Joan Apter

is a licensed Massage Therapist with over 14 years of training in the use and application of therapeutic Essential Oils. She has advanced training in the medicinal applications of essential oils from Ege University in Izmir, Turkey and holds an international certificate of study from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. Joan is a registered professional member of the International Aromatherapy Association.

Joan has studied all over the world with luminaries in the field, including Dr. Daniel Penoel, Jean Claude LaPraz, Michael Scholes,
Valerie Ann Worwood, Kurt Schnaubelt and Dr. Gary Young.

Joan offers aromatherapy massage for physical, mental/emotional and spiritual balance.

Some of her protocols include: (Also available as classes)

  • Raindrop Technique - a method of using Vita Flex, reflexology, massage techniques and essential oils to balance the body, boost the immune systemand align energy centers. Very effective in correcting scoliosis
  • Vita Flex Technique - Tibetan reflexology to relax and rejuvenate the body and mind
  • Auricular Technique - for hearing Improvement and emotional release
  • Lymphatic Drainage
  • Structural Work
  • Emotional Release - specific essential oils applied according to
    Egyptian protocols

Joan travels widely to present keynotes, classes and workshops about wellness, aromatherapy and essential oils for corporate education, hospital support groups, community networks, schools, spas and wellness centers.

Some of her topics include:

  • Executive Wellness Program
  • Creating a Healthy Home, Work and School Environment
  • Alternatives for a Toxic World
  • Balancing the Body Systems with Therapeutic Essential Oils
  • Increasing Brain Power and Motivation with Therapeutic Essential Oils
  • How to uplift your mood and increase your peace with Therapeutic Essential Oils
  • Essential Oil Protocols for Massage Therapists
  • Essential Oils for Mother and Child
  • Essential Oils to enhance meditation
  • Classes geared for your specific interests; (i.e. healthy heart,
    allergies and asthma, inflammation and pain, blood sugar imbalances, depression, anti-aging, ADD/ADHD, first aid, creativity, productivity, emotional balance, etc.)

Some of Joan's faculty affiliations include Fordham University, The Bronx; Kingston Hospital, Kingston, NY ; Benedictine Hospital, Kingston, NY; Body of Truth, Kingston, NY; Angell Hill Wellness Center, Spencertown, NY; Copperhood Inn and Spa and Emerson Spa, Phoenicia, NY; Phoenicia Healing Arts Center, Phoenicia, NY; Anand Ashram, Monroe, NY., La Preserve, Catskill, New York,The New York School of Feng Shui, National Artists for Mental Health, Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc and Planned Parenthood.

Joan has over 26 years of platform experience, both as an executive trainer and keynote speaker. She has coached personnel and leadership in the areas of personal and organizational change, human potential, stress management and wellness.

Joan is a trainer and program developer with Idea Champions,Inc., a corporate training company specializing in creative thinking. Some of her clients include: Lucent Technologies, Price Waterhouse, Bell Atlantic, General Electric, Chicago Board of Trade, Matsushita, A & E Television, Bank One, AT&T, Novotel Hotels, Coca Cola, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Pacific Bell, The Breakthrough Foundation, The Ojai Foundation, and a wide variety of educational and non-profit organizations.

Joan writes wide for national publications including "Healing Retreats and Spas" and "Natural Health" Magazine. Her articles on Essential Oils have been featured in Chronogram Magazine, Ulster Magazine, The Poughkeepsie Journal, Healthy Living, and The Guide to Mid-Hudson Health Services.

EDUCATION:

Joan is a Certified Massage Therapist with over 13 years of training in the use and application of Essential Oils. She has studied all over the world with luminaries in the field, including Dr. Gary Young, Dr. Daniel Penoel, Valerie Ann Worwood and Kurt Schnaubelt. She writes ³The Aromatherapy Column² for the national magazine, ³Healing Retreats and Spas.² Ms. Apter offers Aromatherapy massage and classes for corporate education, hospital support groups, community networks, schools, spas and wellness centers. Joan has had over 29 years of platform experience, both in training and keynote speaking. Her work has taken her to 26 countries worldwide.

  • July 18-20, 2002, Mt. Laurel, NJ, Facilitator-Level I Training
  • June 19-22, 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah. 30-hour Essential Oil International Conference
  • January 21,2002, Kingston, NY, Jurlique Training-Spa Facial and Body Treatments.
  • July 18-21,2001, , Salt Lake City, Utah. 30-hour Essential Oil International Conference
  • May 30-June 2,2001, Tarrytown, NY,Facilitator- Level I Training
  • November 17-19, 2000, Kingston, NY, Dr. Carolyn Mein, DC, Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils
  • November 28, 2000, Copperhood Inn and Spa, Shandaken, NY, Hydrotherapy, Moor Mud and Seaweed Wraps
  • October10-14, 2000, Salt Lake City, Utah, Level II, Emotional Release with Essential Oils
  • July 31, August 1, 2000, Emerson Spa, Phoenicia, NY, The Decleor Approach to Beauty Care
  • July 5-7, 2000, Salt Lake City, Utah, Chemistry Training
    January 26-29, 2000, Dallas, Texas, Level I Training Raindrop Technique, Auricular Technique
  • September 15-18, 1999 Toronto, Canada. Essential Oils Integrated Aromatic Conference - 30 hour seminar, Dr. Gary Young
  • March 1-4, 1999 Scottsdale, Arizona. Essential Oils Science and Application Conference - 30 hour seminar, Dr. Gary Young
  • January 27, 1999 San Francisco, California. Pacific Institute of
    Aromatherapy, International Certification in Aromatherapy
  • July 21-22, 1998 Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Daniel Penoel, MD Seminar - 12hours
  • July 23-25, 1998 Salt Lake City, Utah. 30 hour Essential Oil International Conference
  • August 14-16, 1997 Salt Lake City, Utah. 30 hour Essential Oil International Conference
  • February 8, 1997 San Francisco, California. 8 hour Essential Oil Workshop, Dr. Gary Young
  • January 22, 1997 Santa Barbara, California. 8 hour Essential Oil Workshop, Dr. Gary Young
  • August 21-24, 1996 Salt Lake City, Utah. 30 hour Essential Oil International Conference
  • October 1-15, 1996 Ege University, Izmir, Turkey. Medicinal Applications of Essential Oils
  • July 15-16, 1996 Los Angeles, California. Valerie Ann Worwood, Essential Oil Workshop, Dr. Gary Young
  • June 14-16, 1996 Santa Barbara, California. 8 hour Essential Oil Workshop, Dr. Gary Young
  • November 10, 1994 Santa Barbara, California. Graduate, Santa Barbara School of Intuitive Massage
  • April 6, 1992 Five Elements Center, Boonton, New Jersey. Advanced Homeopathy Workshop - 7 hour acute prescribing
  • March 30, 1992 Five Elements Center, Boonton, New Jersey. Homeopathy for Spiritual and Emotional Healing - 7 hour acute prescribing
  • February 3, 1992 Five Elements Center, Boonton, New Jersey. Homeopathy for Women - 7 hour acute prescribing.
  • November 7, 1991 Five Elements Center, Boonton, New Jersey. The Homeopathy Workshop - 10 hour acute prescribing
  • May 22, 1988 Saugerties, New York. Brain Gym Teachers Practicum - 32 hours
  • November 13 - 21, 1986 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Edu-Kinesthetics - 24 hour seminar
  • June 18, 1986 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Edu-Kinesthetics - 20 hour seminar
  • December 12, 1985 Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Touch For Health Basic Certification - 14 hours
  • July 28, 1985 Los Angeles, California. Second Degree Reiki Certificate

Joan Apter, L. M. T.

Joan is a licensed massage therapist with over 14 years of
training in the use and application of therapeutic essential oils. She has advanced training in the medicinal applications of essential oils from Ege University in Izmir, Turkey and holds an international certificate of study from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. Joan is a Association. Joan offers aromatherapy massage for physical, mental/ emotional, and spiritual balance. In addition, she presents programs and workshops about aromatherapy and essential oils for corporate education, hospital support groups, community networks, schools, spas and wellness centers. As a corporate trainer, has coached managers in the areas of organizational change, personal and employee performance improvement, stress management and experiential learning methods. For seven years, Ms. Apter was the Regional Training Manger for Elan Vital, Inc., an international nonprofit educational organization. Some of her clients included: Lucent Technologies, Price Waterhouse, Bell Atlantic, General Electric, Chicago Board of Trade, Matsushita, A & E Television, Bank One, AT&T, Novotel Hotels, Coca Cola, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Pacific Bell, The Breakthrough Foundation, The Ojai Foundation, and a wide variety of educational and
non-profit organizations. Joan's column, "The Aromatherapy Corner" appears in the national magazine, Healing Retreats and Spas. She is a graduate of Lawrence University, Wisconsin.

Spa Menu

  • Women's Health
  • Executive Women's Wellness Program
  • Body Work
  • Sports
  • Therapeutic Massage
  • Tibetan Reflexology (Vita-flex)
  • Essential Oils/Aromatherapy
  • Men's Services
  • Workshops and Special Events
  • Seminars for Maternity Care
  • Essential Oils/Aromatherapy
  • Equestrian