We created Scentarium with a clear mission: to make aromatherapy simple, safe, and effective for everyone. As experienced clinical aromatherapists, we saw the need for a reliable, science-backed platform that empowers both beginners and professionals. Our goal is to provide the knowledge, tools, and community you need to confidently explore and master essential oils.
The many hours spent in her grandmother's ("Grösi's") large herb garden, the connection to nature, and her parents' passion for cooking have left their (fragrant) traces. When she moved to England as a newlywed in 1989, she had her first formative experiences with essential oils - three years after purchasing her first bottle of essential oil - and was enchanted. The oils also accompanied her during an extended stay in Lima, Peru, where she founded an aromatherapy forum.
Back in her Swiss homeland, her aromatherapy training was followed by various other certifications: phytotherapy, classical massage, lymphatic drainage, fascial massage, hormones, gut health, movement training, and permaculture. After completing her adult education certification, she began teaching in 1994 and started her essential oils company www.florentia.ch in 1995. In 2006, she founded Sela - the School for Integral Health and Aromatherapy www.sela.info, which offers various training and continuing education programs, including an aromatherapy certification accredited by the IFPA (International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists).
She lives with her husband Michel outside of Bern in a over 300-year-old farmhouse with large grounds, where her - now adult - 2 sons and 4 foster children grew up.
Meet Eliane Zimmermann and Sibylle Broggi Läubli—founders of Scentarium and clinical aromatherapists with over 30 years of experience each.
"We created Scentarium with a clear mission: to make aromatherapy simple, safe, and effective for everyone. As experienced clinical aromatherapists, we saw the need for a reliable, science-backed platform that empowers both beginners and professionals. Our goal is to provide the knowledge, tools, and community you need to confidently explore and master essential oils."
Our two experts, Eliane and Sibylle, reveal the story behind the creation of a comprehensive, evidence-based app—a meticulously curated database designed to cut through the clutter of misleading information. Discover how their shared passion for accurate, reliable knowledge led them to compile in-depth monographies on over 200 essential oils, practical recipes, and scientific studies, all while building a global community of enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, Scentarium is your gateway to using essential oils responsibly and effectively.
