Your source for professional aromatherapy, complementary therapies, and massage care for all ages
FEB 28th Essential Oils for Health and Home Class plus Earth Day 2013 Schedule of Events in Sara's Sanctuary Section!!! Education that is fun, easy and economical!
New NCBTMB Approved CE Classes Offered This Year at Parkland College Business Training Center, Sara's Sanctuary, Lakeland College's Kluethe Center and other locations. New courses for 2012-2013 include: Aroma Facials and Skin Care with Essential Oils, A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness Therapies, The Wellness Garden, Making Herbal Infusions and Other Natural Products, Aromatherapy Certification Course (240 hrs. taught in 24 hour increments for 10 weeks). So as you can see Botanical Healing Arts is Continuing to Grow and Inspire!
“Mimi’s Scented Garden” is my children's book, inspired by my grandchildren, and it introduces children to the wonders of aromatic plants and aromatherapy, and provides their adult friends and relatives with guidance and ideas for projects. There’s more about the book at “Tidbits from my Desk,” and it may be ordered from the "Aromatherapy Marketplace" here on my website. I am excited that this year I will be offering a class on Botany for Health and Beauty to 5th-8th grade students at Parkland's College for Kids!
In addition to my Bachelors Degree , I am a Certified and Registered Aromatherapist and licensed in the State of Illinois as a Massage Therapist. I also have the privilege of teaching in the health professions department of Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois for the past eight years.The contact with students, preparation for private seminars and workshops, as well as writing for professional journals keeps me growing and 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. Many time-tested essential oil blends they use are available online, (click on Aromatic Specialties to see them all), and many clients have me develop custom blends for their needs. Massage clients choose from therapeutic Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hotstone massage, chair massage, aromatherapy massage and facials, and chakra balancing. We’ve just added a full page of information about our massage services, including varieties and cost, here on my website. In the Tidbits section, go to “Massage at Sara's.” 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.
In 2013 we will have 3 yrs. of special health and wellness weekend getaways at Sara's Sanctuary in the woods at Lake Sara! It is rewarding to bring quality professionals to the retreats, and to have so many happy participants! As you’ll see in the schedule of upcoming Sara’s Sanctuary events, we’re planning one night events and single day retreats this year. We’re still packing a good round of activities and relaxation into the new Saturday morning at 9 to Sunday noon. If you’ll please click on the “Tidbits from my Desk” tab at the left, you can choose “Sara’s Sanctuary” to learn all about the dates and what we’ll be doing. Click on “Cardinal Cove Retreat” for additional photos and information about the beautiful lodge where the sanctuaries are held. These weekends will be more than just fun, as they make use of so much that I believe in. **Also, please 'LIKE' us on FACEBOOK at Sara's Sanctuary.
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.