Lora Cantele is a Registered Aromatherapist®, Clinical Aromatologist, Certified Aromatic Reflex Therapist/Instructor, and Aromatherapy educator.
Lora received her certification in Aromatherapy from the American College of Healthcare Sciences (formerly the Australasian College of Health Sciences) in Portland, OR in 2003. Additional studies include herbalism, body care, and nutrition. In the three years following, she studied with Shirley, Len, and Penny Price in France and England, earning her Certification in Aromaflexology/Swiss Reflex Therapy and in aromatherapy massage. She became board-certified as a teacher at the Penny Price Academy of Aromatherapy. She is a Registered Aromatherapist® with the Aromatherapy Registration Council®. Lora continues her education, earning an average of 100+ hours each year. Her areas of specialty include: palliative care and children with special needs. In 2011, Lora added the 'M' Technique (for hands & feet) to her list of certifications.
I believe in the benefits of aromatherapy and endeavor to educate my clients on how to incorporate it into their everyday lives as a pleasurable way to prevent illness. Stress is the underlying cause of 80% of all dis-ease. Aromatherapy is an excellent means to alleviate stress and provide comfort. My focus is to identify and address the "root cause" of ill health, not just the symptoms. I empower my clients to be more proactive in their health care.
After suffering the pain of back injuries as a result of two car accidents, I was told that ongoing physical therapy was the only means to provide me any relief. I wasn't happy with that option and was later introduced to aromatherapy, which went a long way to provide pain relief and comfort and lifted my spirits. As a new mom, aromatherapy helped me provide comfort and care to my children. I believed that aromatherapy was the best-kept secret to wellness ever. After reading as much as I could about the subject, I decided I wanted to become a certified practitioner to share the tremendous healing benefits of aromatherapy with others to help them find relief.
My aromatic journey has taken me to incredible places around the world to enhance my education. I have been very fortunate to have studied with many world-renowned experts in aromatherapy and natural health. Let me use my expertise to help you achieve and sustain good health every day with nature's medicine.
Lora is an Aromatherapy writer, educator, and international speaker. She co-authored The Complete Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness (Robert Rose Inc.) Available on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and other fine retailers (retail $24.95). Signed copies are available here.
Lora is a champion of sound education in the use and training of aromatherapy practitioners. She is proud to be included among many of her esteemed colleagues in the upcoming film "Uncommon Scents," a documentary that aims to provide the audience with credible information on the history, chemistry, interactions, efficacy, and best practices of using essential oils for balance, health, and wellness. Click here for a preview. She was also featured in the Netflix documentary (UN)WELL, episode 1, "essential oils."