Estelle Combs

From 1993 until 2003, I was a make-up artist, technical support coordinator and Artistic Director in the theater. I was responsible for designing & constructing sets, constructing/procuring props, designing & constructing costumes, designing & applying makeup & prosthetics, script preparation & dialog coaching for actors.

This required my working very closely with a variety of people with diverse personalities and skin conditions. I worked with everyone from young children in the Serenity Players of Washington through senior citizen participants in the Ms Senior DC Pagent. My youngest client was four months old; my oldest was 94 years young! During that time, I became acutely aware of my effect on the actors I worked with. I began to research how to positively influence their performances and their moods through scent. I began burning Lavender, Vanilla & Peppermint candles & Essential Oils to sooth "performance anxiety" and energize my actors.

I continue to enhance my environment with Aromatherapy, and use it for Meditation, Prayer & general well-being.