Gritman Essential Oils started in December of 1995 founded by Nagy (Mike) and Meg Shehad.
Meg was a psychotherapist at the time working with essential oils. Milli Austin had come to live with Nagy and Meg so she could finish her book, The Healing Bath. Milli asked Nagy who was an international trader at the time to acquire essential oils for her.
The oils came in large quantities. They needed to be put into smaller bottles with droppers. Then there was need of a label and Gritman Essential Oils was born.
The twenty oils that Milli wanted grew to more than 200 oils that Gritman carries today. Gritman also sells absolutes, macerations and complimentary Body Care products bringing the number of items closer to 500.
Sadly, Nagy Shehad passed away in May of 1998.
Meg continued the business and in April of 99 and her daughter, Amy came on board.
In May of 99 Meg met Lou when he taught Soap Making for Gritman. Then in October of 99 Lou moved from Portland Oregon to join Gritman. Lou is our computer, networking, internet technologist, and methods engineer; he does accounting, makes soap, and is our all around fix it guy. He's totaly devoted to Meg's well being and happieness.
In the Fall of 2002 the Gritman family expanded to include Aurora. She creates new products, makes jewelry and helps with labeling, bottling, and order fulfilment.
In 2000 Gritman Essential Oils established the Gritman Essential Oil School that offers Aromatherapy Certification. These classes are taught by Meg. Massage CEU classes are also provided here and these classes are taught by Aurora. Amy provides training in cooking with and working with the oils on an intuitive, energetic level. Look to the Classes section for more information. |
