Q: What essential oils are covered in this class?
A: Lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon, frankincense, and peppermint.

Q: What if I already have essential oils or want to source my own?
A: You are free to do that. However, I do discuss during our introductory session why it is important to get your essential oils from companies that do third-party independent testing. Also, many folks find it easier to just purchase oils recommended by a professional rather than having to track down high-quality, tested essential oils themselves. 

Q: Who is this class for?
A: This class is for anyone. It is geared most toward the novice, but even long-term essential oil users should learn something new in the course material.

Q: What makes you qualified to teach this course?
A: I am a Certified Holistic Aromatherapist and have over 20 years of working with essential oils on a therapeutic basis. 

Q: How can I use essential oils safely?
A: We are going to cover that subject quite thoroughly during this course, including individual safety recommendations for each essential oil. If you want to learn more now, go to NAHA.org and check out the Safety tab.

Q: What will I know after taking this course?
A: You will know a lot of background information about each essential oil covered and have at your fingertips recipes that help you to begin learning how to blend them together in various methods of application for different purposes. You will also have an understanding of what aromatherapy is, the science behind aromatherapy, and essential oil safety.

Q: Is there really any scientific validity to essential oils? I feel like this is just a trendy thing marketed by MLM's. 
A: I hear you. I get you. Many companies make outrageous healing and product claims which only worsen the idea that there is no true science behind aromatherapy. Let me assure you, there is a LARGE body of peer-reviewed science about essential oils, with more and more being released every day. In fact, many pharmaceutical companies are now researching how to create these substances synthetically in a lab (for cost margin purposes) as they are acknowledging that they do have an impact on the body, homeostasis, and health. Don't believe me? Go to PUBMed and type in "lavender essential oil" and see what you find. 

Q: Why do you essential oils cost so much money?
A: This is a good question as financial stewardship is something that is important to me. The answer is simple. It takes a tremendous amount of land, resources, and plant material to make even a single drop of essential oil. Keep in mind that many of these oils were first used in perfumery before their therapeutic benefits were studied. They have been highly prized for 100's of years for the same reason. They are the gemstones of the plant world, so to speak. However, keep cost in its proper context. Most essential oils (with the exception of citrus oils that spoil quickly) will last several years--giving you a long time to use that bottle you have on hand. Only a few drops are needed at a time to experience benefits. So you can make that precious resource stretch!

Other questions? Simply message me: erin@arcadiaholisticschool.com