Flower Essences

Made famous in the latter half of the 1900’s, flower essences in the modern world are the result of the clinical research of Dr. Edward Bach, MD. He designed a system of over 30 flower vibrational essences to support balancing the way we respond to the challenges of our character, life, stress and trauma by assisting energy circuits in the body to connect and flow. With over 70 years of safe and effective use, the Bach system is designed to be easy for the layperson to understand and utilize at home. They work well with animals also and have been documented for effective use in times of natural disasters in animal shelters.

Since the 1940’s many other practitioners and developers of Flower Essence Therapy have gone on to create portfolios of essences from their unique locations, leading to geographic collections such as Australian, Alaskan, Peruvian, Mexican, Scotch (Findhorn), French, and American essences. The Edward Bach system of essences that started it all comes from England.

What exactly are they?

Flower essences are simply the energetic pattern of vitality of a flower preserved in water and a little alcohol. They are similar to homeopathy in that they are both based in the energy of the substance used. They are a subtle vibrational form of personal support. A flower essence does not contain plant material. It is not a perfume, essential oil, or have fragrance of any kind, nor is it an herbal extract. It is not a form of medication, and will not interfere with medications. It does not treat medical conditions. Essences are complimentary to other therapies, and may be beneficial for all ages and stages of life.

I am certified in the Bach system of flower essences with Loyola Colebeck of Mind Is Body. Additionally I have spent over a decade in personal learning from flower essences around the world, as well as making, developing, and practicing with North American essences including those from California, Louisiana and Indiana. Almost a decade ago I began the Louisiana Flower Essence Project as my final project for a Master Naturalist training. I continue to research several essences from this collection.

How to access the flower essences:

– 30 min. flower essence consult (in person or by phone) to receive a customized personal blend for topical application in self care massage. Please contact me for more information.

– During a massage therapy session, with your permission, I can offer the use of essences applied topically along with the creams and oils I use to do the massage.