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Deborah McKinney, Product Maker and Aromahead certification graduate
Product Maker · Joy Naturals LLC

Deborah McKinney

Aromatherapy Certification Program graduate
🌱 Certified Aromatherapist

I can put that long held desire to help others to good use and I'm loving every moment of it!

Her story

How a small shop on vacation changed Deborah's direction.

As a child I wanted to become a nurse, however, life took me into another direction. Fastforward. My husband of 35 years and I raised three amazing kids all of whom have just as wonderful spouses. So with the kids all grown, on their own, and successful, the urge to help others resurfaced.

One day, while on vacation, my husband and I happened along a small shop in a quaint little town. This shop, with its alluring aroma, drew me in like a treat does a puppy. It was during this brief visit that I learned esential oils were far more than just a peaceful aroma used during a spa visit. So, the research began and that research led me to Aromahead International.

What she’s building

Joy Naturals LLC

Working together with the doctors at Juniata Chiropractic and Fredericksburg Chiropractic in Pennsylvania, I tailor products to meet the needs of patients, whether it's a diffuser blend, a spa blend, or a blend for a specific physical need. I also have one-on-one consultations if a client requests one.

General blends for sore muscles, arthritis, fibromyalgia and nerve pain are kept in stock at these chiropractic offices as well as Connie's Creations. Blends are also sold online at joynaturalsllc.com, Facebook and Etsy.

The best parts of learning here

What made the difference, in Deborah’s words.

Deborah came to certification with the kids grown and a long-held urge to help. Here is how the study felt, in her own words.

Instructors within reach

Encouragement was always there, at her own pace.

I loved the opportunity to learn at my own pace and to be able to reach out to instructors who were always there and always encouraging.

Learning that surprises

Certification after raising a family, and it turned out to be fun.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think that learning at my age would be so intriguing and actually have fun doing it!
The path Deborah took

A clear path, one step at a time.

Pathway 1
Natural Living
Pathway 2
Aromatherapy Specialist
Pathway 3
Aromatherapy Certification
Deborah is here
Pathway 4
Clinical Aromatherapist

Deborah 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 Deborah started.

Deborah followed a lifelong urge to help others into certification, and now her blends sit in two chiropractic offices and her own online shop. Your first pathway is free, and your Pathway 1 dashboard opens right away.

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