Dr Edward Bach developed his system of Flower Remedies in the early part of the 20th century. They are still the best known and most popular Flower Remedies in the world and are now made by many different companies. The Bach Flower Remedies are used to treat a person’s emotional state which, Dr Bach believed, was the cause of people’s physical symptoms.

There are 38 single flower remedies. ‘Rescue Remedy’ is well known for its ability to calm after a shock or prepare for stressful situations. It is a combination of several of the flower remedies.

I was fortunate enough to attend several training sessions run by the late founder of Alaskan Essences, Steve Johnson. He was able to bring each essence alive in his presentations through his superb photography and descriptions. I have loved the essences ever since.

Judith Poelerands, his wife, continues his work (he died in 2017). Judith is from the Netherlands. She formed her career around animals and animal welfare and is a talented animal communicator. She used essences for many years prior to meeting Steve and shares his passion for them.

Steve said his inspiration to prepare essences in Alaska began with an awareness of the vibrational purity of this land. Alaska is one of the very few places left on our planet where the environment is much as it was thousands of years ago. Less than 700,000 people live in an area one fifth the size of the continental United States, and over half of these are clustered in the three largest cities.

The plant and elemental kingdoms here are still intact, healthy, and exuberant because much of the state has never been impacted by human activity.

All of the life forms here have had to develop special adaptations to insure their chances for survival in an extreme climate characterized by constant movement and change. As we move into the second decade of this century and beyond, the skills and abilities that enable us to thrive in an environment of continual change and transformation are becoming increasingly relevant. These qualities are embodied by the Alaskan essences. Through the study and use of these essences, we can awaken and master them in ourselves.

The Alaskan Essences, Inc. is the only essence company in the world that has designed a system of vibrational healing based on the co-creative relationship that exists between the plant, mineral, and elemental kingdoms.

This threefold system derives its effectiveness from the special qualities of healing energy that each kingdom has to offer, and from the synergy that is created when these essences are used together.