Why did I choose to change a successful career as a retail pharmacist to embrace the world of aromatherapy? For me it didn’t seem a drastic diversion, but rather taking a parallel course. A path I instinctively had to follow.
Back in the days when aromatherapy essential
oils began to appear in pharmacies, a company representative showed me her bag full
of little bottles. I had no idea what
they were about, but was totally drawn to them.
I just knew they had to go on my shelves. Over the next year or two I attended courses,
learnt more, and became fascinated with results these potent little oils could
achieve without the side effects of some orthodox medicine. It was time to delve further. Aromatherapy was so much more than just a
pretty smell.
In 1995 I sold my pharmacy and went back to
school to attain a Diploma in Aromatherapy.
Initially I had no clear idea of what I wanted to do with my
qualification. However, as the year
progressed I was missing the buzz of a lifetime in retail. Was there a gap in the market for a
speciality store selling a choice of essential oil brands and aromatic plant
based skin care products? The logical
choice was to open a retail store offering over the counter help similar to a
pharmacist’s role and on the same professional level. Extracts - The Aromatherapy Centre opened its
doors in Downtown Auckland in 1997.
Sixteen years later this little haven is still there. If you look carefully you can see the
template of a pharmacy – Aromatherapy oils instead of medicinals, natural
skincare, and gorgeous gifts, with an emphasis on Made in New Zealand. And it smells good too! www.extracts.co.nz
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