About Pat

I became interested in aromatherapy when I could not use store-bought cosmetics due to allergies. A friend challenged me to make my own, so I started taking classes in Chicago. The classes lit a fire and soon I was making products that soothed and offered relief from common irritants. Early in my endeavor, I experienced success: developing a cream with essential oils that could help calm leg spasms for adults and children.

Based on this experience, I decided to get a certification in aromatherapy. I signed up for a school founded by an oncology nurse. The same week, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Like most people, I felt caught off guard - this was not part of the plan.

I thought I could pursue my certification during chemo, but I was soon corrected by my body - brain fog is real. The school allowed me to take an indefinite leave of absence.

So instead of starting my formal studies, I began experimenting on myself for my own healing. I found aromatherapy soothed feelings of nausea, brain fog and stress that accompanied my chemotherapy treatment. It was shortly after I discovered how superfoods and choosing raw foods also helped me feel as good as possible.

One day I made a tough decision: I was done with chemotherapy and ready to focus on my choices around quality of life. 

Months later I was declared cancer-free. While I cannot legally claim a medical correlation between holistic self-care and my healing, I do believe that aromatherapy and super foods were a large part of my present health. 

I went back to school and finished my certification at the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy. I’m proud to share that my research, which focused on how aromatherapy can help people overcome addictions, was published in two journals: NAHA and AromaScents.

And THIS is when I launched Alive n Vibrant, a superfoods company that makes the same, and slightly improved, nutrient-dense food powders that I developed during my cancer treatments available and accessible to people in many walks of life.

I am grateful to still be cancer-free.

I now get to help others thrive. As a holistic wellness expert, I integrate aromatherapy and superfoods for gentle and natural symptom relief on a case-by-case basis.

For chemo and radiation patients, or those suffering from other debilitating health conditions, I work with them to maximize nutrition while minimizing nausea, stress and pain. Essential oils support work on a physical and emotional level at the same time, while super foods offer a nutritive boost and additional energy.

For those seeking to overcome addictive behaviors, I customize the essential oils depending on the specific addictive behavior. The psychological need for the addictive behavior can be lessened in stages to help minimize the affects over time. For example, with smokers, I can create a blend that helps trigger the same response one would get from smoking. 

ThiS work is so rewarding for me.

Nothing thrills me more than to hear that someone feels better than they ever have in their entire life or that they have regained their quality of life during a health crisis. I'm living proof that it IS possible to be alive and vibrant, no matter what your age or health history!

A quick disclaimer ...

Essential oils and superfoods are wonderful but they both must be used correctly. They are not magic pills and certain oils should not be topically applied or ingested. 

Along with focusing on crafting a customized plan and products, I take very seriously applying these wellness tools safely. 

You can learn more about my aromatherapy or superfoods, or contact me directly.

Much love,