From Childhood Passion to Career Fulfillment

About 19 years ago, while working in the corporate world, I decided to go back to school to study natural healing arts. At that time, I enrolled in The Chicago School of Massage Therapy graduating as a CMT. During my studies we also learned about other natural healing arts. One in particular that was of great interest to me was Aromatherapy - I always loved nature even as a child. I decided to further my studies into aromatherapy and implement the art into my Massage Therapy practice.
When I decided to pursue the practice of Aromatherapy I contacted my Mother and told her of my plans. She was supportive and mentioned that she still has the first bottle of perfume I made for her. I was shocked, surprised and elated that she would still cherish something I created 20 years prior. The memories came back - picturing myself sitting on our back porch smashing flowers in my tan colored bowl, adding water, and then straining into a Barbie bottle. Also, realizing at that time, the onset of my career and passion began at a very young age.
When I first started my practice(s) it was not in the mainstream of society - there was still a stigma attached. I would not allow this to overtake my passion and continued to practice. As years went by both Massage and Aromatherapy became recognized as important healing arts. They are now in the mainstream and have become traditional in healing.
Follow your childhood dreams to be fulfilled in life when choosing a career. I did, and look at where I am at today!

Holiday Schedule

Gwendolyn's Gate will be closed on December 24th and 25th to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. We will return on the 26th of December until the 31st.
May you have a Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Wendy Goudie, Owner