Simplifying Essential Oil Chemistry and Putting it into Practice with Melani Kovac, Essential Oil Expert

Learner Outcomes:

1. Distinguish between the concepts of "functional group" and "functional group theory", shedding light on prevalent confusions and enabling confident application of essential oil chemistry.
2. Understand and integrate complex chemistry concepts into their aromatherapy practices, utilizing this knowledge to enhance product efficacy, safety, and formulation.
3. Recognize the true essence of essential oil chemistry, shifting their perspective on its role, ensuring a deeper comprehension of its applications, and empowering them to advance confidently in their aromatherapy careers.

 

Explore the nuances of essential oil chemistry as we address common misunderstandings encountered by many aromatherapy students and practitioners. We'll clarify the differences between 'functional group' and 'functional group theory', aiming to dispel misconceptions as well as fears and career blockages developed from it. By simplifying complex chemistry concepts, we'll clarify that essential oil chemistry is a straight forward tool to enhance our practice and results. Understanding the essence of oil chemistry allows aromatherapists to craft superior products confidently, make informed choices, and truly appreciate the intricate beauty of essential oils. Join us for this session and elevate your aromatherapy.

 

 

Melani Kovac is an essential oil expert who has dedicated the last two decades to promoting, practicing and teaching aromatherapy. She organizes and supports various aromatherapy projects and collaborates with colleagues, non-profit organizations, homes for the elderly, hospitals, universities, etc. In addition, she has been invited as a lecturer at numerous prestigious international conferences, aromatherapy associations, schools, and universities. She educated as well as supported numerous aromatherapy pioneers worldwide. Her information background, curiosity, working with diverse students, collaborations with distillers, vendors, nurses, scientists, etc., inspired her to create Dropsmart - essential oil resource center.

Behind all of her work stands the mission to ensure that all therapists, health professionals, and students obtain accurate and credible information on essential oils and their components so that they can help their clients and families more safely and efficiently.