About Me
I first became interested in learning about natural health for animals when one of my dogs – Chloe – was diagnosed with hip damage at around eight months old, and underwent hip surgery a few years later.
I didn’t want to rely on drugs to manage her pain for the rest of her life, so tried to find anyone who could help – chiropractor, physio, massage therapist and so on. I wasn’t able to find anyone who worked for us, so decided to learn how to do it myself.
In 2024 I adopted Maggie, who is the first dog I’ve lived with who needs haircuts. Again, I decided to learn how to do it myself – initially just for Maggie. Later I decided to complete a Professional Dog Groomer course.
Chloe showed me the path to massage, nutrition, and Bowen Therapy; and Maggie pointed me to dog grooming.
Qualifications & Experience
I have a:
- Certificate in Canine Myofunctional Therapy
- Certificate in Small Animal Nutrition; and
- Diploma of Canine Rehabilitation & Wellbeing from the National College of Traditional Medicine (NCTM).
- Diploma in Canine Therapeutic Acupuncture from the International College of Equine and Canine Therapies (Australia).
I have studied the Small Animals Essentials of Bowen Therapy.
I taught both Canine Myofunctional Therapy and Small Animal Nutrition for NCTM for nearly three years.
I am a member of the Small Animal & Equine Naturopathic Association (SAENA).
I have completed the Professional Dog Grooming Course at the Dog Collective Co. Grooming Academy.
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