Step into a more intentional approach to rest with a 75-minute, hands-on AcuAroma Therapy workshop that brings together the therapeutic traditions of essential oils and Traditional Chinese Medicine acupressure.
Working with a carefully selected collection of high-quality organic essential oils, you’ll be introduced to three specific oil and acupressure point pairings chosen to support relaxation and restorative sleep. Your facilitator will explore the therapeutic qualities of each oil, the significance of the corresponding organ points, and, most importantly, how these points relate to and work together as part of a larger practice.
This is both a learning experience and a moment of self-pampering. You’ll have time to slow down, work with the oils directly, and learn a simple ritual you can return to whenever your body and mind need help transitioning into deeper rest.
You’ll also leave with your own take-home collection of therapeutic oils, along with a laminated reference card featuring images of the three acupressure points so you can confidently locate and practice them at home. The goal is not simply to experience the work in the room, but to give you the knowledge, tools, and quality ingredients to make it part of your own evening ritual.
No prior experience is needed. Come as you are, and leave with a deeper understanding of how aromatic medicine and acupressure can be thoughtfully combined to support your wellbeing.
Cost: $75
Ruxandra Meinze’s path into aromatherapy began close to home, through her experience seeing the impact essential oils and AcuAroma Therapy had on her husband, a veteran navigating service-related PTSD. What began as a personal exploration grew into a deeper study of aromatic medicine and acupressure, and ultimately into a practice she now shares with veterans, first responders, and others looking for practical ways to work with stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness.
Ruxandra is a certified aromatherapist and AcuAroma Therapy practitioner, co-author of Drops of Wisdom Points of Power, and founder of Rifugium Aromaticum. She is a Level 1 certified member (NCA)® of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) and a professional member of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA). Her training includes study and certifications through the Aromahead Institute, the Tisserand Institute, The School of Aromatic Studies, Angela Sidlo, Jonathan Benavides, and Madeleine Wellhuner (Kerkhof) at Kicozo.
In her classes, Ruxandra brings together the traditional practice of acupressure and the therapeutic use of essential oils in a way that is approachable and hands-on. Participants learn how to work with specific oils and points for themselves, with techniques and materials they can begin using at home right away.