Herbal Oils for Self-Care

DESCRIPTION: Winter is the perfect time to slow down, turn inward, and nurture ourselves with intentional self-care. This workshop offers simple yet powerful techniques to regulate the nervous system, support lymphatic flow, and explore the benefits of self-massage. Together, we’ll dive into the art of making and using herb-infused oils, exploring different carrier oils and their therapeutic properties. You’ll also learn self-massage techniques and breathwork practices to enhance relaxation and well-being. As a hands-on Make & Take experience, each participant will create a personalized herbal oil blend to use during the workshop and take home for continued self-care.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:

Betsy Nelson is a freelance food stylist, recipe developer, cooking teacher, Ayurvedic chef, and certified herbalist. Passionate about the connection between food and well-being, she blends creativity with holistic nutrition. With a BA in Psychology and Studio Arts from the University of Minnesota, Betsy sees cooking as both an art and a way to foster connection. She has studied Ayurveda, Western herbalism, and wellness coaching through the Mayo Clinic. She loves teaching cooking classes, incorporating healing foods and herbs, and leading foraging walks to explore nature’s bounty.

Annette Havlicek is a holistic healthcare practitioner specializing in herbal preparations and hands-on healing to restore balance in the body, mind, and spirit. With over 20 years of experience, Annette integrates diverse healing modalities, including massage therapy, yoga, meditation, and herbal medicine, to support the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Certified in multiple disciplines, Annette has studied a range of bodywork techniques, including Swedish massage, myofascial release, acupressure, reflexology, and aromatherapy. Her education in herbal medicine, spanning courses with renowned practitioners, has deepened her practice, and she also cultivates many of the herbs she uses in her work. In addition to her healthcare practice, Annette is a certified Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Doula, as well as a hypnobirthing practitioner, offering specialized support to women through the transition into motherhood. She continues to study the healing arts including homeopathy and enjoys gardening, homeschooling her children, and nurturing her family.