A new aroma-therapy store has opened in downtown Cortez at 37 E. Main St.
Eclectic Aromas LLC offers essential oils and accessories, free consultations on their benefits and ionic detoxification foot baths.
“I wanted to bring something new to town,” said owner Brittny Weir. “I’ve been working with essential oils for many years and have a background in health care.”
The store sells three types of diffusers – a type of humidifier used to disperse essential oils aromatically.
The foot baths work to cleanse the body of toxins, said Weir, by producing negative ions that neutralize positive ions through pores in the foot.
“They’ve been very popular,” she said.
The store also has bath salts and aroma therapy candles, soaps, necklaces, plus local artwork. A line of herbal salves will arrive soon.
There are many benefits to aroma therapy, including helping to ease headaches, congestion, upset stomach, cramps and muscle soreness.
“There are a lot of positive benefits beyond the scent,” Weir said. “I offer free, in-depth consultations where people can come in and learn about the specific benefits of each oil with no pressure to buy.”
Hours are Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Phone: 970-560-0919. There will be a grand opening on April 23 beginning at 5 p.m.