How Essential Oils and the Rezzimax Tuner Work Together to Activate the Vagus Nerve

If you've ever taken a deep breath of lavender and instantly felt calmer, you've already started to engage your vagus nerve—the powerful superhighway of your nervous system.

Now imagine pairing that calming scent with gentle vibration that reaches deep into your nervous system. That’s what we do every day with the Rezzimax Tuner and therapeutic-grade essential oils—a combination that has transformed the lives of patients dealing with everything from anxiety to chronic pain.

In this post, I’ll walk you through why this combination works, how to use it, and what kinds of essential oils you should try to tap into this powerful, science-backed approach.

🌿 What Is the Vagus Nerve—and Why Should You Care?

The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body, stretching from your brainstem down through your neck, chest, and abdomen. It’s the main communicator of the parasympathetic nervous system, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system. When stimulated properly, the vagus nerve:

• Lowers heart rate and blood pressure
• Reduces inflammation
• Promotes digestion and nutrient absorption
• Improves mood and emotional regulation
• Enhances resilience to stress
  

When the vagus nerve is underactive—a condition common in people with chronic stress, trauma, or illness—it can contribute to everything from fatigue and depression to gut issues and migraines.

🎵 How the Rezzimax Tuner Activates the Vagus Nerve

The Rezzimax Tuner Pro II is a resonance therapy tool that uses precisely tuned vibrations to stimulate nerve pathways—including the vagus nerve. By applying the Tuner to the face, neck, and base of the skull, we’re able to:

• Calm the autonomic nervous system
• Loosen muscular tension
• Improve lymphatic flow and circulation
• Help the brain rewire stress and pain responses
  

In my practice, I’ve watched people go from chronic tension and pain to calm and comfort in just a few sessions.

🌺 How Essential Oils Stimulate the Vagus Nerve

Your sense of smell is the fastest way to reach the brain. When you inhale essential oils, they travel through the olfactory system and directly impact the limbic brain—the emotional and autonomic control center.

Certain oils are particularly effective for stimulating a parasympathetic (vagal) response. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Lavender – Reduces anxiety, promotes sleep, eases tension
• Frankincense – Grounds the mind, supports spiritual focus, reduces inflammation
• Bergamot – Uplifting and calming; helps balance mood and heart rate
• Roman Chamomile – Deeply relaxing and anti-inflammatory
• Peppermint – Stimulates circulation and focus while easing headaches
• Clary Sage – Supports hormonal balance and reduces nervous tension
  

When applied topically (diluted) along the neck or chest, or diffused during a session, these oils create an ideal environment for vagal tone activation. A drop or two of food-grade oils can be placed in the mouth to incorporate your taste senses.

✨ Why the Combination Works So Well

While oils calm the brain and open the nervous system, the Tuner goes a step further by mechanically stimulating vagal pathways. The vibration not only soothes the muscles and fascia but also triggers sensory input that helps the brain rewire its response to stress.

The result? Faster nervous system reset. Deeper relaxation. Longer-lasting effects.

A Real-Life Story: “Mom, I Feel Like I Can Finally Breathe Again”

A few months ago, I was working with a teenage girl who had been struggling with overwhelming anxiety. She had tried therapy, medication, breathing exercises—nothing seemed to stick.

Her mom brought her in, desperate for answers.

We started by applying a drop of Roman Chamomile and Frankincense to her wrists and neck. She held the Rezzimax Tuner to her sternum while I guided her through a humming exercise to stimulate her vagus nerve.

Within minutes, the tension in her shoulders softened. Her breath deepened. She looked up and said, “Mom, I feel like I can finally breathe again.”

That’s the power of multimodal vagus nerve activation. It’s not magic—it’s science, amplified by intention and the right tools.

🧠 How You Can Try This Yourself

Want to give it a try? Here's a simple at-home Rezzipe:

1. Choose an oil – Start with lavender or frankincense for calming.
2. Apply or diffuse – Place 1–2 drops on your wrists, neck, or in a diffuser.
3. Use the Tuner – Apply it to the vagus nerve areas: behind the ears, down the neck, along the collarbone.
4. Add breath & sound – Hum along with the Tuner and breathe out for FOUR times as long as you breathe in.
5. Visualize– Try to visualize 5 things in your might for which you are grateful.
6. Repeat daily – Just 5–10 minutes can help your nervous system reset.
   

📍 Want to Learn More?

Join Jayden and Chelisa at the Aroma Sharing Conference in Salt Lake City on July 16 at 11:00 AM for a live demonstration and deeper dive into this practice.

We’ll be sharing clinical insights, hands-on techniques, and the neuroscience behind combining resonance therapy and essential oils to unlock the full healing potential of your vagus nerve.

This is for anyone passionate about natural healing, nervous system health, and transforming lives—starting with your own.