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AIA International Aromatherapy Conference & Wellness Expo

The Future of Aromatics in Integrative Healthcare

September 29 - October 3, 2011

Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
Minnetonka, MN

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Gold Sponsors

 
American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS is the only nationally accredited, AIA Level II and III professional clinical aromatherapy training available in the United States. ACHS offers specialized training in aromatherapy chemistry, along with a wide variety of online, professional holistic health certificate and diploma programs. ACHS also offers the only accredited AAS with an aromatherapy major and MS in CAM degree with a graduate level course in aromatherapy in the United States. CEUs are available for many health professionals including Registered Aromatherapists (RA), RNs and LMTs.
   

Aromahead Institute

Aromahead Institute classes are taught on location in New York, Florida and online through specially developed self-study courses. We offer a 400 hour Scholars Program focused on graduate level studies in chemistry and medicinal blending, anatomy and physiology, aromatic blending, teacher training, business classes and much more.



 

Plant Extracts International Inc.

Locally owned and the sister company and exclusive U. S. distributor for The Australian Essential Oil Company. We import direct to ourselves in Hopkins the full range of pure, sustainably-grown Australian essential oils from our company in New South Wales. This is a unique and exquisite range of high-efficacy Australian essential oils, inhalers, and blends formulated specifically for diffusion.

   
Silver Sponsors  

21 Drops

A thoroughly modern line of therapeutic-grade essential oils created to counteract the effects of our thoroughly busy lives. Our artisanal blends are 100% natural. Tried, tested and incredibly effective. Designed for use anytime, anywhere.

   

Aura Cacia

Add the simple pleasures of aromatherapy to your everyday life with our unparalleled selection of essential oils and ready-to-use skin care products - formulated from 100% pure essential oils - to provide true aromatherapy benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. We'd love to hear from you!

 

   
Kelley Pure Essential Oils

The name says it all … Kelley Pure Essential Oils
Kelley Oils is a family owned local business that adds that special care to each order.  All orders are filled the day received so you can enjoy your oils right away; that’s important!   Our pure essential oils are gathered from around the world to provide you with the highest quality essential oils available.  Our blends have passed the test of time and proven dependable.  Wholesale pricing available.

   

Wyndmere Naturals, Inc.

Pure Essential Oils and Aromatherapy products. Our products are used in hospitals, hospices, assisted living facilities, pharmacies, spas and by professional aromatherapists. 100% guarantee on all products. USDA Certified Organic oils.
Full line of body care products including gift items.


   
Sponsors  

American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is the national trade association and voice of the herbal products industry. AHPA is comprised of domestic and foreign companies doing business as growers, processors, manufacturers and marketers of herbs and herbal products, including foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and nonprescription drugs. Founded in 1982, AHPA's mission is to promote the responsible commerce of herbal products.

 

American Holistic Nurses Association

The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) promotes the education of nurses, other health care professionals, and the public in all aspects of holistic caring and healing.  AHNA is a non-profit membership association serving more than 5,000 members and 160 local chapters/networks across the U.S. and abroad. Click on the logo to learn more and we welcome you to join us.

 

Belgian Chocolatier Piron

Belgian Chocolatier Piron makes fine chocolates by hand in the European tradition.  Using only the finest ingredients, we bring the flavors, culture and richness of fine Belgian chocolate to Chicago's North Shore. Trained by one of Belgium's most prominent chocolatiers, we bring generations of culinary expertise directly to you. Our fine chocolates are made by hand in our family-owned store with only dairy-fresh butter and cream and a variety of flavors and ingredients from all over Europe.  Order online and we’ll ship your order.  In the Chicago area?  Visit us at our store in Evanston. 

 

The Edge Magazine

The Edge Magazine, a monthly magazine on Holistic Living, has served the Upper Midwest since 1992. It presents articles, advertising and directories that support holistic perspectives through healing, art, spirituality, eating, metaphysics and the intuitive arts, as well as five monthly podcasts called Edge Talk Radio.


Jodi Baglien Shiatsu and Essential Oil Therapies

Jodi’s 25 years of experience has set her apart in the world of holistic wellness. She combines her expertise as a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Shiatsu Therapist, Wellness Educator, consultant, and business owner, with her passion for spiritual understanding, wholeness in living, and eastern healing traditions. Her life’s work is expressed through her hands on, integrative approach to teaching practical and accessible information. Jodi’s clients include people seeking natural healthy ways for self-care. She teaches them how to responsibly - safely - bring powerful essential oil therapies and well being strategies into their work, their homes, and lives.

 

Wix & Whacks

Since 2008, Wix & Whacks has been a home-based business committed to producing high quality products. We provide home and skin care luxuries that also please the body, mind & soul. I continue daily to bring the best in product and service to my customers.

   

 

Meet our Vendors

 

Aihu - Essentials for Healing

Aihu - Essentials for Healing encourages inner healing and balance in the body through its calming, natural, toxin free, aromatherapy products.

Aihu also provides preventative education centered on anti-stress, healing skincare and home keeping practices.  All the products are 100% plant based with therapeutic grade essential oils.

Our vision is to increase global wellness and decrease preventable stress-related illnesses in the 21st Century. Aihu is presently in Wellness Centers, Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Chiropractic Clinics, Cancer Centers and other Health Care Professional Groups throughout the Country.

   
American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS is the only nationally accredited, AIA Level II and III professional clinical aromatherapy training available in the United States. ACHS offers specialized training in aromatherapy chemistry, along with a wide variety of online, professional holistic health certificate and diploma programs. ACHS also offers the only accredited AAS with an aromatherapy major and MS in CAM degree with a graduate level course in aromatherapy in the United States. CEUs are available for many health professionals including Registered Aromatherapists (RA), RNs and LMTs.
   

Aromahead Institute

Aromahead Institute classes are taught on location in New York, Florida and online through specially developed self-study courses. We offer a 400 hour Scholars Program focused on graduate level studies in chemistry and medicinal blending, anatomy and physiology, aromatic blending, teacher training, business classes and much more.

   

American Holistic Nurses Association

The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) promotes the education of nurses, other health care professionals, and the public in all aspects of holistic caring and healing.  AHNA is a non-profit membership association serving more than 5,000 members and 160 local chapters/networks across the U.S. and abroad. Click on the logo to learn more and we welcome you to join us.

   

Aromaceuticals

High integrity, lively, exceptional essential oils for a healthy and empowered life. Aromaceuticals oils are carefully produced by artisan distillers, sourced by a practicing registered aromatherapist, created with respect for the environment, and backed by certificates of analysis. We have everything for your aromatherapy needs including diffusers, hydrolats, herbal oils, pre-blended aromatic synergies, personal care, classes, consulting and more. Our specialty: professional, therapeutic quality, eco-wise products to enhance your complementary or integrative healthcare practice. Please stop by our booth or visit our website for convenient and secure online shopping. 

   

Aromatics International

We believe in working with pure plant extracts and offer quality grade essential oils. We test our oils! Customers can access the batch specific GC/MS report for every essential oil on AromaticsInternational.com before making a purchase.

Aromatics International supports all farmers and distillers that practice organic farming. Many of the distillers we work with worldwide live in remote, rural communities and are not “certified organic” by any governmental body. However, they are still deeply dedicated to organic growing and grow all their plants without the use of any chemical pesticides.

Conference special: 20% off all products ordered during the conference. Code: AIA

   
Bioesse Technologies, LLC Bioesse Technologies, LLC

Bioesse produces a patented inhalation patch for delivering essential oils to enhance the health and well being of people worldwide. This unique vapor delivery system offers a time-release effect lasting up to eight hours. The Bioesse patch contains a proprietary laminated barrier preventing any oil from being absorbed by the skin. This new product provides an alternative healthcare option that is portable and used by individuals anytime, including at work, when traveling, or at home Primary markets include hospitals, nursing homes, sleep clinics and retail. Private label opportunities are available for companies looking to grow their brands.
   

Center for Spirituality and Healing: University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing enriches health and well-being by providing high-quality interdisciplinary education, conducting rigorous research, and delivering innovative programs that advance integrative health and healing.

   

The Edge Magazine

The Edge Magazine, a monthly magazine on Holistic Living, has served the Upper Midwest since 1992. It presents articles, advertising and directories that support holistic perspectives through healing, art, spirituality, eating, metaphysics and the intuitive arts, as well as five monthly podcasts called Edge Talk Radio.

   

International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy

The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy (IJCA) provides research, information and education in the field of essential oils. Advanced clinical aromatherapy and aromatic medicine. The IJCA presents solid practitioner-oriented and evidence-based information in a professional format. All articles are peer reviewed and referenced where possible.  Members of the editorial board are all highly experienced in the essential oil field.

 

   

Julia Rose Botanicals

JULIA ROSE BOTANICALS (JRB)celebrates its 10th year providing essential oils, carrier oils, hydrosols and supplies for the discriminating practitioner as well as the end user. We have over 200 essential oils, some hard to find.  JRB supplies GC-MS oils with MSDS to hospitals, hospices, doctor’s offices, nurse practitioners, and other health care providers who need reliable aromatherapy support services backed up by experience and research. Nancy d’Angelo, certified clinical aromatherapist and her partner, Raphael d’Angelo, MD stand ready to assist you with your aromatherapy program needs.

 

   
Kelley Pure Essential Oils

The name says it all … Kelley Pure Essential Oils
Kelley Oils is a family owned local business that adds that special care to each order.  All orders are filled the day received so you can enjoy your oils right away; that’s important!   Our pure essential oils are gathered from around the world to provide you with the highest quality essential oils available.  Our blends have passed the test of time and proven dependable.  Wholesale pricing available.

   

Kismet Potions

Creating custom fragrance blends using organic and wild crafted oils, rare and precious essences, amazing smelling exotic combinations that are all healing and therapeutic for the mind, body and spirit. Available in perfumes, massage oils, room mists, bath salts, and exotically sumptuous, body velvets. Custom Fragrance Blends by Alchemist, Kris Wrede.

   

Natural Options Aromatherapy

Natural Options is a company founded with the express purpose of educating people in the proper, safe use of aromatherapy. Our focus is to make aromatherapy simple and easy to use even for the most modestly educated consumers and to provide specific uses to areas of specialized requirements. Our essential oils are pure, natural and are the highest quality found anywhere. All of our products maintain this high level of excellence.

 

   

Plant Extracts International Inc.

Australian Essential Oils, Blends, Inhalers and H2EO® Ultrasonic Diffusers

Locally owned and the sister company and exclusive U.S. distributor for The Australian Essential Oil Company. We import direct to ourselves in Hopkins the full range of pure, sustainably-grown Australian essential oils from our company in New South Wales. This is a unique and exquisite range of high-efficacy Australian essential oils, inhalers, and blends formulated specifically for diffusion.

Our H2EO® ultrasonic diffusers help people benefit  from essential oils safely, efficiently and economically. And we support education on “Right Use of Essential Oils” with ongoing classes and workshops.

   

Oil Lady Aromatherapy®

Oil Lady Aromatherapy® provides educational DVD’s, Aromatherapy Guides and Classes, and pure essential oils & proprietary formulas with charts for learning, display, and to assist you in your practice. The Good Medicine Tin® is the ultimate self-care and travel tin.  Candace Newman MAT,LMT The Oil Lady®, has practiced Aromatherapy for over 20 years and is the founder of the Touch With Oils® Hand Massage (on DVD). She is an approved educational provider for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. 

Conference special: Free shipping in continental USA for ordering at conference over $50.00.  Enter drawing for a free copy  of an Aromatherapy Guide.

   

Wyndmere Naturals, Inc.

Pure Essential Oils and Aromatherapy products. Our products are used in hospitals, hospices, assisted living facilities, pharmacies, spas and by professional aromatherapists. 100% guarantee on all products. USDA Certified Organic oils. Full line of body care products including gift items.

   
  Welcome Bags, Raffle and Silent Auction Sponsors
   

Allured Business Media
Allured Business Media has been a global information leader in the cosmetic, spa and salon, and fragrance and flavor industries for more than 80 years. Allured continues to set information standards in the industries it serves.  The Journal of Essential Oil Research (JEOR) is a scientific journal devoted to all facets of pure and applied studies on essential oils and plant volatiles

 

Appalachian Valley Natural Products/Anatolian Treasures
Established in 1997 by Butch Owen, Appalachian Valley Natural Products/Anatolian Treasures is an importer/wholesaler/retailer of the highest quality pure essential oils, carriers, hydrosols, essential oil blends and more.  My name is John Croskey and I am proud to be the new owner of AVNP.  Keeping the traditions of our founder, we continue to prosper. 

 

 

 

 

 

Aromawear
This award-winning collection of scent-diffusing jewelry and accessories provides "Well-being In Style", with portable access to the benefits of aromatherapy. Creator Cathy Gins empowers you to discreetly diffuse your essential oils wherever you are; easily change scents on the spot, and control the intensity and duration of diffusion.

 

Aromé
Aromé is the most beautiful and highest quality Portable Aromatherapy Diffuser in the world. Aromé is perfect for home us, travel, as well as use in hospitals and clinical research. Six drops of your Essential Oil will last up to six months.

Free US Shipping for AIA members.

 

Clif Bars
Food matters.  We like food. Organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet.  That’s why we us organic ingredients in all our products!  It’s better for the planet, the body and the soul.  And all our food is free of trans fats, hydrogenated oils, and high fructose corn syrup. 

 

Earth HeartTM designs safe natural remedies that provide relief to over 95% of dogs suffering from stress, travel upsets, insects and environmental irritants. Products are made in the USA, packaged in BPA free containers, family friendly, and can be sprayed on cloth or fur without leaving sticky residues or stains.

 

 

Enhancements Aromatherapy LLC
Enhancements Aromatherapy LLC features Penny Price Aromatherapy essential oils and is trusted by therapists around the world for quality, purity and integrity! We offer excellence in aromatherapy products! Enhancements Aromatherapy LLC has a wide range of natural care products, aromatic jewelry, books and accessories.

 

Essential 3
Our goal at Essential 3 is to provide therapeutic-quality essential oils at affordable prices.  We define therapeutic-quality as being free of pesticides, synthetics, stretching and any adulteration.  In addition, the chemical constituents are in the required percentile range necessary for the essential oils to be considered therapeutic. 

Floracopeia
Floracopeia was established by David Crow to promote the use of medicinal plants for grassroots healthcare, high-value crops for poverty alleviation, ecological benefits, and preservation of ethno-botanical wisdom.  We provide our customers with the highest quality essential oils and other botanical aromatic treasures through our support of ecological sustainable agricultural and agro-forestry projects. 

 


Nancy Cullen Graves, Holistic Health Coach
As a Health Coach, I am your personal advocate for living an energized and passionate life. I work with my clients to help them create happy, healthy lives in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. By working together, we can discover the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. Making gradual, lifelong changes enables you to reach your current and future health goals.


 

Health Rhythms/Remo
By creating instruments to meet the ever-growing, ever-changing needs of drumming, we've been bringing the world of percussion together for over 50 years.  A uniquely interactive system, the Aroma Drum, is designed to help you maximize your body’s own natural ability to relax, and offers an opportunity to enhance your personal wellness during short breaks.

 

Kelley Pure Essential Oils
The name says it all … Kelley Pure Essential Oils
Kelley Oils is a family owned local business that adds that special care to each order.  All orders are filled the day received so you can enjoy your oils right away; that’s important!   Our pure essential oils are gathered from around the world to provide you with the highest quality essential oils available.  Our blends have passed the test of time and proven dependable.  Wholesale pricing available.

Juniper Ridge - Our products smell like the outdoors – we bring the mountains into your home.  The mission of Juniper Ridge is to create unique and beautiful wildcrafted products from native western plant and tree trimmings.  At Juniper Ridge, we practice sustainable harvesting methods and we believe in defending Western wilderness by donating a portion of every dollar sold. 

 

Kismet Potions - Creating custom fragrance blends using organic and wild crafted oils, rare and precious essences, amazing smelling exotic combinations that are all healing and therapeutic for the mind, body and spirit. Available in perfumes, massage oils, room mists, bath salts, and exotically sumptuous, body velvets. Custom Fragrance Blends by Alchemist, Kris Wrede.

 

Kneading Wellness

Clinical Aromatherapy Supplies since 1998
Eileen D. Cristina, CMP, ACA
eileenkw@ptd.net


Leyden House
since 1991


Leyden House Ltd. was established in 1991.  That year we developed a diffuser so unique it was granted a US patent.  Because essential oils were sometimes adulterated, we began offering pure essential oils at an affordable price.  Since then we have added other natural products.  Essential oil diffusers, pure essential oils and essential oil blends for better health and enjoyment.    

Morning Myst Botanics - DIRECT FROM THE DISTILLER. We offer Certified Organic Hydrosols, Essential Oils, and hand crafted Infused Oils. We personally distill over 50 varieties of hydrosols on our farm, in small batches, including blends and custom distillations. Our Hydrosols are incredibly fresh and aromatically vibrant. We also offer hands on Distillation Workshops.  

 


 

Natural Options is a company founded with the express purpose of educating people in the proper, safe use of aromatherapy. Our focus is to make aromatherapy simple and easy to use even for the most modestly educated consumers and to provide specific uses to areas of specialized requirements. Our essential oils are pure, natural and are the highest quality found anywhere. All of our products maintain this high level of excellence.

At The Organic Warehouse we hope to share our knowledge of whole food supplements, nutrition and natural products. Our goal is to support your individual needs and provide solutions for everyday living. In addition to whole food vitamins and supplements we carry a full line of essential oils and aromatic products, natural health and beauty aids and green cleaning products.

 

 

Prima Fleur Botanicals is an ECOCERT® certified-organic custom and private label manufacturer of personal care essences and products for skin, body and hair.  With an inventory of over 250 therapeutic-quality essential oils and rare extracts, we custom design natural personal care products for some of the world’s most prestigious cosmetics companies. 

 

Bev Day, The Aroma Coach
Bev Day, your Aroma Coach for business and Aromatherapy, is a dynamic and experienced business leader, trainer and author. She can serve your business in a variety of ways, but ultimately, to meet the best of what you need and want.

 

Stillpoint Aromatics pure essential oils you can trust...directly from the farmers we trust! Offering over 170 organic/wild harvested essential oils, organic hydrosols, stock/custom blends. Batch specific GC/MS reports are available for our oils.  Our oils are stored in 65 degree cold room to ensure stability and quality.
Our oils are Ethically farmed…Ethically priced.

Tisserand Aromatherapy - Certified by the Vegan Society, our products do not contain synthetic fragrances, SLS/SLES, parabens, or other ingredients considered to be unsound.  Each product is infused with the world’s finest essential oils and efficacious blends of natural and organic ingredients so you can achieve amazing results.  Tisserand…the #1 UK aromatherapy brand.  

 

TheraPure Health Essentials - Essential Oil Carrying Cases and Portfolios.  Practical and convenient way to carry and store 5, 10 and 15 ml bottles. Choose from 7 styles.  All-New Essential Oil Carousels hold 15 AND 30ml bottles! Also Aroma Pendants, Oak Storage and Display Racks & more. Wholesale pricing available for bulk orders.


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