I am a full time working mother with four boys. After my fourth son was born, I began to experience anxiety and sleeplessness, which my primary care doctor prescribed medication to treat. Some days, I wondered if I would ever feel better. I had a constant feeling of hopelessness, but I was very determined to get better. My cognitive behavior therapist recommended aromatherapy as part of my recovery and maintenance program. Donna was my “angel”. I have a soul blend, a sleep blend, and an anxiety blend. Since starting the aromatherapy, I have significantly decreased my anxiety medication, and I no longer require medication to sleep. I am happy and peaceful and finding true joy in life.

- Kristi Lombardo, M.S. Ed., BCBA
Educational & Behavioral Consultant

My health has improved from Donna’s expert care a a nurse practitioner, her sensitive and caring approach, and her therapeutic use of essential oils. Donna’s prescriptions for insomnia, anxiety and stress have been extremely useful and effective, without the negative side effects associated with prescribed or over-the-counter drugs. Donna’s aromatherapeutics are a cost-effective addition to any health regimen, whether it be conventional or holistic. And the oils are a pleasure to use because they smell so good

- May Anne Bright, EdD, APRN-BC, CBT
Associate professor Emerita
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA

Donna’s essential oil prescription definitely helped me to solve my chronic insomnia problem. I was skeptical at first, wondering how simple, scented essential oils could improve such a long-standing problem. But they did, and I am grateful to Donna for her careful and effective treatment. I highly recommend that people with chronic health problems give Donna’s aromatherapy a try. You may be pleasantly surprised, as I was, by the results!

- John Copen
Sunderland, MA

I had been using aromatherapy scents I purchased from my local mall for several years. Finally, I came to realize that the headaches I had were only while wearing the aromtherapy products. I stopped using them and gave them away to friends. Several years ago, I visited Donna. While in her car, she began to introduce me to her interest in holistic aromatherapy and described her recent certification process. I told her that I was not interested in using any oils because of my past experience getting headaches. After a few minutes of driving, she told me that she had been diffusing a combination of essential oils via a car diffuser. I was amazed because I really did enjoy the scent, never realizing the medicinal purposes essential oils have. While at Donna’s house, I told her about the lower back pain I had been suffering from. She asked me if it would be alright if we, together, created a blend of my own personal essential oils to aid in relaxation and pain relief. At that point, I could not say no! During the weekend, Donna had diffused various oils in different rooms in the house, creating a calming atmosphere in the living room and an energized feeling in her office. Then, I watched as her very hyper dog calmed as she sprayed a mixture of essential oils near his head.

Once home, I began using my personal aromatherapy blend, massaging it into my back. I slept well at night, and in a few days, my muscle tightness and pain were relieved! As a nurse, I occaisionally experience lower back distress, and I continue to use my oils. Additionally, on my last visit with Donna, she made a special blend for my husband, who was initially skeptical, to help with the arthritic pain in his knee. He too, is now a believer!

I am currently taking classes for my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and did a presentation and demonstration on essential oils. Donna helped educate me about how pure essential oils are made, as compared to most comercially available products which are often chemicals that are made to smell like essential oils. I now know that it was the chemicals in the old products that caused my headaches, as I don’t get headaches from Holistic Aromatic’s essential oils.

- V.W., RN

I found out about Holistic Aromatics and wanted to learn more. I called Donna and immediately felt comfortable with her and loved hearing about the many ways to apply aromatherapy. I personally use the essential oils many ways, but surprisingly I introduced it to my children. They would come home from school and I would have their homework room set up with their snacks, typical homework supplies and this new aromatherapy. The kids loved it right off the bat! They felt “a sense of calm” (their words) when they sat down to do HW, and began looking for it when they came home. I beleive it “completed” the homework room by creating a relaxing energy. Going with the idea of creating environments, my art room was next! I use my diffuser and vary the blends depending upon the art I’m doing. I get a great energy between music and aromatherapy and could spend hours being creative! Finally, when I’m stressed, I use a roll-on for my wrists and temples, then sit and relax. The aromatherapy works wonders for me and my family!

- K.P.