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toms that come with it that 
don’t always offer relief,” 
Tennent, who is trained in 
Chinese medicine, explains. 
“That can be really daunt-
ing for a lot of people. In 
my office, we allow people 
to see the pattern that is 
their body, and we can get 
them the tools to make sure 
that pattern 
is staying intact.”
Tennent says acupunc-
ture (and the addition of 
essential oils) can be a good 
option for those looking 
to address nervous system 
concerns through natural 
means, such as anxiety or 
stress. It’s an industry that 
she’s seen grow tremen-
dously in recent years, as 
people continue to look for 
alternative ways to treat 
everyday concerns. Though 
she sometimes encounters 

skepticism, she says those 
individuals usually walk out 
of her office feeling much 
better after treatment.
As Cedar Rose Botanicals 
continues to grow, Tennent 
aims to make more prod-
ucts (which she creates in 
conjunction with her staff, 
who include a trained phy-
sician and herbalist) that 
address different areas. “I 
want to be able to mix and 
make more things for peo-
ple,” she says, “take more 
custom orders and even 
develop a subscription box 
or two.”
“Essential oils are so 
helpful for shifting our 
nervous system,” Tennent 
continues. “They allow our 
nervous system to relax 
more easily and they’re 
great for digestive and hor-
monal aspects as well.” 

“ESSENTIAL OILS … ALLOW 
OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM TO 

RELAX MORE EASILY.”

— SARAH TENNENT

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