National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy

03/28/2026

Congratulations to Griffin Carriuolo, Hailey Outland, and Hannah Hardin on successfully defending their aromatherapy theses! These talented students of Dr. DorothyBelle Poli wowed us with their poster presentations at the 2025 NAHA Conference. Dr. Poli serves as NAHA's Virginia Regional Director and is a Professor of Biology at Roanoke College. We are so proud of her accomplishments!

03/26/2026

NAHA is committed to keeping critical information about the sustainability of fragile medicinal, aromatic, and herbal plants at the center of our work as aromatherapists. Below are links to organizations that provide support, education, and insight into sustainability issues affecting these plants.

NAHA Website: https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/sustainability-issues/

https://airmidinstitute.org/

https://mountain.org/

https://unitedplantsavers.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMOfvw_9-Yc

03/24/2026

Congratulations to NAHA's 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Kelly Holland Azzaro!💜🪻

Kelly Holland Azzaro, RA, CCAP, CBFP, LMT, is a Registered Aromatherapist, Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner, Certified Bach Flower Practitioner, Herbalist, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Reiki Practitioner. She has faithfully served the aromatherapy community and NAHA for decades as North Carolina Regional Director, past President, past Vice President, Journal Editor, and current Public Relations Officer on the NAHA Executive Board of Directors

Thank you, Kelly, and congratulations on this well-deserved award! 💜

03/18/2026

Promote your brand with NAHA! Advertising opportunities are available in our quarterly aromatherapy journal, email campaigns, and marketplace ads—designed to connect you with the aromatherapy community. 🌿📣

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03/17/2026

Congratulations to NAHA president, Annette George Davis, on her interview with Aromatika Magazine 🌿💜💚

🌷🧺INTERVIEW WITH AMERICAN AROMATHERAPIST, EDUCATOR, NAHA PRESIDENT ANNETTE DAVIS🧺🌷
By Ildikó Berecz

🌷🧺What is your first memory about your first contact with essential oils?
From a very young age, I remember essential oil bottles around the house. We lived in Idaho while my grandmother was in California, so she would send us a package every time she brought new oils home from Europe. She would sneak them onto the airplane, hidden in wine bottles in her suitcase! I was fascinated by those little blue bottles and loved how they smelled, though I didn't yet understand what role they would play in my life. My most vivid early experience came during a trip to San Diego. My grandmother loved taking us to the beach, and my brother and I spent far too long boogie boarding. I became quite ill with sunstroke, but Grandma made a blend with melissa essential oil, diluted as a spritzer and foot bath. I started feeling better almost immediately. That was the moment I thought, "Wow, these essential oils Grandma is always tinkering with are pretty amazing."

🌷🧺What do you think about the bridge between allopathic and alternative (complementary) medicine?
This bridge is essential and growing stronger. My work with Dr. Lapraz and Dr. Bokelmann demonstrated that clinical phyto-aromatherapy can be used along- side conventional medicine to dramatically improve patient outcomes. The establishment of EIMC, in cooperation with Idaho State University's medical residency program, demonstrated that integration is possible within academic medicine.

🌷🧺What would be your tips for a new or upcoming aromatherapist new to the field?
Don't try to run before you can crawl. In other words, don't be so overzealous that you try to do things beyond your current knowledge base. Start slowly, educate yourself thoroughly, and proceed at a pace that makes you feel comfortable practicing safely.

🌷🧺To read the full article, get your copy of our Spring issue of Aromatika Magazine 13.1 today! 💌🌿 The link is in our bio, or simply copy and paste the link below into your browser: https://www.aromatikamagazine.com/product-page/aromatika-magazine-13-1-2026-spring

03/17/2026

Wishing the NAHA community a happy and refreshing St. Patrick’s Day! 🌿🍀

May your day be filled with balance, inspiration, and the grounding aromas that support your well-being. 💚

https://naha.org/

03/16/2026

Congratulations to NAHA member, Dr. Kelly Ablard! NAHA is proud to support sustainability 🌿💚

03/16/2026

Congratulations to NAHA Tennessee Director, Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh for being chosen to speak at the upcoming AIA conference about clinical research and clinical studies! 😊🌿

How do we move aromatherapy research forward?

Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh brings a research-focused perspective to the 2026 Aromatics in Action® Conference with her session, Clinical Research: The Way Forward.

This presentation explores how clinical studies are designed, how findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge, and what those results mean for practice, product development, policy, and future investigation.

For practitioners who want a clearer understanding of how research informs professional aromatherapy, this is a session worth exploring.

Join us September 24–26, 2026 at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina as we celebrate 20 years of AIA.

Learn more and reserve your seat:
https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/2026-Conference

03/16/2026

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💫Subscription to NAHA’s Quarterly Aromatherapy Journal
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💫Regular Monthly E-Newsletters and Updates
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💫NAHA Aromatherapy E-booklets
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03/14/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by the world lately? You’re not alone.
Political anxiety is a very real nervous system response to ongoing stress from political events and conversations.

In this blog piece, Talley Sjoberg-Varney, NAHA International Director for Central Asia, shares how essential oils can support emotional balance when political stress starts affecting our bodies, relationships, and sense of safety.

Meet Talley:

"Talley Sjoberg-Varney is the founder of Clearly Sage Advice & Organics, LLC, offering holistic health services for expatriate families worldwide. A NAHA Level 3 Clinical Aromatherapist, licensed social worker, and certified life coach, she crafts personalized aromatherapy blends for mind, body, and spirit, and regularly leads aromatherapy and meditation sessions in the diplomatic, educational, and corporate sectors. Talley has lived and worked across North America, Europe, and Asia, giving her a deep understanding of the emotional complexities of raising a family abroad. She is pursuing a PhD in Philosophy and Psychotherapy, researching community-based holistic care for nomadic expat populations."

Read the latest blog here: https://naha.org/political-anxiety-by-talley-sjoberg-varney-naha-international-director-for-central-asia

03/12/2026

Click below to view NAHA’s beautiful 2025 Board of Directors presentation honoring NAHA’s deep roots and strong bridges. 💜

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03/11/2026

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The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) is one of the leading professional aromatherapy associations in the world, dedicated to education, standards, and the advancement of holistic aromatherapy.

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