Ep. 44: The challenges and growth of Aromatherapy in the Philippines with Jirbie Go
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What You’ll Learn
In this episode, Nikki interviews Jirbie Go about what’s happening in the Philippines regarding aromatherapy.
Jirbie became a certified aromatherapist in 2019, is a certified aromatherapy teacher, has publications in multiple international aromatherapy journals, is a proud member of the International Clinical Aromatherapy Network (ICAN), is a board member and Philippine representative for the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), Founder of the Alliance of the Philippine Aromatherapists (APA), and founder of the Aromatherapy Institute of the Philippines.
In this episode, Nikki and Jirbie go over
How she started her aromatherapy journey
Being an animal rescuer, how she uses aromatherapy around her cats
What aromatherapy in the Philippines looks like
Ylang Ylang distillation and bringing forth the emerging oils from the Philippines
Her experience visiting a vitex lagundi/negundo farm
Aromatherapy and the medical community
Goal to integrate aromatherapy into the medical system
The importance of proper research and documentation
Supporting clients through cancer
The importance of proper education
And more!
Connect with Jirbie
Website: www.couchwasabi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jirbiego/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/couchwasabi
Podcast: Couch Wasabi
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Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan
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