JESS LOCKHART
ELKHAART
Hello everyone, my name is Jess! I’m a proud piece to the amazing team puzzle that makes up Fostering the Essentials. As a wife, mother, artist, and homesteader my use of essential oils is broad and versatile!
I was introduced to doTERRA in April of 2015 with no particular intentions in mind. My daughter was about 6 months at the time, and Lindsey was a long-time friend of my husbands. I obliged to hosting a class and little did I know it would be life changing.
After enrolling with a kit the night of my class, I let my order sit upon arrival. I had amazing support from Lindsey (which I ignored at the time) and continued on forgetting about my purchase.
Fast forward a couple months, I find my oils in the closet and get it out to take a fresh look. By this time, I’m zoning in and committed to get back to my roots. With a young daughter and Native recipes at my fingertips passed down from different cultural backgrounds, I was starting to share remedies I had long made for myself. I decided to replace some herbs with the oils I had on hand and immediately noticed a difference in quality and potency.
After seeing the difference in my scrubs, salves, soaps and lotions, it was time to dive in. Over the next few months, I completely detoxified our home. From household cleaning chemicals, to every day scents in my candles and melts, the difference in our health and wellness was undeniable. From serious issues to seasonal we were able to eliminate medication completely from our home, and better yet get to the root of any ailments we faced.
As a mother, it is unbelievably empowering to know my daughter has natural solutions at her fingertips. She is 4 years old and has only been to the doctor for yearly checkups, is able to self-medicate with safe and effective tools, and can help with household and outdoor chores without worrying about harmful toxins.
On the farm I’m able to utilize my natural tools with our horses, chickens, dogs, garden and more! I am always learning, always adding, always sharing and ALWAYS impressed with the effectiveness of doTERRA essential oils.
I have a heart for the Indigenous community, and am proud to share and give back with doTERRA through classes involving art, remedies, DIY and specified EO education.
Through my art and remedy business Elkhaart, I am able to reach all walks of life thanks to doTERRA. I came home to create full time the summer of 2017 because of the opportunities within this amazing company and have never looked back!
fun facts about jess
What were you seeking essential oils for when you first started?
I wasn’t seeking essential oils for anything, really! Connections only the Lord can coordinate brought me to hosting a class. They fell into my lap and after ignoring them for a time after enrollment I’m so grateful they did! Coming across my oils after setting them aside changed so many aspects of my home and health almost immediately! The quality of my scrubs, salves, and other Native remedies were night and day difference. There was no turning back.
How does your family feel about essential oils?
Oils are essential tools in our home. As a family we’re empowered to turn to them for any ailment we may come across. Using as preventative care, cleaning alternatives and on the farm is an every day blessing.
What is your favorite season?
My favorite season is winter. I love to ice fish and watch the falling snow. Or maybe spring. Everything comes to life with such abundance of color and aroma. No. It’s fall. The trees hug you with their crisp shades of warmth and spice. Or..it could be summer. There’s nothing better than a county fair, a cold beer at a bbq, outside concerts and horse shows... I’m an Iowa girl through and through, folks. I’m so grateful to be in a place I get to experience ALL of our seasons.
What piece of advice do you have for beginning oil users or maybe someone that doesn't have oils in their life yet?
Educate, educate, educate. Yourself first and foremost. Reach out. Use your resources, NEVER STOP LEARNING!
Top 3 oils/items you use daily and never don't have on hand?
While my top 3 may change depending on the season of life we’re in, Lifelong Vitality Pack is my #1 for sure. Always will be. Our vitamins changed my life. Saved me. Frankincense. The King for a reason. Lavender. It brings the calm for more ways than I can count to ALL the lives in my home. (Kid, husband AND critters)