CERTIFIED AROMATHERAPIST

ABOUT ME

As a Certified Aromatherapist, Jirbie’s passion in spreading the word on safe, sustainable, responsible, and respectful use of essential oils has been the paramount of her advocacy. Since 2018, Jirbie has led and initiated aromatherapy classes to support this mission.

Jirbie believes that quality, accessible education is one of the best ways to improve the Philippine aromatherapy industry. As an Aromatherapy practitioner and educator, her energy has been known to inspire and move people. Her authenticity, candidness, practical thinking, and thirst for processing complicated EO concepts into a simple, easily digestible, and beginner-friendly manner has been sought after by her students.

In the last 3 years, Jirbie has also been working a lot with their local aromatic plant product producers, essential oil microdistillers, and farmers to support the supply chain of the Philippine aromatherapy industry where she does pro bono consultation to farmers and provide educational support to the local producers.

Backed with almost a decade of corporate experience from various MNCs–not to mention her flair in Marketing and Brand Management with different health and wellness brands after her corporate stint, Jirbie has exemplified great customer service, professional consultative rapport, and strong work ethic in a diversified work environment. She thrives on her ability to execute, deliver results, communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, and build strategic, trust-based relationships.

Current Affiliations

Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) as Board Member and Philippine Country Representative
Airmid Institute as Philippine Ambassador
Alliance of the Philippine Aromatherapists (APA) as Founder and Co-Chair
International Clinical Aromatherapy Network (ICAN) as Professional Member

Aromatherapy Education

JAN 2022 – Present THE SCHOOL FOR AROMATIC STUDIES
Aromatic Medicine (Level 3 Certification)
AUG 2021 – AUG 2022 STILLPOINT AROMATICS INSTITUTE
Animal Aromatherapy Certificate Program
DEC 2021 – JUL 2022 NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF AROMATHERAPY
Level 2 Aromatherapy Certification
APR 2022 – JUN 2022 THE SCHOOL FOR AROMATIC STUDIES
Aromatherapy Teacher Training Program
APR 2019 – MAY 2021 THE SCHOOL FOR AROMATIC STUDIES
Botanical Body Care Course
MAR 2018 – MAY 2019 NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF AROMATIC STUDIES
Foundations of Aromatherapy and French Aromatherapy

Published Aromatherapy Journal Articles

Discovering Ylang Ylang Hydrosol for Skin Care (Apr-May 2022)

Canarium Tree: The Tree that Keeps on Giving (Sep 2022)

Regenerative Agricultural Practices of Elemi in the Philippines (Winter 2022)

Aromatherapy for the Animal Rescuer (Autumn 2023)

An Eye-opening Elemi Tapping Trip in Sorsogon, Philippines (Winter 2023)

Aromatherapy Conferences

Speaker/Lecturer Experience

Philippines’ Calamansi oil (Citrus microcarpa): Traditions and Therapeutics (May 2024) Botanica 2024 Conference, France
Essential Oils from the Philippines (Nov 2023) Aromatica Australia Conference, Australia
How is Aromatherapy Practiced and Regulated Around the World? Panel Discussion (Apr 2023) AIA 2023 Virtual Conference, USA
Discovering the Philippine Aromatics: Elemi and Ylang Ylang (Mar 2023) Asia Pacific Aromatherapy, Hong Kong
Essential Oils Around the World: Philippines (Mar 2023) AromaSummit Aromatherapy Online Event, USA
Aromatherapy Pet Safety (Feb 2023) Feline Council of the Philippines Pet Registration Clinic, PH
Essential Oil Safety and EO101 Live Q&A with Niuxys (Dec 2022) Alliance of the Philippine Aromatherapists Group, PH
Aromatherapy with the Canarium Tree (Aug 2022) International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) Monthly Member’s Meeting, USA
Discovering Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) for your Self Care (Apr 2022) AromaSummit Online Conference, USA
Selfcare Rituals with Ylang Ylang (Mar 2022) Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies Guest Speaker, Canada
Regenerative Agricultural Practices of Elemi in the Philippines–Updated (Feb 2022) Airmid Institute, USA
Introduction to Hydrosols (Dec 2021) Wellness Beyond Intentional Oiling 2021 Philippine Aromatherapy Online Summit, PH
Regenerative Agricultural Practices of Elemi in the Philippines (Nov 2021) Alliance of International Aromatherapists, Monthly Member’s Meeting, USA
Coping Through Stress with Essential Oils (May 2021) Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines Mid-Year Medical Convention, PH
LIVE Lokal Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Commencement Speech (May 2021) LIVE Lokal PH
Finding Balance with Essential Oils (Mar 2021) Better Filipinas Community, PH
Aromatherapy in Beauty (Dec 2020) Intentional Aromatherapy Philippine Aromatherapy Summit, PH
Wellness Through the Senses (Dec 2020) Asian Development Bank’s Office of the President, PH
Be Kind to Your Mind EO Workshop (Nov 2019) College of Saint Benilde-Manila, PH
Sustainable Pet Ownership (Nov 2019) Nurture Nature: Xavier School 2019 Environmental Fair, PH
Responsible Pet Ownership (Aug 2019) MeowCon Manila 2019, PH
Davao Essential Oil Workshop (Mar & Jul 2019) Davao, PH
Gourdo’s Essential Oil Monthly Workshop (Oct 2018 – Mar 2019) Metro Manila, PH
GreenShelf Cebu Essential Oil Workshop (Feb 2019) Cebu, PH
AromaYoga Workshop (Jan 2019) SM Ortigas East, PH
Casa De Lorenzo Essential Oil Monthly Workshop (Jul 2018 – Nov 2018) CDL Office, Pasig, PH
Gourdo’s 17th Anniversary EO Workshop (Oct 2018) Glorietta 2 Activity Center, Makati, PH

Online Media Features

The Challenges and Growth of Aromatherapy in the Philippines with Jirbie Go (May 2023) Vetiver Vibes with Essentria
Aromatic Chat with Jirbie Go (Aug 2022) Aromatic Chat with Melissa Holman Podcast
Aromatherapist Jirbie Go (July 2022) Interview with David Wilson for IFPA Aroma YouTube Guest
Aromatherapy with Jirbie Go (July 2022) The Social Psychic Radio Podcast Guest
Aromatherapy Educators’ Roundtable Meeting Panelist (May 2022) Botanica 2022
Essential Oils for Stress Management (May 2022) Nourish Doc with Amita FB Live
Aromatherapy in Practice with Jirbie Go: From Aroma “Novice” to Country Representative (Sep 2021) Essential Aromatica Podcast with Amy Anthony
Passion to Profit with Jirbie Go (Jul 2021) #MindfulMakeupPodcast with Kristel Yap
Beyond EO101 with Certified Aromatherapist Jirbie Go (Mar 2021) Pili Ani Beauty PH
Wellness Wednesday Essential Oil Blends 101: Tips and Tricks from Jirbie Go (Dec 2020) Pili Ani YouTube Channel
Entrepreneurship Lessons with Jirbie Go – How to Start your Own Company (May 2020) Wealth Arki YouTube Channel
Aromatic Blending at Kiehl’s Ginger Leaf and Hibiscus Firming Mask Media Launch (Oct 2018) Okada Manila, PH

Print Media/Broadsheet

Essential oils: A value-added product farmers can consider producing (Jan 2022)
Filipino farmers and essential oil producers find a supportive clientele in the local aromatherapy community (Dec 2021)
Three myths about essential oils that need to be busted (Dec 2021)

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