Enhancements Aromatherapy LLC

03/14/2026

Don’t miss AANE’s April - June 2026 Program Catalog! Check out the support groups, workshops, and other events AANE has to offer and learn how to register (link in bio): https://bit.ly/4bu1oXg

03/09/2026

As many of you know, I'm deeply involved in the aromatic community. My passion is to provide helpful information and create a space that inspires. What information are you seeking to grow your business or practice? Let us know so we can deliver the articles, courses, and resources you need. Join our community at

International Journal of Professional Holisitic Aromatherapy

03/01/2026

The ability to change a lightbulb doesn’t make you an electrician. 💡

In 25 years as an Aromatherapist, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that we never stop being students. But today, the industry faces a challenge: the rise of the "Armchair Aromatherapist."

Armed with a $49 course and a social media strategy, well-intentioned but uneducated influencers are spreading "shortcuts" that lead to chemical burns, sensitization, and a public belief that "Aromatherapy doesn't work."

True Aromatherapy isn't just a pleasant scent; it’s a rigorous science involving:
✅ Pharmacokinetics and Toxicology
✅ GC/MS and Chiral Analysis
✅ Specialized clinical applications (Oncology, Neurology, Wound Care)

When we prioritize "marketing over molecules," the entire industry pays the price. Let’s raise the bar for education.

Read my latest blog on the cost of misinformation: https://www.ijpha.com/post/the-high-cost-of-shortcuts-why-education-defines-aromatherapy

Read the full paper in the Summer 2026 issue of the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy.

The cost of misinformation The Aromatherapy industry currently navigates a difficult landscape between clinical validation and an "infodemic" of uneducated advice. When practitioners suggest protocols based on personal anecdotes rather than chemistry, the safety of the entire field is compromised. W...

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

Recently, I attended a presentation in which the speaker said we shouldn’t worry about synthetics or adulterants in our essential oils. Why? Because the average consumer doesn’t know about them, and if they believe the cheap oil purchased online has helped them, then that’s okay. I disagree. Read our first blog at www.ijpha.com/blog on EO Adulteration – What’s the Harm?
Adulteration and the “placebo effect.”
Note: The IJPHA has added a blog to our website www.ijpha.com/blog While the original blog is still up (www.ijpha.wordpress.com), we will be loading new content to the website blog.

01/26/2026

Sadly I’ve neglected this page, rest assured new content is coming. If you or someone you know has, works with, or has an interest in working with a special needs child, please like and follow. Stay tuned!

01/26/2026

ACHS aligns online wellness programs with Monster’s 2026 outlook, preparing students for resilient, in-demand wellness careers.

11/21/2025

Hello All, I have made some lovely things for yourself or holiday gift giving. If you are interested, send me a message and I'll send you a list with photos.

09/19/2025

I'm having a book sale. After moving a few times, I have finally gone through all the boxes I keep moving around and found some older gems now selling for a lot more than their cover price and some more recent books I have duplicates of. All books are ~50% or more! All in NEW condition.

Aromatherapy
Calm Kids, 2nd ed., Jennifer Jefferies $15.00
Sanity Savers, Jennifer Jefferies $5.00
7 Steps to Sanity, 2nd ed., Jennifer Jefferies $14.00
Amazing Scents, Jennifer Jefferies $18.00
Essential Oils, 3rd ed., Jennifer Peace Rhind (Hard cover) $50.00
Aromatherapeutic Blending, Jennifer Peace Rhind $21.00
The Magic of Ayurveda Aromatherapy, Farida Irani $30.00
Aromatherapy for Common Ailments, Shirley Price $14.00
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 3rd ed., Shirley Price & Len Price $42.00
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 5th ed., Shirley Price, Len Price & Penny Price $27.00
Aromatherapy Workbook, Shirely Price $17.00
Understanding Hydrolats, Len Price $29.00
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy-Vol. 1, 3rd ed., Salvatore Battaglia $35.00
Aromatica, Vol. 1, Peter Holmes (Hard cover) $35.00
Medical Aromatherapy, Kurt Schnaubelt $ 8.00
Women’s Health Aromatherapy, Pam Conrad (2) $12.00
Working with Unusual Oils, 2nd ed., Helen Nagle-Smith $20.00
Essential Oils, Nikki Darrell $12.00
The Best Natural Cures -Using Essential Oils, 2nd ed. $11.00 KG Stiles
Essential Oils – A Beginner’s Guide, Stephanie Tourles $8.00
Essential Oils for Beginners, Althea Press $6.00

Homeopathy
The Principles and Practices of Homeopathy, David Owen (Hard cover) $25.00

Flower Essences
Practitioner’s Encyclopedia of Flower Remedies, Clare Harvey (Hard cover) $42.00
Healing with Flowers, Anne McIntyre $18.00
The Essence Practitioner, Sue Lilley $12.00

Herbalism
The Western Herbal Tradition, G. Tobyn, A Denham & M. Whitelegg (Hard Copy) $30.00
Herb-A-Day, Jim Duke $12.00

Marma Therapy
Marma Therapy, Dr. E. Schrott (Hard cover) $14.00

Cooking & Nutrition
The Spice & Herb Bible, 2nd ed., Ian Hemphill $15.00
Comprehensive Home Preserving, J. Kingry & L. Devine $20.00
The Juicing Bible, 2nd ed., Pat Crocker $12.00

Email me at lora.cantele@gmail.com to order and I can calculate shipping costs (US only).

08/24/2025

It's been a long time since I dedicated any time and attention to this page. Please let me know what you would like to learn about or hear from me.

02/14/2025

Learn why other aromatherapy professionals find the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy a valuable resource. The IJPHA is peer-reviewed and entering its 14th year of publication. This weekend only, order back issues (in print) for 50% off the cover price. Visit our website and select from the back issues available for only $14 each, plus shipping. Email your list to editor.ijpha@gmail.com. See what the IJPHA is all about. Hurry, the last day to place an order is 2/15/2025.