The White Oak Medicine Health Education Series
Essential Oils to Calm the Nervous System
With Dr. Mara Sussman of Wise Body Chiropractic and Health Coaching
Hosted by Veronica Johnson of White Oak Medicine
At White Oak Medicine, we believe true health care means understanding your whole self—not just treating symptoms. Our Health Education Series is a free, ongoing community offering designed to explore topics that support nervous system regulation, emotional wellness, and root-cause healing.
These classes are practical, approachable, and rooted in our whole-person philosophy of care. Whether you’re curious about holistic practices, looking for new tools, or just wanting to reconnect with yourself—this space is for you.
Each class is led by Veronica, FNP, PMHNP, or a featured presenter selected for their expertise and alignment with our whole-person approach. These classes bring a range of voices and perspectives to whole-person healing—part education, part experience, and always grounded in the idea that your body knows how to heal with the right support.
Classes are free and open to the public.
You don’t have to be a DPC member to attend, and are encouraged to bring a friend.
What You’ll Learn:
In this class, we’ll explore how scent directly impacts the nervous system and how essential oils can be used to support emotional balance and stress relief. You’ll walk away with:
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A basic understanding of how the brain responds to scent
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Ways essential oils can help calm fight-or-flight responses
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Simple techniques to use oils at home, work, or on the go
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Ideas for building calming rituals to support daily regulation
This class is experiential, low-key, and designed for anyone looking for natural ways to feel more grounded and at ease.
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: White Oak Medicine
155 W. Mills St. Ste. 103 Columbus, NC 28722
with Virtual Attendance Available
Limited In-Person Spots Available – Reserve Yours Now!
Featured Presenter: Dr. Mara Sussman
Author · Speaker · Teacher
We're honored to welcome Dr. Mara Sussman, founder of Wise Body Chiropractic and Health Coaching, as our featured presenter for this session of the Health Education Series.
With over 25 years of experience as a gentle chiropractor and intuitive healer, Dr. Mara integrates essential oils, energy medicine, and nervous system-focused care to support individuals in achieving physical, emotional, and energetic balance.
At Wise Body Chiropractic and Health Coaching, she offers both in-person and remote sessions, drawing from a variety of modalities including Koren Specific Technique, Activator, Reiki, and other energy-based healing practices. Her approach aligns beautifully with our whole-person care philosophy at White Oak Medicine, making her an invaluable contributor to this series.
Credentials & Experience:
• Doctor of Chiropractic for over 25 years
• Essential Oil Expert and Educator for 13 years
• Reiki Master
• Advanced Certification in Pregnancy and Pediatric Chiropractic Care
• Case Doctor at Sherman College of Chiropractic
About Your Host: Veronica Johnson, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Educator · Clinician · Patient Empowerment Advocate
Veronica Johnson is a dually licensed Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping people break free from a system that prioritizes profit over true healing—and reclaim their health naturally through holistic, root-cause healing.
At White Oak Medicine, Veronica blends allopathic and holistic practices to offer care that prioritizes nutrition, nervous system regulation, and patient-led healing—without pharmaceutical dependence. She believes that true wellness comes from addressing the whole person, not just managing symptoms.
Her approach is built on empowerment, education, and deep, meaningful care—helping individuals transition away from a system that prioritizes prescriptions over prevention and into a model that supports lasting health and well-being.
Through Direct Primary Care (DPC) and holistic medicine, Veronica is leading a movement toward healthcare that honors autonomy, informed choice, and the body’s natural capacity to heal—so you can feel calm, clear, and connected in your daily life.
Connect with Veronica: [email protected]
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