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Aroma Qi Therapy and Interview with Terese M. Miller, DOM, CA

By Cindy Black / November 16, 2013 /

Aroma Qi Therapy is a modern blending of ancient Taoist philosophy and plant medicine.   Aroma Qi Therapy was created by Terese Miller, Doctor of Oriental Medicine.  Since plants and Qi are two of my biggest interests, I was eager to talk with Terese about her work. Below are some of my questions followed by…

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How To Relieve Sinus Pain with Acupressure

By Cindy Black / May 30, 2013 /

Points to relieve sinus pain Apply gentle, yet firm pressure to each of these points to relieve sinus pain due to sinusitis and sinus congestion. The four points shown on the diagram are located on both sides of the face. In total, you will contact eight acupressure points. With the person lying face up, sit behind…

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Aromatherapy and Meridian Massage

By Cindy Black / January 16, 2013 /

Andrea Butje of Aromahead Institute and I have collaborated to create an online class, Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists. As with all of our classes, Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists is comprehensive, cutting edge and fun! Aromatherapy, massage therapy, and Meridian Massage are all effective forms of medicine on their own. Combining the three creates a treatment…

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Accidental Aromatherapy

By Cindy Black / March 8, 2010 /

I have worked with my partner, Andrea Butje, for more than a decade on our company, Aromatics International*. This is a company devoted to providing essential oils for Aromatherapy. After pouring many gallons of essential oils, you’d think I know how to make a therapeutic blend – think again! I love the essential oils, which is…

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