Essential Oil Chemotypes of Common Garden Herbs | Part 2
By Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, RA, LMT This article originally appeared in the NAHA Journal (Spring 2021) and it is republished here according to the NAHA Writer Guidelines 2021 copyright statement. In Part 1, Kathy discussed what to look for in a plant’s name and some key chemical differences between basil (Ocimum basilicum), Roman […]
Essential Oil Chemotypes of Common Garden Herbs | Part 1
By Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, RA, LMT This article originally appeared in the NAHA Journal (Spring 2021) and it is republished here according to the NAHA Writer Guidelines 2021 copyright statement. Have you ever gone to the garden store to buy an herb like basil (Ocimum basilicum), to be surprised at how many varieties […]
Dads and Grads Aromatherapy: 3 Essential Oil Recipes To Celebrate
Written by ACHS Aromatherapy Program Chair Amanda Lattin The month of June is one of celebration. Here at ACHS, we are gearing up to celebrate our graduating students in our graduation ceremony on June 18th. Many of us will also be celebrating the dads in our lives over Father’s Day weekend as well. The summer […]
Inside Hillcrest: A Unique Job Opportunity for Aromatherapists and Herbalists
Written by Gillian Turner, Social Media & PR Specialist Located in La Verne, California, Hillcrest Retirement Community is unique because of its one-of-a-kind Integrative Therapy Room. I spoke with Ryan Harrison, Director of Resident Life & Wellness at Hillcrest, who says that the Integrative Therapy Room, or ITR for short, is unusual and he is […]
Dive into Aromatherapy with ACHS President Dorene Petersen & Dr. Bianca Beldini
The Wellness Collective is a podcast created by Dr. Bianca Beldini, a graduate of the ACHS Greece Study abroad program in 2008. Dr. Beldini is an Acupuncturist, Physical Therapist, Dry Needle Expert, Triathlon Coach, and wellness influencer who has amassed a following on Instagram where she shares valuable information about holistic wellness. Dr. Beldini recently […]
Celebrating Alumni Excellence: Meet our DEAC 2021 Award Nominees and Winners
Each year, ACHS accepts nominations for the 2021 Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) Outstanding Graduate & Famous Alumni programs. These awards, given through our accrediting commission DEAC, are open to graduates that have gone above and beyond with their studies at ACHS and dedication to the integrative health community. Each of our nominees is beyond […]
Defining Conifer Oils in Aromatherapy
By Kathy Sadowski, ACHS MS in Aromatherapy, RA, LMT This article originally appeared in the NAHA Journal (Winter 2020.4) and it is republished here according to the NAHA Writer Guidelines 2019-20 copyright statement. Conifer essential oils offer a grounding woody aroma that connects us with Mother Earth. These evergreen trees and shrubs include pine, cedarwood, […]
Alumni Highlight: Aromatherapy Grad Starts Business With Her Kids
ACHS Certificate in Aromatherapy graduate Jaime Cohen started her business this summer during the COVID pandemic with the help of her three daughters, who came up with the idea.
Alumni Highlight: Aromatherapy Grad Opens New Business | ACHS.edu
Melissa Holman graduated from ACHS in 2018 with a Certificate in Aromatherapy. After doing aromatherapy consultations for two years under the business name Aromatic Remedies, she is now expanding her repertoire with holistic health and life coaching! Melissa lives in Guam and is currently the only aromatherapist living on the island, to the best of […]
3 Essential Oils To Promote Focus
Written by ACHS Founder and President Dorene Petersen Essential oils to promote focus Many of us have been working from home since mid-March, and focus is wearing thin. For our students, a new semester is about to start, and for many of us who have children, we are about to experience homeschooling for the first […]
Essential Oils: Expectations Vs. Reality
Essential Oils: Expectations Vs. Reality
Alumni Highlight: Brenda Nielsen
Brenda has always had a good nose. As a kid, she was the first to smell if the stove was left on. Years later, she is a Master Aromatherapist who graduated from ACHS in 2015 with a Diploma in Aromatherapy.