Photo credit: Anna Wiesen

Photo credit: Anna Wiesen

My name is Jessica La Grassa and I’m a certified Aromatologist. I do not perform bodywork, such as massages and facials, but I have a deep understanding of the theory and practical use of aromatherapy. A few years ago, after reading No More Dirty Looks, I became obsessed with purging my house of products that were filled with chemicals. I had never noticed before how many synthetic ingredients were in EVERYTHING. “What’s diethanolamine and formaldehyde?” I’d yell to no one in particular. “Those don’t sound natural!” Shortly after being horrified by the traditional beauty industry I turned to essential oils and, with my husband as my guinea pig, I was determined to change the way that we lived. That’s when I decided to learn more. I wanted to concentrate on the healing properties of the oils and how best to use them in my life, not just what smelled nice. I found Jan Benham and The Institute of Aromatherapy by chance and never looked back. She gave me a strong foundation and understanding of how powerful and healing Mother Nature can be. 

Originally, my intent was simply to help safeguard my family. But now, as my passion has grown, I’d like to share this knowledge with all of you! By providing some info and easy-to-follow recipes for how you can incorporate essential oils into your everyday life, I hope to help you make educated choices for you and your loved ones too.

Where does the name naturally LOVED come from? Well, it’s a play on words. The “D” in loved is short for Diana, the mythical Roman goddess of Mother Nature who’s life-giving and nurturing gifts, like plants and essential oils, are naturally given to us with love. The name is what her signature might be if she were signing off a card: Naturally Love, D.