How Heart Held Apothecary was born…
Heart Held Apothecary's journey began with a deep-rooted passion for wellness and a love for the healing power of nature. I had always been drawn to the soothing scents of essential oils, tinctures, and sprays, using them daily to cleanse my space and set a positive tone for the day. This love for natural remedies led me to create wellness products for personal use and occasionally share them with friends.
The first product, Clear Protect and Bless, was born out of necessity and a desire to share. I created this blend to support my journey in a new company and role, while traveling extensively. I needed help staying grounded, protected, and feeling safe within myself. As I shared the spray with friends and coworkers, it quickly gained popularity. People began asking to buy it and inquiring about other similar sprays for different intentions.
This demand led to the creation of additional products like Sovereignty and The Wobble. Amuse came along later, inspired by my coach who encouraged me to embrace my playful and funny side. I believe in the immense healing power of plants, crystals, music, and energy work modalities. Heart Held intention sprays combine all these elements, offering comfort and bringing users back to their true selves.
There is an innate knowing inside me that there is immense healing power in plants, crystals, music, and energy work modalities. Heart Held intention sprays combine all of these elements. These intention sprays are there as your friend, your comfort, your heart – bringing you back to the true you.
OUR AROMATOLOGIST + FOUNDER
Kimberly VanHuesden
Born and raised in the vibrant Detroit area, I carry with me a blend of grit, awareness, and compassion. For the past 20 years, I've called the Minneapolis area home, where my "framily" (friend family) resides. Being an aunt to many little ones, with more on the way, brings immense joy to my life.
My journey has been one of continuous learning and exploration. As a lifelong lover and learner of all things, I've pursued various certifications, including becoming a Reiki master, a certified barre coach, and a certified sommelier with numerous additional wine and spirits certifications. My educational journey also includes a Women's Leadership Certification from Cornell University and a Health & Wellness Coach Certification from IIN.
From an early age, I was fascinated by the power of the mind and body connection. This interest led me to explore how different cultures nurture this connection through movement, breath, plant medicine, and other holistic modalities. The merging of wisdom with science simply makes sense to me.
Storytelling has always been a part of my life. I have fond memories of telling stories at slumber parties to help friends fall asleep. Over the years, I've also been making tinctures and blends for myself, harnessing the power of scent to transform, empower, and create.
With decades of experience in the sales field, I am now embarking on a new chapter in change management while starting a new business. My passion lies in helping people—listening, learning, sharing, and caring. I strive to be a conduit, uncovering what is already within someone, holding space, and providing a path or an ear.
In my daily devotion practice, one of my intentions, is to positively contribute to myself, others, and the Universe. My hope is that Heart Held Apothecary intention sprays do just that for you.
Heart Held Apothecary’s intention is to evoke a sense of care, where goods are curated with the utmost attention to detail and compassion.
All products are handcrafted with essential oils, crystals, and healing energy. They are made with love and a touch of magic, connecting one back to themselves- in their heart, held, supported, love.
