I’m Nina, a Certified Aromatherapist and essential oils educator. I love to teach and inspire people how to use aromatherapy and essential oils to take care of their health, mind and body. Essential oils are becoming a trend and if you think they are not for you because they are complicated, then you may want to reconsider. You really don’t need to be an expert to be able to use them. There’s some mystery behind the what, when, how and why regarding the use of essential oils, and if you have tried to search the Internet for those answers, then you know it can become overwhelming. If this speaks to you read on, I’m sure you’ll be able to identify with one or all of the scenarios below:
You may have heard about essential oils but are not sure what they can do for you.
The benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy for your health are endless. Aromatic plants have been used since ancient times. At one point in history, Frankincense was more valuable than gold. Many essential oils possess powerful air-purifying properties, and their aroma helps to promote positive emotions and counteract negative feelings. In addition, essential oils help support and promote healthy skin and body including respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive and nervous systems.
You want to use essential oils but don’t even know where to start.
You came to the right place. I like to compare using essential oils to cooking. None of us is born with the knowledge of how to cook right away. It’s a step by step process but it’s definitely worth it in the end. We start with basics, move on to more complicated recipes, and in the end, we somehow just know which ingredients might work together. I was lucky enough to have my mom and grandma by my side to teach me how to cook and I’m here for you to teach you how to use essential oils. Coincidentally, cooking with essential oils is one of my favorite things to do.
I promise, I will NOT make you create your own skin moisturizers from scratch or try to have you learn the chemical composition of lavender essential oil. Who has time for that?! I have so many great things to share with you.
You are spending endless hours browsing the Internet for information about essential oils.
It is overwhelming! Honestly, when I just started using essential oils, I didn’t even know what information I should trust or believe. There’s so much contradictory information and everyone has an opinion, right?! It was one of the reasons why I decided to get my certification and learn from the best. I want to give you tools and knowledge to feel empowered and confident to use essential oils for your health, mind and body.
People don’t just wake up one morning and decide what their passion will be, neither did I.
So how did Purescential Living start?
Growing up I always wanted to become a female version of James Bond. My Mom would always say that I lived in the clouds. We all have dreams though, right?! It doesn’t matter how crazy they may sound to someone else, they are still our dreams, and mine was always to be able to make a difference in people’s lives and change the world for the better. I just had to find a way to do it. I ignored my dreams for a while. I attained two bachelor’s degrees, one of which was in accounting, and after working in the corporate world for a while I realized it was a dream and soul crushing place, at least for me. That realization, along with having a child, changed my perspective on everything! I mean changing diapers and going away on secret missions is possible only if you work in Hollywood.
I used to be obsessed with commercial air fresheners, scented candles and plug-ins until one day I realized… that obsession was causing me and my little guy to sneeze like crazy and I always had watery eyes. I decided to switch to essential oils for their aroma. I never could have imagined how much more there was to essential oils. I went from just having an interest in making my house smell better to a whole lifestyle that involves natural aroma therapies and remedies. I developed such a passion for it that I’ve turned it into a career. I’m now adamant to share that knowledge with you, and perhaps even change the world for the better along the way.
Happy oiling!
Nina
