SPRING2010 ISSUE page1 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca Springhascertainlysprungwith dreamyabandon,andiamonceagain remindedofwhyilovearomaticsso much,andthesourcetheycomefrom; magnolia'sinfullbloom,lilacs unfurlingtheirlaceyblossoms, forsythiainitsgoldenglory.before weknowit,thelavenderwillgraceus withitsfragrantspiresandlemon balmwillprofferitsgentle,lemony aromaintotheair.howilovespring! AsIwritemylastinterimpresident's report,iwouldliketothankeveryone fortheirsupportduringthis transition. WehaveawonderfulAGMplannedfor youonjune12,andwillalsoseesome newfacesbroughtontotheboard.if youwouldliketovolunteeryourtime, experiencesandideasforthefutureof aromatherapyincanadaandaround theworld,pleaseconsiderjoiningus tomakeachange.wehavealotof greatideasbrewingforthecoming years,andwouldloveyoutohelpus facilitatethem.remember,bepartof thesolution. Enjoythisnewsletterfullofgreat informationandinspiration,andwe willseeyouinjune. Best, MarinaFeatherstone InterimPresident Spring has sprung! Note:TheCFAcannotbeheldresponsibleforhow individualaromatherapistsutilizetheiressentialoilsin thetreatmentoftheirclients. Ifyouareconcernedaboutyouraromatherapy treatment,whetheritbeinternal/externaluseof essentialoils,pleasecheckwithyourtherapists professionalliabilityinsurancepolicy. TheCFAdoesnotprescribenoradvocatetheinternal useofessentialoilssincethereisnoregulatorybody incanadawhichgovernsandteststhechemical constituentsofessentialoils. However,theCFAisanimpartialconduittoallareas ofaromatherapyresearch.
An update on CEUs: You know you need them but how to get them? Youknowthatyou dliketomaintain yourstandinginthecfabutevery yearyoufinditdifficulttogetenough ContinuingEducationCredits(CEUs) tokeepup.well,here ssomegood newsforyou. First,thenumberofCEUsthatyou needhasbeenreduced.wehavehigh standardsatthecfabutwerealize howdifficultitistofindtrainingthat meetsourhighexpectations.so,now youonlyneed12ceus,insteadofthe previous24,everytwoyears.and, there smoregoodnews.thereare lotsofwaystoobtainthose12ceus thatyoumaynotknowabout. Writeanarticle Didyouknowthatyoucangetpoints forwritinganarticleinacfaapprovedpublication(includingour veryownnewsletter).pleasesubmita shortdraftandforwardittothecfa officetotheattentionoftheeducation Committee. AttendtheAGM YoucanobtainsevenCEUsjustfor attendingtheagm!thisisoneofthe bestwaystoearnceus,networkwith colleaguesandfriends,attend informativeworkshopsandaccessour hostofvendorssellingtheirwares. PleaseseeAGMdetailsonpage?of thisnewsletter. Takeacourse Therearelotsmorewonderful coursesandworkshopsthatare availabletocfamembers.please checkourwebsiteandlookunderthe Informationsectioninthemembers areaforadownloadablelistofcfaapprovedcourses. TheCFAboardwillbelookinginto waystoofferon linecourses,more workshopsinotherareassoifyou haveanysuggestionspleaseletus know. SPRING2010 ISSUE page2 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca
ALCHEMY: The Art of Perfume Blending with Essential Oils By Danielle Sade Perfumehasbeenwithusformore thanfivethousandyears.itlingersin placesthatweleastexpectevoking ourmemoriesandfeelings;perfume triggerssub consciousstates, thoughtsanddesires. Thestoryofperfumehastraveled throughoutthemistsoftimeandhas founditswayintodifferentcultures andnationsaroundtheworld. Alchemistsandcraftspeopletook pleasureinusingessencesofherbs, spices,flowers,wildgrasses,barks andresinsandallowingthesenatural aromaticessencestoevolveinto commonuseforritualistic ceremonies,medicineandleisure. Fragranceshavehelpedpeopleto pray,heal,makeloveandwar, preparefordeathandtocreateritual. Theyinspiredthegreatestofmenand womenthroughouthistory. Ashumans,itisoursixthsenseand ourcuriositythathasbeenguiding ourspeciestodiscoverthemysteryof smell.mancreatedperfume(fromthe Latinwordperfumesmeaning throughsmoke)throughincensemade withherbs,spicesandresins.burning aromaticincensewasbelievedto empowerprayerstoconnectwiththe heavensandwasalsothoughtto attractpositiveinfluences. SPRING2010 ISSUE page3 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca
TheArtofperfumeblendingis alchemy Alchemyisthegreatworkofnature thatperfectsanymatterorsubstance toabetterstateincludingthehuman self.analchemisttransformsplain intounique.tobeimmersedinthe worldofalchemyistoshiftyour consciousnesstoawakenyoursenses tothefullest. Toblendaperfumeblendisto understandthatyourworkisnotonly basedonthesciences,estheticsand technique,buttheunityofnature s secrets. Blending asymphonyoffragrance Whencomposingablend,wespeakin thetermsoftheideathattheessences arelikemusicalnotes.intheperfume industry the aromatic essences are classifiedaccordingtotop,middleand basenotes. Important guidelines before you begin Investigateandlearnaboutthe quality,andsafetyofessential oilsyouwillbeworkingwith. Pleaserememberthatthe essentialoilsstillhavethe samepropertiesand contraindications.justbecause youareblendingthemfora perfume,theoilsdonotknow that!thecitrusoilsarestill photosensitive,toxicoilsare stilltoxicandthecontra indicationsstillholdfor pregnancies,epilepsy, high/lowbloodpressureand allergies. Educateyoursenseofsmell. Thesenseofsmellcanbe educatedtoappreciatespecific perfumeingredientsaseasily asthesenseoftastecanbe educatedtowines,teas,and coffees.explorethedifferent aromasthatcomeforwardas youinhaleeachessentialoil. Documenteverythingyou blend,whileyouareblending, soyoudon tforgetyour formulas. Takebreaks,forsafetyreasons. Essentialoilsarevery powerfullyconcentrated substances,andwhenworking foralongtimecancreateside effects,suchasheadaches, nauseaordrowsiness. Makesurethatthejarsand utensilsyouuseforyour perfumesareglassand sterilized. SPRING2010 ISSUE page4 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca
Inthefollowingchartsyouwillfindtheguidelinesonhowtoselectyouressential oilstocreateyourownsignatureblendofperfume.choosefromeachcategoryone to two essential oils according to their dilution. It is advisable to start blending withthebasenotesmovinguptothetopnote.(*top middlenote, **Middle note) Make sure that your perfume will contain all the notes to insure a harmoniousaroma.keepinmindthetruearomawillonlyberevealedtwotothree hoursaftertheblendhasbeenblended. SPRING2010 ISSUE page5 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca
Blending according to Notes Notes Character Essential oils Dilutions Top Note Provides a fresh light quality that 30-40% is noticed immediately, volatile, 6-8 drops evaporates quickly, uplifts yet of top notes SPRING2010 ISSUE page6 cfamanager@cfacanada.com Middle note stimulates. They give you the first impression of the blend Provides body, the heart of the blend, smooth out the sharp edges, balancing evaporates at more steady pace. They are warm, soft and mostly contribute to the floral fragrances. Angelica* Basil* Bergamot Coriander Eucalyptus Fennel Grapefruit Lavender Lemon Lemongrass Lime Mandarin True Melissa* Orange Peppermint Spearmint Petitgrain* Tea tree Roman Chamomile Clary sage Clove Geranium Fir Balsam Jasmine Absolute** Juniper berry* Lavender Neroli Myrtle Palma Rosa Rose absolute** (middle note cont d) Rose Otto TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca 50-60% 8-10 drops middle notes
Rose Otto Rosemary Ylang Ylang Base note Acts as a fixative to stop lighter oils from dispersing too quickly, Sedative, grounding, evaporates slowly Cypress ** Jasmine absolute** Myrrh Rose absolute** Cedarwood Frankincense** Sandalwood Patchouli Vetiver 10-20% 4-6 drops of base not oils Use the following chart to find the percentage of alcohol to use in water dilution Type of perfume Drops of Essential Oils Carrier Dilution Perfume 18-20 drops in a 30 ml bottle 5-30% alcohol in 30 ml. of distilled water Eau de toilette 18-20 drops in a 30 ml bottle 10-15% alcohol in distilled water Eau de cologne 18-20 drops in a 30 ml 3-5% alcohol in 30 ml. of distilled water Aromatic perfume oil 18-20 drops of essential oils 30 ml of Jojoba SPRING2010 ISSUE page7 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca
The following are some ideas on what essential oils are used for commercial perfumes consist of. Fragrances Top Notes Middle Notes Base Notes Obsession Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Ho leaf Cinnamon leaf Cedarwood, patchouli sandalwood Boss Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange Juniper, cypress, Fir, Geranium, rose Otto Benz ion Patchouli Atlas Cedarwood, Sandalwood Old spice Orange, mandarin, lemon, Lime, fennel, Cinnamon, geranium, jasmine, rose, Otto Cedarwood, Benzion, frankincense Tabu Orange bergamot Coriander Ylang ylang, jasmine, clove, rose Neroli Chanel o. 5 Bergamot, lemon Jasmine, Neroli, ylang ylang White Linen Neroli, bergamot Jasmine, rose otto, Geranium Shalimar Lemon, bergamot, Ho leaf, rose mandarin absolute jasmine Vetiver, Atlas cedarwood, patchouli, Benzion sandalwood Vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, Benzion Sandalwood, Benzion Benzion patchouli, Vetiver DanielleSadeB.ScNutrition,isaCertifiedAromatherapyInstructorandfounderof HealingFragrancesSchoolofAromaticSciences.Sheoffersatwo dayprogram"the magicofmakingperfumes"thatisworth12ceus.formoreinformationcontact905 763 9601orwww.healingfragrances.net SPRING2010 ISSUE page8 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca
Aromatic Kinesiology 1 The Path of Beauty With Robbi Zeck World renownedaromatherapist,andauthoroftheblossomingheart:robbiezeck willbeholdingathree dayworkshopintorontoonoctober29 31.Pleasesee detailsbelowandalsotheaccompanyingbrochureformoredetails. Where AssemblyHall 1ColonelSamuelSmithParkDrive (KiplingAve&LakeShoreBlvdW) Toronto,Ontario Parkingisfree When October29 31 FridayOctober29 6:30pm 8pm Introduction Thisisanimportantcomponentoftheweekendtohelpthegroupharmoniseand clearthenexttwodaysforrobbi swork.wewillalsocompleteregistrationand distributemanuals. SPRING2010 ISSUE page9 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca
SaturdayandSundayOctober30and319:00am 5:30pm WhattoBring Wewillbesittingformostoftheseminar,buttherewillbesomemeditativefloor work.pleasebringablanketorcomfortablemattolieon.youareresponsiblefor yourownsnacks,mealsandbeverages.therearerestaurantsnearby.wehavea smallkitchenfacilityonsundayformakingtea. GettingThereFromToronto Driving: Afive minutedrivefromthegardinerexpressway.takethekiplingexitsouthto LakeShoreBoulevardWest. ByTTC EasilyaccessiblebytheLongBranch501Streetcar,whichrunsalongQueenSt.and LakeShoreBlvd.W.,orbythe44KiplingSouthbus,whichdepartsfromtheKipling SubwayStation. Accommodation HotelroomsareblockedatTheStayInn,a5 minutedrivefromtheassemblyhall. Roomratesare90.00forasingle,and100.00foradouble.Pleasecallthehotel directlyat1 888 445 4473andaskforthereservedrateunder:RaeDunphy Aromatics.ThereisaweddingthatweekendandthehoteltellsusthatOctoberisa verybusymonth,sopleasebookearly.parkingatthehoteliscomplimentaryand breakfastisincluded. StayInnSuites 560EvansAve Etobicoke,ONM8W2W1 1 888 445 4473 www.stayinnsuites.ca Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasedirectthemtoRae,PatriciaorJenniferat 1 800 563 8938orraedunphy@shaw.caorwww.aromatic kinesiology.com SPRING2010 ISSUE page10 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca
AGM and Call for Board Members ByTriciaEagle TheAGMisfastapproaching(June12,2010)andtheCFAwillbelookingforatleast onenewboardmember. Ifyouarepassionateaboutaromatherapyandwouldliketoseethisindustrythrive throughoutcanadapleaseconsidertheabovepositions.thecfaisconstantly movingforwardininnovativewayswithintheindustryandarecontinuallylooking atwaystoimproveorincreaseservicestoourmembership.ifyouareenthusiastic, energeticandcommittedaboutaromatherapypleasecomeandjointheboard. TherearemanybenefitstobeingontheBoard.Notonlyareyouservingyour communityandincreasingtheprofileofyourprofession,youwillalsoearnall24of yourceusforyourtwo yearterm. Meetingsareusuallyheldmonthlyandthroughteleconferencingthroughoutthe wintermonths. WearealsoconsideringofferingtheincomingPresidentastipendof$1,000per yearofservice.thisstipendwillbereviewedeachyearwiththeaimofincreasingit toamaximumof$5,000peryearofservice.thispaymentwillneedtobevotedinto thebylawsatthenextagminordertobecomeeffective. Again,pleaseconsiderjoiningoneofourcommittees wewillbeunveilingsome newonesattheagm.ifyoushouldhaveanyquestionspleasedonothesitateto eithercontactmyselfattheofficeoranyoftheboardmembers. TriciaEagleisCFAOfficeAdministrator/Secretaryandcanbereachedat cfamanager@cfacanada.comor519746 1594 SPRING2010 ISSUE page11 cfamanager@cfacanada.com TocontacttheCFA: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Presidentelect: editor: julie.news@sympatico.ca
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