essenital oils + wellness education with Lindsey

The focus here at Inner Space is your physical, emotional + mental wellness.  i am here to share information to help you illuminate your way to healing from the inside out. If you are feeling lost + don’t know what your physical, emotional + mental priorities are or you are just overwhelmed with your health. Inner Space is here to help navigate the information + emotions of this reality.

why work with me?

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  • I have personally navigated the challenges of an autoimmune condition, I bring empathy + understanding to my work. I know firsthand the frustration of being told something is incurable + can offer hope + support to others in similar situations. 

  • My journey has led me to discover effective healing modalities + strategies that I can share with my clients, offering practical advice based on real-life experience.

  • I emphasize the importance of addressing the root cause of health issues, such as gut health, detoxification, mineral balance + emotional wellness. My approach is not about quick fixes but rather sustainable, long-term healing.

  • I work with clients to develop personalized healing plans that consider their unique needs + circumstances, ensuring that the path to wellness is both effective and achievable.

  • I am passionate about empowering my clients with knowledge + tools to take charge of their own health. I provide education on how to maintain a balanced lifestyle + make informed decisions about their well-being.

  • Working with me means having a supportive partner on your healing journey. I offer ongoing guidance and motivation, helping clients navigate challenges + celebrate success.

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    Heal Your Inner Space

    You can heal. At Inner Space, we believe in the power of nature to guide us back to our innate healing potential. One of the most straightforward ways to experience this connection is through essential oils—those fragrant, volatile compounds found in plant seeds, bark, roots, flowers + other plant parts. If you’ve ever savored the aroma of a fresh rose, you’ve already encountered these potent plant essences. Beyond simply imparting delightful scents, essential oils help protect the plants themselves + have, for centuries, served humans as culinary aids, personal care ingredients + tools for a wide range of wellness applications.

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    What are essential oils?

    Essential oils are naturally occurring extracts that capture a plant’s most vital qualities. Different plant materials contain these oils in varying concentrations, which is why some species—like lavender or peppermint—are especially prized for their unique benefits + fragrances. In wellness routines, essential oils can be used as single extracts or blended to address specific emotional or physical needs. Whether you’re seeking calm, focus, or immune support, there’s likely an essential oil or combination of oils that can play a supportive role.

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Why doterra + Why Essential Oils

  • What science & tradition say about essential oils as healing sources

    Essential oils have been used in many traditional healing systems for millennia. In modern times there is growing research — much of it preliminary, but some stronger — pointing to various ways that essential oils can support mental, emotional, and physical health.

  • Olfactory & respiratory pathways

    When you inhale essential oils, volatile compounds can interact with olfactory receptors. Signals from smell receptors go directly to brain centers (amygdala, hippocampus, olfactory cortex), which are deeply linked to emotion, memory, stress responses.

    Some compounds are small enough to travel into the respiratory tract, cross the alveolar barrier, and reach bloodstream. From there they can have systemic effects.

    Neurotransmitter modulation

    Certain oils (e.g. lavender) have shown antidepressant or anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects via influencing levels of monoamines — serotonin, dopamine, etc. 

    Others may have sedative or calming effects via GABAergic or other inhibitory pathways. 

    Endocrine / hormonal effects

    Essential oils may impact stress hormones (e.g. cortisol), which in turn affect many bodily systems (immune, metabolic, cardiovascular). Some inhalations have been shown to reduce cortisol. (PubMed)

    Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial actions

    Many EOs contain compounds with antioxidant activity, which can protect tissues from oxidative stress. 

    Some oils inhibit growth of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) in laboratory settings.

    Psychological / emotional modulation

    Aromas can affect mood, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, reduce perceived stress. These effects may be partly due to conditioning (smell + memory), or to physiological calming via parasympathetic nervous system. (The School of Aromatic Studies)

    Influence on other systems

    Cardiovascular: effects on heart rate, blood pressure, heart rate variability. Oils like bergamot, lemon, lavender have been studied. (The School of Aromatic Studies)

    Respiratory: some oils help soothe respiratory passages, reduce congestion (though caution is needed for allergies, asthma).

    Immune: somewhat more speculative, but some oils show immune-modulation, partly via anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial effects.

  • Mental health / mood disorders: Some studies show essential oils reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress. For example, lavender oil has been studied for anxiety, insomnia, etc. 

    Cognitive function / memory / alertness: Oils like rosemary or peppermint have been shown to increase alertness, improve memory or reaction speed in some small trials. 

    Sleep and relaxation: Lavender and other calming oils often show up in studies improving sleep quality or helping people relax.

    Neuroprotective potential: Some preclinical and animal model studies suggest certain essential oils can help with oxidative stress in brain, potentially beneficial for neurodegenerative disorders. 

  • Mental / Nervous System

    Modulating neurotransmitters; reducing anxiety/stress; improving concentration and memory; influencing sleep cycles.

    Emotional / Psychological

    Smell links to emotion centers in brain; relief from stress or grief; odor-evoked memories; mood elevation; calming; self-soothing.

    Immune System

    Through indirect effects (stress reduction improves immune function), and direct antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory actions.

    Respiratory System

    Oils that are expectorant, anti-microbial; soothing of mucous membranes; supporting breathing (when used appropriately).

    Cardiovascular System

    Effects on heart rate, blood pressure, heart rate variability; calming of sympathetic overactivation.

    Skin / Integumentary System

    Topical applications (diluted) for wound healing, inflammation, antimicrobial protection, skin health.

    Digestive, Endocrine, Musculoskeletal etc.

    Some oils have warming, relaxing effects; can soothe digestive discomfort; influence hormonal balance; reduce muscle tension.

  • Safety concerns: Essential oils are potent. Undiluted use on skin can cause irritation or sensitization. Ingestion is controversial and potentially risky (only under expert guidance). Some oils are phototoxic. Not safe for all populations (children, pregnant women, certain medical conditions).

    Scientific evidence is mixed: Many studies are small or have methodological limitations. Clinical trials are fewer, and often not large or rigorous enough to be conclusive. So essential oils often are adjuncts, not replacements for conventional therapies.

  • Intention & Ethical / Social Responsibility


    Purity: “CPTG® – Certified Pure Tested Grade®”

    doTERRA uses a testing protocol they call CPTG (“Certified Pure Tested Grade”) for its essential oils. They say that every batch undergoes extensive physical, chemical, and stability testing to verify that the oils are free from synthetics, adulteration, or harmful contaminants. 

    Transparency: doTERRA provides GC/MS (Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry) test results for many of its single oils so customers can see the chemical profile. 

    Quality of sourcing: identifying not just plant species, but ideal soil, environment, part of plant, time of harvest, and method of distillation, all of which contribute to potency, consistency, and purity.

    Co-Impact Sourcing®

    This is perhaps doTERRA’s signature sourcing model. Key elements include:

    Sourcing from over 45 countries, many of which are developing/low-income. 

    Long-term partnerships with growers, harvesters, and distillers. Predictable contracts rather than ad hoc buying. This gives stability and allows local communities to plan ahead. 

    Fair, on-time payments and pricing that aims to be just in the local context.

    Promoting cooperatives: encouraging small scale producers to form co-ops so they can share benefits such as better access to inputs, better bargaining, shared equipment.

    Environmental stewardship: sustainable harvesting practices, minimizing negative environmental impacts, and promoting practices like regenerative agriculture. In some cases using what was previously wasted material (e.g. parts of plants that would not otherwise be used). 

    Community development: profits or premiums (or Foundation funds) are used to support local social infrastructure (water, schools, clinics).

    “Source to You”

    The idea is that doTERRA wants to track oils from the botanical source (farmer, distiller) all the way to the consumer. Transparency about origin, method, and stewardship.
    They produce stories, brochures, “Behind the Bottle” materials to show not just the oil, but the people and places involved.

    How doTERRA aligns with what people looking for high quality & ethical essential oils often want

    Putting together what doTERRA says they do + what science suggests people want:

    • Purity + transparency → they provide testing and origin info.

    • Ethical sourcing + fair compensation → helps communities.

    • Functionality: they promote oils not just for scent but for wellness in multiple systems.

    • Intention: promoting not just product sales, but wellness, community development.

      The Healing Hands Foundation® is doTERRA’s philanthropic arm. It supports community development projects in sourcing areas: building schools, improving infrastructure, health clinics, clean water, etc.