Professional Aromatherapy Resource

My mission is to provide a truly integrated approach to holistic health and wellness through aromatherapy and massage.

Your source for personal, professional aromatherapy and massage care

The best caregivers make a profound difference to their patients in ways that might not be part of “traditional medicine.” That’s what I observed during my ten years in health care management, so when my children grew older, I returned to college (B.S., magna cum laude, Greenville College), where I studied the benefits of alternative therapies.

Since then, I have fulfilled the requirements to be a Registered Aromatherapist and to be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Massage Therapist. I have also had the privilege for the past four years of teaching health care providers at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois. The contact with students, preparation for private seminars and workshops, as well as writing for professional journals keeps me up-to-date! (You’ll find a list of available workshops in Classes and Workshops on this website, and some of the articles in the Tidbits section.)

I work with private clients in Tuscola and one day a week in Champaign. A variety of time-tested essential oil blends are available there and on this website, and many clients have me develop custom blends for their needs. Massage clients choose from therapeutic Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, chair massage, aromatherapy massage and facials, Aviana Mindful Touch and chakra balancing. If you are new to massage, we will discuss your needs and the optimal modality. Sessions are 30, 60 or 90 minutes, and price is determined by time and materials. An appointment is necessary. Please call me at 217 621-9103.

For many years, I owned a gift shop that was known for the personal care we gave our customers and for our involvement in the community. I was honored with the East Central Illinois Development Corporation’s Business Ethics and Social Involvement Award in 2002. Botanical Healing Arts & Massage is founded on the same principles.

I hope you’ll bookmark this website, and come back often! My most popular blends are available here, as well as general information about aromatherapy and massage. I’ll be pleased to work with you personally, if you wish. Please email me with any questions!

"An aromatic bath with oils and a scented massage are a healthy way to start the day." Hippocrates, father of modern medicine