joni keim
alternative health author
joni keim books
Aromatherapy
Subtle Aromatherapy
Natural Skin Care
Specialty & Memoir
about the author
Joni Keim is from the San Francisco Bay area. She works in the alternative health field as an author, educator, and consultant. She has retired from her private practice which specialized in integrating alternative modalities and products into lifestyle and wellness programs.
The themes of Joni’s books include technical (her dedication to natural health and self-care) and transformational (her belief in positive, human potential). She also writes specialty books (anything goes) and tribute memoirs (her love for matters of the heart).
Joni embraces writing as a contemplative practice and has been writing professionally for many years. She is a member of the California Writer's Club.
the books
aromatherapy & subtle aromatherapy
"In Aromatherapy for Feeling Good, the author pulls together her many years of experience in the aromatherapy and self-care fields. She shares how essential oils can complement a variety of self-care practices to nurture body, mind, heart, and spirit. This book is on my reference shelf."
Ruah Bull
Spiritual director, MA, M.ED
"Daily Aromatherapy provides a powerful way to experience your deeper self and invite seeds of change. Weaving your way through affirmations, visualizations, blessings, and ceremonies, the essential oils awaken your inner guidance where authenticity alone lies. What a wonderful way to transform by taking the steps to wholeness, one day at a time."
Brenda Hinton
Integrative Wellness Coach
"Practical Aromatherapy for Self-Care is a resource for lay people and for alternative health practitioners. The information is organized by the systems of the body. It educates and provides specific guidelines for safe, practical essential oil use. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for straightforward aromatherapy solutions for self-care situations."
Caryn Gehlmann
Clinical Aromatherapist
"Aromatherapy Anointing Oils is a bouquet of delights: a compendium of essential oils and their spiritual significance, a guide to making anointing oils, and an invitation to create special ceremonies."
Maggie Oman Shannon
Author, M.A. Ed.
"Angels and Aromas celebrates the association of angels and aromas. The best-known angelic aroma has been described as something close to rose--an exquisitely beautiful floral aroma. There are also accounts of earthy, light, or bright aromas. The natural aromas of essential oils can be used in association with angels as a representation and affirmation of the angels' responsibilities and characteristics."
Joni Keim, the author
"In Aromatherapy & Subtle Energy Techniques, new light is shed on how the power of essential oils and aromatherapy can be introduced into subtle energy healing. As the aromatherapy industry grows, subtle aromatherapy will take its rightful place as a dynamic healing alternative for body, mind, soul, and spirit."
Joan Clark
Aromatherapist, Educator
Daily Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Anointing Oils, and Aromatherapy & Subtle Energy Techniques have been translated to Portuguese in Brazil.
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For more information about subtle aromatherapy, see the FAQ's link
on the "Aromatic Practice" page.
natural skin care
"The Checklist for Naturally Beautiful Skin is self-care at its finest! The extensive information is for anyone who wants to really know how to take care of their skin. There is something for everyone in this book. The evaluation process is especially helpful. In time, your skin will feel like you took off an old t-shirt and put on a cashmere sweater, and it will thank you for it."
Deborah Sevarese
Clinical Herbalist, Holistic Nutritionist
"Natural Skin Care: Alternative & Traditional Techniques is my new go-to resource for skin care advice. I value Joni's holistic approach to skin care. It makes sense that when you take care of yourself, your skin benefits."
Caryn Gehlmann
Clinical Aromatherapist
specialty & memoir
Angels for Our Children celebrates the characteristics and responsibilities of the angels that take care of children especially well. It is for all children and for the child in all of us, no matter what our age.
Where's Your Mark Newman? This is the true story of a little boy who thinks that every child has a marknewman.
12 Darling Dogs is a memoir of the author's life-long love affair with dogs.
The Saga of Uncle Wave is the true story of a man who became the honorary uncle of two children whose lives were enriched forever by having known him.
Fairview 1912-1942 is an account of a special home and family and the life they lived before, during, and after the Great Depression, until the beginning of the United States involvement in World War II. The stories were jotted down in 1957 by Randolph Keim, Joni Keim's father. For Randolph's 99th birthday, Joni put his stories into a book format for future Keim generations.
DRK: Deo Non Fortuna chronicles and celebrates the life of an extraordinary father.
musings & misc.
Potent Quotes About Writing & Writers
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect." ~ Anaïs Nin
“To gain your own voice, you have to forget about having it heard.” ~ Allan Ginsberg
“Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness.
One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand.” ~ George Orwell
“I get tired of “under 40” lists. Show me someone who got their PhD at 60 after losing everything. Give me the 70-year-old debut novelist who writes from a lifetime of love and grief. Give me calloused hands and tender hearts.” ~ Doug Murano
“Not a wasted word. This has been a main point to my literary thinking all my life.” ~ Hunter Thompson
“Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts.” ~ Larry L. King, WD
“When I am writing, I am trying to find out who I am, who we are, what we’re capable of, how we feel, how we lose and stand up, and go on from darkness into darkness.” ~ Maya Angelou
Using Aromatherapy
with Flower Essence Therapy
Aromatherapy can be combined with other therapies to synergistically expand the range of effects and produce unique, specific results that otherwise might not be possible. Massage, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, and psychotherapy are commonly combined with aromatherapy. Flower Essence Therapy is not as common or known but is another viable option. This article describes how you can use the two together.
AROMATIC PRACTICE
Aromatic Practice uses the subtle properties of essential oils combined with lifestyle and transformational traditions such as meditation, journaling, art, affirmations, and prayer. Aromatic Practice can be used
regularly for special occasions, celebrations, and whenever so inspired.
Aromatic Practice is based on the three, classic subtle aromatherapy
books written by Joni Keim & Ruah Bull. More information about
each book is in the above section.
Ruah Bull, MA, M.ED
spiritual director/educator
Ruah has been a spiritual director since 2001 and works internationally with individuals and groups.
Over the years, Ruah has noticed that many people find that incorporating practices such as subtle aromatherapy, ceremony, meditation, and various forms prayer enhances their spiritual journey.
Ruah lives with her husband in Massachusetts.
Ruah’s website: www.ruahbull.blogspot.com
Ruah's email: rbcapaxdei@gmail.com
Ruah & Joni
Joni Keim, CA, LE, LMT, CNC
aromatherapist / esthetician
Joni works in the alternative health field as an author, educator, and consultant. She has retired from her private practice which specialized in integrating alternative modalities and products into lifestyle and wellness programs.
The themes of Joni’s books range from technical (her dedication to self-care and natural health) to transformational (her belief in positive, human potential). She also writes tribute memoirs and specialty books.
Joni's email: contact@jonikeimbooks.com
