Janet Mentgen

Janet Mentgen was a respected nursing professional who founded the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) within nursing practices. She developed the Clinical Aromatherapy Nurse Specialist (CANS) program, integrating essential oils and other holistic therapies into patient care to promote healing and well-being. Her work emphasized the importance of incorporating natural remedies alongside conventional medicine, aiming to enhance patient comfort, reduce stress, and support healing processes. Mentgen’s contributions have helped legitimize the use of holistic approaches in nursing, fostering a more comprehensive and patient-centered approach to health care.