
Essential Oil Education with Dr. Brenda Yanofsky
Summer is officially here with the arrival of the Summer Solstice. While things continue to heat up with regard to the weather, there doesn’t seem to be any indication that our busy lives will cool down anytime in the near future. Let’s face it, life can be hectic and stressful and it’s important to find ways to reduce stress and anxiety for our own sake and for those individuals who love and depend upon us.
Register to Win the June Giveaway Contest
The June doTERRA Giveaway is an Adaptiv System, worth over $109.33 in retail value. Don’t forget to register to win this month’s free giveaway by sharing any of Easterseals Southwest Florida’s June 2021 Giveaway posts on social media. Be sure to include the hashtag #EastersealsThanksDoterra and you’re automatically registered. If you don’t want to wait for one of the June Giveaway posts, you can simply share this article on social media with the same hashtag. The winner will be announced at the beginning of July. Good luck!

How is the Adaptiv™ System Beneficial?
Use the Adaptiv System to help get comfortable with new surroundings or situations. When a big meeting is coming up, or for other important events, keep Adaptiv Calming Blend on hand. In preliminary studies, the scent of Lavender, a main ingredient of Adaptiv, has been found to contribute to an environment conducive to performing tasks requiring sustained attention. Lavender, Magnolia, Neroli, and Sweetgum provide stress-relieving effects while Wild Orange and Spearmint energize and uplift. Copaiba and Rosemary soothe anxious feelings to round out the calming blend.
I love the power of this oil combination blend. Here are just a few of the benefits it provides:
- Calms and promotes positive feelings
- Supports emotional balance and cognitive function
- Helps when you are exposed to new situations and environments
- Soothes and Uplifts
- Encourages relaxation
- Assists in centering
- Increases feelings of tranquility
Whether you’re feeling fatigued or restless, indecisive or irritable, Adaptiv Calming Blend is part of the toolbox to help the body and mind stay balanced. Use Adaptiv Calming Blend in combination with the Adaptiv capsules for synergistic results. Learn more about the science behind the Adaptiv capsules here.

What Products are in the Adaptiv System
The products in the Adaptiv System include Calming Blend capsules, Adaptiv Touch in a roll-on, and Adaptiv Oil to use topically or in a diffuser. I love the peace and tranquility these products provide. Adaptiv products are a great way to create a spa experience right at home.

Application and Use
When you are feeling restless, fatigued, or indecisive, Adaptiv supports centering and increases feelings of tranquility. These products may be purchased individually or together in the Adaptiv System.
Here are just a few ways you can use this powerful blend:
- Soak in a relaxing Epsom Salt bath by adding three to four drops of Adaptiv oil to your bathwater.
- Mix three drops of Adaptiv oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil for a soothing massage.
- Diffuse Adaptiv oil in a room with a diffuser to promote a centered and calm mindset.
- Apply one drop to your hands, rub together, and inhale deeply as needed throughout the day.
- Massage into your shoulders and neck to ease tension and relieve fatigue.
- Roll on your wrists and temples if you feel you need to regain composure quickly.
- Apply to your pulse points to promote feelings of balance.
What Do Essential Oils Have to Do with Easterseals Southwest Florida?
Easterseals Southwest Florida has partnered with doTERRA to offer you natural solutions that benefit your life. Every time you purchase products using the Easterseals’ doTERRA link, your purchase helps support our organization. In short, you benefit from a winning partnership that supports the many incredible Easterseals Southwest Florida programs in our local community!
Easterseals has a long history of innovation and collaboration to create a solid financial base for multiple programs for the population we serve. With nonprofits exploring new ways to create a solid philanthropic base of financial support during these exceptional times, we have continued to partner with high-quality companies and projects that will support our vision for many generations to come. We have appreciated the support of Dr. Brenda Yanofsky, psychologist, acupuncture physician, and essential oil educator over the last few years.
A Final Note
I hope you find a way to reduce stress and anxiety that fits your unique personality and lifestyle this summer and beyond. Take time for self-care, invest in yourself through dedicated “me” time, and find ways to laugh.
I want to thank everyone that stepped-up to help support the “Horses Bring Healing to Children” Matching Fundraiser at InStride Therapy. This fundraiser was sponsored by the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation which supports many wonderful organizations in reaching their fundraising goals. The doTERRA HHF matched all donations that we received during the month of May. Together we were able to meet our goal of providing 10 children with weekly therapy scholarships at InStride Therapy for a full year. In fact, we exceeded our goal by $855! We are so grateful for everyone’s willingness to lend a hand. Thank you!
Warm Regards,
Dr. Brenda Yanofsky, EdD, LAc, Board Certified, NCCAOM, Diplomate Acupuncture Physician.

Who is Dr. Brenda Yanofsky?
Dr. Brenda has degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Tufts University, Boston University, and the East-West College of Natural Medicine. Her passion for natural health solutions for all ages, especially in the area of stress management and caregiver support, connects with our desire to provide support to our community. Dr. Brenda has offered her expertise as a gift to any Easterseals families, staff, and supporters, and is available for free consultations and education on the use of essential oil solutions. She actively donates to Easterseals Southwest Florida each month and supports our fundraising efforts through the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation matching fundraiser opportunities.
Personally, Dr. Brenda has integrated essential oils into her daily personal health protocol for over forty years as well as shared this information with her patients. Dr. Brenda is also a certified instructor and for the Aromatouch Technique Massage which integrates the oils with healing touch and healing for the immune system, stress, homeostasis, and inflammation. She currently owns and operates Harmony Health & Healing which is located in the Meadows Country Club in Sarasota, Florida. Feel free to contact Dr. Brenda directly for advice and support.
Dr. Brenda Yanofsky | (941) 955-1220 | doctorbrenda@me.com | doctorbrenda.com