Trifecta Care to the Rescue for Improved Wellness

How Did Aroma Wellness Therapy Come to Be?  

I was born and raised in rural northern Vermont, where I developed a great love and appreciation for the plant world. I worked as a Controller in the health care industry after education in medical and business fields. After retiring, I found my true calling, which has evolved over the years. In the beginning, I fell in love with how plant-powered oils, known as essential oils, could make a real difference in my life. I wanted to know more and discovered a great deal of misinformation on the Internet. The saying, "don't believe everything you read on the Internet," is SO very true. I began training in essential oils to learn what was and wasn't true. After studying with an accredited school, Aromahead Institute, I clocked more than 400 hours of training. These hours don't include hundreds of other hours of training by the best-known experts in the field.   

Training:  

I began my journey into essential oils ten years ago. If you are going to do something, you need to put your whole heart into it or don't bother at all. If it means something, go big or go home. I earned the following titles:  

. The Certified Aromatherapist (CA) in 2016

· Completed the Teacher's Training Program in 2018  

· Earned the Registered Aromatherapist (RA) designation in 2018 

· The Advanced Graduate Program (Scholar's Program) in 2020  

· The Certified Clinical Aromatherapist (CCA) designation in 2021 

· HEARTS Process© Practitioner 2021 

· Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) – FL State Representative (2019 – 2022) 

· Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) – Atlantic Regional Representative (2022 – 2023) 

· Hearts Process Practitioner© - (2021 – Present) 

· Aroma Wellness Therapy LLC – a Music and Memory® Certified Care Organization (2022 – Present)   

Aromatherapy is a profession that continues to grow; its usage in hospitals and many complementary medical disciplines is also increasing as more people realize its benefits. 

How Could I Serve the Public?  

The question was how to serve the public best while incorporating my need to help and assist the people close to my heart. These people are the ones who are suffering from Alzheimer's/dementia, other cognitive conditions, cancer, palliative care, hospice care, as well as the caring, compassionate individuals who dedicate themselves to being caregivers to their loved ones. This is not an easy task. 

Life Experience:  

You may wonder, what do I know about this. I lived the caregiver role with my mom. Being a caregiver is one of the most demanding physical and mental drains on the body that anyone can imagine. You want to support, in my case, my mom, who did it all for me. I contracted polio at 18 months and had several operations through the years. My mom had to accompany me for my first operation, with the hospital located an hour and a half away. This meant my only sibling had to be cared for by my grandmother, who lived 1800 miles away. It was a lot to juggle, but somehow my mom managed to work it out. 

My corrective operations provided me with the opportunity to lead an above-average life. I did everything and more than most kids do in their childhood. Sometimes what appears to be a terrible thing can spawn excellent unforeseen rewards. I always felt I needed to do more to be considered equal. I now realize that was unnecessary, but it pushed me to do everything, and I mean everything, even though I had one leg that was atrophied and weak. I walk with a limp, but my friends never saw me as anything except their friend. 

Through all this, my mom and dad never babied me. If there was something I found difficult, they expected me to figure it out, and I did. It developed character and a can-do attitude.    

Why I Care:  

My mom worked hard and deserved a nice retirement. Her retirement was cut short by physical health issues and then, the kicker, Alzheimer's disease. I was her caregiver; I wanted to take care of her as she had taken care of me. I know how challenging the role is. You have to be everything to everyone ALL the time. When I was helping dress my mom for our daughter's wedding, she told me I now had to take care of her the way she had taken care of me. It hit me like a rock. I owed her more than I could repay, so I decided to give it my all.    

Bumps in the Road:  

The caregiver role affects the entire family. At one point, I cared for my grandson while my daughter and son-in-law worked. My grandson was a real trooper. He went with me to take his great-grandmother to doctor appointments, hair appointments, and many other things. He never fussed; he just took it all in stride. As time passed, I felt utterly drained, mentally tired, and ready to drop at times. Eventually, it was clear that my mom needed to be in a facility where she could get the care I could no longer muster.    

Why Am I Telling You This?  

I want you to understand my dedication to this population. I understand and have empathy for you. I am sure my story is not nearly as bad as some of you have had or are now experiencing. This disease doesn't just affect the person; it affects the family and friends involved with the decline of their loved ones.    

How I Can Help You:  

My experience as my mom's caregiver and empathy I feel are why I do what I do. I provide relaxation and pain reduction (emotionally and often physically) utilizing a technique that delivers in a very short period of time. It is called the HEARTS Process©, an acronym for Hands-On (not a massage), Empathy, Aroma, Relaxation, Texture, and Sound. When I learned this technique, I knew it was what I had been looking for. I am now a HEARTS Process© Practitioner. 

In addition, I think this is one of the best parts; I make products that reduce anxiety through tactile, visual, and sensory stimulation, providing engaging activity for confusion, disorientation, and restless hands. I make Alzheimer's Muffs, and Fidget Mats and can design them with your input to reflect your loved one's life. I also have a wide selection predesigned and ready to ship. Alzheimer's Muffs and Fidget Mats have been known to trigger memories, even for a short time. They can comfort your loved one when you can't be with them. You can view Fidget Mats and Alzheimer's Muffs on my website. They are a gift of love and handmade with a true understanding. Every Alzheimer's Muff and Fidget Mat is a tribute to my mom, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease; I understand.    

My company, Aroma Wellness Therapy, LLC, is a Music & Memory® Certified Care Organization. The Music and Memory® program can awaken individuals who have been unable to communicate. The part of the brain where music resides is the last area of the brain to die. This program can calm down individuals and allow them to carry on conversations once thought to be gone forever. The program is not a cure, but it certainly improves life for individuals with Alzheimer's, their loved ones, and caregivers. Music and Memory®  is an impressive program that delivers results.   

As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and a Registered Aromatherapist I specialize in individualized Aromatherapy blends for anxiety, stress, insomnia, relaxation, and emotional and physical pain reduction to make life more pleasant. You can feel a little comfort knowing I have ten years of experience in the safe and effective use of essential oils. Your individual health will be reviewed for the appropriate aromatherapy blend for your personal well-being.