Your source for professional aromatherapy, complementary therapies, and massage care for all ages
It's the "inside" time of year when we welcome fresh scents, and especially those that help eliminate bacteria and virus germs. Our Spicy Germ Fighter is a great choice, combining essential oils of cinnamon, clove, ravensara and sweet orange for that special holiday aroma! Click on “Aromatic Specialties” at the left of the screen to learn more! (Our Fresh and Clean Germ Fighter is also popular - an ideal blend to brighten those closed-in gray days that always seem to come to illinois toward winter's end!)
A few years ago, I started a book for my grandchildren and their friends. They loved coming to Mimi’s garden (Mimi is their version of “grandmother”) and discovering the aromatic plants I love to grow. When my oldest grandson pointed out that he was going to be half grown soon, I finally got the project done! “Mimi’s Scented Garden” 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.
In addition to my Bachelors Degree (magna cum laude, Greenville College), I am a Registered Aromatherapist and 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. 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. 
We’ve completed our first year of special health and wellness weekend getaways at Cardinal Cove Retreat in the woods at Lake Sara! It was 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 this year, since many of you found the original schedule too much time away from your own daily responsibilities. 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. (Several people have already signed up!) These weekends will be more than just fun, as they make use of so much that I believe in.
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.