TOOLS
WORK WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
Scent is probably the oldest language of life
For thousands of years, plants have used scent to communicate. When we smell a fragrance, it can awaken memories, emotions, and inner experiences that are unique to each of us.
Our sense of smell is the only sense directly connected to the limbic system – the part of the brain linked to emotions and memories. Because of this unique connection, a scent can touch us deeply, often before we even find words for what we feel.
Essential oils can gently open the door to our inner world. They may help us discover new perspectives, gain clarity, reconnect with our inner wisdom, and find the next step on our path.
In my sessions, I choose the approach to scent work with essential oils that best supports your needs and your personal process.
Aromachology & Duftkommunikation
In both approaches, scent becomes your companion in everyday life.
It can inspire new experiences and insights, help you discover new perspectives, and strengthen your trust in yourself and your own inner resources.
Duftkommunikation
Inspired by the work of Christine Lamontain
Unlike aromachology, scent communication takes place in dedicated one-to-one sessions.
During a session, I gently guide you through a dialogue with different scents. Together and step by step, we create your personal scent, which is meant to become a companion in your everyday life for the next weeks. It can support you, strengthen your trust in yourself and in your own inner resources, inspire new experiences and insights, and help you discover new perspectives as you move through your personal journey.
A scent dialogue can be a wonderful source of support during challenging times in life.
Aromachology
Inspired by the work of Patty Canac
Aromachology is sometimes described as a form of "aromatherapy through the sense of smell". It combines the unique qualities of essential oils with the way we feel, helping to support inner processes and inspire new insights,
During a massage, I often use delicately scented massage oils based on the principles of aromachology.
Between sessions, aromachology can continue to support you in your everyday life through a personalised aroma inhaler, created especially for you and your current needs.
“(...) What touched me most was how many impressions and images the scents brought up. I had never thought of myself as having a particularly good sense of smell, so this was a real surprise.
Together, we found a scent blend that made me feel more open and supported my inner drive. Three weeks later, we met again and were both amazed by the impact the scent had had. It helped me overcome a barrier that had been holding me back, and I also noticed positive changes in other areas of my life where I hadn't even realised that the same blockage had been present. On the days when I used my scent, I realised that writing came much more easily. Even situations that would normally have felt stressful, such as difficult phone calls, no longer required so much effort.
The sessions with Manuella were not only very helpful for what I wanted to work on, but also felt like a shared exploration. I truly enjoyed the experience, and it made me curious to discover more. I never expected such clear and tangible results in such a short time.”
— Katrin, Darmstadt
Olfactocoaching® & Olfactotherapy®
Inspired by the work of Elisabeth Molina and Gilles Fournil
Both approaches combine scent work with the body's seven energy centres, also known as chakras. Each energy centre is connected to different aspects of life, such as your deepest aspirations, your relationships, or your place within your family, your work, and the world around you.
During the session, I guide you through a personalised scent journey using dedicated essential oils, based on your intention, your current situation, or the goal you would like to explore.
Olfactocoaching® helps you become more aware of your strengths and inner resources, discover new perspectives, and find new ways to move towards your goal.
Olfactotherapy® invites you to gently explore your inner world, reconnect with your vitality and natural energy, and support your personal growth.
“Manuella supported me over the course of nine sessions with great sensitivity, warmth, and care. She has a wonderful way of asking the right questions while also leaving space for intuition. Working with essential oils was a real discovery for me. I was amazed by how quickly they helped me connect with deeper inner themes and brought new energy into my life. It is something you really have to experience for yourself – or perhaps more accurately, to smell for yourself. I wholeheartedly recommend it.”
— Camille, Frankfurt
Are you ready to discover the power of scent and unfold your full potential?
Let's explore together which approach best supports your needs.
Feel free to book a free call.
‼️ Notice ‼️
My work is intended to support the body’s natural capacity for self-regulation and to promote general well-being and prevention.
It is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment, or psychotherapy by qualified healthcare professionals such as doctors, naturopaths, or psychotherapists.
I do not offer medical treatments or practice medicine.
“Scents take us where words can no longer go”
Christine Lamontain – Das Duftgespräch®
Contact@oessence.eu
0151 / 22 83 21 30
64287 Darmstadt
Reconnect with your essence
Manuella Jourdain
Gesundheitspraktikerin (DGAM)
Holistic Massage & Scent-based work