Introduced to Aromatherapy in 1987, my studies were with a mentor, Gerri Whidden. She owns Nature’s Symphony, one of the first purveyors of true essential oils in the US. Other studies were through books and NAHA conferences. I served for nine years as VP on the NAHA Board. I wrote articles for the NAHA journal and a long running column in Massage Today magazine, The Aromatic Message and an article by me was also a front page on Massage Magazine. I trained therapists in aromatherapy and the Aromatherapy Full Body Technique at several resorts in Florida and at the ‘W’ Hotel in New York City (Times Square) and Montreal, Canada.

I taught CE courses for Massage Therapists between 1989 and 2012. I received my RA while I was teaching Professional Level Aromatherapy in Greenville, SC, from 2006 to 2010. I have also provided many CE courses for Upstate AHEC in SC along with mentorship classes over the years from 2010 to the present.

I was a Licensed Massage Therapist for 29 years and trained in Reflexology. The other modalities I have been trained in and currently practice are Bach Flower Remedies, Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and Actual Design Meditation. I have been an Astrologer for over 45 years, specializing in Western and Evolutionary with some additions (Centaurs and Asteroids).

My topic relates to the many years I have spent facilitating and participating in Seasonal Circles that follow the Eight Solar Cycle Festivals of the ancient agricultural calendar.