I arrived at the conference bright & early and then promptly realized I’d forgotten to bring any cash or my chequebook. Well, let’s pray that a few of the vendors will take credit cards! I used my last bit of cash (a two-dollar coin) to purchase a ticket for the 50/50 draw. That turned out to be a very wise investment! (There will be a separate blog about that because it is quite an interesting story).
Yeah! A few vendors did take credit cards. I did my initial shopping damage at this table, run by Heidi Light from The Arrhianna Centre in Uniondale, Ontario. Those luscious looking soap chunks in the centre are Chocolate Mint and Orange Patchouli. I’m the proud new owner of both! I also purchased a set of Chakra stones, which I’ve been looking for everywhere!
The first order of business was the AGM of the CFA. This was my first time attending and I found it very interesting and informative. There are A LOT of very skilled and knowledgeable practitioners working in this field and I look forward to getting to know them better and learning from their experiences.
The most important thing I learned at the meeting? That I cannot use the terms “massage” and “therapy” in any context together in my promotional materials. This would include the phrase “aromatherapy massage”. That phrase (among others) is owned by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. From now on, I’ll be sure to refer to what I do as aroma-massage or simply aromatherapy treatments.
(Random picture of a tapestry hanging on the church wall. I just loved the multi-cultural aspect)
Monika Meulman of The Healing Muse, presented her current findings from a study she is conducting regarding the use of essential oils with children who have Autism. (In the second part of the study – which she is currently conducting – she’ll be using the oils with children who have other disabilities). Her insights are quite thought provoking. I won’t go into too much detail here, but she has given me permission to share her notes, so I plan to scan them and provide a link or e-mail them to anyone who is interested.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…..lunch. And look at the little fella (or gal) who joined us. Guess someone left the front door of the church open! Moments after having my sandwich pilfered by this sweet Jack Russel, I saw a young boy walk by the window, clutching a leash and looking very concerned! Have no fear -- Boy & Dog were reunited.
After lunch, Danielle Sade of Healing Fragrances provided an extremely informative and educational workshop about blending essential oils according to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. Her approach is very scientific – we look a the chemical compositions of each oil, and choose them based on how each chemical affects the autonomic nervous system. Danielle really knows her essential oils; I’d love to take her advanced essential oils course in the future. If you live in the Toronto area and are considered studying aromatherapy, please consider her school.
It was a great day for everyone and I am really looking forward to attending again next year. This time as a professional member!
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