My love for creating potions and helping others began in childhood.
I remember picking rose petals and gathering herbs from our family garden during the first eleven years of my life. Those early experiences planted the seeds of a lifelong passion, a deep connection to nature and her quiet wisdom.
In 1995, I became a certified Aromatherapist, diving deep into the science and art of essential oils. These precious drops transformed my life. I no longer needed medication for my painful, irregular periods, nature had given me what I needed to heal.
My desire to know more about natural ways of caring for myself and others, and to live a healthier, more conscious life had begun. Only a few years before, I was working 16-hour shifts in a restaurant and smoking 40 Camel Filters a day (yes, what?! That was me!). After two rounds of antibiotics, my mom (bless her) found a homeopath/iridologist, and my curiosity about alternative healing was sparked.
A few years later, in 1998, I followed another calling. I started a candle manufacturing company, crafting beautiful, handmade candles infused with essential oils and natural fragrances. For nine years, our creations filled stores across South Africa, a blend of light, scent, and soul. And being the LIGHT and bringing LIGHT to others.
Then, in 2019, something magical happened.
I discovered doTERRA essential oils. The moment I first inhaled their scent, I knew instantly that they were pure, potent, and clean. Finally, I had found a company that truly aligned with my values: giving back to communities in need, paying growers within 24 hours of harvest, and working primarily with farmers in developing countries.
I joined as a customer and eagerly awaited my package every six weeks, even though doTERRA wasn’t officially in South Africa yet. When my oils arrived, I began using them on my family, my clients, and myself.
The results were nothing short of life-changing.
That first spring, I made it through without antihistamines for the first time in years. My clients began noticing shifts too, calmer moods, deeper sleep, less overwhelm and they wanted to join our growing community.
At first, I hesitated. I was already offering so many services and holding space for so many women. But something in me knew this work was bigger than me.
During lockdown, when the world slowed down, our community blossomed. We gathered online, offering education, emotional support, and connection. That period reminded me of the power of community and the importance of sharing what truly helps.
One blend in particular became a lifeline, Adaptiv, the blend for overwhelm and anxiety. It supported my son through one of the hardest times of his life, and he continues to reach for it when he needs it. Now, as he writes his Grade 11 exams, he uses the Adaptiv capsules.
These capsules combine soothing CPTG® essential oils with clinically studied botanicals like Sceletium extract, GABA, and Ahiflower® oil, a beautiful synergy of science and nature. They’re designed to support both body and mind when adapting to stress, change, or new environments.
A few of the benefits include:
- Helping calm the nervous system and promote positive feelings
- Supporting mood, emotional balance, and relaxation
- Assisting with focus, clarity, and cognitive function
- Easing the process of adapting to stressful or changing situations.
In short, it’s a supportive, relaxing formula that helps you move through everyday stress, tension, anxiousness, and transitions with more grace and ease.
And this is where I want to pause for a moment and honour the power of scent.
Our sense of smell is directly linked to the limbic system, the part of the brain that governs emotions, memory, and behaviour. That’s why a single inhalation can shift your mood, calm your nervous system, or transport you back to a forgotten memory.
In just 20 seconds, essential oils begin to affect the brain. Within 2 minutes, their compounds enter the bloodstream. And within 20 minutes, they’re carried through every cell of the body. That’s how deeply and quickly nature works with us.
Since discovering these oils, they’ve become an integral part of my everyday life and practice. They’ve supported not only my family’s wellbeing but also the women and mothers I work with.
This space, this blog is where I’ll continue to share knowledge, offer education, and, when you feel ready, welcome you into our community of wellness and support. And if you are an oil customer of mine and this has reignited your curiosity for these wellness tools, I am always here for you.
When you join us, you’ll receive gifts, a personalised wellness consultation, and a warm welcome with open arms and an open heart.
Because wellbeing is not just about what we use, it’s about who we become in the process.
And as the saying goes, “If you think wellness is expensive, try illness.”
Health is one of our most valuable assets, let’s treasure it while we can.
Reflection
Take a moment to close your eyes and breathe deeply.
What scent instantly brings you comfort, peace, or a sense of home?
That memory holds a message, a reminder of how deeply your body remembers what feels good and true.
💌 I’d love to hear what scent came up for you share it send me a message. Let’s keep this conversation alive through the scents that move us.