Augusta University
Dawn Langley-Brady
Assistant Professor
- Augusta GA UNITED STATES
- EC 5344
- College of Nursing
Langley-Brady explores how natural products impact pain through topical application and inhalation of essential oils
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Dr. Dawn Langley-Brady is an assistant professor on tenure track in the nursing science department, with a joint appointment in The Graduate School. She also serves as a mentor to many undergraduate students in the STAR Program, Honors Program and with the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. Outside the university, she is involved in both international and national organizations, notably the International Association for the Study of Pain and the American Holistic Nurses Association. Langley-Brady is an Augusta University alumna, earning her PhD in Nursing in 2020. She holds an MSN from the University of Pheonix as well as two certificates from the School for Aromatic Studies.
In her research, Langley-Brady explores how natural products impact pain through topical application and inhalation of essential oils. She was most recently funded by Augusta University for the study, Elucidating Biological Pathways of Essential Oils for Analgesia in Chronic Pain. Her recent first-author publications were featured in Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice and Journal of Pain Management Nursing. In August of 2024, Langley-Brady represented herself on the global stage, providing a poster presentation at the International Association for the Study of Pain Global Conference in Amsterdam.
Her abilities as a researcher have been recognized by the university, the Alliance of International Aromatherapists, and the Society of Integrative Oncology, which awarded her the Dr. Barrie Cassileth New Investigator Award. Langley-Brady’s goal is to continue to promote her work through mentorship, publications, and information dissemination. Her reach extends beyond academia, as she’s been interviewed for articles in Oprah Magazine and The Healthy, a reader’s digest brand.
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
PhD with Distinction
2020 Graduate School & College of Nursing, Augusta University
Research Poster Award
2021 Alliance of International Aromatherapists
Outstanding Scholar of the Year Award
2023 College of Nursing, Augusta University
Dr. Barrie Cassileth New Investigator Award
2023 Society of Integrative Oncology, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Outstanding Scholar of the Year Award
2024 College of Nursing, Augusta University
Education
University of Phoenix
M.S.N.
Nursing
2009East-West School of Herbal and Aromatic Studies
Advanced Certification Program
Aromatherapy
2012Augusta University
Ph.D.
Nursing Science
2020Affiliations
- International Association for the Study of Pain
- International Clinical Aromatherapy Network
- Alliance of International Aromatherapists
- Society for Integrative Oncology
- U.S. Association for the Study of Pain
- National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA)
- Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)
- American Holistic Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
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Media Appearances
These 11 Essential Oils Can Help You Beat Stress
Oprah Daily online
2022-12-18
“The best way to reduce anxiety and stress with essential oils is through inhalation,” says Dawn Langley-Brady, RN, a certified clinical aromatherapist and nursing instructor at the Augusta University College of Nursing.
Are There Essential Oils for High Blood Pressure? Here’s What the Experts Say
The Healthy online
2022-10-10
“Essential oils have an adjuvant or complementary role in helping to lower blood pressure,” says Dawn Langley-Brady, registered nurse, certified clinical aromatherapist, and nursing instructor, at Augusta University College of Nursing, Augusta, Georgia.
Articles
Nursing in Integrative Oncology: Perspectives from the Society for Integrative Oncology Nursing SIG
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine2025-09-01
Nurses are at the forefront of advancing the field of integrative oncology (IO), bringing holistic, evidence-informed care to patients across diverse settings. In this commentary, members of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) Nursing Special Interest Group (SIG) collaborate to share current practices and explore future opportunities for nursing in IO.
Development of a Structured Management Plan and Educational Materials for a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Menstrual Bleeding Disorder Clinic
Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice2025-04-01
Females with bleeding disorders benefit from management to control heavy menstruation. Multidisciplinary pediatric menstrual bleeding disorder clinics offer a wide range of beneficial services; however, not enough data exist regarding the use of structured management pathways to deliver positive patient outcomes.
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Essential Oils for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Journal of Pain Management Nursing2023-06-01
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a painful, debilitating consequence of cancer treatment affecting up to 60% of patients. Pharmacological approaches to CIPN are often ineffective and cause adverse effects. Essential oils are an underutilized non-pharmacological approach to pain reduction.
Aromatherapy through the lens of trauma-informed care: Stress-reduction practices for healthcare professionals
Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice2023-03-01
In this post-pandemic era of short-staffing, limited resources, and an ever-growing rate of healthcare professionals reporting exhaustion, stress, anxiety, and burn-out, it is imperative to arm workers with easy to use self-care practices. Aromatherapy is a personal, easy to use, low-cost, effective complementary therapy to promote relaxation, stress reduction, grounding, and calm.
