Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs

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Joan Apter, Aromacologist, has over 26 years of training in the use and application of therapeutic Essential Oils. She has studied all over the world with luminaries in the field of aromatherapy including Dr. Daniel Penoel, Jean Claude LaPraz, Michael Scholes, Valerie Ann Worwood, Kurt Schnaubelt and Dr. Gary Young. Joan has advanced training in the medicinal applications of essential oils from Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. She holds an international certificate of study from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy, and is a registered professional member of the International Aromatherapy Association.

Joan travels widely to present keynotes, classes and workshops about optimum wellness, aromatherapy and essential oils for corporate education, hospital support groups, community networks, schools, spas and wellness centers. Joan offers trainings on The Raindrop Technique, The Emotional Release Raindrop and The Neuro-Auricular Technique for practitioners, Spa massaeople. Her articles on essential oils have been featured in Chronogram Magazine, Ulster Magazine, The Poughkeepsie Journal, Healthy Living, and The Guide to Mid-Hudson Health Services as well as national magazines.

Joan offers Aromatherapy Massage and Spa treatments for physical, mental/emotional and spiritual balance. Some of her menu of services include The Raindrop Technique, Emotional Release Raindrop Technique, The Aromadome, Animal Aromatherapy and Neuro-Auricular Technique, (NAT), a powerful stress-buster! Joan offers the full line of Young Living Essential Oil products.

Joan is a certified facilitator for the “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster” workshops, using Mind-Body techniques to reduce anxiety before surgery, use less pain medication and heal faster! Essential Oils for pre and post surgery are also offered. Other workshops include "Lessen Side-Effects of Radiation and Chemo", "Reduce Chronic Pain and Speed Healing" and "Reduce Anxiety, Headaches and Migraines."

Contact Joan:
845 679 0512
joanapter@earthlink.net
apteraromatherapy.com
Facebook page: Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs (https://www.facebook.com/joanapter/)

How We Got Started

I have always lived plant medicine. I started studying herbalogy, I had a personal health challenge in 1985 which introduced me to reiki and energy medicine! I then studied homeopathy, reiki and flower remedies. I started studying essential oils in 1992 and had a great collection from all over the world. In 1994 when I moved to Santa Barbara, I was introduced to Young Living essential oil's . The purity and frequency of those oil's blew my mind so I went immediately to massage school so I could start putting them on people . It was like meeting my perfect modality: a combination of the properties of the herbs and the energy and frequency the oils bring .

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"I've known Joan Apter for many years in several contexts through friends and business, including..." Read more "I've known Joan Apter for many years in several contexts through friends and business, including through the Young Living Essential Oils. She is sincere, dedicated, a truly good person, and highly knowledgeable. "

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Joan is a certified facilitator for the “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster” workshops, using Mind-Body techniques to reduce anxiety before surgery,...

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Joan from Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs Answered this on March 30, 2020

Zoom! Facebook live! Zoom.us has plenty of tutorials to walk you through. And in YouTube search for “ how to do a zoom class” and you’ll get lots of helpful info. It’s a learning curve but you can do it!! (more) Zoom! Facebook live! Zoom.us has plenty of tutorials to walk you through. And in YouTube search for “ how to do a zoom class” and you’ll get lots of helpful info. It’s a learning curve but you can do it!!

Joan from Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs Answered this on March 14, 2020

its impacting my massage practice, but because i sell the young living "thieves" line of products, I am flooded with people wanting to order. thieves is an anti-plague formula of essential oils that effectively digests virus, bacteria, fungus, mold and boosts the immune system. (more) its impacting my massage practice, but because i sell the young living "thieves" line of products, I am flooded with people wanting to order. thieves is an anti-plague formula of essential oils that effectively digests virus, bacteria, fungus, mold and boosts the immune system.

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Joan from Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs Answered this on March 10, 2020

Because one of my services is massage therapy with essential oils, this question does not apply! As a teacher and trainer, I have not experienced any gender bias. Good thing, because I’m the kind of gal who would charge through closed doors like a bull!❤️ (more) Because one of my services is massage therapy with essential oils, this question does not apply! As a teacher and trainer, I have not experienced any gender bias. Good thing, because I’m the kind of gal who would charge through closed doors like a bull!❤️

Joan from Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs Answered this on February 18, 2020

I find word of mouth referrals from happy massage clients are the most effective. I give a 10% discount for next appointment in thanks for the referral. I send out a newsletter to my existing clients from time to time, as well as seasonal discounts. Teaching classes on essential oils also... (more) I find word of mouth referrals from happy massage clients are the most effective. I give a 10% discount for next appointment in thanks for the referral. I send out a newsletter to my existing clients from time to time, as well as seasonal discounts. Teaching classes on essential oils also results in clients, as does my radio spots on Wdst with doug Grunther. I used to do a print ad in the Chronogram, but don’t anymore. Often my gift certificate donation to organizations I support for their fund raising raffles results in loyal clients! Some of my massage clients purchase deeply discounted gift certificate packages to give out as gifts, which has resulted in new loyal clients! I attend some women’s networking groups which has minor results. My classes are probably the most effective, other than word of mouth❤️❤️

Joan from Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs Answered this on November 09, 2018

I’m a one person business, so I just have to deal with hiring myself! (more) I’m a one person business, so I just have to deal with hiring myself!

Joan from Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs Answered this on August 03, 2018

Unlike spa’s, I do not take credit cards in advance, so if people miss an appointment, we reschedule. It happens rarely, sometimes someone just forgets! Usually my client phones if they have to reschedule. (more) Unlike spa’s, I do not take credit cards in advance, so if people miss an appointment, we reschedule. It happens rarely, sometimes someone just forgets! Usually my client phones if they have to reschedule.

Joan from Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs Answered this on July 16, 2018

Carry your business card or rack card with your menu of services with you everywhere! Have your 30 second “elevator” speech ready to go smoothly and with excitement every time someone asks you in conversation “What do you do?” Interact, in some volunteerism that you live. Could be soup kitchen,... (more) Carry your business card or rack card with your menu of services with you everywhere! Have your 30 second “elevator” speech ready to go smoothly and with excitement every time someone asks you in conversation “What do you do?” Interact, in some volunteerism that you live. Could be soup kitchen, could be library, could be activism organizations, local events and introduce yourself. Give a talk at the library about “what’s the deal with Botox and fillers? “ address the concerns people may have about those procedures and highlight the benefits with photos! Have an intro event at the spa or at the plastic surgeon s office and ask them to send invite to their clients! Ask a woman’s club if you can be a speaker. Make a Powerpoint with photos etc. and most important, envision your ideal future and who you want to attract! Be specific! Inhale some of my essential oils at the same time because “essential oils are the greatest magnifier of human intention” (d.penoel) You know the drill- 1st envision-then give gratitude for its already being done!!

Joan from Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs Answered this on June 22, 2018

I don’t have employees, I have team members! Communicating, spending time together either in person or Skype calls or conference calls. Social media doesn’t make the grade when it comes to deepening relationships and really listening to another person, the greatest gift we can give!❤️ (more) I don’t have employees, I have team members! Communicating, spending time together either in person or Skype calls or conference calls. Social media doesn’t make the grade when it comes to deepening relationships and really listening to another person, the greatest gift we can give!❤️

Joan from Joan Apter Aromatherapy and Wellness Programs Answered this on April 26, 2018

that's easy! ingredients! A big part of my work is educating about the toxic ingredients in personal care products, home health care products and food! I take people on shopping trips in the health food stores to read labels to realize that what they are putting inside their mouth in the name of... (more) that's easy! ingredients! A big part of my work is educating about the toxic ingredients in personal care products, home health care products and food! I take people on shopping trips in the health food stores to read labels to realize that what they are putting inside their mouth in the name of toothpaste and mouthwash, for example, has warnings "if ingested contact poison control". and that's children's toothpaste too!! imagine if toxic products are in health food stores, what the "norm" is for products bought in drugstores and supermarkets! the excuse is that the toxic products are so much cheaper. Wrong! The poor liver becomes overburdened with trying to rid the body of excess toxins, but it's a losing battle, and the list of "symptoms of disease" increase. When the doctor bills come in, you wish you had paid the surcharge for a clean product! Anything you put on your skin, in your mouth, inhale, goes right into your bloodstream. That includes the water that we bathe in! (Shower filters that eliminate chlorine are how I fill my bathtub) That's just the health benefits of eliminating toxins and chemicals. The other benefit for going clean and green is to make the choice NOT to give our money to the corporations that produce these products, and that includes food! Don't get me started! I do workshops on this topic! haha Warmly, Joan Apter apteraromatherapy.com

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