Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt is a chemist with a Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich in Germany. His scientific training provided a strong foundation for his later work in the field of aromatherapy, where he combined chemistry with natural wellness practices. This background allowed him to examine essential oils not only as natural remedies but also through the lens of chemical composition and their potential therapeutic effects.

In 1983, Dr. Schnaubelt founded Original Swiss Aromatics in California. The company focused on authentic, high-quality essential oils at a time when many products on the market were not well documented. While French pioneers such as René-Maurice Gattefossé and Jean Valnet laid early groundwork for modern aromatherapy, Schnaubelt played a significant role in introducing scientific approaches to the U.S. audience, helping to grow interest in what became known as medical aromatherapy.

AromatherapyAs an author, Dr. Schnaubelt contributed several influential books. His works include Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy (1998), Medical Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils (1999), and The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils (2011). These books emphasize the scientific use of essential oils and explain their biochemical and pharmacological properties in a way accessible to both practitioners and enthusiasts.

Dr. Schnaubelt has been recognized internationally for his role in aromatherapy education. While he did not invent concepts such as chemotypes, dosages, or targeted applications—earlier French researchers had already introduced these ideas he helped popularize them in the United States. His teaching stressed the importance of understanding essential oils in terms of their chemistry, encouraging practitioners to see them as more than cosmetic or perfumery products.

Over the decades, Dr. Schnaubelt has built a reputation as a lecturer, writer, and educator in the aromatherapy community worldwide. His efforts have highlighted the therapeutic possibilities of essential oils when applied with knowledge of their chemical makeup. By combining scientific explanation with practical application, he has helped advance a broader appreciation of essential oils as part of holistic health practices.