Joni Keim
alternative health author
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 self-care and natural health) and transformational (her belief in positive, human potential). She also writes specialty books 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
"I have always admired Joni as an aromatherapist and researcher. In Aromatherapy for Feeling Good, she pulls together her many years of experience in the aromatherapy and self-care fields. She shares how essential oils can complement self-care practices from creating a refreshing facial mist to working with your astrological chart. The self-care practices within this book are oriented towards body, mind, heart, and spirit. This book is on my reference shelf." --Ruah Bull, spiritual director, MA, M.ED
"Practical Aromatherapy for Self-Care serves as a resource and reference guide for individuals in the home and for alternative health practitioners. The information is organized in a simple, systematic way--with a focus on the systems of the body, twenty-one basic essential oils, and simple remedies using only one or two essential oils. The intention to educate and provide specific guidelines for safe, practical essential oil use has been magnificently achieved. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for straightforward aromatherapy solutions for self-care situations." --Caryn Gehlmann, Clinical Aromatherapist
"Angels and Aromas celebrates the association of angels and aromas. The best-known angelic aroma, detected upon an angel's arrival and departure, has been described as something close to rose---an exquisitely beautiful floral aroma. There are also accounts of other aromas such as earthy, light, or bright. This guide explores the natural aromas of essential oils that can be used in association with angels as a representation and affirmation of the angels' responsibilities and characteristics. If you enjoy the beautiful and enticing aromas of essential oils, they work wonderfully to enhance your encounters and experiences with the angelic realm." --Joni Keim, the author
"Daily Aromatherapy provides a powerful way to experience our deeper self and invite the seeds of change. With the backdrop of time, we weave our way through affirmations, visualizations, blessings, and ceremonies as the essential oils awaken our inner guidance where authenticity alone lies. What a wonderful way to transform our lives, by taking the steps to wholeness, one day at a time."
--Brenda Hinton, Integrative Wellness Coach
"In Aromatherapy & Subtle Energy Techniques, Joni Keim and Ruah Bull shed new light on how the power of essential oils and the concepts of aromatherapy can be introduced into subtle energy healing. As the aromatherapy industry grows and diversifies into greater specialization, subtle aromatherapy will take its rightful place as a dynamic healing alternative for body, mind, soul, and spirit. This book's contribution to the healing arts will help to usher in a new foundation for aromatherapy."
--Joan Clark, Aromatherapist, Educator, Aromatic Consultant
"Authors Joni Keim and Ruah Bull offer us an aromatic avenue for enhancing our spiritual lives. Including wisdom from a variety of traditions, 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. They write that aromatherapy anointing is a spiritual blessing, and with this book, they have given a spiritual blessing to us all." --Maggie Oman Shannon, author, M.A. Ed.
For more information about subtle aromatherapy, see the FAQ's link on the "Aromatic Practice" page.
The above three subtle aromatherapy books were translated into Portuguese for Brazil.
natural skin care
"The Checklist for Naturally Beautiful Skin is self-care at its finest! This extensive information is for anyone who wants to really know how to take care of their skin. What woman (or man, for that matter) doesn't want to look their best no matter what their age. Whether you are a novice or are experienced, there is something in this book for you. It will take you to a whole new level of understanding, especially after the evaluation process. Once you have your new skin care program in place, 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
As a clinical aromatherapist, with my own line of natural skin care products, 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. This book helps the reader understand the many things that affect their skin and the many things that can help it, including alternative therapies, I can't wait to try more of the suggestions myself. --Caryn Gehlmann, Clinical Aromatherapist
specialty & memoir
Angels for Our Children celebrates the characteristics and responsibilities of angels that take care children especially well. It is for all children and for the child that is in all of us, no matter what our age.
Where's Your Mark Newman?: The true story of a little boy who thinks that every child has a marknewman.
12 Darling Dogs: A memoir of the author's life-long love affair with dogs and how they blessed her life.
The Saga of Uncle Wave: The true story of a man who became the honorary uncle of two children whose lives were enriched forever.
Fairview 1912-1942: This 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.
DKO Deo Non Fortuna chronicles and celebrates the life of an extraordinary family man--the author's father.
AROMATIC PRACTICE
Aromatic Practice is the use of the subtle properties of essential oils combined with lifestyle and spiritual practices such as meditation, journaling, art, affirmations, prayer, and self-care. 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 completed her spiritual direction training in 2001 and works internationally with individuals and groups. Over the years, Ruah noticed that many people find that incorporating practices such as subtle aromatherapy, ceremony, and various forms of meditation and 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 in 2000
Joni Keim, CA, LE, LMT, CNC
aromatherapist / esthetician
Joni works in the alternative health field as an author, educator, practitioner, 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
MUSINGS & MISC.
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
"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.
(Click on the rose to go the article.)
CONTACT
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