Cheryl McKenzie
Aromatherapy Certification Program graduateHow Cheryl found the way in.
Dr. Cheryl McKenzie received a BS in Biochemistry from Kean University and later obtained a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Cheryl became one of the first Certified Eating Disorder Specialists in the United States.
Over the next 25 years, her academic pursuits spanned a broad array of both traditional and alternative approaches to wellness that addressed addiction, exercise, nutrition, weight management, psychoneuroimmunology, and integrative therapies.
Her credentials include: Advanced Aromatherapy Graduate Program Certified Professional Aromatherapist * Essential Oils Specialist Certificate * Component Blending Certificate * Aromatherapy for Cancer Care Certificate (American College of Health Sciences) Aromatherapy Teacher Training Instructor * Professional Aromatherapy Diploma Certified Master Addiction Counselor Licensed Sports Nutritionist Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA) Certified Weight Loss Specialist (NASM) Certified Medical & Dental Clinical Hypnotherapist (NAMDH) Additionally, Dr. McKenzie graduated the Clinical Training Program for Mind/Body Medicine at the Center for the Healing Arts, and completed training in surface EMG and EEG Biofeedback.
Vital Essence Aromatic Institute
Vital Essence Aromatics Institute does individual client consultations, group classes, formulates Natural Skincare products.
I loved the instructors. They were there for any question and made things very clear. They were informed and consistent. The team really worked together for the advancement of the student.
What made the difference, in Cheryl’s words.
All four sentences of Cheryl's testimonial earned a place; three cards carry them.
Never left without an answer
Instructors met every question with clarity, not just goodwill.
I loved the instructors. They were there for any question and made things very clear.
Steady, not just kind
The consistency of the teaching stood out as much as its warmth.
They were informed and consistent.
A team pulling for the student
The whole instructor team, not just one teacher, was working toward her success.
The team really worked together for the advancement of the student.
A clear path, one step at a time.
Cheryl is a graduate of the Aromatherapy Certification (Pathway 3), earning her Certified Professional Aromatherapist credential. It is a cumulative path: each step includes everything before it, and you can climb as far as you like, at your own pace. See the full path →
Start where Cheryl started.
Dr. Cheryl McKenzie brought 25 years across biochemistry, counseling psychology, and integrative wellness into her aromatherapy training. Your first pathway is free, and your Pathway 1 dashboard opens right away.
