I began my study of medicinal plants and esoteric philosophy at the age of 18 after having a mystical awakening with a local shaman in the foothills of Northern California. As someone who always felt the most at home in nature, I began to hear the flowers and trees communicating with me in new ways. The study of vibrations and healing properties of scents, sounds and colors continued to draw me deeper into this mystical realm.
After healing my own chronic and acute bronchial challenges with herbs (this formula can be found in my DNA book), I began making teas and tinctures for anyone who was under the weather and willing to attempt one of my 'concoctions.' Not long after, I found essential oils and knew with certainty that they would be an integral part of my future.
In truth, my initial findings of what I believed to be an essential oil were actually fragrance oils - synthetics created in a lab. Pleasant, and with their own history of aromachology, I was shocked as these oils were sold as pure essential oils. My search continued.
Next, I found a line of 'essential oils' in a local health food store. I was excited to have found the 'real deal' as they smelled remarkably different than the last oils I had purchased under the guise of purity. I was again surprised when I found another essential oil company, which claimed to be even more reputable. In fact, it was aromatically apparent that these essential oils were far better quality than what I had previously experienced. Their aromas was clear, full, and complex. It was incredibly confusing to see how each company would label & market their products as 'pure and natural.'
My search and experimentation continued with each new brand. With every essential oil and each company, I refined my own lexicon of quality. Developing my organoleptic sense of smell, touch, sight and after taste led me to build a process of discernment and intuitive, intimate relationships with the plants. This is an invaluable part of the educational journey.
I then sought out leaders and education in the field. Craving more formal education, I traveled to India and Egypt to experience the plants in their alchemical continuum of growth, harvest & distillation as well as the rich esoteric history of plant medicine. My formal training included a wonderful program taught by Dr. Jim Simon at Rutgers University, further enhancing my ability to detect synthetics. To this day, there are a few places in my olfactory ‘bulb’ where my ‘synthetic sensor’ is activated.
Aromatherapy is more than an art and science of essential oils. It is a symbiotic partnership with Mother Earth where we are invited to BE in Communion with her and to invite the highest potential of co-creation. From this perspective of frequency, we hold reverence for potent holistic medicine held within the plants and the high vibrational practices of organic and biodynamic growing and production.
More than 90% percent of essential oils are produced for the flavor & fragrance industry, with the art and science of adulteration serving as a multi million dollar industry within the larger section of essential oils and their derivatives.
Consider point A the source of growth and harvesting of the aromatic plant and oftentimes distillation.
If you lack the primary sourcing relationships, there is no way to know exactly what happens at all other touch points before the essential oil evolves into a product on the shelf at your local health food store, boutique or other vendor.
My own journey of sourcing took many, many years and was incredibly expensive.
In the High Vibe Aromatics curated essential oil collection, you will find the highest level of quality, purity and vibrational aromatics available in the global marketplace in partnership with Michael Scholes of The Laboratory of Flowers. As a leading educator in the field of essential oils, Michael has over 35 years experience. Our own paths crossed auspiciously in India over 20 years ago and our synergistic and symbiotic partnership has evolved into one of the most rewarding and profound friendships in my life. It is through this integrity and commitment to purity in the realm of aromatics that I offer you some of the finest, rarest and most pristine oils available in the world.
You can surpass the investments of time and money with trust and the knowledge that I have already paved that pathway. Here, you can make your selections with the knowledge of my commitment to integrity, wholesomeness and the honoring of the Earth and farms that produce these beautiful plant medicines. You can hone your focus on the creation of your own medicines and ‘aromatic arsenal' to bring their healing potencies to yourselves, your loved ones and your communities.
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