Merlin, a rescue dog who had suffered neglect, abandonment and life threatening gunshot wounds, was responding incredibly well to his Applied Zoopharmacognosy sessions. The sessions were providing him with the opportunity to self-select natural plant remedies, including essential oils, that...

Merlin, a five year old English Pointer was found in a terrible state. He had been shot in the face, neck and hindquarters with a shotgun, which had peppered him with lead shot. He had then been abandoned to fend for himself. He was filthy, emaciated and in a state of shock when he was rescued by...

Looking back, I recognise that I was always ahead of the times when it came to animal wellbeing. I was searching for holistic answers to animal health and healing as early as the late 1980’s, when I was still a teenager. At that time, in the UK, essential oils were just becoming popular for...

Amy was 32 years old and recently retired when she became incredibly lame with arthritis affecting all four legs. She had been on a maintenance dose of an anti-inflammatory prescribed by her vet for several years and had been comfortable until this sudden worsening of symptoms occurred. Box rest...

When I started out on my healing journey, it was all for the love of a horse. Her name was Amy and she came into my life when I was 11 and she was 7 years old. As Amy aged, she did so very gracefully and very gradually. I don’t think she thought of herself as “ageing, senior or...

Dog and cat separation anxiety really seems to be on the increase and I’ve noticed that it’s become an issue affecting many families when they need to leave their dog or cat at home. In recent months, I’ve heard so many people speaking about their animals experiencing separation...

Even our smallest furry animals have the ability to self select essential oils and herbs for their emotional and physical wellbeing. Healing for guinea pigs is a wonderful way to increase their confidence around people and to help them to be calmer and friendlier when handled.

I work with...

For my very first animal healing demonstration evening, I needed a reliable canine companion who could help me to demonstrate how animals are able to self-select their own natural plant medicines (also known as Applied Zoopharmacognosy).

Bailey, my friend’s adorable Working Cocker Spaniel...

Perhaps you have heard about the amazing discoveries Jane Goodall made about chimpanzees and how they choose some of the same medicinal plants as humans to ease a stomach ache? Or you may have seen the documentary about macaws in the Amazon rainforest who congregate in huge flocks to...

Do you recognise that your energy changes in the build up to Christmas and over the Christmas period? You may be feeling more stressed, distracted, excited, anxious and be rushing to fit everything in?

What you may not realise is that your animals may be picking up on these extra emotions and...

In my experience all animals are able to guide their own healing and this may be via animal communication, applied zoopharmacognosy, reiki, transformational bodywork or multidimensional healing.

I’m passionate about my work and life as an animal healer and animal communicator and I love the...

Getting a new puppy must surely be one of the most exciting experiences and it's one that is guaranteed to change your life forever. But how can you make the transition easier and less stressful for your puppy and for you? Many puppies are initially distressed at leaving their mum and siblings...