15 years as an RN taught me what the body needs to heal. doTERRA gave me a way to share it.
I spent 15 years at the bedside. I've held hands through fear, explained diagnoses at midnight, and watched families navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives. That experience never leaves you β and it changes how you think about health forever.
Nursing taught me that the body is remarkable. It wants to heal. It responds to care β both clinical and natural. And somewhere along the way, I started asking a question I couldn't stop asking: what do we do before someone needs a hospital bed?
That question led me to doTERRA. Not as a typical wellness seller β but as a clinician evaluating a product line with the same critical eye I apply to everything. I read the third-party testing reports. I researched the sourcing. I tested the oils on myself, my family, and listened carefully to what I observed.
What I found convinced me. And now I want to share it with you β with the same care and honesty I gave every patient I ever had.
Talk to Me βMy clinical background isn't just a talking point β it's what makes the guidance I provide genuinely different.
Licensed healthcare professional with formal nursing education and active clinical practice spanning 15 years.
Extensive bedside nursing experience across clinical settings β caring for patients with complex medical needs and diverse health backgrounds.
Trained in doTERRA's product line, CPTG Certified Pure Tested Gradeβ’ standards, and safe essential oil usage protocols.
Clinical nursing training includes pharmacology β I understand drug interactions, contraindications, and safe complementary use in ways general sellers cannot.
I evaluate product claims with the same critical lens I applied in clinical settings. I only recommend what I've researched and personally trust.
As a nurse, I'm hardwired to ask "what's in this?" and "is it actually what it claims to be?" Most essential oil brands can't answer that question. doTERRA can β and does, publicly.
Every batch tested by third-party labs for purity, potency, and absence of contaminants. The reports are public. I've read them.
Oils sourced from their native growing regions, supporting farming communities with fair wages. The lavender is from France. The frankincense is from Somalia. It matters.
doTERRA has funded and published clinical research on their products. That's the standard I hold anything I recommend to.
dΕTERRA is a Latin derivative meaning "Gift of the Earth." The company was founded in 2008 with a mission to provide the world with purely natural solutions to support health and wellness. Every oil is sourced where that plant grows best β not in a lab, not in a warehouse.
I will never recommend something I haven't personally used, researched, or believe in. I'll answer your health questions honestly. If doTERRA isn't right for your situation, I'll tell you. That's what being a nurse means to me.
A short video introduction is coming soon β I want you to hear directly from me why I made this transition from bedside nursing to wellness advocacy. Check back or drop me a note to be notified when it's live.
This is the most important question you can ask β and exactly why working with an RN matters. Some oils can interact with medications, particularly blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, and thyroid medications. I always recommend disclosing any essential oil use to your prescribing physician, and I'm happy to walk you through which oils are generally considered safe versus which to approach with caution in your specific situation. Never stop or adjust medication based on essential oils without your doctor's guidance.
Third-party testing. Most grocery store essential oils have no independent quality verification β the label says "100% pure" but there's no external validation. doTERRA's CPTG (Certified Pure Tested Grade) process sends every batch to independent labs to test for purity, potency, and absence of pesticides, heavy metals, and synthetic additives. The results are published publicly β I've reviewed them. Quality directly affects whether an oil produces results or just smells nice.
Only specific doTERRA oils labeled for dietary/internal use (the Vitalityβ’ line) are considered safe for ingestion, and only in the small amounts and methods specified. I treat this the same way I'd treat any medication guidance β dosing and method matter. I do not recommend internal use for children, during pregnancy, or without discussing it with your healthcare provider first. If you have questions about a specific oil, reach out β this is exactly the kind of clinical question I'm here for.
Many oils are safe for children when properly diluted β but some are contraindicated for young children, particularly eucalyptus, peppermint, and certain camphor-containing oils for infants under 2. As a nurse and a parent-focused advocate, I always provide age-specific dilution ratios and oil recommendations. The doTERRA Touch line (pre-diluted with fractionated coconut oil) is my recommendation for families with young children. Message me before starting any oil routine with a child under 2.
I understand the skepticism β and I'd ask the same question. doTERRA does use a network distribution model. But here's my honest answer as an RN: I evaluate products on their merit, not their distribution model. Walgreens sells supplements, MLMs sell supplements β what matters is whether the product is what it claims to be and whether it works. I chose doTERRA because the quality testing convinced me, not the business model. You're always welcome to buy directly from doTERRA's website β I'll still help you navigate what to buy and how to use it safely.