those attending
Liaise with advertising & social media for posters, web event,
Contact vendors and for event
Education Committee
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Maintain contact with all CFA schools & outreach to schools
follow up on board direction checking how schools are working within the parameters of CFA protocol
Provide examination papers to schools
Be available via e-mail for students/public who may need information on CFA aromatherapy course, curriculum etc.
Gather and provide educational articles for the web and newsletter
Public Relations Committee
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Aromatherapy week designation with suggestions for supporting materials.
Set up and organize National Aromatherapy Day, November 25th.
Created DVD, powerpoint on Aromatherapy to be shown in public venues
Increase public view of aromatherapy and public reach
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Aromatherapy
Nature’s Path to Wellness
Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists
www.cfacanada.com
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CFA
In this Issue
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Arabesque Aromas
Oil of the Month - Lemongrass
Phyto-Aromatherapy
In the Spotlight—Monika Meulman
Plants as Personalities
Vol 4 Summer 2012
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Volume 4—Summer 2012
(CFA)
In this Issue ….
Kirsten Schilling—Arabesque Aromas ...........................................................4
Patricia Dimeck
Phone: 519-746-1594
Fax: 519 746-9493
Editor
Tricia Eagle
Ewanna Gallo
Editor, Design/Layout
Ewanna Gallo
Interview with Rhiannon Harris: Phyto Atomatherapy—
promoting aromatherapy as a branch of herbal medicine .............................8
About Botanica 2012.......................................................................................10
Plants as Personalities—Joan Burns................................................................11
In the Spotlight—Monika Meulman ...............................................................14
Lemongrass—Essential Oil Profile...................................................................16
Social Media Corner……….…..….………………………………………….17
CFA Members Business……..……………………………………………….18
Submissions
events to:
[email protected]
519-746-1594
Copyright 2011
prohibited
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K IRSTEN S CHILLING - A RABESQUE AROMAS
Kirsten Schilling
Kirsten has a background in printmaking, painting, and art history.
She received her BA in Art History with honors in 1996 and
went on to study art history at the
graduate level for several years
more… Until she began researching and creating period aromatics
in 2001 (in order to smell history,
of course!)
Her historian’s curiosity soon conspired with her artist’s delight at discovering this sensuous new medium
and one day, natural perfumery just snatched her
away from the art world, entirely! She has been creating and selling aromatics ever since.
She is particularly inspired by Classical to
Elizabethan writings on plant folklore, and
by the purposeful sojourns of medieval
pilgrims. She has studied museum/
scholarly publishing (including a volunteer
position at the Getty Research Institute in
2010 as part of her Master’s studies in
Museum/Scholarly Publishing) and has
lectured on the historical meaning, symbolism and use of plant folklore via lectures, essays and television appearances.
Kirsten's passion has led her to study aromatherapy,
distillation, herbalism, spagyrics, and perfumery. She
learned about essential oils by managing a wholesale
essential oil company in the Hollywood Hills for
seven years, and volunteered at the Huntington Museum & Botanical Gardens, where she enjoyed the
exchange of simple labor for fresh aromatic ingredients, and studied the Latin names for plants as she
watered the herb gardens!
Her favorite ingredient to work with is probably holy
well water, which she collected herself from sacred
wells on her travels to Europe and adds to all of her
creations.
Kirsten very much enjoys making connections, barters, friendships and sales via her Etsy shop, Arabesque Aromas.
A Day in the Life of Kirsten Schilling
by Kirsten Schilling
I have several
cats, among them, a lively elevenmonth old kitten named Cricket.
He wakes me up much earlier than I'd like in the
mornings, because he wants to play. But I can't grumble about this too much. It's because of Cricket that
one of the first things I get to do each morning is
laugh. A lot.
As my first cup of Earl Grey steeps on my stove top, I
am generally giggling and running around my apart4
ment with a hearty and very determined black and
white kitten chasing after me.
And I think the scent one chooses to wear is a very
important and powerful extension of this.
After managing an essential oil company in Los Angeles for seven years, I'm very happy to be working
from home these days. Although sometimes, the
temptation to just while the day away can be great.
For extra potency, I like to layer my scents. I use an
exfoliating, pure, handmade sea salt scrub scented
with essential oils to match my perfume, layered with
a scrumptuous, pure, handmade soap called 'Swoon'
by Ballerina Farmer Artisan Aromatherapy. When I
am not wearing my own personal, earthy Arabesque
scent, I reach for Dabney Rose's
smoky, solid botanical perfume
"Vagabond," or a light, spicy botanical perfume called
"Aphrodisia" made by Suzanne
Catty.
I've found that music helps me to focus. It gives me
momentum, rhythm, and certainly, inspiration, as I begin my
workday. At the moment, I'm
particular to gentle, magical,
dreamy '60's British folk music,
my favorite being Vashti Bunyan's "Just Another Diamond
Day." I also really like the contemporary band Beirut.
First thing each morning, I
check my Etsy orders, my email,
and I try to post a few things of
interest on my Facebook page,
where I also check up on fellow
artists that I love. I feel so fortunate to have met and connected
with so many creative people
through Etsy. We barter, we buy from one another,
we ask advice, we support each other. It's a very
abundant and supportive creative network. At this
point, my Etsy friends are also enmeshed in my daily
life in a very tangible way, as I buy clothing and accessories from them, baked goods, tea, perfume, and
body care products. Their handmade creations add an extra dimension of quality and
substance to my life.
I'm also quite lucky to have friends who are
costume designers, stylists, collectors and
retailers of vintage, like Sasha at Astral Boutique, http://www.etsy.com/shop/
AstralBoutique?ref=ss_profile and Kerrie of
Opal Moon Designs http://www.etsy.com/
shop/OpalMoonDesigns?ref=seller_info who
have taught me that personal adornment can
be a very personal, pleasurable and creative
thing. It's partially because of them that I relish and savor the act of getting dressed in the
morning!
Right now, I am working on creating a new botanical perfume
inspired by Kate Chopin's "The
Awakening." I have always appreciated the main character's unfolding, evolving inner life
through the course of this book.
Recently, I found this beautiful,
delicate pink seaweed while
walking on the beach in Malibu
with my friends. The beauty of it
really captured my eye. And right there, I decided that
since the ocean, and the water element in general, is
connected with the unconscious, the intuition, the
soul, dreams, the emotional self, femininity, much
like the main character, a piece of this seaweed just
had to go into each bottle of "The Awakening" in honor of Venus and dear Edna
Pontelier. So I am looking forward to
doing some seaweed harvesting in the
near-future!
I haven't decided on all of the aromatic
ingredients yet, but for me it is always
the symbol, the theory, the idea which
arrives, first, and I build upon that.
I hope to release "The Awakening" in
May, 2012.
I'm also excited to be a part of Monica
Miller's 2012 "Primordial Perfume Project" along with approximately 60 other
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artists and perfumers. We have been given the theme
of creating a perfume inspired by something elemental, or primordial. My forthcoming botanical perfume
for this project, still in a nascent stage, will involve
The Tree of Life.
This year, Arabesque Aromas has been busier than
ever before. I so enjoy the new pace, and working for
myself, in particular, but recently I've had to remind
myself to just take a day or two off from making perfumes and shipping orders. I noticed that I was so
busy, and pushing myself so hard that I wasn't leaving
the time or space to create anything new. It had become clear that, for me, down-time and creative-time
are one in the same. So now I make sure to schedule
time for both, to balance work and play, with the
knowledge that each is valuable, and perpetuates the
other.
too. I love beautifully-colored tissue paper and ribbons, smoothing creases, folding the ends neatly, tying
bows and addressing the parcels neatly in my own
handwriting. (One job I enjoyed most as a girl was
working as a gift wrapper in a department store over
the holidays.)
But my inspiration, my musing, and creating new per-
fumes, all of this happens in a very different place/
space/time, outside of this daily structure I've created.
Some of it happens while I'm visiting a museum. (I
have an art background – probably because museums
have always excited me!) Sometimes I am inspired
just by reading a book. Seeing a movie. Running
across a sentence, a moment, a description. A phrase
in a song. A character. A moment in a film. Travelling. I actually came up with the name for Arabesque
Aromas while standing in the Victoria and Albert MuOn a day-to-day basis I am often busy, filling sample seum in London with my friend, Brandi, in 2008. We
vials, making Arabesque perfumes, handwriting tags, were in the Islamic Decorative Arts Wing, reading
notes, weighing incense, and wrapping up parcels for about the arabesque as an aspect of design when sudshipment. I love going to the post office - something I denly I related its visual description to creating a perdo several times a week. It creates an immense sense fume and -- Arabesque Aromas was born!
of satisfaction, sending a big pile of creations out into
the world all at once! I also love packaging my things
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I seem to carry around many seeds
of inspiration, from a variety of influences. They germinate within me,
tucked away in some sort of creative
pocket that I keep in a corner of my
mind, and then suddenly, at erroneous times, they just spring into being, often surprising even me!
Other high points are when clients
come to my home, to sample my
perfumery and incenses. Or sometimes they come to have their cards
read. I turn on the kettle. And I make them comfortable in a chair, with lots of pillows and they sit back
with a tray of Arabesque samples on their lap. Then
slowly, we smell my creations. I tell my perfume's stories, we sip tea together... the guest relaxes, and unwinds as they inhale the fragrances. Or I will pull
cards. (Invariably, both happen!) They soften, and
start to tell me about themselves.
I had this tea set made by an Etsian artist (@
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mudstuffing?
ref=ss_profile) for just such occasions...
But in these moments, I always feel so glad
when my work, and my home, can help
someone to experience a nurturing or beautiful moment, to slow down and re-connect
with themselves, their intuition, and their
senses. Then I am reminded of my own sense
of purpose. And I feel like I've done my
work.
Arabesque Aromas botanical perfumes can be sampled or purchased on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/
ArabesqueAromas
And the Arabesque Aromas blog about creativity,
myth and symbol can be found on Wordpress http://
arabesquearomas.wordpress.com/about/
Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I
can walk undisturbed. ~Walt Whitman
For information on CFA Certified Schools, available CEU courses, upcoming
events, general information on aromatherapy, CFA blog please go to the CFA
Website at
www.cfacanada.com
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Phyto-Aromatherapy —
promoting aromatherapy as a branch of herbal medicine
:
Interview with Rhiannon Harris
www.botanica2012.com
www.essentialorc.com
Introduction
Holistic aromatherapy as practised around the world has largely evolved distinctly and independently of mainstream herbal medicine practice. Currently, many herbalists receive little information in aromatherapy as part
of their standard training and likewise, aromatherapists often receive little depth of education about specific
herbs and herbal extracts. Has the time now come to encourage closer links and mutual collaboration between
these two professions? Rhiannon Harris, organiser of botanica2012 in Dublin, Ireland (7-9th September) thinks
so. In this interview she shares her vision for the future of phyto-aromatherapy.
Rhiannon, what prompted you to host a conference that combines both herbal medicine and aromatherapy?
Over the years as a practitioner, editor and educator, I
have become increasingly aware of the informational
and practical gap that exists between many aromatherapists and practitioners of herbal medicine. I
find this both intriguing and frustrating; after all, both
professions are working with plants and plant extracts! I believe that we have much to learn from one
another; mutual understanding, communication and
respect are essential for this process and education
will facilitate this process. Botanica2012 was born
out of a desire to host a conference that fosters communication and exchange between herbalists and aromatherapists via a stimulating and expert conference
programme that clearly demonstrates the role, potential and place of phyto-aromatherapy. Additionally I
wanted to provide an opportunity for practitioners
from the diverse world of plant therapeutics to meet
in celebration of the remarkable tools of nature that
we all employ.
Why do you think the gap between the herbal and
aromatherapy professions exists?
Having lived in both England (the seat and main origin of holistic Anglo-Saxon style of aromatherapy)
and France (a main proponent of European style
phyto-aromatherapy) and having undertaken training
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in both approaches, I have come to understand appreciate the relative strengths and weaknesses on both
sides.
Anglo-Saxon style aromatherapy as we all know is
holistic orientated, using mainly essential oils coupled with a limited number of plant extracts (fixed
oils, hydrosols and aromatic extracts such as absolutes or C02 extracts). This method of aromatherapy
has emerged completely independently of herbal
medicine. A personal observation is that despite
studying some botany in their training, the average
aromatherapist is quite removed from the aromatic
plant itself and the therapeutic potential that exists
aside from the plant’s essential oil content.
European style phyto-aromatherapy has evolved as an
integral part of herbal medicine. Essential oils are often used within herbal formulations associated with
tinctures, glycerites, dry plant extracts and other
herbal remedies. There is more reference and respect
of the plant in its globality and its full therapeutic potential. Essential oils and different extracts are selected and combined for their various properties and
due to their acceptance within herbal medicine, there
is more awareness generally about herbs and plant
therapeutics in general.
If I may dare say so, I think that in some countries
such as the UK and USA there has also been an element of herbal “snobbism” over the years based on
the misconception that aromatherapy is not truly a
healing art but more of a “hobby or nice intervention”
without lasting or significant health benefits. This
may have put off herbalists in the past from exploring
the therapeutic world of essential oils. Unfortunately
this perception continues to be reinforced by the banal use of the word aromatherapy and the way it is
sometimes promoted to the general public. Additionally (at least in the UK), herbal medicine training is
rigorous, lengthy, science-orientated and self regulated and thus deemed more “serious” than aromatherapy for which training is relatively short and
has less depth by comparison.
I believe that many herbal practitioners are unaware
of the different facets of aromatherapy practice that
offer direct support to their remedies and how well
they complement herbal therapy in general. Likewise,
I believe that as aromatherapists we have much to
gain by increasing our awareness of herbal medicine,
deepening our understanding of herbs and how they
work and exploring which remedies can be used effectively and safely alongside essential oil therapy. I
believe that botanica2012 will go some way to illustrating these points.
So are you saying that the European phytoaromatherapy is the model what we should all aspire to?
Actually, not necessarily! There are certainly advantages in the sense that at least essential oils are recognised as a branch of herbal medicine and thus education as to their origin, composition and use is included within standard herbal training. However, in
Europe, essential oils are often approached purely
from a clinical focus, for example as herbal tools for
treating infectious and inflammatory ailments. Little
attention is paid and almost no mention is made of the
impact of essential oils on the psyche in European
phyto-aromatherapy. As a result, the long-established
holistic Anglo-Saxon style is not yet well represented
in European phyto-aromatherapy training. I believe
we need the best of both modalities equally represented to enhance therapeutic efficacy and offer a
broad scope of professional practice.
Botanica2012 is hailed as an “international celebration plant therapeutics and clinical aromatherapy”– why the emphasis on clinical rather than
holistic?
Over the years I have been instrumental in the development of a facet of aromatherapy that has a more
clinical focus and generally this requires taking qualified professional holistic aromatherapists to a further
level in their knowledge, skills and practice. To date,
there is no internationally agreed or recognised definition of what constitutes “clinical aromatherapy” –
for me it represents the use of essential oils and related products within clinical environments such as
hospital or hospice or for management of specific
clinical challenges. This does not rule out or supersede the holistic approach; holism and support of the
individual remains the fundamental basis of any clinical intervention in my opinion. I do believe however
that for clinical aromatherapy to evolve, more emphasis and education could be placed on the use of herbal
extracts as essential adjuncts to care and so I encourage the development of a combined phyto-aromatic
approach.
Secondly the re-emergence of hydrolatherapy and the
continued evolution of “new” herbal therapies such as
gemmotherapy provide excellent bridging opportunities for both herbal practitioners and aromatherapists
to collectively extend their knowledge and skills. At
botanica2012 I have made sure that world experts in
hydrolatherapy such as Ann Harman of MorningMyst
Botanics (USA) and gemmotherapy with Nick Churchill of the School of Gemmotherapy (UK) are present both for conference and the post-conference
workshops as I believe both these therapies are be
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instrumental in demonstrating the true potential of
closer collaborations.
There are also a growing number of medical herbalists who have undertaken intensive training in essential oils in order to effectively integrate them in their
practice in both clinical and holistic ways. Practitioners such as Jo Dunbar of Botanica Medica (UK) and
Rosalind Blackwell of Rosa Medica (UK) combine
their aromatherapy and herbal therapy knowledge and
skills to effectively treat a wide range of ailments.
Additionally, some aromatherapists such as Eileen
Cristina of Kneading Wellness (USA) have been part
of collaborative herbal-aromatherapy initiatives such
as in the support of rescue workers post 9-11 and are
active in forging closer links between the herbal and
aromatherapy professions. Jo, Rosalind and Eileen
are amongst the 23 international speakers attending
botanica2102. Other key individuals in the industry
include herbalist and aromatherapist Mindy Green
(USA) and Suzanne Catty (Canada).
Another feature of botanica2012 is the International
Trade Show where over the three days of conference,
attendees can meet with the best of herbal medicine
and essential oil suppliers from around the world. I
have observed that herbalists often have difficulty
sourcing quality essential oils and similarly, aromatherapists have little information about accessing
quality herbal remedies. Thus the Trade Show is an
exciting part of the event along with the superb social
programme that will promote networking and new
business opportunities.
What is your vision for the future of phytoaromatherapy?
For many years now I have identified the need for a
comprehensive training of excellence in phytoaromatherapy – where the essential elements of each
profession from both holistic and clinical perspectives
are taught thereby equipping and enabling the practitioner to successfully and competently associate both
approaches for maximum efficacy. Until now, aromatherapists looking to extend their herbal skills have
to undergo separate phytotherapy training. Likewise,
herbalists looking to implement essential oils in their
work have to seek out aromatherapy training. But are
they accessing the best educational opportunities that
exist? It’s quite a challenge to seek out good learning
opportunities. My vision would be to be part of an
initiative where both modalities are represented to the
highest standards of education and using the highest
quality herbs and herbal extracts including essential
oils. I trust that botanica2012 will help put this dream
in motion by showcasing the best of both professions
and demonstrating concrete examples of successful
existing collaborations.
About Botanica2012…
Botanica2012 is hosted by Rhiannon and takes place at
Trinity College Dublin from 7-9th September 2012.
Three days of conference and International Trade Show are followed by one day of post conference workshops
(10th September) with international experts.
Trinity College Dublin is in the heart of Dublin city close to all amenities and easily accessed by bus from
Dublin International Airport. Accommodation options exist on the Trinity College University campus as well
as in surrounding hotels.
Dublin can be reached by direct flight from Toronto as well as from Chicago, Boston and New York.
All details of the programme, speakers, accommodation and online booking can be found at
www.botanica2012.com
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P LANTS AS P ERSONALITIES
Joan Burns
JOAN S. BURNS, CMT, RMT
Burns started her pursuit of holistic healing
J oan
some 20 years ago with courses on energy medicine. She began her professional career as owner/
operator of Simply Relax, LLC, focusing on stress
relief, relaxation and corporate wellness.
She currently is a NJ Licensed and Certified Massage
Therapist, and Reiki Master Teacher. Joan is Certified in Level 1 Spiritual Phyto Essencing and is
studying for a Master’s diploma in Dr. Berkowsky’s
Spiritual Phyto Essencing.
From 2008 to the Fall of 2011 Joan was employed by
The Center for Integrative Healing at Englewood
Hospital as Massage Therapist and Reiki Master
Teacher. Joan provided therapeutic massage and
Reiki for hospital patients and the community at large
with specialties in Geriatrics, Oncology, Pre- and
Post-Partum and medical massage incorporating aromatherapy. As a Reiki Master Teacher she instructed
and certified nurses in Reiki I and II. In 2008 she was
one of the first Reiki Master’s in New Jersey to per-
form Reiki in an operating room setting, resulting in a
pain-free and speedy recovery. Joan has performed
Reiki in the O.R. several times since then, and has
utilized aromatherapy pre -and post-surgery for the
patient’s relaxation and recovery.
Joan’s interest in aromatherapy began to assist her
with personal trials. Convinced of the benefits derived, she introduced essential oils to area Nursing
Homes in conjunction with other stress relieving modalities and techniques. Joan found that clients were
able to use their senses in a way they may never have
experienced before, fostering an active exploration
and discovery of life regardless of their physical challenges or illnesses. These realizations lead her to further exploration and education in the field of aromatherapy.
From 1995 to the present day Joan has been her
mother’s caregiver. In the Fall of 2011 Joan made a
career decision to care for her mother full-time after
she was placed on Hospice. During this time she has
applied her education in aromatherapy on a personal
and practical level while continuing her studies with
Dr. Bruce Berkowsky for a Master’s Diploma in SPE.
As a study aid she found it helpful to remember the
qualities of each essential oil by creating short stories
of fictitious characters; hence the following essays.
Joan has conducted many wellness seminars throughout her career in the hospital, area corporations, and
within the community at large. She is a member of
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals,
International Association of Reiki Professionals, The
National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy, The
American Botanical Council, and has previously been
a member of local associations and charitable organizations.
MR. OAKMOSS, THE GET-RICH-QUICK GUY
By: Joan S. Burns, CMT, RMT
“Financial
security is everything!” says Mr. Oakmoss.
Starting out as banking officer for home mortgages he
advanced quite quickly in the banking industry, and
then onto the get-rich-quick schemes. Money was
made from the backs of the pensioner, and homeowner, collecting interest from funds that were lent
through no hardship of his own. He was a man who
could withstand the ebb and flow of the marketplace
and adapted well to the rising and falling interest rates
both at home and in European marketplace. Whether
the interest margins were for him or against him, he
never buckled. Thus, the public began to depend
upon his steadfastness and thick skin to pull them out
of formidable circumstances.
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Joan Burns
Hailing from France, and with ancestry into southern
Europe he was absolutely from the family of Evernia
Prunastri.
He was a man of slight stature and always appeared a
little disheveled in his grey suit, slightly crinkled
from sitting behind the desk all day, and bushy grey
hair that needed a comb run through it. Long days
under fluorescent lights of the office reflected his
prunish white skin, and olive
eyes that peered up from behind his wire-rimmed glasses.
He wore a cologne that permeated the air with a mossy, yet
warm woody scent. His clients
often mentioned that he spoke
with a forked tongue, and to be
aware of the ways he would
lure you into his web. “How
can I help you?” Mr. Oakmoss
would ask. The client would
then go into depth about the
surface wounds encountered in
the past. Mr. Oakmoss’ response was always on a
positive note, ensuring that he could alleviate them,
as he offered peace on a psycho-spiritual level. His
tone could be slightly irritating at first if you were not
used to him. Or was it just the sensitivities that were
brought to the surface as the client’s raw emotions
were unfolded. Nevertheless, he could be encouraging, calming, and had the best interest of prospective
clients at heart.
Humor him, we were told, as he will begin to expound on a visualization that is grand, glorious, and
financially secure. “If your decision would be to join
with me, life would be so much easier”, he would say,
“relieving the raw emotional trauma endured, while
giving back vibrant physical health.”
As he expresses words of comfort, he also will draw
you into the present moment encouraging you to be at
one with your soul as your vibrational resonance rises
to meet the abundance offered. “How wonderful it
would be to pursue individual
needs and aspirations without
fear”, he states, “for financial
security is central to the soul”.
One would think that this confident, powerful personality is so
self-assured. But under the
outer personae lies a figure that
feels impotent. His sexual exploits certainly seem to convey
this message, and is reflective
of his ineffective relations with
women. As a result, he has
premature ejaculation, extreme
digestive issues, constipation and is troubled by hemorrhoids. No one would guess, however, as he wines
and dines prospective and current clientele with bravado. Through the offering of favors, he has learned
to impress others thereby expanding his social status.
But as popular as he seemingly is, he deeply mistrusts
others and does not feel that anyone could possibly
form a true friendship with him if, in fact, they really
got to know him. And so, sadly, he does not have
anyone to call his friend.
THE UNEVOLVED AND EVOLVED LIFE OF RUSSEL LOVAGE
By: Joan S. Burns, RMT, CMT
Unevolved Russell Lovage:
Russell Lovage is an entrepreneur and international
jetsetter. Hailing from Italy, he has travelled throughout northern Greece, the Balkans and Western Asia,
although he is very much at home in central and
southern Europe. Coming from European wealth, and
aristocracy, he is well established in the inner circles
of the rich and famous.
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Known by women as the love of their lives, his reputation follows his namesake as women are lovesick
and yearn for the fire he stirs within. Many have alluded that his handsome charms derived from a secret
formula created centuries ago by his ancestors. A
love potion they call it capable of swaying the most
self-assured woman head over heels in love with him.
Whatever that cologne he is wearing is so provocative
Joan Burns
and aromatic that women buzz around him like bees,
waiting for a wink or a smile. Born under the sign of
Taurus, he wears the gemstone amber on his right
hand which picks up the flecks of gold in his eyes.
He says that he melts hearts of women like honey,
and this is rightly so, for he is a true romantic, very
strong and courageous.
Heads turn when he walks into any room, all admiring his masculinity – very stylish, but yet carefree.
Strikingly robust and slightly over 6 feet tall, he
sports a moustache that curls up at the ends in a whirl
that set off his broad shoulders, slim hips and long
legs. Pale skinned, with streaks of grey at his temples
that accentuate his curly auburn brown
hair gives him a self-assured and distinguished persona. A true companion, his sunny disposition makes him
instantly likeable. You’ll find him out
and about on sunny days near the water. Need a date? Call him at a moment’s notice, as his charm and versatility would be a welcome addition to
any occasion. Both a man of wealth
and a master chef, all his dinner parties have that distinctive flavor that
reminds us of him - rich, spicy-warm,
earthy and subtly sweet. “What is
your secret ingredient?” his guests beg
him to reveal. “Please share it with
us, because everything you prepare is
just delectable! What a captivating
man!”
He is revitalizing to both mind, body and spirit which
is why all love to be in his company. Of course,
money is no object as he spends his wealth freely on
friends and lovers. You’ll often find him taking deep
breaths of fresh air by the Baltic Sea, watching the
sea birds soar, as if inviting life to lift him to new opportunities. Having that mystical quality about him,
he knows many secrets to revitalization, including the
use of his gold and amber ring which he focuses on to
foster his strength and courage.
Evolved Russell Lovage:
As one of the leaders the holistic movement, Russell
Lovage has been a person of worth for his friends,
family and society. Lucky in business, of great prestige, family roots and wealth, there is a passion which
drives him to success. Some call him a magician, because of his healing presence and love. They say his
abilities encourage creativity and foster the flow of
life. However wealthy and successful he may be, he
also embraces the humanity which is so much a part
of him. Through benevolence and graciousness he
understands that he is of equal status with his fellow
man, and treats them as such.
A natural healer, this man associates himself with the
breath of life, and has taught many classes to facilitate the relationship between consciousness and the
health of the physical body. His
“Foundations Classes” express
the root and foundations of chi
and are helpful for those suffering
from diseases of the bladder, kidneys as well as asthma and other
lung conditions. He utilizes the
gem amber along with gold to
heal depression and open the
heart chakra. So peaceful, calming and revitalizing are his classes
that those interested are advised
to book months in advance. Attendees state his presence creates
a vast improvement in their vitality. Of special interest is the retreat on the western coast to
which he brings his students, to
bask in the sun, and revel in the glory of the sunset
skies. He is admired for his inner strength, modesty
and unselfish benevolence. He encourages a sympathetic, positive attitude and self-confidence integrating oneness in mind, body and soul. And, by utilizing the energy of gold, he is able to help those passing to transcend from this plane to the next.
Russell Lovage’s altruistic and benevolent nature is
apparent not only by his volunteer activities, but of
the generous donations of time and funds to those in
need in the community at large. All that know him
are greeted by the extension of his right hand as a
symbol of friendship and benevolence.
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I N THE S POTLIGHT
Monika Meulman
this connection back to the self that clients truly appreciate, because it makes them stronger.
1. What does your aromatherapy practice involve currently and what are your plans for
the future?
My aromatherapy and healing work is mostly working with clients one of one. Majority of the clients
come for stress relief and fatigue. The blends I create,
use in the therapy session and provide for home care,
support the client’s gentle recovery from tension and
promote deep breathing. Often, clients come in with a
difficulty connecting to the source of their stress and
after a few therapy treatments, they begin to set clear
goals about where they see their body, mind, and soul
moving toward. In the future, I plan on offering more
small group instruction on how to read the body, the
tell tale signs of stress and also small group aromatherapy instruction. This allows people to be empowered in their home health care decisions.
2. What is your past work experience in Aromatherapy? Could you share some of your
achievements in these experiences?
I have worked in aromatherapy for over 16 years. It
was my first love. Since the initial training, I have
also studied Feng Shui (the energy and balance of
spaces), meditation, the Tao, and yoga. My greatest
achievement to date has been the development of the
body map, which I use to assess clients, prior to and
during a treatment session. In a nutshell, the body
stores all of our life’s experiences to a certain extent
and I help clients understand which physical and
emotional traumas may be lurking in the body. It is
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3. Do you currently make your own products?
Yes, I make a small batches of herbal, customized
personal care products. Many are created only on date
of order. A few lines are made monthly such as the
Cocoa Butter Silk, for extremely dry skin and the coconut sensitive skin soap. I believe that we need very
little to nurture the skin, since the majority of the
health power comes from within. The products are
created to simply enhance the inner beauty and support the healing process.
4. What plants do you grow and use in your
products?
I grow many plants in the garden as well as harvest
wild crafted herbals. My favorite staples are: comfrey, fennel, aloe vera, and St. John’s Wort. New additions are added depending on the year.
5. What advice would you offer for producing
and marketing aromatherapy products?
I found the key to creating a wonderful product is to
start with one oil or herbal base and explore all of its
uses for the skin. My motto is to stick to the basics
and ingredients that have been used for 1000’s of
years. So olive oil and coconut, plus shea butter are
my first go tos. Marketing your favorite based ingredients becomes a simple task, when you truly believe
in it’s power. To effectively market it, you must let as
many people try it, experience it. Ask lots of questions. Asking questions helps you decide who needs
what kind of skin support. It also gives you the opportunity to educate a possible client about the importance of using fresh, natural aromatic compounds.
6. What would you consider the best strategy for
someone who wishes to set up a practice in
their home?
Home practice is a delicate balance of work and play.
A few things come to mind:
· create a set schedule of work hours and stick
to them
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Monika Meulman
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start small with a few local friends and family
to practice your craft and fine tune your therapy process
connect with a local naturopathic clinic, chiropractor office or even massage therapy centre
so that you can provide cross-references to
each other
remember to try other therapies for yourself as
well, so that you remain connected to the healing community
7. What strategy would you use to gain employment as a CAHP in a chronic care facility?
Many health care facilities have strict management
rules but also need novel healing modalities. It is best
to visit a few centres, offer a free mini talk to the residents or nursing staff in the beginning. This first step
gives you an opportunity to see if the management is
interested in complementary health care. In my past
experience, once I’ve provided a presentation or a
workshop, many of the staff have stayed in contact
with me long after and provide me with referrals.
8. As past president of the CFA, where did you
see stumbling blocks in terms of educating the
public in the benefits of Aromatherapy?
The general public still seems to think that aromatherapy is based on candles and smelling nice. The stumbling block is overcoming the mass misinformation
that floods the market everyday in useless products,
created mostly just for consumption. We need very
little to be strong and healthy. Essential oils are invaluable in offering almost instantaneous shifts in
focus, emotional power, and even physiology.
Getting the public to understand the immense power
contained in a tiny bottle of essential oil is still the
greatest challenge.
9. What would you suggest to build a more cohesive aromatherapy health professional community?
I truly believe that the schools educating the novice
aromatherapists and health professionals could create
this community. As a professional organization, the
CFA, offers a communal meeting space online, however, working with novice and experienced aromatherapists in extra-curricular activities or school
events could create a much stronger and flourishing
body of therapists. Since this would be a local service, it would allow aromatherapists to forge lasting
bonds with each other.
10. Aromatherapy uses a holistic approach to well
being. What is your perspective on the importance of ensuring that body, mind and spirit
hold equal importance in determining client
care, choice of oils etc.
We forget that we are connected. This connection
flows freely between the cells, the systems, the mind,
the heart, and the spirit. Everything coalesces into one
strength or weakness. Each day we rise into a
stronger or weaker body and mind. In aromatherapy,
we are taught to always keep this perspective fresh
and blend oils accordingly. The essential oils are chosen to bring the body toward harmony and equilibrium while also making the client feel better.
This is the true power of aromatherapy. The oils harvested come from ever changing plants that have created oils to support their own well being. Thus we are
using exactly that which the plant has provided to be
supported also. We may choose oils based on just
physiological, emotional, psychological, or spiritual
needs. Often, we may blend a comprehensive blend
that supports all of the levels at once. That is beautiful
and powerful.
With kindest regards,
Monika Meulman - The Healing Muse™
Providing inspired healing since 1998
Business Cell 416.347.5449
Aromatherapy Reiki Intuitive Healing
Stress Wellness Relaxation Peace of Mind
healingmuse.com
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L EMON G RASS
Citrus/ Lemon/ Earthy Scent
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Cetratus
Botanical Family: Poaceae
Lemongrass is a tall, aromatic perennial grass that is
native that grows up to 1.5 metres (4 feet) in height. It
is native to Asia, but is now cultivated mostly in the
West Indies, Africa, and Tropical Asia. The lemongrass leaves are steam distilled
resulting in an essential oil with
a thin consistency compared to
other oils. It is pale to dark yellow in color and has a fresh
grass/lemon aroma with earthy
undertones. The oil contains
65% to 85% citral, a mixture of
2 geometric isomers, geraniol
and neral, other related compounds geraniol, geranic acid,
and nerolic acid have also been
identified as well as several other minor fragrant
compounds.
improve circulation, digestion, and eyesight, while
combating headaches, infections and fluid retention.
Lemongrass oil has demonstrated antioxidant and
radical-scavenging activity in several experiments
and is known for its anti–microbial, analgesic and anti
-inflammatory properties as well as support to the
immune system.
Due to its interaction with the immune system, and
broad-spectrum anti-microbial action, diffusing Lemongrass may be an excellent means of 'disinfecting
the air' in one's home or office.
Lemongrass has been employed in traditional Indian
medicine for infectious illness and fever. Modern research carried out in India shows that it may also act
as a sedative on the central nervous system and there
is ongoing research examining its potential use as an
anticancer agent.
Common Uses: Lemongrass Essential Oil is known
for its invigorating, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and
all-around anti-microbial, anti-bacterial properties. Its
astringent properties help fight acne and greasy skin
when used in a skin toner. Lemongrass oil may help
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An excellent anti-depressant, Lemongrass Essential
Oil tones and fortifies the nervous system and can be
used to soothe muscular nerves
and pain. Lemongrass shares
similar properties with citronella
and has a great reputation for
keeping insects away. It can be
combined with other essential oils
such as Geranium, Lemon Tea
Tree and Citronella in topical formulas (with a total essential oil
concentration up to 15%) or used
in a diffuser for this purpose.
Lemongrass blends well with cedar wood, geranium,
jasmine, basil, lavender, rose and eucalyptus.
Lemongrass can be a possible skin irritant and should
be avoided during pregnancy. Please see essential oil
safety precautions and use.
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CFA M EMBERS
The CFA Annual General Meeting was held on May 19th, 2012
Please welcome our new Board Members
Tricia Eagle gained Certification as an Occupational Therapist in England and has worked in the health care
field as an Occupational Therapist for over 19 years. Working in England, U.S.A. and Canada, her main field
of practice was neurological conditions (eg. CVA (stroke), head injuries) etc.
in acute rehabilitation.
Tricia’s most recent position as an Occupational Therapist was that of the
head therapist of a rehabilitation unit where she was responsible for the
physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehab techs and the day to day running of the unit.
In 2006, Tricia completed her aromatherapy studies and became a CFA
member. From that time until now, Tricia has been the CFA administrator.
As the Owner and Master Chocolatier of Ascot Chocolates and Fine Teas,
Tricia has used her knowledge of aromatherapy and chocolate to produce a
mouth-watering lavender truffle which is infused with organic lavender. Please check her website to see her
other creative offerings at www.ascotchocolates.com
Currently studying Holistic Nutrition and Spiritual PhytoEssencing, Tricia plans to use these skills along with
aromatherapy and occupational therapy to assist people with their varying health issues.
With her education and knowledge in Occupational Therapy and Aromatherapy, along with 5 years experience
as administrator of the CFA, Tricia will be a valuable asset to the CFA board of directors in the position on the
board as the CFA President.
Milva Di Simone – Board Member
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Milva is fairly new member to the CFA. She recently gained certification as a Aromatherapy Health Professional at Healing Fragrances
School of Aromatic Sciences and has kindly stepped forward to become
a board member.
Milva brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the board of directors including but not limited to event planning and marketing.
Milva has a Bachelor of Applied Science in hospitality and administration, and is currently studying Teacher of English as a Second Language.
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CFA M EMBERS
Ida Mae Woodburn—Board Member
Ida Mae is a graduate from U of T with a degree in Physical and Health
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Education.
After graduating she became a secondary school department head for 34
years. Her time in the educational system has greatly influenced her desire to see the CFA develop and maintain standards that represent aromatherapy throughout the world.
Upon leaving education in 1997 she embarked upon her present journey
by becoming a certified instructor and practitioner in Aromatherapy,
Reflexology and Reiki. In addition she has taken Level 1 with the Upledger
Institute in Process Acupressure, Cranial Sacral and Lymphatic Drainage therapies.
She has been an active member in the CFA serving on the board as a member at large, Vice President and being active on the Education Committee both as a member and its current chair.
Past and Present Board Members
Ewanna Gallo
Colleen Thompson
Ewanna has been a CFA
board member for a period of
four years and has volunteered to remain on the board
for one more year. Ewanna continues to promote
the growth of the CFA and it’s membership and
believes that education is key to expanding awareness of the value and benefit of Aromatherapy and
the Aromatherapy Health Practitioner professional.
Colleen has been a
CFA board member
for 2 years. She resides in British Columbia and
is our Western Provinces Liason. Colleen’s vision as a CFA member of the Board of directors
is to assist in the growth of the organization
through education and promotion of the benefits
of membership in CFA
We Wish to Thank
Danielle Sade and Margaret Donaldson-Kuntz—Past Board Members
Thank you Margaret and Danielle for the time, effort, creativity and dedication you have given to the Canadian
Federation of Aromatherapists over the past year/s as board members. Best wishes in your continuing aromatherapy journey.
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Patricia Dimeck
I was born in Liverpool, England, and emigrated to Canada in my 20s.
I am part of a big family most of whom live near to me.
I have two adult kids, a daughter and a son, both successfully launched in
their respective careers.
I worked for many years in Optometry, managing a busy clinic. My job
included staff training, bookkeeping, software and data management, patient counseling regarding surgery or eyeglasses & contact lenses, liaison
with other health care professionals, purchasing of related goods.
Also worked for my local church, teaching , running retreats, training people who wished to volunteer in specific roles, arranging special events.
I moved to Waterloo in 2006 and for a while had my own business as a
Bed & Breakfast operator.
I am a Rotarian and I volunteer my time for various projects locally, and going on aid trips to the ‘Colonias’
areas in northern Mexico to help the street children and impoverished families there. I fundraise all year round
for this cause, and lead a team every year, as we distribute much needed school supplies, warm clothing and
necessities for those people, including the provision of clean water.
My hobbies include hiking, ballroom and Latin dance, calligraphy, card-making, sewing, writing and travelling. I speak French and Spanish.
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110 Thorndale Place,
Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 5Y8
Telephone: 519-746-1594
Fax: 519-746-9493
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health and wellness. There is much to do—We need your input, ideas,
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In this Issue ….
Spring Gardening Tips ....................................................................................4
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Aromatic Living Today ...................................................................................10
20th Year CFA Member—Victoria Goodman ................................................11
Herbs to Spread Love in Your Garden ............................................................13
Photo’s and Chat—Anne Quast........................................................................16
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S PRING G ARDENING T IPS
Spring Gardening Checklist by Monika Meulman
Spring Gardening Checklist
Places in our garden need different care, attention and
preparation at different times of year.
This is particularly important to remember in the spring,
as we slumber out of the warm and cozy livingroom/den,
leave the glowing fire behind, pull on the longjohns, our
gardening boots, and gingerly make our way to the SHED.
The place where the life never stopped over the winter,
but we don’t know just what we may find, and we often
don’t remember what’s in there.
So here is a quick run down of what we need to remember
to do where!
Flower Garden
Plant/Item
March
April
May
June
Annuals – eg cannas,
dahlias, and other
bulbs
Start seeds or bulbs
indoors
Keep under lights
Seed directly into
ground – all through
summer, ex. alyssum
Hydrangeas
Cut back to the
ground
General
Spread compost on
beds & spread around
Move around garden
as needed as soon as
soil is soft
Divide hardy plants
that are overgrown or
need of new space
Plant after the last
frost date – May 24
weekend
Seed annuals directly
into ground
Mulch
Mulch as needed
Trees
Plant/Item
March
General
Fruit trees
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From late march to
early april – spray dormant oil spray
April
May
June
Fertilize trees before
buds open
Plant new additions to the
garden
“They should then be
sprayed with fruit tree
spray when they are
pre-pink, or just before bloom”
Third spray is to be applied during the bloom
period to control fire
blight, bacterial wilt, etc.
Plant container or burlap grown trees, & evergreens
Fruit trees should be
sprayed a minimum 5
times a year.
S PRING G ARDENING T IPS
Vegetable Garden
Plant/Item
March
April
May
June
Annuals – tomatoes,
peppers, cucumbers,
herbs
Start seeds indoors
Hardy herbs can be
planted late april ex.
parsley, sage, chives
Plant tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and
other tender plants
after last frost: may
24 weekend
- soil temperature will
ideally be 17 degC.
Fertilize daffodils,
crocuses, & tulips
after they finish flowering
Plant tender seed
plants directly
outdoors
Annuals – hardy bulbs
Fertilize daffodils, crocuses, & tulips after they
finish flowering
Hardy plants
Clean up garden of
twigs and leaves
General
Spread compost on
beds & spread
around
As soon as ground is
workable plant: onions,
cabbage, radishes, sweet
peas, leeks
Spread compost on
beds & spread around
Birds and Bees
Plant/Item
Hummingbirds
March
Like nectar, insects & spiders so don’t clear out those
spider webs
Place out nectar early to
attract migrating birds on
their way
April
Place nectar blooms in
opposing corners of a
large yard to allow
territorial HB to nest
in 1 region
Birds – general
Seed eating birds need insects for their young, some
birds need berries. don’t cut
down perennials unless you
have bird feeders in place…
… or new food
sources have started
growing in your garden
Bees
Create diversity, pick a
sunny spot
Note: some pollinators over
winter in plant stems, so
don’t cut back any area
completely (shrubs, large
perennials)
Plant seeds of annuals
& perennials with a
large variety of colors,
size, blooming times,
in 1 place
May
Plant high contrast flowering vines, flowers, and
shrubs,
They will visit all colour
flowers but may choose
red, purple, blue, & yellow
first
June
“To entice hummingbirds to nest in your
garden, provide a diversity of leafy trees and
large shrubs; they have
been known to nest in
ironwood, beech, yellow birch, oak, hackberry, pine and maple,
among other species”
Native flowers are more
abundant in nectar than
exotic ones.
Note: fancy double & triple
flowers deny access to pollen
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Hardscape/Landscape
Plant/Item
March
April
May
General
Spread compost on beds
& spread around
Clean & sharpen blades
and garden tools
Do not walk on greens
and beds while wet to
avoid compaction of soil
Aerate as soon as ground
is soft & drained
Start new compost pile
Weed as soon as weeds
appear
Divide large or overgrown
specimens before the days
become too hot, while you
have the rains of spring
Grass
Indoor plants
June
Seed or fertilize as
needed
Feed with fertilizer solution
Shrubs and Vines
Plant/Item
March
Vines
Shrubs – nonflowering, hardy
Shrubs – flowering
or sugary/sap
General
Prune broken or
overgrown branches,
or prune to desired
shape
Ex. butterfly bush,
rose of Sharon and
Peegee hydrangea
Cut stems for forced
flowering indoors
April
May
June
Put down slow release
fertilizer
Fertilize with slow release fertilizer
Cut for indoor forcing
Put down slow release
fertilizer
Prune flowering shrubs after
they are done flowering ex.
forsythia, purple sandcherry,
flowering almond, lilac and
mock orange bloom on the
previous season's growth
Spread compost on
beds & spread
around
Many thanks to Monika Meulman, member of Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society for these timely tips
on gardening.
You may contact Monika at : [email protected]
References:
http://www.mama-knows.com/gardening-tips/spring-gardening-checklist.html
http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/what-we-do/habitat/gardening-for-wildlife/attracting-wildlife/birds/hummingbirds.html
http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/what-we-do/habitat/gardening-for-wildlife/attracting-wildlife/insects/bees-and-other-pollinators.html
http://www.canadiangardening.com/what-to-do-now/jobs-in-the-garden-by-season/early-spring-gardening-checklist/a/20654
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin/en/info_verte/calendrier/printemps.htm
http://www.howtodothings.com/home-garden/how-to-know-when-to-spray-fruit-trees
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An interview with Caroline Ingraham
Caroline trained for over 25 years in the use of extracts
for people but it was not long before she realized that
both animals and humans shared many of the same
needs. From this beginning, Caroline founded the Ingraham Academy of Zoopharmacognosy which is located
in Bristol UK. Caroline consults, lectures and teaches
throughout the UK and abroad. She also runs The Wild
Health Shop, an on-line supply company. Web address
is http://www.thewildhealthshop.co.uk/
Her son Thomas H. Ingraham, who wrote two of the
books used in the course, "Zoopharmacognosy & Herbal
Pharmacology" and "The Science of Essential Oils &
Herbal Extracts", teaches tutorials and lectures on these
subjects as well.
Contact information for Caroline & school:
telephone: +44 (0) 1179 145698
mobile: 07853 378993
website: http://www.ingraham.co.uk/index.asp
1)
What is your background and
how did you develop Applied
Zoopharmacognosy?
I trained in human aromatherapy in
1984/85 with Robert Tisserand,
during which I was successfully
treated for chronic cystitis with permanent results.
While still training, my next case
started me on an incredible journey
into using aromatics for healing
animals. I had rescued a German
shepherd named Roxy with severe
emotional and physical disorders,
who would not eat. By day three,
she had become very weak. She
responded to Frankincense and
shortly after got up and ate.
I later went to California where I
spent years in observational research with animals and aromatic
oils. I noticed a pattern: specific
remedies were chosen for specific
issues. Not only was their selection
falling into definite innate knowing
but also their application. Often oils
for internal problems were ingested
whereas oils for emotional prob-
lems were inhaled. This led to finding appropriate base materials for
dilution of essential oils with carnivores and herbivores having distinct preferences.
Returning to the UK in 1994, I began working with essential oils and
animals, and soon came demand for
courses. The term aromatherapy
was confusing, implying external
treatments. So Animal Aromatics
was born with the principles of returning to animals the important
medicinal ‘non-food’ of secondary
metabolites that are too often misunderstood and not made available
to domesticated animals.
Cindy Engles’ book, Wild Health,
was another turning point. I had a
wealth of knowledge for horses but
something was missing for omnivores and carnivores. This led to
research on zoopharmacognosy in
wild animals, allowing a further
understanding of domesticated animals' needs and selection processes.
I now work with various species
including companion and farm ani-
mals, tigers, elephants, and reptiles.
My work is constantly evolving,
taking it and my school into the
new and respected science of zoopharmacognosy.
2) Please explain the basis of Applied Zoopharmacognosy?
It's the study of self-medicative behaviour in animals. Allowing animals to select from a range of natural remedies, and determine dosage
and administration, allows them to
enhance their health according to
individual needs. It's derived from
ancient Greek for animal (zoo),
medicine (pharmaco) and knowing
(gnosy).
3) Most professionals avoid/
restrict animals' access to essential oils and herbs. What would
you say to them?
People ‘administer’ without allowing an animal to self-select. Only
the animal knows its individual
needs, determined by taste and
smell. Both domesticated and ex7
otic animals are incredibly accurate
in selecting required remedies. Unhealthy animals don't choose arbitrarily; they are very selective with
distinct behaviours expressing interest or disinterest towards specific
extracts. They regulate dosage and
administration route. So long as no
extract is forced on them, and nei-
ther dosage nor administration is
pre-determined, then self-selection
is perfectly safe.
Species must always be considered
in animal aromatics. Herbivores
have natural metabolic pathways to
break down essential oils while
carnivores usually obtain them partially digested through their prey's
gut.
4) What attributes are needed
with Applied Zoopharmacognosy?
A calm demeanour, patience, reading responses, and releasing control of the treatment. It is also important to understand the different
responses, like emotional releases,
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purging, and use of the vomerona- fects on both behaviour and physisal organ. The golden rule is: let the cal problems. The speed with which
animal guide you.
some essential oils instigate a behavioural change suggests they can
achieve effects through ‘smelling’
5) What is the success rate?
The success rate is high; done cor- alone.
rectly it has the most unbelievable
results. Offering selected remedies 6) What is your greatest success?
can have instant and profound efThere are so many, where do I begin?
Sinya, an 8 month-old African elephant calf, was found trapped in a
well and separated from her herd.
She was emaciated; had large dorsal lumbar wounds, with one a
20cm diameter elevated skin flap, a
sub-mandibular skin flap and skin
flaps on the fetlocks; and her trunk
had been mutilated by hyenas, having puncture wounds, lacerations,
and tissue loss with severe damage
to the tip. All wounds were infected
and necrotic. The possibility of
Klebsiella pneumoniae infection, a
leading cause of death for young
animals exposed to putrid water,
was also feared. She had received
amoxycillin for seven days then
niae infection. Sinya's behaviour
became comparatively playful during week two, and subsequent correspondence reported no relapses.
7) You run an internationally renowned academy. Where do you
see this course in five years?
We've had interest from a London
university to help create a zoopharmacognosy course as part of an
equine degree course branching
into animal welfare. We would like
this subject recognised internationally as part of enriching an animal’s
environment and health.
clauvulanate amoxycillin for another seven and the vets were reluctant to prescribe another. Sinya had
loss of appetite, with general withdrawal and depression.
A month after rescue, septicaemia
became a concern and she remained
very depressed. A self-medicating
regime was decided on. She chose
14 substances over 14 days, predominantly Illite clay topically, and
garlic and violet leaf essential oils
both inhaled and ingested. After
day one, the debridement operation
was cancelled. The vet, who had
been concerned she would survive
neither anaesthesia nor septicaemia,
said he couldn’t have thought of a
better coating than the clay which
dried the wounds and prevented
flies laying eggs. In days her
wounds no longer showed infection
or further necrosis. Instead they had
formed healthy granulation tissue.
In a few weeks, they had completely healed; elephant wounds
normally tSuake months to heal.
There was no Klebsiella pneumo-
8) You do lectures and demonstrations worldwide. What is
your favourite place to visit?
You can’t ask me that – I love them
all! Although Africa will always
hold a place in my heart.
9) Any plans for coming to Canada in 2012?
In 2006, I was invited to Canada by
The British Columbia Association
of Practicing Aromatherapists. I
was so warmly welcomed and got
such good feedback that returning
would be a pleasure and an honour.
Article Submitted by Alanna Bannister—Alanna Bannister graduated from the West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy as an Aromatherapist and Dominion Herbal College as a Chartered Herbalist, with her focus being on animal treatment. She is currently studying Applied Zoopharmacognosy through the Ingraham Academy of Zoopharmacognosy. In her spare time she writes and has just completed her first novel. Alanna lives in
Beautiful BC with her husband and two fabulous dogs.
Discussions are underway for a weekend seminar with Caroline in BC and Ontario this coming fall. Cost will
be approximately $300 for both days, though this is not yet confirmed, and professional participants will receive Continuing Education Credits. If you would be interested in attending, please let us know so we can have
an idea of interest. [email protected]
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Aromatic Living Today
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Before April 15
S a t u r d a y, M a y 1 9 , 2 0 1 2
Masonic Temple
151 Annette Street
Toronto ON
9 am to 4:30 pm EST
Everyone Welcome!
CFA Annual General Meeting will follow lectures after 4:30 pm
Refreshments and Lunch provided
Marianne Tavares:
Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counselling; qualifications in massage, aromatherapy, reiki and hypnotherapy. Recently published “Integrating Clincal Aromatherapy in Specialist Palliative Care”.
Marianne specialises in developing and integrating complementary therapy programs for patients in medical
environments. She is currently working on a pilot project developing complementary therapies in the palliative care unit of York Central Hospital and Hill House Hospice. Author of “Integrating Clincal Aromatherapy
in Specialist Palliative Care.”
New Horizons for Aromatherapy - Part 1 & Part 2
These two sessions will cover the development of aromatherapy in Ontario for use with patients in the medical
environment. They will include (a) a pilot project in Richmond Hill (b) projects in-the-making and (c) what
the survey of CFA members tells us about ourselves.
Marina Dufort: CAHP; EOT; RA; Member of CFA , BCAPA, BCAOA.
Author of “Aromatherapy Secrets for Wellness: Maximize Your Life Force, Transform Stress and Conquer
Ailments with Essential Oils.
Aromatherpy Sucess For Wellness
Marina will share her secrets of transitioning from the film industry to becoming a highly successful published
aromatherapist
Discover the 8 Aroma Secrets for Wellness
Marina will be discussing aromatherapy treatments to modern day complaints.
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Outside
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CFA MEMBERS: Early Bird Registration Fee: $150.00 until April 15, 2012
Non Members and after April 15th $175.00
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20 Y EARS CFA M EMBER
Victoria Goodman
CFA Member Victoria Goodman
th
Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
I feel like my life has come full
circle and Aromatherapy has
come full circle with me. In September 2011, Victoria’s Holistic
Day Spa celebrated 20 years in
business and this summer my
husband and I will celebrate our
20th wedding anniversary. The
Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists will also celebrate
20 years as our national governing body.
When I was a young girl, I loved
to do facials and massages, I even
walked on a back or two! I had a
dream of opening a country spa
one day. Inspired by King Ranch
Spa, which was located close to my
family home, I attended Seneca
College for Esthetics and Cosmetic
Retail Management.
After completing my Esthetics program, I travelled Central Europe
and The Middle East for 6 months.
While in Egypt I was introduced to
Egyptian Rose Oil and The 1001
Night Perfume Extract House.
day, I found and leased my
own six hundred foot space.
My own space, it was great.
I worked hard and continued my education in Certified Aromatherapy Standard, Advanced Instructor
Levels with British Aroma
Therapist and RN, Colin
Paddon.
After many years of practice and ongoing education
in Reflexology, I submitted
my aromatherapy program
to the CFA for accreditation. Approved for Certification in 1995.
I served on the National
Board as Vice President
and Director of Education
Travelling abroad was a great exfor several years and carried the
perience and I learned a lot about
stick so you could say. Organized
the world. In Italy, I saw the Pope Aroma Fest 96. Also volunteered
twice in one day and toured the
on the Natural Health CoalitionVatican, stood on top of the Lean- Advisory Committee to the Toronto
ing Tower of Pisa! Some of the
Licensing Board. This Committee
places I visited were amazing, like took part in the granting of the Hothe Giza and Saqqara pyramids,
listic Practitioners License in the
The Cairo Museum and visiting the City of Toronto in fall of 1999.
Holy City just to name a few.
This License was a huge milestone
Inspired by Egyptian Rose Oil that for all Natural Health Practitioners,
I returned with, I signed not regulated by the government. I
up for Tisserands Aro- also instructed classes at Centennial
matherapy Training.
College and the Canadian College
In September 1991, in
of Naturopathic Medicine as well as
the middle of the Gulf
many of my own Certified Courses,
War, I registered and
classes and workshops.
opened my business.
After 2 months of work- Personally, I just wanted to escape
ing from home, I found the city and so in late 99, relocated
a local hair salon renting to the country where I settled down
3 rooms in the back.
and started my family. It was my
This was a great start for y2k goal. Life really changed for
me. Two years to the
me living off the land sort of. Your
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20 Y EARS CFA M EMBER
Victoria Goodman
very powerful energy. See my
website for pictures victoriasholisticdayspa.ca
I would like to leave you with a
marketing tip. In the past I would
send mailings thru Canada Post
which involved paper, printing, envelopes, stamps and a lot of work.
In the past year I have done two
wag jag promotions and got just
under 250 new clients. No paper
or mailing necessary. No money up
front. If you haven’t tried wag jag
or deal of the day. Give it a try,
just make sure you have a website
first and do some research on conditions.
priorities change. I had 2 beautiful
kids, a boy and a girl. I gave up big
parts of my business for kids. So I
downsized my business to just spa.
After more ongoing education, I
completed Certification in Hot
Stone Massage, Reiki Level 1, 2, 3
and then Indian Head Massage.
Life changes and you need to go
with the flow. So we moved to be
closer to family.
director or committee
member. Call the
office today and talk
to Tricia, I am right
where I need to be
and I am living my
dream. I have come
full circle and life is
good! I work from
home and I make a
decent living without
the stress of commutI feel a lot of my success is due to ing or doing a job that I hate. I now
the consistency and high standards live by Lake Simcoe in a small
of the Canadian Federation of Aro- community south of Barrie. I am
matherapist. Today , I understand in my forever place and look forthe CFA needs fresh oil to keep the ward to the next 20 years. It’s
machine running, so please think
quiet and private and very close to
about what you can do to help.
the lake. It’s kinda like cottage life
Step forward and volunteer for a
all year around. The lake has a
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Thanks for reading and I hope to
write again soon.
Victoria Goodman
If you have any questions you may
forward them to
[email protected]
H ERBS TO S PREAD L OVE IN Y OUR G ARDEN
Blackberry – Rubus villosus
Parts used: Berries to eat, Bark of root and rhizome
for healing
Action: astringent
Indications: excellent, safe, gentle astringent remedy.
appropriate for diarrhea, dysentery, loose bowels, etc.
Traditionally used in Britain as an external wash to
treat burns, & whole range of skin eruptions. It will
stanch bleeding and is helpful for leucorrhea.
No side-effects reported.
Use as tincture or dried herb decoction. 1-2g of herb,
Simmer for 10 minutes in 1 cup of water.
Lemonbalm – Melissa officinalis
Blackberry—Rubus vilosus
Parts used: dried or fresh aerial parts
Action: carminative, nervine, antispasmodic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, hepatic
Indications: relieves spasms in digestive tract, useful
in flatulent dyspepsia. primarily indicated when digestive upset is part of anxiety or depression, since the
gently sedative oils relieve tension and stress reactions. Used lso for neuralgia, anxiety induced palpitations, insomnia, and migraine associated with tension.
Has tonic effect on heart and circulatory system, and
causes mild vasodilation of peripheral vessels: lowering blood pressure. Antiviral, can be used as compress
or in cream for lesions.
Side effects: may interfere with action of thyroid hormones
Use as tincture or infusion: 1 cup boiling water with 23 tspns of dried herb or 4-6g of fresh herb.
Lemonbalm—Melissa officinalis
Comfrey – Symphytum officinale
Parts used: Root, rhizome, leaf
Action: vulnerary, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, astringent, expectorant
Indications: Impressive wound-healing properties due partly to the allantoin. Stimulates cell proliferation,
supports wound healing internally & externally. Comfrey root is powerful healing agent for gastric & duodenal
ulcers, hiatus hernia, & ulcerative colitis. Effective for bronchitis, irritable cough, to soothe & reduce irritation
while promoting expectoration.
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Side-effects: internal use can lead to toxicity due to genotoxic
action. To be used only as necessary, avoid lengthy internal use.
Use as tincture 2-4ml a day or 1-3tspns dried herb in cup of water, boil, simmer 10-15min. Drink 3x per day. External ointment
& other preparations should contain 5-20% dried herb, no more.
Coltsfoot – Tussilago farfara
Parts Used: dried flower, leaf
Comfrey—Symphytum officinale
Actions: expectorant, antitussive, antispasmodic, demulcent,
anticatarrhal, diuretic
Indications: Soothing expectorant with antispasmodic action. Leaves contain useful amounts of zinc, mineral
shown to have marked anti-inflammatory action. May be helpful for chronic or acute bronchitis, irritating
coughs, whooping cough or asthma.
Great for most respiratory conditions, including emphysema. As
mild diuretic, may be used to treat cystitis. Freshly bruised leaves
can be used externally on boils, abscesses.
Side effects: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which have been
shown to be genotoxic. Avoid prolonged use and use as prescribed.
e.g don’t use more than 4-6 weeks per year.
Use as tincture 3x per day or make tea infusion with 1-2 tspns of
dried flower or leaf. Steep for 10 minutes. Drink as hot as possible
3x/day.
Nettle – Urtica dioica
Coltsfoot—Tussilage farrfara
Parts used: aerial parts, root, leaves and flowers are edible
Actions: astringent, diuretic, tonic, hypotensive
Indications: Most widely applicable plant in materia medica.
Herb strengthens and supports the whole body. Use as spring
tonic and general detoxifying remedy. May be helpful internally
& topically for myalgia and osteoarthritis.
Beneficial also for childhood or nervous eczema. Used internally,
as an astringent, nettle will relieve symptoms of hemorrhage anywhere in the body (e.g. uterine hemorrhage)
May also lower blood sugar due to presence of urticin. Nettle improves urine flow, reduces urinary frequency & nocturia, and decreases volume of residual urine.
Side effects: external use creates urticaria (swelling, itchy rash),
internal use may affect anticoagulant drugs
Use as tincture or infusion with 1-3tspns of dried herb, infuse for
10-15minutes.
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Nettle—Urtica dioica
All Heal – Prunella vulgaris
Parts used: aerial parts, leaves and flowers are edible
Actions: antibacterial, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, diuretic, hypotensive, tonic, styptic, vermifuge
Indications: Useful internally for fevers, diarrhea, sore mouth
& throat, internal bleeding, weaknesses of liver and heart. Can
be used internally & externally as antibiotic & for hard to heal
wounds.
Use as tincture or tea infusion. Steep for 10-15 minutes. Apply
macerated fresh herb into compress or add to creams/salves.
All Heal—Prunella vulgaris
Feverfew – Tanacetum parthenium
Parts used: leaf
Feverfew — plant with small yellow flowers
Comfrey — plant with small purple flowers
Actions: anti-inflammatory, vasodilator, emmenagogue, bitter
Indications: Primary remedy for treating & preventing migraine
headaches, particularly those eased by application of warmth to
the head. Valuable for arthritis in painfully active inflammatory
stage. May relieve painful periods and sluggish flow. Only herbs
used in European phytotherapy known to be specific for treatment of migraines. Has been recently accepted by orthodox
medicine.
Side effects: may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to
Aster family. Should not be used during pregnancy since it
causes stimulant action on uterus.
Feverfew—Tanacetum parthenium
Monika Meulman is a certified aromatherapist and healer in Toronto, who has worked in complementary
health for over 15 years. Her modalities include: aromatherapy massage, foot treatments, body readings, intuitive healing treatments and reiki sessions. Healing Muse™ blends and aromatics are an extension of the energetic healing, which begins with her contact.
She has explored the Tao, I Ching, Feng Shui, Psychology, Zoology, Botany, Herbs, Essential Oils, Hydrosols,
Reiki, and Medical Intuition. She is also the current president of The Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists
(cfacanada.com - 2012). Her love for nature and plants extends to gardening and she is the founder of the
Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society. Join her on LEGS, if you love plants too.
You may contact her at: [email protected] or 416.347.5449
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P HOTO ’ S & C HAT ……..
Submitted by Anne Quast
I love the outdoors!
I feel so much better when I spend time outside.
I live on the outskirts of a small northern Ontario
town. My home is surrounded by evergreen trees.
The river I live near is the Lavase River where Samuel
de Champlian made his way to Ottawa.
The two river pictures are of the Lavase River where I
love to kayak in summer.
The sunsets are from Lake Nipissing where I sail in
the summer. North Bay is built on the shores of Lake
Nippissing and is a very beautiful small town.
The brave yellow flowers like the dry, acidic soil in
my yard. The flowers are called Gaillardia although
many call them Brown Eyed Susans. Every year they
seed and volunteer to grow in my rock garden.
In my youth I travelled in Australia. I learned to be a
photographer there when I had a job taking school
childrens' photos. This photography hobby has helped
me record the fantastic nature that I live with and live
in.
If you check out my website
<http://www.riverbendessentialoil.com> you will see
a picture of myself and my dog Toto. My partner
Mike, Toto, and I had a wonderful walk this afternoon
on a brightly sunlit, frozen Lavase River today.
I hope you are enjoying this last bit of winter by
spending some time outdoors catching some rays and
getting some real vitamin D!!!
Anne Quast is a CAHP in North Bay, Ontario. Anne creates
custom blends of oils and creams, diffusing blends, bath products as well as green cleaning products for the home.
She offers aromatherapy massage, facials, hosts spa parties and
offers classes on making health, beauty or cleaning products.
Thanks to Anne for sharing her story!
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In the Spotlight
Gayle Gage
CFA Interview with Gayle Gage CAHP
1. When and why did you become involved in
Aromatherapy?
I was 40 when I decided to change careers and move
into the holistic health field. My original intention was
to become a Registered Massage Therapist. However,
while investigating my options for study, I came
across the possibility of adding an intriguing element
to that massage training called Aromatherapy. Once I
had reviewed the curriculum and realized that massage
was a part of that training, my focus of study switched
to that of becoming an Aromatherapist. I felt the training was better suited to helping people heal in a much
more complete way.
preparation for him which prevented him from radiation burns as well. That cream has since travelled
many places in the world helping others to move
through radiation treatments with less challenge.
3. What did you do career-wise before Aromather
apy?
I had spent 20 years in the field of sales and marketing
teaching people how to create and maintain a successful business through target marketing, branding and
service.
4. How has your career evolved since becoming an
Aromatherapist?
I have had the privilege of studying with many wonderful healers throughout the world, many of whom
lived in countries that relied on natural medicine to
2. Did you have an Ah Ha moment when first
survive. As a result of that I have expanded my pracintroduced to aromatherapy?
tice into a holistic school and clinic offering care, supAbsolutely, my Dad was diagnosed with colorectal
port and training for both the layperson as well as the
cancer and the prognosis wasn’t the best. I was very
professional. I have multiple tools to offer clients
confident in knowing I had the tools to support his im- ranging from cancer prevention and management; to
mune system through his radiation and chemotherapy working with children who are diagnosed ADD or
treatments. When the chemo leached through his skin, with Autism Spectrum Disorders, through hypnosis
I used hydrosols and compresses to heal the acid
and play therapy. However, Aromatherapy always lies
burns. Having had cancer myself, I knew that radiaat the heart of every treatment and course I offer.
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5. What advice would you give someone thinking
about becoming an Aromatherapist?
Make certain that the teacher or school that they
choose to train with has a good reputation and offers
a curriculum that meets the minimum CFA standards.
In order to practice Aromatherapy at a clinical level,
this is imperative. A student also needs to consider
who their target market will be. Does the school teach
extended applications in that area?
6. How has Aromatherapy affected your personal
life?
Aromatherapy has provided healing for me and my
family on all levels. We all recover much more
quickly from surgeries and illness by using essential
oils and hydrosols. We are a much “greener” family
as well. Using essential oils has deepened my own
spiritual journey and my relationships with others by
allowing me to see that innate spark in each person I
meet and come to know. The oils truly affect you on
a soul level.
7. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Teaching and lecturing is a passion and I see myself
doing that much more extensively not only here in
Canada but also abroad. That is already beginning to
happen, which is quite exciting. I have also partnered
with another therapist to begin work on a book for the
clinical practitioner. We hope to publish early 2014
so perhaps in 5 years we will have written a sequel to
that as well. I don’t ever see myself retiring. I have
too much passion for my work.
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P INE
Oil of the Season
Sharp, clean, woody , fresh scent
Botanical Name: Pinus Sylvestris—Scotch Pine
Botanical Family: Pinaceae
There are over 115 species of pines belonging to the pinaceae family with Pinus sylvestris (Scotch Pine)
being the most commonly used in aromatherapy. There
are several species such as White Pine, Black Pine, Red
Pine , Dwarf Pine and Cluster Pine grown throughout
the world. It is a medium to large evergreen tree growing up to 40 metres (130 feet) with a reddish brown to
orange bark, needle like gray green leaves growing in
pairs and pointed brown cones.The largest pine tree is in
North Dakota with a height of 46 feet and a canopy
spread of 34 1/5 feet.
The ancient Greeks dedicated pine trees to Neptune,
the sea god, because they built their first ships with
pine. In some cultures, pine branches which are always
green are placed on coffins of loved ones to signify immortality. To the Japanese they symbolize constancy
and fidelity. The city of Venice is said to rest on a bed
of pine and oak. The pine needles are extensively used
in handicrafts to produce such items as trays, baskets
and pots. The pharmaceutical industry uses pine as a
fragrance and flavour component in cough and cold
medicines, vaporizer fluids and nasal decongestants.
The essential oil produced by steam extraction from
the needles is pale yellow to colourless with a balsamic,
turpentine like aroma and is approximately 70%
monoterpenes. It blends well with Cajeput, Cedarwood Atlas, Cinnamon, Clove Bud, Sweet Marjoram, Myrtle, Niaouli and Peppermint. In addition, it has a cleansing, invigorating effect on the mind and spirit. Oriental
medicine refers to pine as warm and dry and tonifying to the Qi-energy.
Conditions that may benefit from Pinus sylvestris are: asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, muscular aches and
pains, cystitis, prostatitis, gallstones and arthritis due to its analgesic, antiseptic, bactericidal, decongestant and
expectorant therapeutic properties. It should be used with care on the skin as it can be a skin irritant especially
to those prone to skin allergic reactions.
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B OOK R EPORT
A New Resource Book!
Author: Marianne Tavares
Tel. 1 416 551 4282
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www.clinicalaromapac.ca
Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Specialist Palliative Care
- the use of essential oils for symptom management
by Marianne Tavares
Marianne Tavares has combined her clinical experience and the best evidence available in producing
this book, which outlines how essential oils and
bases were used in simple ways for symptom management, alongside conventional care.
Rhiannon Harris, Director, Essential Oil Resource
Consultants, has described Marianne’s approach to
the clinical challenges that therapists routinely encounter in palliative care as “professional,
rigorous, compassionate, pragmatic and forward
thinking” and says that this book “will no doubt
become another benchmark for practice worldwide.”
The book is the first of its kind and a major resource
for aromatherapists and health care professionals
who want to develop their practice and enhance patient care through a clinical aromatherapy approach.
Marianne focuses on wound care, skin care and
mouth care, outlines the formulae and procedures she
has developed and provides the best available evidence for her clinical aromatherapy practice. She
uses case histories to illustrate effective practice.
Most importantly, Marianne describes how the practice was integrated into patient care by the development of comprehensive protocols and procedures,
which are given in the appendices.
Cath Miller, Director of Nursing, St. Gemma’s Hospice, U.K., writes that:
“Ensuring public safety is paramount and the author
provides guidance to support practitioners to deliver
clinical aromatherapy to the right people, in the
right environment, at the right time.”
Marianne said, “Having seen the results which are
possible when we practise clinical aromatherapy and
work in partnership with the nursing and medical
teams, I am delighted to be able to share the information with other aromatherapists and health care
professionals.
As a resource book which may help to enhance patient care, I hope I have made it affordable
for all aromatherapists.”
The contents page and excerpts can be found at
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PALLIATIVE CARE
PILOT PRJECT
Marianne Tavares
Several CFA members have approached
me about writing a proposal and how to
approach their local hospital, visiting or
residential hospice regarding a complementary therapies program for patients. As it is difficult to respond
to individuals one by one, I thought that an article in
the CFA newsletter might be helpful.
Marianne Bogolowski’s article encouraged me, so
thank you Marianne B – I found your article very informative.
I am in the 2nd year of a pilot project to introduce a
complementary therapy program to the Palliative
Care Unit of York Central Hospital and Hill House
Hospice (a residential hospice). I chose to focus on
aromatherapy, reiki and Therapeutic TouchTM .
NETWORKING AND PRESENTATIONS
Everything started about 4 years ago when I was
planning to immigrate to Canada.
I submitted a paper which was accepted for presentation at the Ontario Palliative Care Association’s conference in 2006. Being at the conference gave me the
opportunity to talk to many people, find out what was
happening in Ontario, who were the individuals I
needed to contact, etc. as I knew ‘zero’ about the
health care system in Ontario.
I collected and kept visiting cards of certain individuals/organisations and contacted them after I arrived in
2009. Most of these did not lead anywhere but I
learnt a lot about how palliative care is provided in
Ontario. However, there was one person, Dr. B,
whom I contacted prior to arriving in Toronto and
again after I arrived.
CHAMPION
I emailed Dr. B to introduce myself and attached my
resume. The second time he replied almost by return, very excited, saying that he would love to work
with me, and could we meet. My 30 years as a Registered Nurse in the UK and my 10 years’ hospice experience may have given me some credibility. You
have to find a champion for your project – for example, a physician, director of nursing or senior nurse.
Your first approach – this initial contact - must be
done in such a way that gives you credibility.
My meeting with Dr. B gave me the first ray of hope
that I might be able to start something here … and be
paid for doing it. I learnt more about the system here.
We agreed that (a) it would be a pilot project and
evaluated, partly because it would be marginally easier to find funding for a pilot than a permanent project, (b) I would draft a proposal which when finalised and agreed (c) he would submit to the Foundation of the hospital. The Foundation is the organisation to which charitable donations (for the hospital)
are directed.
PROPOSAL
There must be a balance between giving too much
information (which is usually a real turn off!) and
giving enough. Remember - no ‘soap box’ information or soap-box style of giving information! Back
up anything you say with evidence. My proposal
consisted of the following sections:
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Background – some statistics about cancer patients using complementary therapies in the UK;
statistics about provision of complementary therapies in palliative care units/hospices in the UK;
what’s happening (or not) in Ontario; information
about use of aromatherapy in cancer care in the
UK and in Canada; how and where is aromatherapy practised in Ontario, about CFA; something
about allergy to fragrances and how to address
this concern; why this project
Aromatherapy – what it is; information about
aromatherapy being provided in most hospices in
the UK; for what has it
been found to be beneficial in palliative care; holistic and clinical aromatherapy; my experience
of developing aromatherapy in a UK hospice
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Reiki – similar information (as above for aromatherapy)
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Evaluation – how this
would be done, how often,
with whom, etc. Included
a sample evaluation form
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Equipment and materials – remembering past
experience, this time I also included a desk and
access to a computer, ie office space!
Time frame and cost – for a 6 month or 12
month pilot; cost included salary and budget for
euipment and materials
Names of persons submitting the proposal –
remember to date the proposal
MORE PRESENTATIONS
Once the proposal had been submitted to the hospital’s Foundation for funding, Dr B invited me to meet
the palliative care team at one of their weekly multidisciplinary team meetings. This meant that very early
on in the process, the whole palliative care team was
aware of the proposal. After the meeting Dr. B told
me that he thought I would ‘fit in’ very well with the
team. Meeting the team allowed him/them to see
that I would fit in well – remember that first impressions are really important!
A few months later there was ‘Celebrate Palliative
Care Week’ in the hospital, with lunch and information stalls. I was invited to host a stall, which meant
books, posters and information, including handouts.
This was a very useful exercise. I met the Director of
Operations and let her have two of my books which, I
was later told, added to my credibility.
Some time later, the Director of Operations invited
me to make a presentation to the whole continuing
care staff. Two sessions were provided in order for as
many staff as possible to attend.
FUNDING AND APPROVAL
Government funding for a complementary therapy program is
light years away. Dr. B decided
to apply to the hospital’s Foundation (charity funds donated to the
hospital) to fund the pilot project.
It is not usual for the Foundation
to fund a salary but we were hoping that they would fund a pilot
project which would enhance patient care. This process took 3-4
months and funding was finally
approved.
HOSPITAL PROCEDURES
Difficult as it is, finding funding
is only one thing, obtaining approval from the hospital’s directors for the project is a different thing. This
was the most lengthy process and took 5-6 months! I
just had to wait and send friendly emails to get updates on the process – ‘friendly’ meaning that the
emails would not annoy the person I was contacting!
The project is now in year 2; the process to obtain
approval for recruiting qualified volunteer therapists/
practitioners took 6-7 months, even though I was directly involved! Be prepared for lengthy consultations; be patient and plod on with all the requirements!
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
This was the last step – drawing up my contract and
conditions. Again … be prepared to be patient.
EVALUATION
Patient evaluation - almost from Day 1 evaluation
began, with as many patients as possible, without cre6
ating a burden for patients and their families. This
was quite difficult because of the condition of patients, it took 6 months to find 20 patients/families
who were able to complete a form. Once I started, I
realised that the form that I had intended to use was
not appropriate and I had to design a much, much
simpler one.
Staff evaluation - after 3 months I gave out staff
evaluation forms. By this time, I had built up a very
good relation with the team and most of them did
complete the form. This was no mean feat, considering the pressures nurses are under.
YEAR 2
After 8 months Dr B asked the new Director of Operations to write a proposal for Foundation funding
for Year 2. This time, for various reasons, the process flowed better and funding was granted. However,
year 2 had to have additional focus, ie not just more
of the same. We decided that the additional focus
would be to recruit qualified volunteer therapists to
sustain the program and to extend the program to palliative care patients in the entire continuing care program.
I am happy to say that Jodi Cole (Therapeutic Touch
practitioner) and Terry O-Reilly (Reiki practitioner)
are the very first volunteer complementary therapy
practitioners at the hospital.
Jodi Cole and Danielle Sade are the very first volunteer complementary therapy practitioners at the residential hospice. Danielle is the very first volunteer
aromatherapist. We have created history together
and it is something to celebrate.
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Statistics – I kept statistics from Day 1: how many
patients, how many sessions, what I did, etc etc.
You don’t know what will be useful for later so keep
statistics for everything. Mine gave me very useful
information.
1st quarter report
After 3 months I compiled a report and presented this
to my manager and Dr. B. I also met with both of
them to go over it.
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The Use of Essential Oils in the
Cancer Care and Palliative Care
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with Rhiannon Harris, RGN, MIFPA
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The role of aromatherapy in the palliative care environment
Maintaining skin integrity
Addressing the challenge of infection
The use of essential oils in improving quality of life
Guidelines for doses and duration of treatments
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Tumeric— Curcuma Longa
Submitted by Farida Irani
COMMON NAME:
SANSKRIT/HINDI NAME:
BOTANICAL NAME:
FAMILY:
TURMERIC
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
PART OF PLANT USED:
COLOUR:
ODOUR/TASTE:
DOSHA EFFECT:
India
Tubers and Rhizomes
Yellow
Pungent, Bitter, Astringent
Pacifies Vata and Kapha
Haridra/Haldi
Curcuma Longa
Scitaminaceae, Zingiberaceae
HISTORY: Turmeric is a very powerful antiseptic
and is used extensively in Ayurveda medicine, for
beauty, skin and also Indian cooking. It is used in cosmetic for oily skin and to cleanse and detoxify. In India a full body mask is applied on a bride before the
marriage ceremony made up of Indian Chick Pea
(very therapeutic) flour, Turmeric (haldi) and Sandalwood paste. The paste is used over the entire body and
there is a special Pre - nuptial ceremony called the
Haldi ceremony and the bride is made to sit with this
mask on until it dries. She is then given a bath and the
skin literally glows after this treatment and the texture
is silky soft.
We prepare a similar pack using a couple of drops of
essential oils instead of the herb powders and the results are astounding. One can also use this in a clay
mask. For this purpose the best oil to use is the Curcuma Aromatica( details given below) or the wild turmeric which does not give the strong yellow colour to
the skin.
Turmeric Oil is a thick yellow viscose oil. Curry
powder owes its aromatic taste and smell to this oil.
Its powder is sprinkled on ulcers to stimulate them to
healthy action. In Ayurveda for shingles, a thick layer
of mustard oil is first smeared on the affected part and
then dusted on with Turmeric powder. Healing takes
place within 3-4 days.
My Ayurveda Prof Dr P H Kulkarni always talks of
how they managed to save a young lady’s leg in Adelaide, with an incurable cancerous ulcer. There was
talk of amputation by the medical professionals. Poultices of turmeric powder were applied regularly for
approximately six months.
calls it “ the well wisher of Women “ as according to
Ayurveda it can penetrate through the minutest of
channels and open up blockages.
Turmeric is also used for small pox and chicken pox.
It has an energising affect on the immune system and
is being used to assist in some treatments of Aids. It is
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a favourite with the food flavouring industry because
of its bright yellow colour. It works as a blood thinner, purifier and helps to also coagulate blood. If
someone has had a fall or an accident in India the person is made to immediately have Turmeric powder
(1/2 a teaspoon) with sugar as it helps to
dissolve any blood clots or prevent internal
bleeding. It helps to coagulate the blood in
bleeding occurring through an injury and
therefore is valuable to have as part of your
first aid kit. For a sore throat it is a common household remedy to ingest a little
turmeric in warm milk with a little sugar.
We have had a lot of success with different
disorders and Turmeric as can be seen in a
couple of case studies given below.
An article was given on Turmeric in the
Readers Digest recently and a friend sent a copy to
me. It says, “That a compound which makes curries
yellow could help inhibit skin cancer. US researchers
have found that curcumin, the pungent yellow pigment found in turmeric and curry powder, stops laboratory strains of melanoma from proliferating. The
University of Texas researchers added curcumin to
lab grown melanoma cells to see if the spice could
stop the cells from surviving and reproducing. The
more curcumin they added to the melanoma, the more
cells died. The researchers believe that the curcumin
could shut down a powerful protein that promotes an
abnormal inflammatory response, which is believed
to cause a variety of disorders, including arthritis and
cancer.
Human trials to test the ability of curcumin capsules
to retard the growth of pancreatic cancer and multiple
myeloma are underway and another trial into its effects on breast cancer is planned.”
No wonder at one stage the US wanted to patent this
amazing herb!
Chemical Constituents:
Turmerol, Phellandrene, Sabinene, Cineol, Borneol,
Sesquiterpene, Zingiberene.
“The yellow pigmented fraction, contains the curcumins belonging to the dicinnamoyl methane group.
Anti-inflammatory activity of the active principle curcumin was similar to cortisone and phenylbutazone in
carrageenin induced oedema in rats with an equiva-
lent dose. Stabilising effect on lysosomal membranes
also has been reported. Application of Turmeric
powder over septic as well as aseptic wounds in rats
and rabbits accelerated the process of healing to the
extent of 23%-24% in both the cases.
Hepatoprotective effect of 50% ethanol
extract of curcuma longa was shown in
CCL induced liver lesions in mice and in
primary cultured rat hepatocytes.’ (Selected Medicinal Plants of India: Chemexcil: 1992)
Using just Turmeric oil also helps in
wound healing as experienced by us several times.
Therapeutic Value:
Body: antibacterial, poor circulation, anaemia, stimulant, tonic, carminative cough,
anthelmintic, diabetes (helps stabilise blood sugar)
removes liver obstruction, dropsy, Jaundice, amenorrhoea, arthritis, ulcers, anti -inflammatory, blood purifier, all auto immune diseases, aids.
Skin: antiseptic, ringworms, itching, eczema, parasitic skin diseases (excellent results when combined
with Neem), wounds, bruises, heating, moisturising,
cleanser, detoxifier, oily skin.
Mind / emotions: grounding, confusion, anxiety.
We also have another variety of turmeric called wild
turmeric or Curcuma Aromatica.
In sanskrit it is called Vanaharidra/ Jungli Haldi/
Ambe Haldi
It has similar uses to that of Curcuma Longa. It is
ideal to use in skin masks, blends, facial and moisturiser blends as it does not have the intense yellow colour like Curcum Longa and therefore does not stain
clothes or skin! It is highly effective in assisting in
respiratory disorders. It is useful in snake bites and as
an application to sprains and bruises.
Therapeutically it is similar to Curcuma Longa especially in skin and respiratory disorders.
We use the Wild turmeric in a lot of facial blends as it
is great for the skin balances the sebaceous glands
and gives a glow to the complexion without turning it
yellow. It is also excellent for blemishes and acne.
Chemical Constituents: similar to Curcuma Longa
but has more Terpenes in it. The rhizomes are a pale
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yellow colour, have an agreeable fragrance and the
fresh root has a camphoraceous odour.
Case studies:
An 85 year old gentleman had Squamus cell Carcinoma(SCC), a skin cancer on the lobe of the ear.
The following Oils were used on the SCC:
In base oil of Ashwagandha(Withania Somnifera)
infused in sesame 20 mls.
Neem(Azadirachta Indica)
5 mls
Turmeric(curcuma longa)
5 drops
Tee Tree(Melaleuca Alternifolia) 3 drops
Sandalwood(Santalum album)
4 drops
Tulasi(Ocimum sanctum)
3 drops
After using the oils twice daily for two
months, the pain stopped and the SCC
reduced from the size of a 20cent coin to
the size of a 5 cent coin. He was also taking natural alternative medication and
vitamins.
I had to go overseas, so the client ordered
local Neem. It grew again.
He was admitted to hospital and the hard
tissue was removed surgically. The oil
could then penetrate better. After
three months of treatment, there was no
sign of the SCC and there was no damage, not
even scarring. It did not appear again. This has been
documented by the gentleman himself. After treatment, he kept applying the blends as a preventative
precaution and it gave him great relief from itching
skin and sores on the rest of the body.
The same man was given oils for his recurrent urinary
tract infection due to catheterisation.
The oils used were:In Base oil of
Ashwagandha(withania somnifera) (infused in sesame) 20 mls
Cold pressed Neem (Azadirachta indica) 5mls
Drops of essential oils used:
Turmeric(Curcuma longa)
5 drops
Himalayan Cedarwood (Cedrus deodara) 2 drops
Eucalyptus(Eucalyptus globulus)
2 drops
Sandalwood,(sanatalum album)
3 drops
Tulasi( Holy basil)(Ocimum sanctum)
2 drops
Ajowan (Trachyspermum Ammi)
2 drops
The oils were applied on lower back and lower abdomen and he used to get a lot of relief. Also I made a
special blend as follows for the penis as the catheter
used to tear his skin. This was extremely beneficial.
Base oils of Ashwangandha 5 mls and Brahmi
(Bacopa Mniera) 5 mls were used with 4 drops of
turmeric and 4 drops of Gulheena (infused in sandalwood). This helped in healing the skin very
effectively.
Another case study was of a man who was an engineer and had an accident. His thumb
was squashed flat by some machinery.
He had to have microsurgery on his
thumb and came to me the next day in a
lot of pain. I worked on him energetically and he said the pain dissipated. I
gave him a blend to apply once the
dressings were taken off. The doctors
had said that the surgery was done for
cosmetic reasons and the chances of
getting his sensation and feelings back a
hundred percent, were not so good.
The blend was made of:
Ashwagandha 20 mls, Neem 5mls, Turmeric
( 6 drops), Gul Heena (infused in sandalwood)
(Lawsonia Alba) (4 drops), Patchouli
((Pogostemon patchouli) (5 drops).
He applied the blends religiously morning, afternoon and night.
Not only did the thumb grow back beautifully, his
sensation, feeling and movement were intact and just
a tiny portion of his skin felt numb near his nail. The
nail which was totally gone, grew back normally.
In chicken pox, a blend with:
Base oil of Brahmi (Bacopa Moniera)
10 mls with Neem
10 mls and essential oils of turmeric 6 drops
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Gul heena(infused in sandalwood) 5 drops and
Kewda (Pandanus odoratissimus) (infused in sandalwood) 3 drops has excellent results.
I always have mothers coming to my clinic for their
children as by word of mouth they know that I have
used this blend with success. (You would reduce the
dosage for children under 7 to half the drops of essential oils) These rare and unique Ayurveda aromatherapy oils can easily be blended with our common Aromatherapy oils and you can get some profound results.
In Ayurveda, the Indian science of medicine, it is
stated by the ancient Rishis and Vaidyas(Physicians)
that it is not just the chemistry or properties of the
plant or the standard tastes but the “PRABHAV”
which is the special energetic glow or effect that
makes the plant have unusual therapeutic qualities!
Oils especially have a Pranic energy field of their
own!
We, the practitioners have seen that happening time
and time again. The proof is in the pudding!
A flower is the smile of God. Its fragrance is his hidden presence!”
-Paramahansa Yogananda
References
 Miniature painting is from the book the Garden of life by Naveen Patnaik 1994 Harper Collins publications
 Chemexchil. 1992. Selected plants of India. Mumbai India: Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council.
 Farida I. 2001. The Magic of Ayurveda Aromatherapy. Sydney: Subtle Energies.
 Kulkarni PH. 1998. Ayurveda Herbs. India: Ayurveda Education Series.
 Kulkarni PH. 1999. Handbook of Clincial Ayurveda Practice. India: Ayurveda Education Series.
 Nadkarni AK. 1976. Indian Materia Medica Vol 1 & 2.
 Prakash P. 2001. Indian Medicinal Plants Forgotten Healers. Delhi India: Chaukhamba Sanskrit
Pratishthan.
 Rao A. 1987. Medicinal plants of India. Indian Council of Medical Research.
Farida Irani is a Holistic Health Practitioner, Ayurveda Practitioner, Clinical Aroma
Therapist and Bowen Therapy Instructor at Subtle Energies in Sydney. She has pioneered
the art of Ayurveda Aromatherapy and is the author of “ The Magic of Ayurveda Aromatherapy” which is her work and research in detail on these rare and unique oils including chapters on Universal Healing Sciences. She runs courses in Ayurveda aromatherapy
throughout Australia and has also taught in Canada and New Zealand. She has established
the Bowen technique in India where she does voluntary works as well.
Her Diploma of Ayurveda Aromatherapy is now Government accredited and is the first of its kind. Her
courses are approved for ongoing professional development program by the IFA and the ATMS.
Farida can be contacted on 02 9894 8979 or [email protected]
This is the intellectual property of Subtle Energies and we give permission to CFA to hereby publish this article.
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A ROMATHERAPY AND TRAVEL
Shenstone Retreat
Founded by
Kimberley Gautreau, CFA Member
Moncton, New Brunswick
Shenstone Retreat celebrated its grand opening this autumn with a blessing by eight international
monks & a native elder's teachings.
farmers market that morning. The guests favourite
part of the day was the kirtan chanting with instruments, followed by the community meal.
Sunday, women enjoyed the teachings on energetic &
physical self defence by native elder Ron Cormier;
modern warrior, artist, & teacher of martial arts for
over thirty years.
Ron started the event with sacred smudging &
micmac song , then the women gathered outside in
the greenery of the hills for the teachings, followed
by mulled apple cider & lavender bread by the crackling wood stove .
The monks came from the Hari Krishna temple in
Montreal especially for the Saturday event since they
had fallen in love with the Maritimes & plan to move
here in the new year. It was their second visit in Shenstone's landscape.
They cooked a feast of gourmet vegetarian food from
the abundance of the trees & gardens & from the
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The afternoon wrapped up with a walk through the
forest to the riverside & final harvesting from the gardens. More weekend teachings will be offered for
men & women in late January. The retreat is located
between Moncton & Fundy National Park (recently
voted one of the candidates for one of the natural
wonders of the world).
Only a half hour away from downtown Moncton, New Brunswick,
Shenstone is twenty acres of forest, river, brooks,
fields, wild apple orchards, nestled in the Caledonia
hills. It is a humble grass roots concept with main
cabin, cedar sauna/solitude cabin, Zen garden, green
house , garden & pathways for walks/snowshoeing
depending on season.
The cabin's guest rooms have themes such as the wolf
room & totem peace room, each having vintage
quilts, local & folk art, antiques & cosy authentic ca-
come from France, Japan, Bosnia, Germany, New
Zealand, all parts of Canada & USA.
Shenstone attracts musicians, artists & healers for replenishing their energies, but the local community has
also become familiar with its back to nature, back to
self magic.
The layline energetics measure almost as high as
Stonehenge. We have seen this in people's heart chakras & states of mind when on the land...it is fondly
called “the little cabin that could', it is a dream at the
beginning of it's journey, but if this is the beginning
for what it can do for people's hearts, souls, inspiration, reflection in their lives...it is a fabulous dream,
its' Maritime hospitality opens its arms to you...
Shenstone is owned by Kimberly Gautreau of Kimberly The Studio, a registered aroma massage therapist, & aesthetician with 30 years experience in holistic modalities such as Swedish, Tibetan, Hot Stone,
Myofascial Release massage & Body sugaring. She
has also worked with cancer children & does workshops on self love for women. She has also been a
poet & environmentalist.
Contact info 506 855-0863, [email protected], kimberlythestudio.com
all guests selected by privilege & choice of karma
contract offering
nadian cabin nuances. Shenstone's philosophy is simple ...“leave this sacred
place better than how you found
it”.
It is run on Karma Contract, whether a
money offering, donation to the colourful
community pantry, or labour of love - one
favourite guest with cancer was inspired &
created landscaping & spirit circle around the
bonfire site.
People have offered painting, carpentry, gardening, loading wood....they have donated
tools, wool blankets, pottery... guests have
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I N THE SPOTLIGHT
An Interview with Marina Dufort CFA member
Submitted by Colleen Thompson August 2011
1. Marina, when and why did you become involved in aromatherapy?
I grew up in Eastern Quebec in Gaspesie surrounded
by birch, pine, spruce, cedars and maple trees. I loved
the smells of the forest.
At 8 years of age, I attended church with my great
grand-maman, Yvette. The ritual and scent of frankincense was my favorite moment of the Catholic church
ceremony.
In 1988 I read the book THE PERFUME by Patrick Suskind. This
story of Jean Baptiste Grenouille, a
man born with an amazing superior
olfactory sense who created the ultimate perfume, impressed me, as I
too decide much with my nose.
When my grand-maman,Yvette,
passed away from breast cancer in
1992, I diffused the essential oils of
Pine Spruce, Cedarwood and Frankincense to help me through my grief.
I started my spiritual quest with the
support of my cherished sisters and
soldiers of love “the essential oils”
in my twenties. Aromatherapy
makes me feel loved, safe, powerful,
healthy and connected with Source.
2. Did you have an “AHA” moment when first introduced to
aromatherapy?
When I was 23 year old I was told by a wonderful
French Parisian psychic that I was going to move to
the west coast and become an ambassador for helping
people to connect with their own healing capacities
with the help of aromatherapy. I was also told that I
would write a book on how to use essential oils in
daily life and be in front of the camera with a message on the benefits of essential oils.
In April 1995, I left Quebec and lived in Banff BC for
1 year and then moved to Osaka Japan to learn basic
Japanese and Shiatsu at the “Corhin Academy of shiatsu of Osaka.
I then moved to Vancouver to work in the film industry of NORTH HOLLYWOOD, where I learned to
open up and offered holistic sessions to cast and crew
for many years.
In 1999, while in Vancouver, I received my first aromatherapy full body session and I was hooked. I had
been suffering with scoliosis and with these treatments my back is 100% now.
In 2003, I was introduced to my mentor, Pat Antoniak, who was then teaching at Langara College for
the Holistic Aromatherapy
Practitioner Intensive Diploma
Program on the West Coast.
Her extensive wisdom and respect for nature is contagious
and I thank her from the bottom
of my heart.
Pat helped me to believe in myself as an Aromatherapist. She
calls her students her
“aromatherapy angels”.
Pat Pogue, who is the president
to BCAOA, gave me the courage to push through for certification. Thank you Pat for your
healing hands!
Since 2004, I have been a
member of CFA and BCAOA
BCAPA alliances for aromatherapists in Canada and
British Columbia. Being a
member keeps me supported in
what I call my sacred circle.
3. What did you do career wise before aromatherapy?
I started massaging family and friends when I was 5. I
love connecting with the power of touch. I also enjoy
artistic expressions and, for many years I pursued acting… I took a Bachelor in Drama at the University of
Quebec in Montreal. I have a bachelors in French Literature from University of Montreal.
I started my showbiz career as a winner for STAR 88
POP EXPRESS, a star search contest. In my twenties,
I was the critic for Arts, a TV host and I also did radio and worked in theatre during that time of my life.
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In august 18, 1997 I moved to Vancouver and for almost 15 years, worked in the film industry as a back
ground performer, an actor, a photo double and a
stand in. My dear friend and Director of Photography,
Rob McLachlan, gave me many opportunities to work
with well know actors as a stand-in, so he could adjust the lighting before shooting the scene. I also offered aromatherapy massage on movie sets during
breaks and on week-ends. I have many stories about
that time of my life……Hilary Swank is one of my
favorite down to earth actors to massage. Brooke
Shields is so nice… She loves essential oils.
Working full time as well as offering aromatherapy
massage meant working an 80 hour week. I was becoming more and more interested in the Mermaid
Prophecy on the West Coast.
I officially retired as a stand in this year on March
31st at 6:00 am after a 16 hour night shoot. Thank you
to all my friends in the Film Industry.
4. What have you done career wise after Aromatherapy?
Since becoming a Registered Aromatherapist in 2004,
I have been working very hard to find my destiny!
I have been told by so many healers, psychics, channellers, friends and family members that my gift was
to share my blessings with aromatherapy.
This year, I finally got the phone call from Source,
Divine Intervention, God and all, that it was time to
open up the heart center and preach the good news!
This April, 2011(I am fire horse girl) I celebrated my
birthday with a very special spiritual ceremony where
I asked for support from my favorite souls and to say
thank you.
I attracted a fabulous team of two Pillars - a publisher, Bob Burnham (Best selling author of “101 reasons why you should write your own book”) and the
best editor, Rosemary Sneeringer (the Book Nurturer). I took a leap of faith and finally gave birth to
my first born, my first book on aromatherapy. It took
me 4 months of dedicated, focused, cocooning time to
finally let it out! My goal is to empower people to use
aromatherapy in their daily life. I am also in the process of creating and offering workshops on aromatherapy for women, artistic kids and teenagers, small
dogs and their owners as well. The book still needs a
title but I will officially invite all of you to the birth
celebration of the book release in few months.
5. What advice would you give someone thinking
about becoming an Aromatherapist?
If you are a consumer of essential oils, you are a messenger of love and healing and you can help yourself
and so many others with these natural essences. Make
sure you use them safely and get the best training
available to you. Your certification and your training
time are the foundation of your ethics as a professional Aromatherapist and your job is to give yourself
the best of the best chances to become a fantastic
Aromatherapist. Open your heart and feel the wisdom
of the oils. Enjoy the ride.
6. How has aromatherapy affected your personal
life?
Because of the essential oils in my life, I have manifested a big career change from a professional film
industry technician to a full time aromatherapy massage practitioner, to a best selling author sharing the
knowledge I learned with passion and respect. To a
speaker and inspired mermaid of holistic aromatherapy. My life is great!
7. How do you see yourself in 5 years from now?
In 5 years from now I feel myself conducting seminars, traveling and connecting with other Aromatherapists and wellness teachers from all over the
world. I would love to go back and massage my
friends in Norway, France, Australia, California, and
England and at home in Quebec. I see myself anchored in Vancouver in a beautiful studio by the sea,
the MARINA MERMAID SEASHELL, where
friends and clients will come for their regular aromatherapy sessions with me. I see myself sharing my
passion for aromatherapy with young artists that are
looking for a natural way to open up their creativity
with the use of essential oils in their daily life. I feel
that the Sarah McLachlan foundation, Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach (SMMO) helping kids to receive
music teachings will be a home base place for me and
aromatherapy. I am connecting with Doreen Virtue
for a specific training in angel and archangel realm
this September in Arizona.
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As above, so below, I am. The infinity symbol is my
guidance for helping me to engage in the ascension
process of mother earth. We are human angels and we
are opening the gate for healing and love and light and
laughter. Living in our “frontal lobe” is bringing universal peace to this world. Power to the limbic system!
AROMATHERAPISTS SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS
AND SPREAD YOUR WINGS!
Colleen thank you for your precious time and devotion
as a secretary for the BCAOA alliance, CE Coordinator for the BCAPA and treasury position for the CFA
association. You are an aromatherapy angel!
To my CFA sisters, you are anchored at the marina of
my heart.
Marina Dufort CAHP, EOT, RA
A member of CFA, BCAPA, BCAOA
www.marinamermaid.com
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1) Introductory discussion of the foundational concepts of the theory and practice of Spiritual PhytoEssencing.
2) Discussion of soul archetypes and essential oils. This will include a brief demonstration of the
identification, during case-study analysis, of specific soul archetypes of the person for whom a
custom soul-level healing blend is being designed and how these identified archetypes are subsequently translated into essential oil selections.
3) Demonstration of how various aspects of the inter-disciplinary susnthesis used in the contruction
of the essential oil profiles in Berkowsky's Synthesis Materia Medica/Spiritualis of Essential Oils
provide clues regarding the inner soul nature of a given essential oil.
4) Q&A session
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Aromatic Living Today
Early Bird Rates
Before April 15
S a t u r d a y, M a y 1 9 , 2 0 1 2
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151 Annette Street
Toronto ON
9 am to 4:30 pm EST
Everyone Welcome!
CFA Annual General Meeting will follow lectures after 4:30 pm
Refreshments and Lunch provided
Marianne Tavares:
Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counselling; qualifications in massage, aromatherapy, reiki and hypnotherapy. Recently published “Integrating Clincal Aromatherapy in Specialist Palliative Care”.
Marianne specialises in developing and integrating complementary therapy programs for patients in medical
environments. She is currently working on a pilot project developing complementary therapies in the palliative care unit of York Central Hospital and Hill House Hospice. Author of “Integrating Clincal Aromatherapy
in Specialist Palliative Care.”
New Horizons for Aromatherapy - Part 1 & Part 2
These two sessions will cover the development of aromatherapy in Ontario for use with patients in the medical
environment. They will include (a) a pilot project in Richmond Hill (b) projects in-the-making and (c) what
the survey of CFA members tells us about ourselves.
Marina Dufort: CAHP; EOT; RA; Member of CFA , BCAPA, BCAOA.
Author of “Aromatherapy Secrets for Wellness: Maximize Your Life Force, Transform Stress and Conquer
Ailments with Essential Oils.
Aromatherpy Sucess For Wellness
Marina will share her secrets of transitioning from the film industry to becoming a highly successful published
aromatherapist
Discover the 8 Aroma Secrets for Wellness
Marina will be discussing aromatherapy treatments to modern day complaints.
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A ROMA T ELE -C HAT
This past fall, the CFA launched an Aroma Chat
Monthly Teleconference.
We’ve had quite the success in bringing aromatherapists together across the provinces. It is free
for all CFA members.
October: Discussion on the basics of marketing
and how to get aromatherapy out there, where new
eyes will see and new ears will hear our beautiful
and all natural therapy. We had members join in like
Annie Quast from Northern Ontario, one of our new
members! This makes it easy and fun to join in and
learn, even when travel is not an option.
November: Monika Meulmann coached Cindy
Nilsen on getting started on Facebook. You can find
her there online!
Hope to hear you all at our next Monthly
Aroma Tele-Chat on January 15th, 9-10pm EST
Must register to participate
January Topic: Business Planning for 2012, Setting
up Monthly & Quarterly Goals
We are looking for PHOTOS for our
Newsletter and Web site — please
take your pics and send them in—help
make our presence a sensational one...
Email photos to:
[email protected]
AND
Please send suggestions for ARTICLES you
would like to see in your CFA Newsletter
Aroma Tele-Chat
WHATS COOKING?
Every 3rd Sunday
9—10 pm est.
To Register: email Monika 1 day prior to scheduled
Tele-Chat date
[email protected]
You will receive confirmation of the call with the
call-in Phone Number and Access Code
Questions?
Contact Monika—416.347.5449
Every Monday night
9—10 pm EST
Open to everyone
Hosted by:
Michelle Reynolds
CFA Member
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E UCALYPTUS
Oil of the Season
Camphor, woody, minty fragrance that opens the windows of our
mind renewing and revitalizing our thought with a fresh existence.
Botanical Name:
Eucalyptus globulus var. globulus/radiata
Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
Eucalytus is grown in Australia, North and South Africa, India, and Southern Europe. This beautiful, tall, evergreen tree grows up to 90 meters high and is indigenous with a few exceptions to Australia and Tasmania.
The young trees have bluish-green oval leaves while the mature trees develop long, narrow, yellowish leaves,
creamy white flowers and a smooth, pale gray bark often covered in a white powder. There are over 700 different species of eucalyptus, of which at least 500 trees produce a type of essential oil.
Extraction of the essential oil is by steam distillation from the fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs.
Eucalyptus has been used as a traditional household remedy in Australia. The leaves and oil are especially
used for respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and croup, and the dried leaves are smoked like tobacco for
asthma.
It is also used for feverish conditions (malaria, typhoid, cholera, etc.) and skin problems like burns, ulcers and
wounds. Aqueous extracts are used for aching joints, bacterial dysentery, ringworms, tuberculosis, etc. and
employed for similar reasons in western and eastern medicine.
The wood is also used for timber production in Spain.
The oil and cineol component are largely employed in the preparation of liniments inhalants, cough syrups,
ointments, toothpaste and as pharmaceutical flavorings. It is also used in veterinary practice and dentistry.
Eucalyptus oil is used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents and toiletries—it is little used in perfumes. As well, it is used for the isolation of cineol and employed as a flavor ingredient in most major food
categories.
Eucalyptus is considered have a fairly volatile evaporation level.
It blends well with Basil, Cajeput, Frankincense, Ginger, Hyssop, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Marjoram,
Myrtle, Niaouli, Pine, Tea Tree and Thyme.
Therapeutic Action
Conditions that may benefit from Eucalyptus Oil are the following: poor circulation, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinusitis, coughs, throat infections, muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, acne, viral infections,
headaches, claustrophobia.
(Excerpts from Healing Fragrances’ Practitioners Guide to Essential Oils)
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The Art of Spiritual PhytoEssencing
and the Soul-Nature of Rose Oil
TM
Deep Psycho-Spiritual Work
Using Essential Oils
2005 Joseph Ben Hil-Meyer Research, Inc
Bruce Berkowsky, N.M.D, M.H., HMC
OVERVIEW of
Spiritual PhytoEssencing
Spiritual PhytoEssencing is a synthesis I have created using certain aspects of aromatherapy, Kabbalah,
Chinese and herbal medicines, classical homeopathy, modern physiology, depth psychology, color therapy,
gemstone healing and anthroposophical science. It is an art designed to help overcome the separation of
daily consciousness from the higher self which is at the core of emotional and physical disharmony and
may give rise to disease. The goal is to ―see‖ and work upon this core state that underlies all the mental
compensations we make to shelter and contain our weaknesses and disappointments.
The focus of my Spiritual PhytoEssencing work (the word phytoessence is a synonym for essential oil) is to
identify the pattern of deep psycho-spiritual themes which have a disharmonizing impact on the soul level.
Subsequently, a combination of essential oils which correlates with these themes is formulated to act as a
mirror-image of this ―central disturbance‖ and serve as a customized response to the bioenergetic fingerprint of a deeply ingrained pattern of imbalance.
ESSENTIAL OILS And The SOUL
Plants are alive, and everything that lives has a soul. The essential oil is the carrier of the soul of the plant. The founder of anthroposophy Rudolf Steiner states: “Matter is most spiritual in the perfume of the plant…When the spirit most closely approaches
the physical earth, then we have the perception of fragrance.”
According to the Kabbalah, the human soul contains animal-, vegetable- and human soul components. Thus, each of us has the ability to relate to plant souls on a soul-to-soul level. When the human soul becomes preoccupied with the daily challenges of life, rational consciousness becomes estranged from the higher self, thus mired in ―stuckness.‖ All chronic diseases have this quality of
inertia in common.
The plant soul is not encumbered by ego, so it has the qualities of purity and infinity. Thus, the individualized plant soul combination
within the essential oil blend, when proffered to the human soul, is eagerly received and infuses the latter with an impetus to move
beyond limitation by changing its orientation from the finite to the Infinite.
The key to moving the soul in this way is the formulation of an oil blend which accurately reflects an individual‘s ―soul print.‖ Just
like no two fingerprints are alike, each soul is completely unique. Living within the context of one‘s true soul nature requires a continuous connection with one‘s higher self. Happiness is the key to wellness. No one can be truly well so long as he or she is unhappy.
In turn, the key to happiness lies in accepting, and living in accordance with, one‘s soul print and having this soul print received by
others.
Harmonizing the currents of the psycho-spiritual plane facilitates an altered state characterized by heightened awareness, receptivity,
flexibility, objectivity and the illumination of life-choices. True healing can proceed only in this altered state. The purpose of the art
of Spiritual PhytoEssencing is to encourage and sustain this altered state of soul consciousness that serves as mind/body wellness.
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Imaginative consciousness is an important element in the art of Spiritual PhytoEssencing. In the context of this discussion, the term
imaginative consciousness refers to overcoming the limitations of analysis of the material aspects of essential oils performed exclusively by the senses and intellect via a complementary perception of the spiritual roots which sustain said material aspects. An essential oil is the carrier of a plant‘s soul. Like the human soul, the plant soul contains the spiritual roots for all the plant‘s material and
bioenergetic manifestations. Hence, when using essential oils for soul-spiritual work, all of the biophysical and bioenergetic features
of the plant can be used to develop an understanding of said spiritual roots.
The following discussion demonstrates how the soul nature of essential oil of rose can be elaborated using imaginative consciousness. Rose has always been associated with deep, heart-felt devotional love. To understand how it elicits this type of response in humans, an examination of the concepts of the rhythmic system, shen, the Fire element, the homeopathic symptoms of rose, the Tree of
Life‘s vessel of Binah will prove of good service.
FOLKLORE And ROSE
Since ancient times, rose (Rosa damascena) oil has been consistently classified as an oil of
emotional feeling, love, femininity and transformation. The Romans scattered rose petals on
the marriage bed and Roman brides and bridegrooms were crowned with roses, as were the
images of Venus and Cupid. When Cleopatra invited Mark Antony to her palace, she had the
meeting room floor covered with roses because of her fervent belief in the romantic power of
the rose‘s scent. Among some American Indian tribes, braves gathered wild roses for the hair
of their brides. Also, the rose was supposedly sacred to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love,
beauty and fertility. Legend has it that St. Dominic, in the course of a mystical vision, received
the first rosary from the Virgin Mary, and each bead was rose-scented.
The RHYTHMIC SYSTEM
A primary conceptual model of anthroposophical science is the Three-Fold Organism, or human triad. Accordingly, the organism consists of: 1) a nerve-sense system (concentrated primarily in the head) which is the instrument of perception, thought and consciousness; 2) a
metabolic/ locomotion system (concentrated in the lower torso and limbs) responsible for metabolism and movement and the exertion of will; 3) a rhythmic system (located in the chest)
which employs emotional feeling to arbitrate between thought and will.
As the rhythmic system is found midway between the upper and lower poles of the body, so does feeling lie midway between thinking and willing. For example, let us say a person imagines a beautiful scene of forest, water and light. She becomes attached to this
particular vision and desires to have it appear before her on an ongoing basis. She says to herself: Why don’t I transform my thought
into reality? Then, she proceeds to make a painting of this vision. In this example, there is a chronology that begins with thought and
gets caught up in feeling. The feeling then generates a compulsion to translate the thought into a deed, an act of will. In this way,
feeling mediates between thinking and willing.
Rose oil is the primary oil for the rhythmic system‘s (especially the heart‘s) feeling function. Rose helps to balance thinking and
willing. While it is noted as being useful in the treatment of heart palpitations, arrhythmia and hypertension, it should be considered
as primary for these symptoms only when disturbances of the heart‘s ―feeling‖ function is a leading element in the case.
Rose oil is considered an asthma remedy. In this case, it‘s most indicated for emotional asthma as well as cardiac asthma. Cardiac
asthma, associated with heart disease, is characterized by pulmonary congestion, airways obstruction, hyperventilation, bronchial
spasms and wheezing.
In the human organism, the primary organs of the rhythmic system are the heart, and secondarily, the lungs. Heart and lung activity
is characterized by ceaseless rhythm. Whenever a strong feeling is experienced, changes occur in the subtle interplay of blood and
breath. The heart and respiratory rates may increase or become erratic. When people recount strong emotional episodes, we often
hear expressions such as My heart skipped a beat, or It took my breath away. Also, blanching from emotional shock or blushing as a
result of embarrassment show the connection between feelings and the capillaries: tiny blood vessels which exhibit rhythmicity. This
helps to explain rose‘s value as a capillary tonic. A person‘s emotional life oscillates between empathy and antipathy. For this reason, feeling requires an organic system that is capable of rhythmic oscillation so that the scales can be balanced through harmonization.
The heart is actually a sense-organ perceiving subtle changes in the make-up of the blood. To coldly reflect upon something, you
need only the nerve-sense system. However, in order to imbue this reflection with interest and devotion, you need the heart‘s contribution of feeling. This feeling also imbues the will with the element of devotion and courage. This is why courage has long been
associated with the heart. Fear is potentially the outgrowth of heart weakness.
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The heart also balances between the warm blood returning from the metabolic organs and limbs and the cooler blood coming back
from the head, and, in its pumping cycle, between diastole (expansion) and systole (contraction). Similarly, in its other role as the
instrument of feeling, it must balance between cold-heartedness and warm-heartedness as well as open-heartedness and closedheartedness.
SHEN
Shen is one of the ―Three Treasures‖ of Chinese medicine (the other two being chi and jing). The word shen translates roughly as
spirit. Whereas movement is indicative of the presence of chi, and growth and renewal of jing, consciousness indicates the presence
of shen.
Shen is said to reside in two houses. The higher house correlates with the head where it brings forth clarity of thought and conscious
direction of life and the vital processes. The lower residence is the heart where it ensures balanced feelings and clear, honest communication.
Heart shen is essentially thought transformed by feeling. The concept of transformation is a prominent theme of rose oil. In earlier
times, it was used by alchemists as a catalyst in their attempts to transmute base metals into gold. It‘s interesting to note that in homeopathy, the remedy Aurum (gold) is a major heart remedy.
Consider rose oil whenever there is disturbed heart shen. Disturbed shen will manifest as: an inability to think clearly and organize
thoughts; emotional mood swings; speech defects ranging from stammering to muteness as well as excess loquacity and inappropriate laughter while speaking. Confused shen may also give rise to: nervousness; fearfulness; insomnia; depression; dull, unfocused
eyes.
FIRE ELEMENT
According to the Five Element Theory of Chinese medicine, the heart is the yin organ of the Fire element. Accordingly, when function is balanced, the spirit will flame-up with inspiration. If the fire is burning low, the individual will be dispirited or depressed.
Loss of fire can develop over time if a person‘s emotions have not been validated. In contrast, when there is excessive heart fire, an
individual will laugh excessively, be impulsive and be prone to hysteria.
The Five Elements interact in patterns of creation and support, or inhibition and restraint. The Wood element exerts a generating
effect upon the Fire element in the same way that wood is fuel for a fire.
A deficiency of Wood leads to depletion of the heart‘s feeling capacity while an excess may create destructive emotional intensity.
Hence, the heart‘s integrity as an emotional center is linked to liver health. Rose oil is noted as a remedy for: hangover; liver congestion; jaundice; various digestive symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea (which are sometimes related to liver dysfunction).
The word rose derives from the Greek word rodon, meaning red. Its color is a blood signature. The heart is the blood‘s pump, and
the liver is a blood-reservoir and -dispatcher. Rose should be considered as a liver remedy whenever strong emotions are the leading
symptoms in a case and there are concomitant liver and heart symptoms. Some of the emotional symptoms which may be ameliorated by rose oil may have a liver root, such as depression, apathy, impatience and disappointment.
Rose is considered an aphrodisiac oil, especially for the female. A woman‘s sexual feelings are more likely to be linked to heart-felt
emotions while a man‘s are more likely to be linked to the baser instincts of the ―animal principle.‖ It‘s likely that rose‘s aphrodisiac
properties derive from support of the emotional heart-center rather than direct stimulation of the sexual organs.
While the ovaries produce the female hormones, it‘s the liver that regulates their blood levels. The liver conjugates estrogens and
progesterone to facilitate their excretion via bile and urine. Therefore, the liver plays an important role in the regulation of blood levels of the sex hormones. Rose‘s value regarding sexual function and other aspects of the function of the female reproductive organs
may be related, in part, to its association with the liver.
HOMEOPATHIC SYMPTOMS of ROSE
The homeopathic literature on rose is very limited but does note the following symptoms: congestion of the eustachian tubes
(causing deafness and tinnitus: ringing in the ears); hardness of hearing. These symptoms are significant as the ear symptoms of rose
are the only ones prominently noted in the homeopathic literature. The significance of this is explained by the following discussion
of Binah.
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TREE of LIFE’S VESSEL of BINAH
On the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, the vessel of Binah-Understanding is associated with the heart. The tie-in between rose‘s homeopathic symptoms of hardness of hearing and tinnitus (noted above) and its Binah/Heart affinity can be explained by the following
insight by the renowned 18th century Kabbalist Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (from the Likutey Moharan I and II): “Hearing depends
on the heart...If spoken words do not penetrate the listener’s heart, it is as if they were never heard...In order to truly hear
what someone is saying to us—not just their words, but their intention—the heart must be attentive…The hearing process
commences with the ears, but must end up with the heart’s understanding what is said.” The feeling of not being truly listened
to and understood by one‘s romantic partner is a core issue in the lives of many of those who are strongly drawn to rose oil.
The following verse from Proverbs 20:5 is also relevant regarding the ―rose oil individual‖: “Deep waters are the counsel in a
man’s heart, but a man of understanding [Binah] will draw them forth.” These ―deep waters‖ are, in the case of rose, romanticized ideals and perceptions. Binah logically thinks these through and counsels the person as to how these must be modified in order
to achieve one‘s goals in life.
A central theme in the lives of those who have a strong affinity for rose oil is: If I find true love, everything will be okay. It is an essential oil to consider whenever an individual‘s psycho-spiritual disharmony is related to emotional yearning for, or disappointment
regarding, romantic love. Rose oil is one of the major remedies for emotional denial related to compulsive adherence to a romantic
naiveté that leads to: lack of objectivity, self-delusion, repeated errors in personal relationships and congestion of the heart with
mundane ego-level preoccupations that obstruct the attainment of higher soul levels. 
Important Note:
This article is intended for informational purposes only and not meant as a prescription for any individual. Consult a physician whenever disease is present or suspected.
BIO:
Dr. Bruce Berkowsky, registered naturopath, master herbalist and classical homeopath, is President of Joseph Ben Hil-Meyer Research, Inc. He is the founder/teacher of Spiritual PhytoEssencing (deep psycho-spiritual healing work with essential oils) as well as
the Natural Health Science System (a synthesis of traditional naturopathy, therapeutic nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, exercise, as well as East/West healing arts/bodywork) both of which he derive from his many years of research and clinical practice.
Note:
To reach Dr. Berkowsky:
Fax: (360) 422-7729 or e-mail: [email protected].
To subscribe to his free monthly Nature‘s Therapies On-Line Journal and/or his Journal of Spiritual PhytoEssencing, or to learn
about his Vital Chi Skin-Brushing System (book and DVD available) or his Spiritual PhytoEssencing Distance-Learning Diploma
and Master‘s Courses, teleseminar series, annual webinar-format training intensives, recordings, books and more, visit:
www.NaturalHealthScience.com.
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A visit to Snowshill Lavender Farm—July, 2011
This summer I visited my home-land –
Great Britain for 3 glorious weeks.
I spent my first week on a much needed
retreat in North Wales (home to Prince
William and Catherine) at a place called
Penwamaer which is nestled in the rolling hills of North Wales. I stayed at
Nodffa, meaning place of retreat which
is run by Nuns. My time was spent reading, walking and generally communing
with nature.
I used my Frankincense and Myrrh
blend which helped me to get into a deep
meditative state that led to rejuvenating
my soul and physical being. There are
two labyrinths‘ on the property that are
used for walking meditations. The food
and the company were wonderful. By
week‘s end I headed home to Coventry
in the heart of Warwickshire.
The rest of my vacation was spent visiting with friends and driving around a
favourite part of the countryside called
the Cotswolds which happens to be close
to home. During this visit I stopped at
Snowshill which is a quaint little village
built out of Cotswold stone and lying on
the outskirts of the village is a lavender
farm.
As I drove up towards the farm with my
windows down I could smell the pungent aroma of lavender, absolutely glorious. All around me as far as I could see
were fields of lavender and the colour
was breath-taking.
all kinds made from the lavender produced on the farm, there was even lavender furniture polish which took me back
to when I was a young girl polishing the
furniture at home only this was infused
with authentic lavender.
The lavender fields were first planted in
2000 and there are now 53 acres of lavender covering 70 miles. I was told that
lavender particularly liked the soil in this
area and the farm has gone from strength
to strength. There are 24 varieties of
lavender and after it is harvested it is put
through a steam distillation right on the
farm but alas I was not able to see this
process.
I spent the rest of my time travelling
through the Costwold villages and towns
e.g. Moreton-in-the-Marsh, Stow-on-the
-Wold and Broadway visiting historic
homes and gardens. Where ever I went I
could find the Snowshill Lavender Farm
products in the stores. It was a wonderful vacation and a beautiful place to
visit.
I spent some time sitting on a bench in
the fields breathing in the aroma
(fortunately it was not raining) looking
across fields upon fields of various
shades of purple. Truly a sight worth
seeing! And smelling!
The lavender farm also boasted a tearoom that made cream teas with the
cream infused with their lavender.
Yummy, heavenly cream, no one can
resist a cream tea! Attached to the tearoom was a shop which had products of
Here is the link for their website just in
case you happen to be in the U.K.
www.cotswoldlavender.co.uk
Have a wonderful aromatic summer.
Tricia Eagle
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B OOK R EPORT
Coming soon!
Publishing date to be announced ………..
I NREGRATING CLINICAL A ROMATHERAPY IN SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE
“The
understanding of the term
„clinical aromatherapy‟
is evolving as an advanced level
of aromatherapy practice
where essential oils are used to
ATIVE CARE
contribute
to symptom management”
Tment
NE TAVARES
FOREY:
RHIANNON HARRIS
CATH MILLER
Aromatherapy is the most widely provided complementary therapy in palliative care in the U.K.
Aromatherapy for relaxation, stress relief and emotional / psychological support is becoming known as ‗holistic aromatherapy‘ and
is generally provided in the form of aromatherapy massage. The
understanding of the term ‗clinical aromatherapy‘ is evolving as
an advanced level of aromatherapy practice where essential oils
are also used for symptom management.
Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Specialist Palliative Care provides some of the best available evidence on essential oils
as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antispasmodic, anxiolytic and sedative agents. It describes the process used
at one hospice to integrate the use of essential oils in simple ways in symptom management, alongside conventional measures.
The three chapters on wound care, skin care and mouth care provide a guide and framework which may encourage other hospices and palliative care units to consider the approach. Resources are given for advanced clinical aromatherapy studies and
continuing professional development for aromatherapists.
With forewords by Rhiannon Harris, Essential Oil Research Consultant and Educator, and Cath Miller, Director of Nursing at
St. Gemma‘s Hospice, Leeds this guide is intended to provide a basis for organisations to develop their own policies, protocols
and procedures in order to safely introduce essential oils for symptom management in response to local needs.
Marianne Tavares is a consultant in complementary therapies in palliative care who now works and resides in Toronto, Canada.
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CFA N EWS
Meet our new Board Member - Colleen Thompson
by Monika Meulman
put a drop on the floor of the shower
each morning for a sauna effect. I
add it to the rinse water when washing sheets, towels and underwear and
I clean pretty much everything with
it!
Q1. How long have you worked
with essential oils?
I was first introduced to essential
oils in 1991 when someone recommended them for my migraines. I
found Peppermint essential oil and to
my surprise it worked! I tried researching essential oils but of course
we didn‘t have internet then and I
wasn‘t able to find any books on the
subject so my experience was limited to the Peppermint and I more
less forgot about aromatherapy.
In 1993 I found a store that sold essential oils and they were able to
answer many of my questions. In
1995, I left my job of many years
and purchased an aromatherapy franchise store. In spite of my quest for
knowledge, I soon found out that I
knew relatively little about essential
oils and how they worked and so
enrolled in an Aromatherapy Certification Program and graduated in
1996. Because my background was
adult education, in addition to my
retail store, I taught classes and
workshops on aromatherapy and still
do to this day.
Q2. What is the eo that you cannot
live without and why?
I would have to say eucalyptus. I
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Q3. Has the use of essential oils
ever surprised you over the years,
if so, how?
Many times – the first of course
being my experience with the peppermint essential oil for my migraines. At times I‘ve become complacent and then experience an ―aha‖
moment with the oils. The most rewarding has been when I‘ve found a
recipe and tried it on a customer only
to have it work better than I would
have ever expected!
Q4. If you could only travel with 4
oils what would they be and why?
Eucalyptus, lavender, juniper and
rose. I use eucalyptus extensively so
I would have to travel with it. Lavender to help with sleep; to put on
cuts and scrapes; and to deter pesky
mosquitoes and other insects. I like
juniper for the lymphatic system and
use it if I‘m feeling under the
weather and also can combine with
eucalyptus and lavender for sore
tired muscles. I love rose for skin
and also as a fragrance.
Q5. What advice would you give to
a budding young aromatherapist
or new student?
Learn everything you can about
aromatherapy and keep learning – it
is a lifelong process and new research is constantly uncovering new
essential oils or new ways to use ex-
isting essential oils.
Know what
area of aromatherapy you might
want to get involved in and research
it before beginning your career. Embrace essential oils in every element
of your life – talk the talk and walk
the walk. Network with other aromatherapists.
Q6. How do you view/see aromatherapy developing in the next
5 years in BC?
I would love to see aromatherapy
more accepted by the medical professionals. I would also like to see
more new aromatherapists entering
the profession because we can accomplish so much more with higher
numbers. I also would like to have
some of the world‘s experts speak at
out conferences. We had Robert
Tisserand in the spring of this year
and have Rhiannon Harris coming
next spring. This gives us a better
picture of what is happening with
aromatherapy worldwide instead our
little corner of the universe.
A ROMATHERAPY AND TRAVEL
Lavender 101 to the
Rescue at the Kripalu
Centre
Many years ago, after I graduated
from Naturopathic College in Israel, two
great things happened. One is I took an
Aromatherapy course, which led me to
where I am today in my career. This
career has not only fulfilled me as an
person, but has contributed to my
healthy lifestyle. It gave me an awareness of the environment and a reason to
investigate the products that I used day
to day which helped me to treat myself
as appropriate. Most of all it led me to
wisdom and a wealth of information that
has been ingrained in my DNA. This
information was packaged and put into
an Aromatherapy program that leads
other eager minds to discover Aromatherapy through Healing Fragrances
School of Aromatherapy.
Another passion I have always had is
movement and kinesiology. Therefore,
I took a two year Aerobics Instructors
course. I integrated physical activity into
my Naturopathic practice. My main
interest was working with eating disorders and self image. I created a program
that was taught in several kibbutzim
across the country. One of the main
things I implemented in my self image
classes was gentle yoga practice, which I
extracted from the Kripalu philosophy.
Kripalu is yoga of the heart, the movement is taught by embracing your body
and moving with its unique flow.
Last week I just got back from a five
day stay at the Kripalu centre. It has
been my dream to go there for as long as
12 years . As I write these words, I am
still touched by my experience.
I set my intention prior to the trip, just
to flow with the drive with no judgements or expectations from myself. I
also gave myself a bit of advice that I
usually give my students or clients. I
took a break from using essential oils,
and enjoyed every moment without the
charm of the scents of the essential oils.
The only oils I took with me is my High
Altitude Lavender and my ―Rose Otto‖.
The drive to Stockbridge Massachusetts was an eight our drive from Thornhill. As I began to reach my destination, it was apparent I was driving
through the Appellations mountains. The
stunning emerald foliage was so vivid
along the highway.
The clusters of
Black and Red spruces, the fir balsams
and other species of trees were just so
grand and welcoming it took my breath
away. All my senses were engaged in
the experience, delivering a unique and
one of a kind Aromatherapy treatment,
without opening up a bottle.
When I reached the Kripalu centre I
was greeted with a pretty flower bed that
had a sign ―Kripalu Centre‖ . My smile
muscles began to curve into my ears. It
began to rain, and the scent of the earth
and trees began to orchestrate a symphony of aromatic molecules such alpha & beta pinenes into the atmosphere.
My olfactory was waltzing till my breath
was taken away.
I walked into a dorm like atmosphere,
registered and was told my first class
begins at 4:00 . Now, I was impressed
with myself that I could actually keep up
with an intermediate class. So the next
day, I had four different classes all in
the intermediate levels. I patted myself
on the shoulder and said ―not bad for a
53 year old‖. During the evening, I
began to feel my aching muscles expressing that ― I just over did it‖. It felt
like every muscle in my body was in
pain.
I could not sleep. So I woke up at
around 11 o‘clock and decided to take a
bath with High Altitude Lavender. I
started running the tub and put my 2530 drops lavender oil to the rescue.
High Altitude Lavender contains two
major constituents Linalool – which is
sedating, and anti-inflammatory, also
acts as an emulsifier in the water, therefore I did not need a carrier. The Lynalyl-acetate, is anti-spasmodic and sedative. Both of these constituents when
applied topically on the skin transfer into
the blood. The slight analgesic properties comes from the small amount of
camphor in the lavender.
I soaked in the bath for twenty minutes,
got out, and fell asleep till six in the
morning, ready to attend my gentle
Yoga class.
So thank goodness I brought my lavender, as this allowed me to enjoy the rest
of my stay and the Kripalu Yoga experience!
Submitted by Danielle Sade
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I N THE SPOTLIGHT
An Interview with Marianne Bogoslowski CFA member
 How did you become interested in
aromatherapy?
My mother received weekly aromatherapy treatments throughout the trials,
tribulations and pain of breast cancer.
When my mother‘s breast cancer had
reached 3rd stage, her aromatherapist
asked me to massage her with a blend of
anti-anxiety oils daily. These oils, applied with love and care provided tremendous relief both physically and more
importantly, emotionally.
During this difficult time, my mom suggested that I should study aromatherapy.
I was a graphic artist and a mother of
two small children at the time, so the
challenge of going back to school
seemed unattainable. However, because
aromatherapy had such a positive impact
on my mom‘s end of life, the thought of
being able to help others in this way
overrode any misgivings I had.
 What education did you pursue?
In 2002, I attended the Mohawk
McMasters Complementary Therapies
course for 3 months. The classes unfortunately were cancelled so I then continued my studies at the Balnea School in
Burlington.
 Have you pursued other studies
since then?
In 2006, I studied medical aromatherapy
under Dr. Daniel Penoel in France and I
have also studied with Eve Taylor
(considered worldwide as the pioneer of
modern aromatherapy). I received a
Healthy Breast Nutrition and Yoga
Teacher Training Certificate, studying
under Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur and have
also studied Iridology.
 You have a business called Aroma
Care. One of your current clientele
consists of Long Term Care residents. Could you give us your step
by step approach to procuring these
contracts?
Sure. What I needed was to gather and
submit information to the health care
facilities. So the steps went something
like this.......
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Care is provided in an ―as is‖ position,
basically, wherever they are. Because
many times they have difficulty moving
and are unable to get up or even turn on
their sides. I must accommodate for
them in whichever way they need.
I have a foot stool that I bring with me to
each facility and it doubles as storage for
all my different blends. In it I carry a
foot spray, with approximately 5 different blends. For feet and lower legs I
have the client elevate their legs so they
rest on my lap. For elimination difficulties, I massage the abdomen in a supine
position on bed. For shoulder and neck
pain or headaches, the client would sit in
a comfortable chair. This allows easy
access for back massage.

Research, research, research - such
topics as use of essential oils in
chronic care for pain, anxiety, dementia, depression etc. Compile all
of this information.
 Compose a cover letter with my
logo attached
 Compose a fairly in depth outline of
the benefits of aromatherapy and
what I could provide the clients with
– ie what I can do for you
 I arranged an appointment with the
supervisor stating that I was interested in offering a program for the
residents. I presented my
―envelope‖ of information and
briefly discussed the benefits of
aromatherapy.
I was asked to meet with the activity
directors. I brought a power point presentation which was helpful in relaying
the benefits of essential oils as well as
the many ways the oils can help to enhance health both physically and emotionally
 Given that you are working with
the elderly, I am assuming that you
would not use a massage table. How
would you provide aroma care.
 Who determines the clients you will
be seeing and how long are the
treatments?
The activity director will inform me if
someone is experiencing pain for example, and ask me to see them. As well, I
will simply visit a resident and ask if
they would like an aromatherapy treatment. (the answer is always yes)
I have been approached by physicians
and asked if there is anything I can do
for a patient who is experiencing issues
such as agitation or anxiety.
Aromatherapy sessions provided by the
chronic care facility are 15 minutes. If
someone wants to have extra time, the
activity director will talk to the family to
see if they wish to pay for this extra
time.
 Could you explain why you were
hired by the Activity Centre department
Yes, I think things are slowly changing
in terms of aromatherapy being known
as a health benefit but for now, chronic
care facilities are more open and comfortable with offering aromatherapy as a
―program‖. As we all know, it will take
time, education and persistent promotion
to bring to the forefront the benefits of
essential oils.
I N THE SPOTLIGHT
An Interview with Marianne Bogoslowski CFA member (cont’d)
 What were the main hurdles to
overcome and how did /do you overcome them?
Questions regarding fragrance and allergies..... but I found that once I explain
that the scent of the oils are not synthetic
but rather a natural occurring aroma
from plants all fear of allergies disappear.
The other hurdle is always in play and
this one is knowing when to stop and
take care of myself. I also provide aromatherapy to staff members at the Oakville Hospital and I find that my thumbs
ache due to the strain of massage. How
I alleviate this is to schedule a massage
for myself, and to try to remember to
check in with my body to ensure that I
am not overworking or overextending
my own body.
 What is the most frequent complaint of the elderly client?
Pain.
 What blend of oils would you use
for pain for this clientele?
My generic blend would consist of peppermint, black pepper, ginger, clove,
sweet marjoram a little juniper berry and
sometimes german chamomile.
 Do you create individual blends for
all clients?
I create generic blends for specific
health issues such as constipation, agitation and anxiety, as well as an antiinflammatory blend and palliative blend
etc. I also create blends individually
especially when there are other health
problems to consider.
 What information is given to you in
regards to the chronic care clients?
Do you consult with nursing staff?
At the majority of long term care facilities, I can access the client charts. The
charge nurse will inform me of the history of each client as well as any health
issues. I chart in my own log book plus I
chart in the resident‘s on site file. Charting would include such information as
blend of oils, any complaints of discomfort, changes in client demeanour etc.
 You mentioned that you work at
Oakville Hospital. Could you describe what you do there and what
brought you there?
I work in the staff wellness program.
This was a serendipity moment as I had
scheduled an appointment with the staff
wellness supervisor who arranged to
have her assistant sit in as well.
After discussing aromatherapy and the
benefits, I offered a 15 minute shoulder
and head massage.
This was the turning point. After the
massage, they shared with me that they
had massages in the past but, with aroma
massage, there was a sense of connection and mindfulness. I was hired on the
spot!
The staff wellness program now offers
15 minute chair massage to the staff. A
department is chosen and posted each
week, staff sign up for a time slot and I
provide aromatherapy massage for 4
hours each week. This type of massage
is strenuous as you are endeavouring to
loosen knots in shoulders and upper
back area and as I said earlier, can lead
to achy thumbs.
 What is the staff feedback?
Great! The staff love this – feedback is
all smiles and positive. I receive emails
from the supervisor passing on testimonials staff have written on how much
they enjoy this and how it reduces stress.
 Do you work alone?
When I started working in long term
care facilities, I asked a friend Carla
Piccolo, who is also a CAHP, to join me.
We work as a team although we do not
work at the same facilities. We practice
aromatherapy at the Long Term care
facilities and the Oakville Hospital wellness program. It is great to have this
mutual support and we meet every
Wednesday morning to discuss strategies, blends etc.
 What inspires you the most in your
aromatherapy journey.
Inspiration comes with each person.
With each new day, there are new challenges, and meeting and exceeding them
is what inspires me. To make another
human being feel cared for, happy and
comfortable is a great joy for me! I love
what I do and I am truly, truly grateful
for this humbling work.
*Marianne has been invited to present
information on the benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils to physicians in the Oakville area. We hope to
re-interview Marianne following this
presentation for feed back from a physicians perspective.
Submitted by Ewanna Gallo
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Oil of the Season
P ETITG RA IN
Petitgrain oil is obtained by steam distillation of leaves, buds, and small
branches of varius citrus species. The
origin of the name ‗Petitgrain‘ (French
for little grain) comes from its historical
harvesting. Long ago it was extracted
from the unripe oranges of Citrus aurantium var. amara.
Yes, that‘s right, in the world of chemical preparation for industry, laboratories
and other mass consumption ventures,
petitgrain refers to oil of any citrus tree.
Once we correctly identify an essential
oil as ‗bigarade‘ it strictly refers to the
bitter orange tree. Thus, any essential oil
labeled simply ‗Petitgrain‘ is incomplete. It is possible to obtain Petitgrain
from Mandarin, Bitter Orange,
Clementine, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Key Lime, Persian Lime, and
Grapefruit Trees! (Dugo et al, 2010)
Did you know that petitgrain oils are
usually distilled shortly after the collection of the flowers, since the trees are
trimmed during harvesting? In the Mediterranean this is usually between February and April. That being said the neroli
and petitgrain oils are harvested from the
same plantations. If you have a reliable
supplier of neroli, who provides you
with clear documentation of origin &
GC analysis, and know your neroli to be
of superior quality, or as many aromatherapists refer to it as ‗therapeutic
quality‘, then you can bet that your petitgrain is pure as well and has not been
adulterated.
Petitgrain, like many essential oils, gets
mixed up with bad company, when prepared by impatient or unethical suppliers. According to (NIIR, 2003),
―because of its relatively high price,
genuine French petitgrain bigarade oil is
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not infrequently adulterated with
cheaper petitgrain oils (oil of petitgrain
Paraguay, for example) or with linalool
and linalyl acetate.‖
(see a sample comparison of Gas Chromatography comparisons of Paraguay
and Italy Petitgrains, links below)
Did you know that the bulk of the commercial Italian petitgrain bigarade oil is
produced in the province of Reggio
Calabria? It is also often distilled in two
ways: 1. distilleries with steam stills and
2. field distillation posts that contain
fired stills. The distilleries produce a
superior product.
Chemical content
One of the major constituents is linalyl
acetate, which can vary from 40-71%
(Dugo et al, 2010). Linalyl acetate is an
ester that promotes relaxing in the nervous system and calming in the digestive
system (Caddy R. 1997). Linalyl acetate
has antispasmodic properties which invites activity of the para-sympathetic
nervous system thus promoting ease to
the digestive system and relaxation of
involuntary muscles. Two other major
constituents are terpene alcohols, linalool and geraniol. Linalool has high
sedative properties that enhances relaxation and while geraniol promotes antispasmodic effects on smooth muscle
tissue. Other present esters are usually
geranyl acetate and neryl acetate. In his
Medical Aromatherapy book (Healing
with Essential Oils), Kurt Schnaubelt
defines petitgrain as strongly green and
leafy. However, as with many aroma
texts we get misleading information in
this book since on page 194 his preferred mode of use is ―perfume, topical‖
but on page 237 he lists Petitgrain as
part of a group of essential oils for Internal Conditions, as an anti-inflammative.
Petitgrain bigarade (Citrus aurantium
var amara bigarade) is probably the
most beautiful and well rounded among
all the petitgrain essential oils. Next time
you order yours, make sure it is French
or Mediterranean from the Bitter Orange
Tree!
References
 Sample GC for Petigrain oils:
 http://www.oshun.bc.ca/pub/
Petitigrain.pdf
 http://
www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/
msds/petitgraingc.htm
 Caddy, R. 1997. Essential Oils in
Color, Caddy Classic Profiles. Amberwood Publishing Ltd. 90 pages
 Dugo, Giovanni, Luigi Mondello.
2010. Citrus Oils: Composition,
Advanced Analytical Techniques,
Contaminants, and Biological Activity. CRC Press. 561 pages
 book access: http://
www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/
item/1439800286item.html?
s_campaign=Google_BookSearch_
organic
 National Institute of Industrial Research (India) 2003. The complete
technology book of essential oils
(aromatic chemicals) 628 pages
book access: http://www.niir.org/
books/book/book_id,,58/index.html
 Schnaubelt, Kurt. 1995. Advanced
Aromatherapy. Healing Arts Press.
131 pages
 Schnaubelt, Kurt. 1998. Medical
Aromatherapy, Healing With Essential Oils. Frog Ltd. 296 pages
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Petitgrain
 http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/
perl/webwn?s=bigarade
by Monika Meulman, CAHP, HonBSc.
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