In this episode, Nikki and Rachael recap what Essentria Aromatherapy School has done over the past year and 5 years since the launch of the school. We are very grateful for all the support from our past and present students, and community members.  We have students in 138 countries  We have supported 8,888 students Sponsored NAHA’s Botanica Conference Sponsored CFA conference Launched Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage certification course Held Registering & Labelling with Health Canada mini-course Participated in The Aroma Summit by Emily Carpenter Nikki has become NAHA’s Regional D ..read more

In this episode, Nikki goes over 5 ways how you can increase your income as an aromatherapist. She also added a bonus way at the end too! 1. Consultation/Bespoke productsProducts that are made specifically for individual clients after a consultation is done. 2. Selling off the shelfHave product lines that you sell at markets, Etsy, online store Follow all labelling and selling regulations 3. Aromatherapy products for holistic therapists to use in their practiceMassage therapists, reflexologists, osteopaths etc. 4. Product formulation for another companyHotels, spas, any business 5. Sellin ..read more

In this episode, Nikki interviews Teresa Trieb about transformational breathwork, also known as conscious connective breathing or DMT breathwork. Teresa Trieb is a somatic breath therapist from Munich, Germany. She helps others gain access to their subconscious mind, release trapped emotions and help rewire their brain through the power of transformational breathwork. Teresa is a student of life exploring the connection between breathwork, emotion, somatics and psychosomatics. Her personal success is that she overcame her own panic attacks, anxiety and depression through breathwork. In this e ..read more

Discover the art of working with moon energy. This is a two-part series where this episode will go over the second half of the moon cycle. Listen to Part 1 AromaLunar Insights With Navigating The New Moon Glow.  In this episode Nikki shares with Rachael how she works with the moon from Full Moon up until Waning Crescent.   She also goes over some go-to rituals and activities which include; fear releases (dissolving paper, burning notes, etc) and forgiveness ceremonies such as cord-cutting and ho'oponopono (I Love You, I'm Sorry, Forgive Me, Thank You). Full Moon It’s time to celeb ..read more

Discover the art of working with moon energy. This is a two-part series where thi episode will go over the first half of the moon cycle. In this episode Nikki shares with Rachael how she works with the moon from new moon up until full before the full moon.  There are 4 quarters of the moon cycle, or 8 phases. New Moon, Waxing crescent, first quarter, Gibbous moon, Full moon, gibbous moon/disseminating, third quarter, waning creasing/balsamic, and back to new moon. In this podcast we are going to cover the first half - New moon to Gibbous moon. Moon cycle is 29.5 days, there are 13 lunar ..read more

In this episode, Nikki interviews Jennifer Jefferies all about intuitive aromatherapy and the insight cards that she created with illustrator Karen Osborn.  Her favourite oil How she got into aromatherapy How the Aromatherapy Insight cards were developed Aroma kinesiology How we are emotional beings and we have to work with the emotional side as well Best way to use the cards The importance of reading the passage each time you pull a card 1 card, 3 cards, or 11 cards reading Experience stories that Jennifer has had with the cards Nikki’s experience with the cards How to ask questions, as ..read more

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 still a good way to document your answers.  What is my limiting belief? How do I feel about this belief? What is causing me to ch ..read more

In this episode, Nikki and Rachael wish everyone a happy holiday season.  We go over Our holiday sale - save 15% off bundles and massage courses with coupon code - holiday23 How we’ve grown this year New course launched in 2023 - Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage Past podcast - Breaking through limiting beliefs The importance of setting goals for the upcoming yea Support the show This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is ..read more

In this episode, Rachael and Nikki chat about the importance of thinking outside the box and looking at the big picture. This is important for everyday life situations and also for students studying a course. Being able to use critical thinking is an important tool to have.  We discussed: The importance of thinking outside the box When you’re learning about a new concentp, look at what you did understand, read it again, look up words you don’t understand to get a better understanding. If you still need clarification, consider if this is going to be talked about later in the course (check ..read more

In this episode, Nikki has the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Sue Todd regarding reflexology. Sue is a retired dental hygienist, reflexologist, reflexology instructor and certified aroamtherapists, and author. She is an advocate for gratitude practice. She is passionate about learning and sharing what she learns. This has evolved into Sue sharing her passions on formats like this as well as motivational seminars.  In this episode Sue shares How she got into reflexology What is reflexology Benefits of reflexology, including hands, and ears Thoughts on combining modalities The differ ..read more