Hi! I’m Dana Batykefer
Owner & creator of The Aroma Refillery.
I was diagnosed with a degenerative disc in 2019 that developed from a previous car accident I was in when I was 16. Over time, my back became worse and worse, and I ended up having to go to the Disc Institute of Pittsburgh because I didn’t want to have back surgery at such a young age. After getting my back in better shape with the help of the Disc Institute, I found through research that aromatherapy helped to alleviate the remaining pain and discomfort that would come periodically due to arthritis that developed over the years in my back. To this day, I still use products such as lotions, oils, rollerballs, and many more products with organic therapeutic-grade essential oils on my back to help with the pain, especially in the winter months. I also suffer from anxiety, depression, stress, and allergies, which has caused me to create blends to help alleviate the symptoms of these issues as well.
I hold a dual Bachelor of Science degree in both Marketing and Management (2009), a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture (2017) and most recently, I decided to attend the American College of Healthcare Sciences to pursue a Master's Certification in Aromatherapy (2022). I'm currently two classes away from getting certified as a National Aromatherapist, and I'm a business member of two nationally known organizations for Aromatherapy, the NAHA (National Association of Holistic Healthcare) and HSCG (Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild Organization) since 2023. Before opening The Aroma Refillery, I was a Store Manager of a nationally known retailer for years.
I'm very outspoken about my faith in Jesus and give all the credit to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I truly believe that there is a reason we all go through trials and tribulations in our lives. I felt in my heart that helping others was my true calling and purpose in life. This is why I decided to learn how to create organic aromatherapy products and educate others about the importance of using non-toxic products. God put everything we needed to survive on our planet and the knowledge in our brains and hearts to help alleviate any minor aches and pains we may be experiencing.
Glory to God!