Flower Power to the Rescue(sm)…..Emergencies happen. Are you prepared?

Exploring the use of Botanicals During Stressful Times for You and Your Animal Friends.

Relief is on its way! When we heard these words, we breathed a bit softer, tight muscles started to soften, and feelings of panic turned to hopefulness…. We were alive, safe, and had each other and our animal family were thankfully unharmed. This is just a bit of what our family felt and is still experiencing in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. My hope in sharing my presentation is to empower those who may be going through the same and inspire others to consider the importance of botanicals as allies in times of stress and trauma.

In this presentation, we will explore the use of aromatics, botanicals, and flower essences for emotional and physical support during and after stressful times such as emergencies. The word emergency conjures up all kinds of thoughts, from daily mishaps to full-blown get-in-your-vehicle-and-evacuate! Questions and concerns that come to mind….Are we prepared? Do we have a first aid kit on hand? Can botanicals help us during stressful times? You may wonder if botanicals have a place in traditional first aid kits- the answer is YES!

In my presentation, I will share which botanicals have been most beneficial for our animal friends and how emotions, more often than not, impact the healing process (both emotional and physical). How we ‘act and react’ during and after an emergency affects those around us, including our animals.

Keeping botanical tools within reach and feeling prepared helps one feel grounded and focused. During times of stress and emergencies, nature's allies are gentle guides to restore calm as we navigate anxiousness and uncertainty, often followed by frustration and sometimes even a sense of gloom. Wouldn’t feeling supported, safe, and cared for be a welcome relief versus a cycle of fearfulness, panic, and overwhelm? If you agree, I invite you to explore the information in my presentation to gather botanical supplies and other helpful items to make your own ‘Flower Power to the Rescue Kits’(sm) for yourself and your animal friends.

More about Kelly:

Kelly Holland Azzaro, RA, CCAP, CBFP, LMT, is a Registered Aromatherapist, Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner, Certified Bach Flower Practitioner, Herbalist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, Past Vice President (NAHA), Past President of NAHA and Public Relations of NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy). Kelly is the NAHA Journal Manager and Co-Editor, and NAHA Director for North Carolina.

Kelly has over 25 years of professional experience and educational training in Aromatherapy and Massage Therapy. She also has specialized training in Canine and Equine Acupressure-Massage Therapies, Intuitive Animal Communication, Crystal-Gemstone Therapy, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Herbs, and Flower Essence Therapy for people and their animal friends. She is the creator of a naturally sourced botanical product line ‘Ashi Aromatics’- for both people and pets which is approved by PETA as a Cruelty-free Vegan.

Kelly is approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Approved Provider. Her Animal Aromatherapy Practitioner Certification Course™ (300+ hours) meets the NAHA Standards of Education requirements. She offers educational programs in Aromatherapy, Flower Essences, Massage, and Energy Work Therapies.

Kelly is the Founder and Director of The Holistic Animal Association Network. The Holistic Animal Association is dedicated to empowering others through education and promoting holistic and natural healing therapies for our animal friends.

A presenter at live and online events, Kelly has spoken on the topics of animal aromatherapy and flower essences at the Natural Canine Health Symposium 2014, the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy World of Aromatherapy V (2004) VIII (2016), IX (2018), X (2021) and XI (2023) Conferences, and the North Carolina Herb Association Conferences (2017, 2018).

Her love for writing and sharing with others can be experienced through her many article topics, including aromatherapy, flower essences, and animals, which have been published in the following magazines and professional journals: NAHA’s Aromatherapy Journal, The International Journal for Holistic Professional

Aromatherapists, Aroma Culture, Dogs Naturally, Massage Magazine, Family Circle, and Better Homes & Gardens. Her articles have also been translated for publication in both German and French blogs/journals. Inconjunct with writing, Kelly has also participated in live interviews on Animal Aromatherapy for multiple online blogs, publications, and audio podcasts.

Kelly and her husband Marco, a Licensed Acupuncturist and Qigong Practitioner and Instructor, have a Holistic Healing Center where they work together as a team to educate and empower others through holistic services, education, and support. www.animalaromatherapy.com www.ashitherapy.net