In 2012, I found myself on a journey through breast cancer. That diagnosis launched me on a mission to swap out as many household and personal care products as possible for healthier alternatives.  I stopped perming and coloring my hair and began using "homemade" natural, yet effective, cleaning products.  I refused chemo and radiation and, instead, spent 3 years detoxing my body and fortifying my immune system through various natural modalities, before undergoing surgery in 2015.

It was that year (2015) that my dear friend, Angela, introduced me to dōTERRA® essential oils.  doTERRA is Latin for "gift of the earth" and what a gift these oils have been for my family!  My daughter (then age 12) had recently begun experiencing seriously anxious feelings.   She would have trouble falling asleep and even more trouble staying asleep. There were nights she would wake up with her heart racing, unable to doze off unless I was right next to her.  Angela suggested a couple of dōTERRA® oils blends to rub on my daughter’s feet at night and to diffuse by her bedside.  The results were nothing short of miraculous!  Most moms would probably agree... if you help my baby, you've got my attention!

I began using dōTERRA® in countless ways to support my family’s emotional and physical health. Diffusing oils in my hospital room after the mastectomy was so soothing and relaxing (the nurses said it was their favorite room).  Upon returning home, I began using dōTERRA® oils to control post-surgical pain and to support my body in healing from the surgery.  Even now, there are certain oils I use every morning and night to help keep my body strong and my emotions in balance.  It’s been 12 years since the cancer diagnoses and I am grateful to say that I am healthy and happy!

As a 60-year old mama, I’ve learned quite a few natural health tips and tricks over the years, so I jokingly and lovingly refer to my gray hair as my silver strands of wisdom.  

It is a blessing and a privilege to share my natural health knowledge and experience with you!