About Holly

Helping People Reconnect with calm, naturally

Hi, I’m Holly, the founder of Aromatherapy by Holly.

I’m a Clinical Aromatherapist with a First Class Honours Degree in Complementary Healthcare from Cardiff Metropolitan University and recipient of the Susan Please Memorial Prize for Best Clinical Practice.

After a life-changing stress-related seizure, I discovered the power of complementary therapies. That journey eventually led to the creation of Aromatherapy by Holly, which was born during the COVID pandemic while I was on maternity leave. Today I handcraft every blend from my South Wales studio to help others create moments of calm, naturally.

↓ Continue reading to discover my journey.

Holly Bowman BSC; MAR.

My Journey

Helping Women Reconnect – Women's Wellbeing event in South Wales (2017) — Before I ever opened a clinic, I hired a village hall to create a safe space where women could relax, connect and prioritise their wellbeing. Looking back, this was the moment everything began. 2017.

Holly graduating with First Class Honours from Cardiff Metropolitan University — Graduating from Cardiff Metropolitan University with a First Class Honours Degree in Complementary Healthcare and receiving the Susan Please Memorial Prize for Best Clinical Practice gave me the knowledge and confidence to turn my passion into a career.

Newspaper South Wales Argus — Seeing my work featured in the local newspaper was both exciting and humbling. It reinforced my belief that supporting people through wellbeing was more than just a career, it was my purpose. Looking back, it gave me the confidence to keep growing and to believe in the journey ahead.

Opening Holly's first Wellbeing Studio in South Wales — Opening my first Wellbeing Studio in 2018 allowed me to support clients through aromatherapy, reflexology and massage in a calm, welcoming space.

Returning to complementary therapy after maternity leave — Following a difficult period that included another seizure, an epilepsy diagnosis and PTSD, I gradually returned to doing what I love. That experience deepened my empathy and strengthened my belief in the importance of holistic wellbeing.

Early Aromatherapy by Holly handcrafted — During maternity leave and the COVID-19 pandemic, I was unable to work with clients as I normally would. I began handcrafting essential oil blends from home, and Aromatherapy by Holly was born.

Guest speaker at Cardiff Metropolitan University — From being invited back to Cardiff Metropolitan University as a guest speaker to later teaching complementary therapies, I've loved sharing my knowledge and inspiring others to explore the benefits of natural wellbeing.

Where I Am Today

Today, I’m proud to combine my clinical knowledge with a genuine passion for helping people experience the benefits of aromatherapy in everyday life.

From my studio in South Wales, I continue to offer one-to-one treatments, handcraft personalised essential oil blends, and create natural wellbeing products using carefully selected, high-quality ingredients. Alongside this, I host relaxing aromatherapy workshops where people can learn about essential oils, blend their own creations and enjoy time to slow down, connect and unwind.

Whether you’ve discovered Aromatherapy by Holly through a treatment, a workshop or one of my handmade products, my goal has always remained the same to help people reconnect with calm, naturally.