Tisserand aromatherapy is named for Robert Tisserand, who is internationally known as the pioneer of aromatherapy. Beginning his therapy practice in 1969, Tisserand discovered aromatherapy in 1974. Tisserand aromatherapy was the first company that marketed essential oils and products. Tisserand wrote the first English language book on aromatherapy in 1977. Tisserand’s book, The Art of Aromatherapy, was translated into nine other languages.
Robert Tisserand believed fervently in the use of aromatherapy as a medicinal complement to standard medications. A member of the International Journal of Armotherapy’s editorial committee, Tisserand founded the journal in 1988 and he edited its issues for 12 years. He works very closely with herbal enthusiasts and physicians alike, and follows all scientific research on essential oils as it is published.
Tisserand’s aromatherapy interests are educational as well. He was one of the founders of many aromatherapy organizations, and serves as primary executive and founder of the Tisserand Institute of London. Robert Tisserand has given lectures all over the world, and has held three internationally attended conferences on aromatherapy, all held in the UK. He has also been interviewed about aromatherapy countless times, by print, television and radio reporters.
Tisserand hasn’t given up the hands-on functions of creating his company’s products, however. He formulates its blends of essential oils, and defines the herbal extracts that are part of each aromatherapy oil product.
Tisserand’s most recent publication is called Essential Oil Safety. It is the first definitive aromatherapy reference book to help those in the industry safely use and applied the more than 300 essential oils required for the creation of aromatherapy products.
