Overview:  This 12- hour course encompasses the healing influence of the plant kingdom through the use of essential oils as chemical messengers. Katie will present key oils, characteristics, and simple everyday uses for health and well-being.  This course is designed for practitioners who wish to incorporate this knowledge and practical application into their specific healing modalities as well as those individuals interested in gaining knowledge and utilizing healing oils for self-care.

Topics covered:

Harmony for the Senses, An informative and anecdotal overview for inviting the botanicals into your daily life and/or therapeutic practice.  This introduction will present essential oils and their general properties, contraindications, and safety considerations.  Katie will introduce the Good Medicine Kit featuring the uses of five oils that belong in our home for everyday stresses, self- care, and acute situations. Note: Essential Oils are meant as a complement and never as a substitute for medical attention.

Psychoneuroimmunology, Many clinicians believe that essential oils, through their well documented effects on emotional states, can play a significant role in supporting immune function and wellness by assisting with the creation of positive mood states and through facilitation of the relaxation response.  We will explore ways in which aromatherapy is used as part of a comprehensive wellness program.

Blending, Creating Synergies, and the Alchemical Symphony, We will incorporate safe blending techniques, utilize carrier oils, and incorporate case studies with hands-on-blending.

Taught by: Katie Buggs is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and Reiki Master. She has provided educational opportunities in the holistic therapies for over 2 decades.  Katie holds a BS degree in Psychology and Gerontology.  She has owned katybugs healingsense for 10 years with a mission to enhance health and well-being through offering premium quality essential oils and providing educational opportunities.