A happy place: surrounded by plants + light, with a hot cup of coffee in hand.

A warm welcome!

I’m so happy to see you in my plant-infused, cozy little corner of the internet. Know that it isn’t a coincidence that you are visiting me in this space. You felt a tug at your heartstrings — and that’s all that matters for now.

Let me introduce myself real quick.

In short: I’m Julia. Wife, mother of four, believer, immigrant, simpler | plant-infused | holistic living enthusiast, empathetic soul + certified aromatherapist.

Here’s more about my story, if you’re interested.

 

My mission:

Serving you with hand crafted, micro batch, and custom made aromatic and herb-infused preparations, consultations, and personalized aromatic programs for simpler, health-friendlier, effective personal wellness - naturally.

This is so you can experience the benefits and versatility of nature’s therapeutic, living essence: essential oils. As you are taking steps towards lowering your toxic burden and both simplifying and enhancing your personal well-being, I am dedicated to naturally supporting you and your family.

 

Re-connecting with nature:

It starts within the walls of your home.

Build a simple, yet Effective Holistic Toolbox, address underlying emotional and physical Needs turning to the Proven Healing Properties of Plants, and learn about how you can confidently incorporate Nature’s Living Essence into your Home.

safely, simply, naturally.

How can I best serve you, from the smallest Family Members to adults?

Learn about My Aromatherapy Services
 

Get my monthly, free e-letter with practical tips and tricks how to incorporate essential oils into your personal and home care routine. It’s simpler than you may think — and, psssst, natural living can be budget friendly. I’ll show you how.

“…there is virtually no people known to anthropology – however remote, isolated, or primitive – in which some form of doctoring with plants was not practiced.”
— Barbara Griggs, The Green Pharmacy
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Nature’s Living Essence

 

What are essential oils?

In the 16th century, Paracelsus named the effective component of a drug “Quinta essentia": quintessence. This coined the term essential oils.

They are aromatic extracts that are distilled or expressed from a variety of aromatic plant material, incl. flowers, flowering tops, fruits + zests, grasses, leaves, needles + twigs, resins, roots, seeds, and woods.

The International Organization for Standardization defines essential oils as “a product made by distillation with either water or steam or by mechanical processing of citrus rinds […]”

How can they be used?

Essential oils can contain over 200+ unique chemical components. Each oil has active components that determine its therapeutic behavior and activity.

We can use essential oils aromatically by diffusion or inhalation, topically, and some of them can even be taken internally. [Quality is of the essence.]

They are an easy and very effective way to live more naturally and lower our toxic burden by incorporating them into both our personal wellness, as well as home care routine.

Quality matters for safety and effectiveness. I only use certified organic, unadulterated (genuine), pure essential oils.

 
 

Ready to use essential oils?

Learn how to safely and effectively incorporate essential oils into your daily life with this quick + FREE Essential Oil Guide. Psssst - it’s so simple to use them for yourself and your family and to experience the wonderful benefits.

 

Aromatherapy at a Glance

 

What is Aromatherapy?

Traditional Aromatherapy (as popularized and practiced in England) is an alternative health modality that aims at affecting the body-mind-spirit components. This complementary therapy focuses on the application of genuine, plant-derived essential oils to enhance both the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of an individual. Aromatherapy is one aspect of holistic health, a very effective one, but in itself alone does not create optimal wellness (nutrition, sleep, exercise all need to be taken into consideration). Aromatherapy aims at supporting the body’s natural healing abilities. Further, it is one of the practitioner’s goals to educate about essential oils incl. their benefits for healing, preventing health problems, using them safely for self and home care.

How does it work?

Essential oils, as the heart and soul of aromatherapy, are generally used via three main pathways into the body: olfaction (our sense of smell), inhalation, and dermal application. The individual’s unique physiological, emotional, as well as spiritual needs determine the specific methods of application. Those include diffusion, inhalation, aromatic baths, facial toners, salves, creams, gels, compresses, massage oils, e.g. A Certified Aromatherapist — in the U.S. through a National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) certified school — will create an aromatic program (wellness plan) for one or more custom made aromatic products. However, the practitioner does not diagnose, treat or cure an illness. The aim is to understand aspects of the client’s life to address imbalances.

What are the benefits?

Individuals who choose to see an Aromatherapist value a natural, whole-istic approach to health. Main reasons: insomnia, stress, anxiety, headaches, respiratory, sinus, musculoskeletal, hormonal, and skin problems. By using essential oils, common conditions may greatly improve, oftentimes even completely resolve, and be prevented in the future, while enhancing overall wellness. Aromatherapists look at the root cause rather than the symptom (e.g. high stress levels that may be reason for skin problems; headaches due to tightness of shoulders). Our body, mind, and spirit are deeply intertwined and essential oils, with their many therapeutic actions, oftentimes can address two or even all components at the same time - improving quality of life, naturally.

Aromatherapy Through the Lens of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine

“In Chinese terms, essential oils are medicines for the shen, the spiritual essence that resides in the heart and governs consciousness. In Ayurvedic terms, they enhance the flow of prana (life force), nourish ojas (nutritional and immunological essence), and brighten tejas (mental luminosity).”
— David Crow, Herbalist + Aromatherapist
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I look forward to connecting with and serving you.

 

Whether you:

  • wish to have a personal consultation for a custom aromatic product and program to address and possibly improve a physiological and/or emotional condition (100% virtual visits).

  • are interested in one of my aromatic preparations or gift bundles/baskets.

  • would like suggestions for and/or a custom made wellness bundle based on your needs.

  • are looking for wholesale to fill your boutique/farm store shelves with unique wellness preparations.

I’m right here to support you: Reach out to me + we will have an informal (virtual) first chat addressing questions and Next Steps.

 
 

I invite you to visit my aroma infused etsy shop!

You will find aromatic, Herb-Infused preparations for yourself and your family as well as helpful Resources.

I will also be happy to craft a custom aromatic preparation for your needs — the core of aromatherapy.

Custom Gift Bundles and Baskets for events are always an option.

Visit My Small Shop
 

Don’t Need a Personal Consultation but looking to go More natural?

 

Browse my tried and true products for a more plant-infused lifestyle:

 

Or shop other natural products we use and I believe will also serve your family’s unique home and wellness needs:

 

Essential oils aren’t a cure-all, but when used responsibly, they are a wonderful tool on the path towards elevating your wellness — quite simply: naturally.

 
 

Join me on instagram for feel-good, plant-infused content:

So happy to see your face! Aromatherapy has been part of my life - and hence, my home - for the last four years. I went on to became a Certified Aromatherapist through the School for Aromatic Studies, after our second son was born in 2021. I am also
C l e a r A i r w a y s 🌿 The salve that started my tiny Aroma Infused Living shop. Ideal to support open airways during this allergy season (and also helps with coughs an congestion). 🌱 Essential oil synergy: Frankincense, Rosemary, Pepperm
 

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Disclaimer: The information found on this website is for educational purposes only. It is never medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis especially when pregnant, nursing, taking specific medication, having a medical condition, or undergoing medical treatment. If you are looking for guidance from a certified aromatherapy practitioner, you are welcome to reach out to me and I will be happy to discuss your specific, unique needs.