About Jimm
Nothing Exists in Isolation
My work is the result of three decades of developing, refining, and applying an integrated approach to essential oils, health, and human experience.
I developed the Essential Oil Certificate Program at Bastyr University, authored books, created plant-based formulations, and trained spa and wellness professionals. That experience allows me to create guest experiences that are engaging, professionally grounded, and designed specifically for today’s spas and resorts.
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Finding a New Direction
After ten years touring as a drummer in a band I cofounded, I was drawn to health and nutrition. That interest led me to become a hairdresser and eventually a salon owner. It was there that essential oils became my focus, marking the beginning of an entirely new way of thinking about the relationship between health, beauty, and human experience.
Beauty is Health
After selling my salon, I began teaching in esthetics schools. The classroom became another place to question conventional beauty education and develop the philosophy that would shape much of my work: beauty begins with health. That philosophy eventually led to cofounding a plant-based skin care company, where I developed formulations emphasizing the holistic properties of essential oils.
Expanding the Vision
Cofounding the plant-based skin care company opened the door to the next stage of my career. It led to developing and teaching the Essential Oil Certificate Program at Bastyr University for sixteen years. I then authored three books on essential oils, skin health, and formulation, contributed to professional spa and wellness publications, and taught throughout the United States and internationally, including programs across China and Japan. Those experiences sparked a deeper exploration of neuroscience, perception, behavior, and the role they play in human experience.
30+
years with essential oils
3
books written
years at a medical university
people taught
2,000+
16
Books
Sharing the knowledge.
Get healing solutions at your fingertips with the expert information in this book and a core collection of essential oils. Aromatherapy has the potential to support immunity, soothe inflammation and digestion, improve sleep, balance hormones, provide all-natural pain relief, and much more.
Based on the chemistry module taught at Bastyr University. Guidelines and instruction on how to use the chemistry of the oils in therapeutic applications. Also helps in understanding the GC analysis most suppliers provide.
The use of essential oils is creative, versatile, and powerfully effective as a holistic and therapeutic treatment for skin and health. Presents practical methods with easy-to-follow guidelines that can be applied to any practice.
Free ebook
The Holistic Essential Oil Triad™
A practical framework for selecting essential oils based on the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. It brings together olfactory science, pharmacology, and energetics.
In their words
Partners in wellness.
Lena
Aroma Vision · Morocco Aroma Tour
“What impressed me most about Jimm was the way he handled unexpected challenges, with patience, flexibility, good humor, and a genuine willingness to help. What makes learning from him so special is his ability to bring all of that knowledge to life. He tells stories, shares experiences, answers questions generously, and inspires people to see aromatherapy in a deeper and more meaningful way.”
Sue
Director of Certificate Programs, Retired
“Jimm has a rare ability to combine deep subject matter expertise with an engaging and accessible presentation style. Participant feedback was consistently positive. Jimm’s extensive knowledge and passion for the role that essential oils can play in personal wellness significantly contributed to the success of the University’s Essential Oil Certificate Program.”
Valerie
Renu Spa · Bahamas Retreat
“Working with you was a pleasure. You were professional, organized, communicative, and attentive to every detail. Guest satisfaction was evident throughout the retreat, and even now, several guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed the experience. I hope to host one again in the future.”
Extend the guest experience.
From guest workshops to staff education, create sensory wellness experiences that continue long after checkout.
