Category: Travel Blog

🌿 Reflecting on 2025 & Looking Ahead to 2026 A Year of Foundations, First Guests, and New Beginnings at St. Michael Health & Wellness As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones that shaped St. Michael Health & Wellness   and share what we’re READ MORE

A Christmas Gift That Came Full Circle: Faith, Culture, and Giving Back As Christmas approached, we reflected deeply on what gift would truly matter. Instead of toys or material presents, we chose an experience—one rooted in meaning, memory, and hope. This cultural journey became our Christmas gift to the children from the very place where READ MORE

https://stmichaeloils.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/St.-Michael-Health-and-Wellness-2.mp4 The story of St. Michael Health and Wellness is, at its heart, a story of divine guidance, unwavering faith, and the extraordinary people God has placed in my life. I still remember the quiet afternoon when I first stumbled upon this site—tucked gently in a peaceful, almost hidden corner of the community. There was READ MORE

Feeling Inspired After an Incredible NAHA Conference! I just returned from a fantastic NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy) conference — and I’m still buzzing with excitement and gratitude! The sessions were filled with groundbreaking clinical science and research-based findings proving the effectiveness of essential oils in a wide range of applications, including: Cancer care READ MORE

Cultivating Wellness from Our Roots Benito and Consuelo Farm joins St. Michael & Company in cultivating herbs and plants for essential oils From the heart of our family’s ancestral land, the Benito and Consuelo Farm is entering a new and exciting chapter — one that continues our parents’ legacy of nurturing the earth, while aligning READ MORE

A Blessed Beginning: The Opening of the First St. Michael Showroom in Manila, Philippines  With hearts overflowing with gratitude and joy, we celebrate the blessing and official opening of the very first St. Michael Showroom and Store in Manila, Philippines — a milestone that beautifully marks both a homecoming and a new beginning. This is READ MORE

✨ Exciting News ✨ We’re thrilled to share a big milestone in our journey!  Our brand has officially been approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office—a true mark of trust and authenticity.  As we prepare to launch in our Amazon Store, we’ve taken this opportunity to enhance our packaging and labels to reflect the READ MORE

🙏 Feast of St. Michael the Archangel 🙏✨ Today, as we honor St. Michael the Archangel, we pause in gratitude and reflection. Through God’s grace, we are being prepared for one of the most memorable milestones in our journey—our wellness center will soon be operational in just a month’s time. The past four weeks have READ MORE

  Threads of Renewal at St. Michael Health & Wellness For three weeks now, the rhythm of change has been alive within our walls. The hum of drills, the steady beat of hammers, and the quiet focus of skilled hands have woven a story of transformation at St. Michael Health & Wellness. Every day, a READ MORE

JOB HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT – (PHILIPPINES) About St. Michael & Company Massage and Spa St. Michael & Company is a women-centered and faith-based health and wellness company.  We began our wellness journey when a family member was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017.  Since then, in search of healthy options for cancer care and treatments, we READ MORE

We are proud to partner with American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Peninsula.  This is our second year supporting this important cause to increase breast cancer awareness.  Last year,  we provided essential oil kits to more than 300 participants,  Come and participate to this great cause!

NAMASTE: Same time last year, It was a blessing  to have completed a 300-hour intensive Ayurveda and Panchakarma Therapy Class in Kerala, India. Ayurveda is an ancient tradition of healing that encompasses the science of mind, body, and spirit. India is the epicenter of Ayurveda Medicine. It is an honor to be surrounded by like-minded READ MORE

Think global, buy local: We are opening a home office and a retail shop in Manila, Philippines, on September 8, 2025. The retail shop will showcase St. Michael’s finest aromatherapy products, including our Essential Oil Blends, Cancer Care, and Wellness kits. St. Michael’s commitment to natural and organic products allows you to think globally and READ MORE

When you purchase products from St. Michael’s line of essential oils, a portion of the proceeds will go to support the Carmelite Monastery. Your purchase can make a significant difference! This is a heartfelt commitment to support the sisters of Carmel of Mary, Star Of The Sea. Our love for health and wellness is deeply READ MORE

ST. MICHAEL & COMPANY ESSENTIAL OILS  AMONG AMAZON’S REGISTERED  BRAND Proud to announce that St. Michael & Company brand is now part of Amazon’s global Brand registry.  On July 24,  Cecilia Ramirez, Founder, President and CEO of St. Michael & Company attended   Amazon’s inaugural New Seller Summit  in Los Angeles, California.  Truly blessed to have had READ MORE

CERTIFIED ORGANIC HONEY   Honey, a natural sweetener, is a treasure trove of antioxidants like flavonoids and phenolic acids, boasting anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. The world of honey is a diverse one, with common varieties such as clover, wildflower, acacia, buckwheat, and manuka. In the United States alone, there are over 300 types to discover.  Each honey is uniquely READ MORE

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF SCENTS We’re thrilled to have had the privilege of a one-on-one distillation masterclass with the esteemed experts, Ms. Raghda A. Maksoud (Egypt) and Ms. Ginger Adro (New Jersey), from the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) Board of Directors. This enlightening session delved into the intricacies of distillation, revealing the secrets READ MORE

Renowned worldwide, extra-virgin olive oils in Greece are of the highest quality, reflecting Greece’s rich heritage, history, culture, and vibrant, exquisite Mediterranean cuisine. Greece is among the top three countries in olive oil production, with a substantial portion of its output being classified as extra-virgin.  Greek cuisine is characterized by fresh and flavorful dishes, with READ MORE

SLOVENIA – ESSENTIAL OIL DISTILLATION Life is sweet with apricots and nuts in this afternoon tea with Ms. Eve Nedelko, CEO/President of EYWINEO Essential Oils . It all started with her love of her native roses — the old roses such as Napoleon Roses, Victorian Roses and more that got her into aromatherapy. She grows READ MORE

SLOVENIA SPAs and SAUNAs Slovenia’s way of wellness and relaxation are featured spas, saunas, massages, meditation in nature and plenty of other things in Slovenian health resorts near the foothills of the Alps. Another addition to the wellness treatments are honey. Lasko, beekeeping has been tradition of wellness for more than 130 years. Slovenia is READ MORE

HUNGARY- THERMAL BATHS Hungary is ranked 3rd as one of the most thermal country in the world, after Iceland and New Zealand. Budapest has rich thermal waters with healing properties. The thermal baths are around 100 degrees with lots of mineral content that promote relaxation, reducing stress and muscle soreness. Muscle Relaxation and Pain Relief: READ MORE

GERMANY-UNESCO’S WORLD SITE FOR WELLNESS. Germany is one of Unesco’s World Heritage sites for wellness. Spa towns such as Baden-Baden, Bad Kissingen and Bad Ems are known as Europe’s spa destinations. Germany’s geographic location in Central Europe , near the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north and the Alps. It has cool READ MORE

**THE JOURNEY** – “Many are called, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14 For more than three years, we have been on a journey toward the healing ministry. This calling has been gently urging us forward, but it needed careful discernment. Our spiritual advisers and a dear friend encouraged us to take a step back and READ MORE