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The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy is a member based non-profit association devoted to the holistic integration and education of aromatherapy into a wide range of complementary healthcare practices including self care and home pharmacy. We offer scientific, empirical and current info…

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    • Aug 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    NAHA Podcast: Distilling Hydrosols and Creating a Holistic Practice with Angela Sidlo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 28:49


    Today on the NAHA podcast we sit down with Angela Sidlo to discuss her new hydrosol still and how she mixes methods to create her holistic practice. Check out Angela here: https://www.angelasidlo.com/

    Conservation and the Aromatherapy Industry: With Kelly Ablard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 33:36


    On this episode of the beyond aromatics podcast, Dr. Kelly Ablard discusses conservation and how that effects the aromatherapy industry.

    A Conversation with IFPA Chairman Gabriel Mojay - Beyond Aromatics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 64:32


    On this episode of the Beyond Aromatics podcast we sit down with the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists Chainman, Gabriel Mojay. Gabriel talks about his life, his involvement with IFPA, and his future presentation at our Beyond Aromatics conference this summer. Check this out wherever you listen to podcasts, or through one of the options below.

    International Podcast Series - A discussion with Raghda Maksoud and Dr. Mohamed Ramadan in Arabic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 30:12


    The Podcast was about 1- Dr Mohamed's experience and research about Fixed oils and their values to Aromatherapy practices in his published Book "Cold Pressed Oils: Green Technology, Bioactive Compounds, Functionality, and Applications" where he and another 100 scientists worked on 60 different fixed oils 2- The importance of the Medicinal and Aromatic plants industry in Egypt and research and development in this sector. 3- Dr Mohamed's advice to young scientists and researchers

    Aroma-Chemistry with Dr. Tim Miller - Beyond Aromatics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 46:31


    Bio: Timothy Miller ND, LAc, RA is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist, and registered aromatherapist. He is a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, OR. Dr. Tim is a chemistry nerd and he is fascinated by the chemistry found in the natural world. He believes deeply in Docere and loves to teach. Dr. Tim is an international speaker, workshop leader and contributing author. He believes learning should be fun and makes every attempt to engage his students in a profound and meaningful way. He teaches online on Naturopathic CE, where you can find other aromatherapy experts like Rhiannon Lewis, Ann Harman, and Marco Valussi. Here are some of Dr. Tim Millers links: ~Free AromaChemistry Mini-Course: https://www.naturopathicce.com/course/aromachemistry-why-should-we-learn-it-anyway/ ~Dr. Tim's Courses: https://www.naturopathicce.com/instructor/timothy-miller/ ~Aromatherapy Courses: https://www.naturopathicce.com/course-catalog/?categories=aromatherapy

    Saving the Bees with Amanda Plunkett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 44:26


    In todays episode of the Beyond Aromatics Podcast we sit down with professional beekeeper and organic landscaping advocate Amanda Plunkett. Here we have many great conversations about bees, the climate, our role in their systems, and how to be a better neighbor to bees going forward. Amanda's Links www.beerooted.com www.nontoxiccommunities.com www.theola.org www.beyondpesticides.org  Episode is Live Published: Jan. 18, 2021 @12PM Edit Unpublish Add a Transcript Get episode better indexed by search engines. Add Chapter Markers Listeners can tap through & see what’s coming up. Create a Visual Soundbite Best way to share to social media for engagement. Share Episode On Facebook Twitter

    Getting your start in the Skin Care Industry with Amy Galper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 58:48


    On this episode of the Beyond Aromatics podcast, guest Amy Galper dives into her history in the skincare industry. Listen for tips, tricks, and a great conversation.

    Aromatherapy and Diabetes Management with Dr. Mechell Duran

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 44:25


    For this episode we sit down with Dr. Mechell Duran who is currently, researching and practicing the use of Aromatherapy in treatment plans for diabetes symptom management. After spending years of her healthcare career in the diabetic specialty, she wanted to find alternative solutions to treatments using drugs that often further complicated the health issues of her patients. She has now developed her life-long practice into a research platform where she can develop her research and shape the lives of future practitioners. You can learn more about Mechell Duran and all of the work she does by visiting: https://www.healthyyields.com https://www.facebook.com/HealthyYields/

    Facing Challenges, Making Changes, and Finding Hope- More Interviews with our Directors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 63:40


    On today's episode we catch back up some of our Director's about the state of the world in 2020. While many things around us are changing daily, one thing has remained relatively constant, and that is the challenges presented to businesses, families, and lives around the world from the impact of COVID-19. We have all had to adapt in one way or the other and explore alternative avenues for our employment and as employers, and how we connect with friends and family. While the days do seem scary we also discuss hope in the ways in which we see communities come together, the sacrifices made by those in essential businesses, and for the ways in which Aromatherapy has found a place in more people's lives.

    One Plant, A World Of Possibilities With Colleen Quinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 44:00


    On Today’s episode we discuss a plant that doesn't fit into Aromatherapy directly, but opens up a dialogue with a type of integrative medicine growing in research and results all across the world- Cannabis. Our special guest, Colleen Quinn, owner and creator of LabCannamist wants to take some time to discuss a relaunch of a brand new course. In speaking with Colleen we want to uncover the inspiration behind the project, the research that brought it together, and the challenges she faced when sharing it with the world. Join us for this episode and check out the links below to learn more about Colleen, this course, and all of the other stuff her and her team do at LabAroma. LabAroma https://www.labaroma.com/en/ LabCannamist Registration https://www.labcannamist.com/offer Webinar Registration https://www.labcannamist.com/pl/188273

    Exploring Earth's Gifts and Reinforcing Good Habits- The Lighter Side of Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 65:05


    We sit down with our NAHA Regional Director, and Past NAHA President, Kelly Holland Azzaro as she explores a new skill and uses this time to hone in on a new craft, in the mountains of North Carolina. We then take a trip to the mountains on the western side of the country and join our NAHA Regional Director in Colorado, Shanti Dechen. She finds herself spending more time rediscovering old habits, like meditating, and rediscovering certain oils in the kitchen. Each of our guests run their own Aromatherapy schools and practices and spend time discussing where those are at now, and what the future looks like for their work. We also hear great tips for helping animals readjust to our "going back to work" routine, and how certain oils are just so right, for right now. To learn more about Kelly: http://www.animalaromatherapy.com/ http://www.ashitherapy.net/ ashitherapy@skybest.com To learn more about Shanti: http://www.learnaroma.com/ info@learnaroma.net

    What Aromatherapy business looks like on each coast during COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 47:49


    We visit two more of our Regional Directors, Raghda Maksoud and Betty Torres, who live an entire country apart, but find themselves in very similar situations with their business, their practice, and their personal lives all falling trapped under the same roof for what has seemed like a lifetime. Learn their tips and tricks for getting through and how they are adapting to their current economic climate with their Aromatherapy Businesses. To learn more about Raghda and what she does please visit: www.ebersconsulting.com www.facebook.com/ebersaromatherapy/ To learn more about Betty and what she does please visit: www.poeticpotions.com www.facebook.com/BettyPoeticPotions Instagram: @poeticpotions

    Opening Up & Getting Back to Business with more of our NAHA Directors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 57:24


    Hear from Rose Chard and Anna Pageau, two of our NAHA Regional Directors. Rose is in the Spa Business, and Anna was in the process of relocating her business when this global pandemic all started. They share personal insights on how they are coping financially and emotionally, share stories of the parts of their personal lives that have been affected, and how they think we should all move forward. To learn more about their businesses or to find them on social media see these links below: Anna Pageau https://www.facebook.com/AnnaPageauCA/ https://www.instagram.com/anna_pageau_ca/ Rose Chard http://www.yourbodyneeds.com/

    How are you holding up? A message from our NAHA Directors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 54:42


    It's been awhile and now we're back! So much has happened since we last recorded so we thought we would check the pulse of our NAHA directors around the country to see how they are adapting to the new normal with their business, their practice, and their personal lives. Up first we hear from Jennifer Pressimone in Florida, followed by Angela Sidlo in Oregon. You can check out more about each of them through these links: Jennifer https://jennscents.com/ Angela https://menopause-success.teachable.com Waves of Change virtual wellness center https://coursecraft.net/users/cws

    The Research Files Update with Dr. Jessie Hawkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 26:03


    We meet back up with Dr. Jessie Hawkins, leader of The Franklin Institute of Wellness research team, to discuss new research developments on essential oils as potential endocrine disruptors. Hear the latest from their lab and others looking into this topic and get the scoop on the newest revelations. Want more from the research files? Let us know what you want to hear about next from the Franklin Institute in the comments below. Visit their website at fsihs.org/ or get your tickets to see Dr. Hawkins present this research LIVE at the 2020 Beyond Aromatics Conference here conference.naha.org/

    AromaPoint With Tiffany Carole

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 57:55


    Tiffany Carole takes us on a journey of how her work in developing Aromapoint Therapy came about, and what useful tips and tricks this healing modality can provide to aromatherapists and acupuncturists alike. Aromapoint- where Essential Oils and Acupoints meet.

    Healing Trauma With Dr. Florian Birkmayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 50:32


    On this episode Dr. Birkmayer takes us through his discovery with healing trauma and addiction through the use of Aromatherapy guided by a wounded healer; himself. Learn about what he discovered through his work as a psychiatrist, and how he looks to close the gap between the world of plants and our own. In this topic he covers essential oils like Valerian Root, Labdanum, Galbanum, among others, and how their uses impacted his journey and how they can look to shape your own.

    The Alchemy Of Menopause with Cathy Skipper

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 48:30


    In this episode we have on special guest Cathy Skipper to discuss her latest research on the most transformative time for women- Menopause. Her perspective breaks barriers of cultural taboo and looks to make this time of change feel the beginning of an era instead of the end of another. She discusses how aromatherapy can help women take a deeper look into psyche- which could be the difference in a beautiful transition and a difficult one.

    The Healthy Gut Journey with KG Stiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 41:49


    In this episode we interview award-winning author, clinical aromatherapists, and NAHA Regional Director, KG Stiles, on her latest research for her upcoming book on the topic of a 7 day healthy Gut & autoimmune detox program. KG gives us insight into the gut-brain connection and how this could play a role in how our body helps us fight illness. Join us for this episode and receive a special offer code to take a course with KG. To learn more about KG, her work, her Aromatherapy business, or to find her previous book, "The Essential Oils Complete Reference Guide" check out the links below: KG Stiles' Courses and Classes: https://learning.kgstiles.com CLICK Link and get 20% Discount automatically when purchasing one of KG Stiles’ aromatherapy and healing with essential oils courses or classes https://www.pureplantessentials.com/discount/NAHALove Expires August 31, 2019. 20% OFF Code: NAHALove (one word) PurePlant Essentials™️, small boutique of organic and wild crafted essential oils and custom crafted formulas. https://pureplantessentials.com KG Stiles’ personal website: https://kgstiles.com BUY KG’s book, "The Essential Oils Complete Reference Guide: Over 250 Recipes for Natural Wholesome Aromatherapy," in the NAHA bookstore: https://naha.org/store/entry/the-essential-oils-complete-reference-guide

    Evolving world of essential oil identification & what it means for Aromatherapists with Jah Skipper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 50:45


    Botanist, Herbalist, and Taxonomy enthusiast, Jah Skipper joins us today for lesson in Essential Oil identification. The field of Aromatherapy is growing, and with that growth comes a great responsibility from distillers, manufacturers, and you to be well versed in naming conventions and the implications it can have for health and conservation. Oh what's in a name, you ask? Join us for this episode to find out!

    Evening Night at Evening Light Lavender Farm with Sandra Shuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 50:47


    Join us for an ambiance-filled interview with Sandra Shuff on how she developed her Lavender farm and artisan distillery. This episode covers what makes Spokane, WA, ideal for Lavender, what being an artisan distiller entails, and how someone can turn acres of rocks into "fields of dream" so lovely people want to get married in it. All of this, from the back porch, drinking Lavender flavored lemonade while the nighttime crickets and sprinklers sing their song. Enjoy the show!

    Seasonal Wellness With Shanti Dechen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 58:47


    On this episode of the Beyond Aromatics podcast we interview Shanti Dechen, an experienced alternative medicine practicioner with more than 40 years of personal and professional experience in multiple natural healing modalities. We delve into the topics presented in her book on Harmonized Aromatherapy for Seasonal Wellness which interconnects various aspects of natural healing to support your health throughout the seasons. Stay tuned until the end to hear about a special offer on her course that follows the book into more detail and expands on the various aspects of natural healing. Harmonized Aromatherapy for Seasonal Wellness Course, 25 hours Link to course: https://www.learnaroma.com/aromatherapy-enrollment/Harmonized-Aromatherapy-for-Seasonal-Wellness-Course-25-hours-p129329043 Interested to learn more about the Five Element Healing and Integrative Medicine? https://www.learnaroma.com/aromatherapy-enrollment/Aromatherapy-Level-2-Integrative-Medicine-Five-Element-Healing-Digital-Course-p8162666

    Angela Sidlo & Menopause Success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 41:44


    We sit down with author, aromatherapist, and regional director (among many other things), Angela Sidlo, to discuss one of her books, "Aromatherapy for Menopause Success." We talk women's health, body empowerment, and the book writing process. Join us to understand your own health or the health of the women in your life you a little bit better. Connect with Angela www.AngelaSidlo.com https://www.facebook.com/angela.sidlo https://www.facebook.com/Menopause-Success-2164921673725782/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/846107975572992/ https://www.instagram.com/menopausesuccesscoach/

    A Trip To Egypt With Raghda Maksoud

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 53:30


    Our Egyptian Study Tour has ended and we retraced our steps in the ancient civilization with our tour leader, Raghda Maksoud. What did we do? Who did we visit? And how did taking 20 people who don't speak the language, on one bus, touring up and down the Nile turn out? All this and more!

    The Research Files: Are Essential Oils Endocrine Disruptors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 46:18


    We interview Dr. Jessie Hawkins on a hot button research topic her team at The Franklin Institute of Wellness are taking on. Can essential oils be endocrine disruptors? Are products that contain lavender and tea tree oils leading to prepubertal gynecomastia? Why are we looking into this anyways? Get the latest updates and news from The Research Files. Want to donate to this Research project? Click this link! https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/fiw-research-project-on-essential-oils-as-endocrine-disruptors1

    The Aromatherapy Garden With Sharon Falsetto

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 44:19


    Here it is, our official first episode with special guest, Sharon Falsetto. We talk spring time garden chores, infusions, living in Sedona, and more! Join us for this lighthearted conversation on, The Aromatherapy Garden.

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