Maria Fiordalisi, Helianthus Holistic Arts

06/17/2026

I am three years into studying Ayurveda formally, and I want to be honest about what that means. I am not an Ayurvedic practitioner (yet!). I am a student. Probably always will be, because the tradition is that deep.

But here is what keeps happening. Every season I learn something, and I carry it straight back to my oils.

That is the course I built. THE SEASONAL BODY: Ayurveda + Aromatherapy in Practice. It is everything I have been bringing forward from my own study, shaped into a 25-hour specialty certificate for certified aromatherapists who want to read the body and the season with more intention.

Not a new modality. A deeper practice. And not Ayurvedic training either, this is aromatherapy enriched by an Ayurvedic lens, engaged with seriously and with respect for where it comes from.

Pre-launch price is $197 until June 30, regular $397. The first cohort gets two live sessions with me. The rest of the course is self-paced so you choose your schedule.

Course opens July 2.

Link in bio. Come learn alongside me.

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06/17/2026

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06/15/2026

I first discovered complementary and alternative healing therapies while searching for ways to ease my own anxiety-related symptoms. In 2011, I fell in love with reflexology, and what began as personal exploration became a calling.
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Over the years, my dedication to holistic wellness has guided me to earn a wide range of credentials, including:
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Registered Canadian Reflexology Teacher®
Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist®
Registered Clinical Aromatherapy Teacher
Certified Aromatherapy Health Professional®
Level 3 NAHA Certified Clinical Aromatherapist®
Reiki Master
Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert

I currently serve as President of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists and as a Treasurer and Membership Director of the Reflexology Association of Canada – Ontario Chapter.

When I’m not practicing or teaching, you’ll find me kayaking, hiking, reading, and spending time with family and friends, including my rescue dogs Kona and Kaila.

06/14/2026

RAC's 50th Anniversary Conference in Winnipeg!

Thank you to Reflexology Association of Canada for the chance to present on integrating aromatherapy into reflexology practice, alongside Shannon Bachorick Aroma Reflexology (Shannon Bachorick).

The turnout was great and the engagement even better. Lots of questions, lots of participation, people genuinely working through how this fits with what they already do. That was the part I came away happiest about.

The rest of the program was just as strong. The calibre of presenters was top notch, and I got to meet so many reflexologists in person whose work I have been learning from for years. That was genuinely exciting. I took a lot of notes.

Shannon and I represented the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists and had a table too, and most of the best conversations happened in the spaces between sessions. Thank you to everyone who stopped by.

And then there was the venue. The conference was held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the first museum in the world devoted entirely to human rights. The building is shaped as a kind of ascent, from dark stone at the base up through light toward the tower at the top, and you feel it as you move through it. To mark fifty years of a profession that is, at its core, about dignity and careful attention to another person's body, it was hard to imagine a better place to be.

Thank you Reflexology Association Canada for a fantastic conference!

06/13/2026

06/05/2026

Happy Friday! 😎🙌🏻☀️
Hope you can relax and enjoy this weekend! What are your weekend plans?!👇🏻



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06/03/2026

This is a friendly reminder to slow down, make time for self care and rest before it’s too late and you’re burnt out.

My first publication is here and can help — Understanding Stress: A Guide to the Body, the Nervous System, and the Holistic Practitioner’s Role in Recovery.

Whether you’re a student of aromatherapy or reflexology, a practitioner deepening your clinical vocabulary, or simply someone who wants to understand what chronic stress is actually doing to your body — this guide was written for you.

Inside you’ll find:
✦ The physiology of stress, explained clearly
✦ Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome and what it looks like in real clients
✦ How the ANS, HPA axis, and allostatic load connect
✦ Essential oils and reflexology protocols backed by research
✦ Case studies from clinical practice
✦ When and how to refer

This is the guide I wish I’d had early in my practice. I hope it meets you where you are.
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