Contribution for Nutrition Consultation for Dogs & Cats

For most of my life, I have been surrounded by animals, mostly dogs, cats, and horses. By the time I was 12, I had discovered my affinity for helping animals in need.

I am not a veterinarian, but I learned a great deal and helped many dogs and cats during my 10 years working at Simple Remedies, a clinic and dispensary for people and their animal companions. People and their animals taught me about diet, herbs, and the connection between emotions. During my studies at Baumen College, a holistic nutrition program, I began exploring the foods and herbs that support good health in dogs and cats. I began my studies in 1994 -2000 in Santa Cruz, CA., and continued them in 2001 when my husband and I moved to Canada:

• Two-year certified nutrition program (Santa Cruz, CA)
• Three-month intensive western herbal program with Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., Ph.D. (Santa Cruz, CA)
• 10-month herbal program through Rosemary Gladstar (Victoria, BC, Canada)
• Certified Massage program (Santa Cruz, CA)
• Craniosacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute (San Francisco, CA)
• Foot Reflexology through Pacific School of Reflexology (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
• Reiki Level I and II (Canada)
• Reiki for Animals (Tennessee)

In 2002, my husband and I moved to Victoria, BC, Canada, where we founded, owned, and operated Simple Remedies Herbal Solution, a Western and Eastern herbal apothecary and holistic clinic, from 2003 to 2012. From 2005 to 2016, I wrote for the Herbal Collective Magazine on natural health for dogs and cats. In 2009, I founded Way of Life Matters, and in 2012, we relocated to Nelson, BC. Due to life’s circumstances, I relocated to the United States, where I now reside in Tennessee, continuing to support both humans and animals in their health needs.

I am happy to share my experience and knowledge to assist you with your animal friend’s diet or natural remedies.