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consultant stories When I was introduced to dōTERRA, in March of 2012, I was skeptical. Having been in the health industry since college, I’ve been bombarded with nutritional supplements, magic juice, and miracle pills. These have all been accompanied by promises of health and wealth. However, these have all turned out to cause more harm than good. My mission, since purchasing our fitness studio, has always been to help people enhance their lives through health and fitness. Most of the products that I’ve seen come through our society, only provide short term results and often have detrimental side effects. Providing Personal Product Experiences Our massage therapist, Kris Oleksyk, is someone that I trust and respect deeply so when she began educating me on the benefits of essential oils, I actually listened. However, it wasn’t until she suggested that I use Balance and lavender to sleep that I truly understood the dōTERRA mission. The very first evening, I was able to sleep through the night. This was something that I had been unable to do for a very long time. Despite my success, I wasn’t convinced. I thought that the belief I had gained from listening to Kris had caused something of a placebo effect. It’s hard to overcome years of skepticism in one day. However, Kris didn’t give up. She suggested I try using Breathe for my son’s allergies. Again, I saw improvement. Personal experience had done what nothing else could have, and I was hooked. Encouraging Education After experiencing for myself the products effectiveness, Kris introduced me to others who helped me understand how essential oils worked and why they were so effective. In addition, I was encouraged to do my own research on the company. What I found truly impressed me. I respected the company’s values and their desire to empower individuals in taking control of their health. When I found that they stressed nutrition, exercise, rest, and a reduced toxic load, I was in! I just loved that they didn’t condone short cuts, but rather chose to educate individuals on living healthy. Catching the Vision On April 20, 2012, I signed up as a product user. I had no intention of sharing the oils, but simply wanted to use them to benefit my family. However, as the owner of a fitness studio, I was accustomed to working long hours with very little pay. My family was living in a two bedroom apartment that we were quickly out growing, and financially life was looking a little grim. This reality forced me to view dōTERRA not only as a source of increased health, but as a road to financial security. Holding Events Almost immediately, I recognized the interest others showed in essential oils. I began hosting events where I shared the benefits with friends, family, and fitness clients. I encouraged them to experience the products for themselves, and I couldn’t believe the outcome. Sure, I had skeptics and still do, but I understand the power of a personal product experience. I know that once they familiarize themselves with the products, they will see results. Achieving Success By June, I was earning enough money to pay for my product and the product used in the fitness studio. In November of 2012, with the help of my upline, I reached the rank of Silver. Since that time, I have continued to work hard to achieve my goals. I hope to be an example to those whom I enroll. I want them to understand that they can achieve the same success. I believe dōTERRA is a gift that has allowed us to increase our circle of friends, aid others in achieving increased health and happiness, and blessed us financially. I am just so grateful to be involved with the dōTERRA team. 41