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AIA Colorado Area
Aromatic Conversations
with Jodi Kelsey and Elana BlueStone
Here are the Details:
What: AIA Live Webinar
Topic: Growing Knowledge: Tinctures
When: November 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 am MT
Where: Zoom
Click here to Register
Join us for a live, hands-on demonstration of herbal tincture making! Participants will attend via Zoom to follow along and create their own tincture simultaneously. We'll coordinate with attendees prior to ensure you have the adequate alcohol and equipment for the plant you choose. Elana will walk through the process step by step, sharing important tips and information along the way. Zoom participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers in real time as we work together.
Learner Outcomes:
- Understand the basic process of making an herbal tincture.
- Identify the materials needed for tincture making.
- Apply basic techniques to create their own herbal tincture.
Elana BlueStone retired in 2018 after 37 years in nursing but continues to serve through volunteer work in Colorado and professional formulation for family and friends, using essential oils to support acute and chronic conditions. With more than 50 years of experience working with plants and 14 years of essential oil practice, Elana brings together a strong medical foundation and a deep appreciation for natural healing.
A lifelong student of nutrition, herbalism, gardening, and the natural world, she grows many of the plants she uses to create her own tinctures, creams, medicinal lotions, herbal syrups, and macerations. Her nursing background provides a valuable perspective on understanding when botanical approaches may be appropriate and when more intensive care is needed. She remains especially interested in the evolving art and science of essential oil formulation, with particular attention to selecting appropriate combinations and dosages.
Jodi Kelsey is a retired Air Force logistics officer, educator, consultant, formulator, and founder of 3Js Pure Botanicals. Since 2013, she has focused on plant-based healing to support a more natural lifestyle, specializing in botanical skincare crafted with essential oils, herbs, and hydrosols. She holds MS degrees in Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences and has trained with the Aromatic Wisdom Institute, the School for Aromatic Studies, the Herbal Academy, Kami McBride, and Susan Parker. Jodi combines science, tradition, and creativity to teach and advocate for the therapeutic power of plants.