RBK Aromatherapy LLC (Robin B. Kessler, CA) gives monthly lecture webinars for free on Webex. These webinars are by professionals in the aromatherapy and herbalism industry. RBK Aromatherapy LLC is not affiliated with any organization, but because these are educational lectures, you may request a certificate of completion for 2 CEUs. The next one is July 29 at 4PM EST (NYTimes) with Venessa Phipps You need to fill out this form and tell me you want to attend Venessa's webinar https://www.rbkaromatherapy.com/contact.html It will be on "The Art of Translation: When Aromatherapy Meets Formulation" Presentation Description Aromatherapy and formulation share a common foundation, yet each speaks its own language. In this presentation, Venessa shares her journey from clinical aromatherapist to soap and cosmetic formulator, and how the Blend3 Method became the catalyst for developing a systematic approach to translating aromatherapy principles into handcrafted products. Through stories and practical examples, she explores how blending evolves when essential oils move from the bottle into soaps, body butters, salves, and lotions while preserving the artistry and intention of aromatherapy. Speaker Bio Venessa is a certified clinical aromatherapist, educator, certified soap maker & teacher, and cosmetic formulator who specializes in bridging aromatherapy with handcrafted product formulation. After beginning her career in aromatherapy, she expanded into soap making and cosmetic formulation, where she developed practical methods for translating aromatherapy principles into reproducible, high-quality products. Through teaching, writing, and speaking, she helps makers confidently apply essential oils in handcrafted products while honoring both the art of blending and the discipline of formulation. Venessa teaches throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is a contributing columnist for Making Soap, Cosmetics & Candles Magazine, hosts the DeGanya Aromatics YouTube channel, and is the author of the forthcoming book, Zero Waste Whipped Soap Making.

I’m very happy to share that I’ll be presenting online at the 7th International Balıkesir Aromatherapy Festival in Türkiye from 2–5 July, organised by the Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality. This year’s theme is “Taste, Abundance, Memory,” and my session is titled: “The Medicinal Application, Of Frankincense and Boswellic Acid in a Clinical Practice” Although I won’t be there in person, I’m really looking forward to contributing to this wonderful international event and connecting with fellow plant lovers and practitioners from afar.

**Frankincense & Herbal Distillation: In-Person Course** Join Us for a Special Hands-On Course – June 27 in Monroe Township, New Jersey USA 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM- $150- EBS until June 15-$140 RSVP June 22 Space is limited, so sign up now! Are you interested in learning the art of distilling herbs and resins? Curious about how to use a still to create your own essential oils and hydrosols? This immersive, hands-on course is designed just for you. What You’ll Experience: Live Distillation Demonstration Dr. Leo of LETIME Distillation will guide you through the distillation process, demonstrating his stills using herbs and resins. Journey Through Frankincense Robin Kessler, Certified Aromatherapist and owner of RBK Aromatherapy LLC, will take you on a fascinating journey through time as you explore the many species of Frankincense. You’ll have the opportunity to see, touch, and smell each one. Learn about Boswellic Acid Extract and take home a 1 oz package of the Raw Powder. Learn by Doing Watch a complete distillation from start to finish and discover how essential oils and hydrosols are made. You’ll take home a 2-oz bottle of hydrosol that you observed being created. Create Your Own Infusion Learn how to make herbal and resin infusions—and craft one yourself to take home. Refreshments Included Enjoy a light lunch and dessert during the course. Giving Back: A portion of your course fee will be donated to Herbalists Without Borders, a global nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible herbal health, wellness, and humanitarian aid to communities in need. You will receive 5 CEU credits for the course You will also get via email “Hydrosols for Life” Ebook by Dr. Leo You will also get my Companion.pdf of frankincense recipes. Come ready to learn, experience, and connect through the art of botanical distillation. We look forward to sharing this unique day with you! https://www.robinsresinsplus.net/store-2/p/frankincense-herbal-distillation-in-person-course

Robin Kessler CCA and RBK Aromatherapy LLC Proudly presents each month, free webinars from distinguished herbalist and aromatherapists. These webinars are live on WebEx This month June 17 at 4:00 PM EST is with Amy Brummer who will give us a lecture on Grief and the Garden — an Aromatherapist’s perspective on grief, nature, and wellbeing. To participate you need to fill out this contact link and tell me you would like to join the webinar.  https://www.rbkaromatherapy.com/contact.html As guide to understanding and addressing grief, the language of plants can be a powerful resource in helping to acknowledge and address the shifting landscape of emotions that can accompany transitions and loss. Using Aromatherapy to communicate how scent, symbolism and history can offer emotional insight, reflection, comfort and healing provides a framework for building genuine connection, and honoring the cycles of life, death, and renewal that nurture resilience. A-bit about Amy: Amy Brummer is a Registered Aromatherapist and Grief Counselor specializing in Aromatherapy at the end of life. She is a Support Group Facilitator at Good Grief in Princeton, NJ, and is currently working with Samaritan Hospice in Central NJ, to study the implementation, efficacy and outcomes of Aromatherapy in end of life care. As an integrative health practitioner, her decades of combined experience working in the food, nature, culture and hospitality fields informs her commitment to connecting people with simple, accessible and effective resources that encourage regulation, balance and self healing. A former chef and journalist who has championed the benefits of regional food systems and sustainable agriculture for more than two decades, she weaves her studies of American Folk Art and holistic health into her community website, Watershed Wellbeing, a directory of resources connecting Mind, Body and Spirit in the Delaware River towns (Trenton, NJ to Upper Black Eddy, PA) that provides information and opportunities for people to develop healthier relationships with nature and their community. Amy is also an active member of Herbalists Without Borders, serving as a Project Co-Coordinator for "Herbalism As Work", a program that encourages students to consider careers and life paths in herbalism and aromatherapy.

RBK Aromatherapy LLC does free Monthly webinars with prominent Herbalists and Aromatherapists.. This is on WEBEX and totally free but to join up you have to fill in my contact link and tell me you would like to join. This month on May 20th at 4PM EST time it is with Denise Cusack who will talk about HWB perspective of aromatherapy in disaster relief and mutual aid - formulating, safety, distribution, and creating for specific needs. Plus Scent memory and trauma, using aromatherapy to support recovery in people who have been impacted by trauma. A bit about Denise Cusack Denise Cusack is the Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders, a global nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic health and wellness support to communities in need. As a hands-on leader, Denise organizes disaster response and relief efforts and operates HWB’s US Donation Network, ensuring essential supplies reach underserved communities through free clinics, outreach, and education. She also leads the organization’s Community Supported Aromatherapy initiatives, formulating and creating aromatherapy products used in care packs and community distribution across the U.S. In addition to the daily management of HWB, Denise is a clinical herbalist, certified aromatherapist, flower essence practitioner, permaculture designer, and natural perfumer. She is the owner of Analu Perfume, a natural botanical perfume company, and Wholly Rooted Farm, a plant sanctuary where she grows medicinal and aromatic plants for education, HWB outreach, and mentoring aspiring herbalists and aromatherapists. Actively involved with HWB since 2017, Denise is deeply committed to advancing health justice through accessible, community-centered care. If you would like to attend you need to fill out this link and make sure you put in the comments- You would like to join May's webinar https://www.rbkaromatherapy.com/contact.html