Send us a text In this episode, Rachel interviews Nikki about the best ways to blend essential oils for acute conditions. In this episode, we discuss What is an acute condition How you can go to a higher dilution for a few days, but still start on the lower side of the scale. Using higher blends for no more than 5 days ideally Individual dilution of essential oils still can’t go past the maximum recommendations for safety How the olfactory system and the aromatic benefits can work quickly in cer...
May 30, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Jirbie Go about what’s happening in the Philippines regarding aromatherapy. Jirbie became a certified aromatherapist in 2019, is a certified aromatherapy teacher, has publications in multiple international aromatherapy journals, is a proud member of the International Clinical Aromatherapy Network (ICAN), is a board member and Philippine representative for the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), Founder of the Alliance of the Philippin...
May 23, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Hana Tisserand from Tisserand Institude about the importance of research when it comes to aromatherapy. Hana Tisserand is an essential oil educator and a co-founder of Tisserand Institute, a global resource for evidence-based essential oil education. Coming from a background in translation and adult learning, her focus is on making research understandable, and making science enjoyable. In this episode, Nikki and Hana go over How Hana started her a...
May 16, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Beverly Hawkins about how aromatherapy has evolved over the years and importance of education, and looking at her membership program. Bev Hawkins has incorporated aromatics and other alternative modalities into her life and practice for over 30 years. She has extensive training, certificates and diplomas in many different modalities. She first started teaching aromatherapy courses and workshops in 1995, and in 1999 founded the West Coast Institu...
May 09, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Jennifer Pressimone about the benefits of joining the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) Association. Jennifer Pressimone is the Central Florida Director & Vice President of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy. She has been a leading expert in clinical & psychological aromatherapy for over 20 years, teaching health & wellness professionals across the globe. She is a certified clinical aromatherapist, he...
May 02, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Nancy about her experience becoming a Certified Clinical aromatherapist with Essentria Aromatherapy School. Nancy is a Certified Aromatherapy Health Professional operating her private practice, Nancy LAromatherapy, from home in Amherstburg, Ontario Canada, supporting people in the Windsor Essex community. She sees clients on a one-on-one basis offering customized care. She does this using aromatherapy preparations through inhalation or topical app...
Apr 25, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Emily Carpenter about how The Aroma Summit came to be and why it’s an event you won't want to miss! Emily Carpenter has training in the fields of Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Herbalism, and Reiki. Emily gained recognition through her interviews with essential oil companies and aromatherapists, as well as her Essential Oil Safety Quiz that attracted over 500 participants on her original blog, Marvy Moms. For over six years, Emily made monthly appearan...
Apr 18, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Kristi on how meditation and essential oils can help support people. Kristi has been educating others on the power of essential oils and nutrition for over 12 years. She has 10 certifications in alternative health modalities including foot, back, face & hand zoning. She's a highly intuitive certified life coach, who also assists clients in connecting with themselves, their angels, and their higher power so they can heal faster and fulfill thei...
Apr 11, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki and Rachael share their thoughts on reaching 4 years since Essentria opened the doors for student enrolment! In this episode, we chatted about how Essentria has students in over 135 countries We have supported over 7200 students Several certification courses are available online, with more to come Many mini-courses, and more to come Launched this great podcast in the summer of 2022 Sponsoring the CFA and NAHA conferences in 2023 Free guides that you can down...
Apr 04, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Melissa about the benefits of having a coach for your life and business. Melissa is a Transformational Coach and Registered Aromatherapist. She is a member of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists and is the Mentor for the Regional and State Representatives. She was listed as one of the most influential people in Aromatherapy in 2022 and is a writer and international speaker. She has been married to her husband for 33 years, has four grown...
Mar 28, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Nicki Ojeda, about the benefits of tarot and how she incorporates aromatherapy into her readings. Nicki Ojaida, also known as Tatiara, has been a tarot and past life reader for 35 years. She creates custom essential oil blends and flower essences based on the energies shown in the reading based on archetypal wisdom. She also holds archetypal embodiment workshops; which is an experiential moving meditation wherein she touches into the unconscious a...
Mar 21, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki goes over 3 questions that Essentria received in an email, and myths that have been floating around on the internet for a bit. The first question was whether using Essential oils can release volatile organic compounds (VOC) and change the air quality. Nikki shares What VOC really means How to diffuse essential oils safely, not diffusing for hours on end What could happen when diffusing for too long What is being diffused matters The second question was if es...
Mar 14, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Send us a text In this episode, Rachael, Rhonda, and Nikki go over Essentria’s Dermal Dilution for specific conditions guide which shows how much essential oil you could use depending what your blend’s purpose is, and where you are applying it on the body. If you haven’t listened to part 1 or 2 of this 3-part series, check out episode #31 and #32. You can find the Dermal Dilution guide here, along with all our safety charts https://www.schoolofessentria.com/eo-safety-charts Remember to start at ...
Mar 07, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Send us a text n this episode, Rachael, Rhonda, and Nikki go over Essentria’s Dermal Dilution by Age guide which shows how much essential oil you could use depending on the age of the person using the blend. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this 3-part series, check out episode #31 You can find the Dermal Dilution by Age guide, along with all our safety charts https://www.schoolofessentria.com/eo-safety-charts It is very important to take the age of the person using the essential oils into a...
Feb 28, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Send us a text In this episode, Rachael, Rhonda, and Nikki go over Essentria’s Blending guide which shows how much essential oil you need to add to a carrier oil to reach your desired dilution. The blending guide is based on Health Canada’s guidelines that 20 drops = 1ml We stay on the conservative side, and agree with the 20 drops = 1ml You can find the blending guide, along with all our safety charts here - https://www.schoolofessentria.com/eo-safety-charts To find information on aromatherap...
Feb 21, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Jane about dowsing and how using a pendulum can help guide your aromatherapy practice. Jane started her career by becoming trained in Clinical aromatherapy, manual lymphatic drainage massage, reflexology, product making. She then wanted to expand her knowledge and learnt about metamorphosis therapy and polarity healing, and was then introduced to dowsing, became a reiki master and so much more. She is the author of the book The Natural Approach to...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Kayla using aromatherapy to help reconnect with ourselves and partners. Kayla Fioravanti has been a leading expert in the natural cosmetics industry for over 24 years. In 1998, she co-founded Essential Wholesale – one of the first all-natural cosmetics/ingredients companies – that started out with $50 in her kitchen and grew to a multimillion-dollar company (all the while raising her 3 kids)! As Ology's Chief Formulator, Kayla is able to bring to ...
Feb 07, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki chats with Rhonda about the importance of safety when it comes to phototoxic essential oils. In this episode, Rhonda goes over What is phototoxicity What is photosensitization What is a photoallergy How these can present on the body, photo contact dermatitis The chemical compounds that should be used with caution Rhonda shares a personal family story about the unsafe use of cinnamon essential oil and how that still has an effect years later What you should k...
Jan 31, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Susan about lipid oils, often referred to as carrier oils, and their many benefits. Susan trained as an herbalist and became very interested in infusing plants in oils, but because there wasn't much information on the oils, she began to focus on them with a little help from a friend who was a chemist and was able to clue her in on the fatty acids. This led to a self-published booklet, and after 20 years of running an herbal products business, her ...
Jan 24, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Amy Anothony about many great aromatherapy topics. Amy is a certified clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner who left her career in market research to pursue what is closest to her heart: working with plants. As a certified aromatherapist, aromatherapy educator, herbalist, gardener, certified master composter and artisanal distiller, Amy is one of NYC’s top aromatherapy practitioners. Host of the Essential Aromatica podcast , Amy also tends ...
Jan 17, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Send us a text In this episode, we pulled out the first few minutes of the CO2 mini-course that Mark has done for Essentria. Mark, also known as the aroma science guy, holds a bachelor's degree in Science, majoring in biochemistry, plant physiology & IT. He also has diplomas in aromatherapy including aromatic and herbal medicine, and massage. He is the author of Bush Sense - Australian Essential Oils & Aromatic Compounds. Mark has spoken at many in person and online events and is always ...
Jan 10, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Send us a text Episode 24.5 - BONUS!! In this episode Nikki goes through an actionable exercise to help break through limiting beliefs. Letting go of old beliefs, setting new goals, and moving forward. Nikki originally participated in a similar exercise in a live presentation in a program by James Wedmore. If you can write out your answers by hand, this would be ideal. Handwriting can help to connect more with thoughts and deep emotions. If handwriting isn’t possible, and typing is, that is stil...
Jan 05, 2023•17 min
Send us a text We couldn’t stay away and wanted to wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year! Remember to really reflect back how far you’ve come in 2022. 2023 will be bigger and better if you want it to be! Listen for a sneak peek into some topics we will be talking about coming up in 2023! See everyone in a few weeks with new episodes. Buy Us a Tea https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SchoolofEssentria Your support will help us spread the word and bring you more episodes of Vetiver Vibes! Inter...
Dec 27, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text Happy Holidays from Vetiver Vibes We wish you Happy Holidays this holiday season. We are going to be on a break until shortly mid January. Don’t forget to take some downtime for yourself. Sniff some essential oils, relax, and enjoy the season. Buy Us a Tea https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SchoolofEssentria Your support will help us spread the word and bring you more episodes of Vetiver Vibes! Interested in being a guest on Vetiver Vibes? Fill out the following form to be a guest, a...
Dec 06, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki and Rachael share their top 10 DIY gift ideas. Tips on making them, and a bonus decorating idea that you can make with empty oil bottles! You will discover Shower melts Bath salts Chest vapor rub Immune blend Sugar scrub Lotion bars Whipped body butter Happy blend Forest blend Stress away blend Upcycle empty bottles for centrepieces You can get the full recipes and download the e-book here Email us with your favourite DIY gifts, or send us a picture of any g...
Nov 29, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki and Rachael share their favourite oils and products for winter wellness. You will learn Favourite oils and scents Top warm aromas Top conifer oils How Nikki has been using aromatherapy to help with poison oak Products that can be beneficial to make over the winter months You can download Essentria’s Winter Wellness e-book here Buy Us a Tea https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SchoolofEssentria Your support will help us spread the word and bring you more episodes ...
Nov 22, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text In this episode, Rhonda goes over the importance of carrier oils and some of the most common carrier oils that can be used in aromatherapy. In this episode, Rhonda shares How dilution can help with the absorption of essential oils The importance of dilution How to avoid sensitization Easy safety dilution charts made by Essentria which you can see here Rhonda shares about specific essential oils: Coconut oil Jojoba oil Sweet almond oil Apricot kernel oil Avocado oil Grapeseed oil O...
Nov 15, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text In this episode, we pulled a clip of Nikki’s conversation with Mark Webb about how aromatherapy can be integrated into everyday life. Mark, also known as the aroma science guy, holds a bachelor's degree in Science, majoring in biochemistry, plant physiology & IT. He also has diplomas in aromatherapy including aromatic and herbal medicine, and massage. He is the author of Bush Sense - Australian Essential Oils & Aromatic Compounds. Mark has spoken at many in-person and onli...
Nov 08, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Kenneth Wallace from Wallace and Wallace about his experience of becoming a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist with Essentria Aromatherapy School. Dr. Kenny Wallace, Aboha ‘a Chihowa, is an African American Choctaw Pawnee from the United States living in Canada. He holds a doctorate in Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies with a focus on Christian contextualization of Indigenous worship. Having spent the past deca...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text In this episode, Nikki interviews Angela Sidlo from Waves of Change Wellness about Aroma Point Therapy and how it can help with menopause. Angela is an Aroma Point Therapist, Reflexologist, Menopause Success Coach, author & NAHA Director, wellness is her passion. Angela began as a holistic practitioner 20 years ago and still continues to evolve as an early adapter, using cutting-edge technology to help individuals achieve optimal health with essential oils, bodywork and soul-l...
Oct 25, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
