ACHS Adult Scholarship Recipient Barbara Hudak

Dec 3, 2024 8:15:00 AM | wellness business Adult Skills Scholarship Recipient: Barbara Hudak

Veteran nurse Barbara Hudak uses her ACHS scholarship to integrate aromatherapy into her wellness practice, enhancing healthcare in her community.

Discovering ACHS’ Graduate Certificate in Aromatherapy

Barbara Hudak, RN, BSN, MS, a recipient of the ACHS Adult Skills Scholarship, discovered ACHS after years of searching for a program that aligned with her goals. She was thrilled to find the Graduate Certificate in Aromatherapy. Although it’s been some time since she was in graduate school, Barbara admits that “it feels scary but right!” She’s settling in and ready to take on the challenge. Barbara believes that this scholarship is a blessing, and she’s thrilled to receive it. 

 

A Life of Service

Barbara, a veteran and retired nurse residing in Sedona, Arizona, is deeply committed to serving her community. Her extensive experience includes working at the Mayo Clinic, being a HeartMath®®️ Certified Sr. Trainer and Coach/Mentor and energy practitioner, and owning a business. She also serves as a Coach for a non-profit that supports veterans in Dallas. Barbara aims to leverage her clinical and research background to create additional tools that will benefit her community and clients through an intuitive approach. 

 

The Growing Need for Aromatherapy in Clinical Settings

Barbara sees a need for aromatherapy in the medical field now more than ever and feels that with the emerging science of using essential oils, it will soon be a widely accepted modality in clinical settings. She would like to incorporate essential oils to assist with her current work in neuroplasticity. 

 

Heartful Integrations

Heartful Integrations

Barbara owns a wellness-focused business called Heartful Integrations, where she focuses on balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and rewiring the brain. Other offerings at Heartful Integrations include reiki, resilience education, intuitive private and group coaching, burnout prevention, and other heart-healing modalities. 

 

Celebrating Barbara's Success

Barbara's vision for the future is one of integration and harmony. She plans to incorporate additional aromatherapy services and essential oils into her practice, striving to bridge the spirit, science, and intuition into unison. Her dedication to this vision is truly inspiring!

We congratulate Barbara on her well-deserved scholarship and eagerly anticipate the impact she will continue to make in her community!  

Scholarships and grants

This article is for informational purposes only. Please contact ACHS Admissions at admissions@achs.edu or 800-487-8839 for additional information and to apply for admission. Graduation from any ACHS program does not confer a license to practice medicine. ACHS graduates do not claim to treat, diagnose, cure, or prescribe. Please note that professional success is achieved by a number of factors beyond education and experience, including soft skills, work ethic, integrity, and other skills that may not be developed through education and training alone. Not all graduates will achieve the career outcomes provided as examples in this article and other ACHS marketing materials. 

Felicia Royce, BS, MS, LMT

Written By: Felicia Royce, BS, MS, LMT

Felicia rejoined ACHS in December 2022 after a brief hiatus to pursue her education in massage therapy. She was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and still resides near Portland, Oregon. Felicia brings over ten years of higher education experience to ACHS and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, and a Graduate degree in Psychology. Felicia is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and business owner. She is passionate about holistic health and loves to guide students through career exploration and planning so that they can take their knowledge out into the world! When Felicia is not assisting students with their career goals, she loves to spend time with her family and friends. She is an avid trail runner and is actively involved in her local running community. Felicia also loves to hike, travel, and recreate outdoors.