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About Ruth

Hello, I’m Ruth — and thank you for being here.

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I’m an animal naturopath, pet nutritionist, and energy practitioner, supporting animals through natural, holistic care that honours their physical health, nervous system, and emotional wellbeing.

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I work with human guardians who want to prevent disease, navigate health challenges, and support their animals in living full, vital lives using thoughtful, whole-being approaches.

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I also work with pet businesses and animal health practitioners, offering expert guidance in the creation of natural, ethical foods, supplements, and wellness products designed to genuinely support animal wellbeing.

The path I took to get here

I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember. Cats and dogs were always part of our family, and I feel incredibly grateful to have grown up alongside Fred, Ginger, Tilly, Kitty Pride, Storm, Lockheed, Mirage, Wolverine, and Alf.

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Growing up so closely connected to animals shaped my values early. By the time I was 11, I made the decision to stop eating animals, and years later I chose to live a fully vegan lifestyle — not as a trend, but as a natural extension of my ethics.

 

As an animal lover, it never made sense to me to care deeply for animals while consuming or using products derived from them.

 

This question — how can we love one and harm another? — has stayed with me and continues to inform how I work today.

My dad, mum, little me, my sister and our dog Fred.

Law, advocacy, and the cost of caring

As a child, I dreamed of becoming a forest ranger — spending my days immersed in nature and surrounded by animals. Instead, I followed a different path and became a lawyer.

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Over time, my desire to help animals grew stronger, and I began exploring how my legal training could be used in service of animal protection. I discovered animal law, attended lectures, and became involved with a university animal protection group.

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In 2010, I was offered the opportunity to step fully into that dream role, working as legal counsel at Voiceless — The Animal Protection Institute in Sydney.

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While deeply meaningful, the work was emotionally demanding. I was required to remain immersed in industries built on animal suffering — particularly factory farming and commercial wildlife exploitation — and the cumulative impact was significant.

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What sustained me during that time was my connection with my own animals. Each day ended with direct, grounding interaction with my cats — Lilly, Max, and Elvy — reminding me of why this work mattered, and quietly shaping the next chapter of my life.

So excited getting up close and personal with this gorgeous cow at Brightside Farm Sanctuary in Tasmania.

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Celebrating at the Voiceless Awards with Lyn White AM and Sarah Ferguson.

Frolicking with pigs at Edgar's Mission Farm Animal Sanctuary in Tasmania.

Returning to purpose

Zeus and I after we rescued him from the pound - he was declared a dangerous dog and was going to be put down but we were able to save him and find him a new home. Happy day!

After several years, I returned to Brisbane and resumed work in private legal practice. But the disconnect between my work and my deeper purpose became impossible to ignore.

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I wanted to help animals directly — not only through policy and advocacy, but through their bodies, emotions, and lived experience.

 

This calling led me to animal naturopathy. It brought together my lifelong love of animals, my interest in health and nutrition, and my respect for the interconnected nature of physical, emotional, and energetic wellbeing.

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I began studying a Diploma of Small Animal Naturopathy through the National College of Traditional Medicine, and from there my work naturally expanded into nutrition, herbal medicine, and energetic healing.

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What emerged was an approach that feels whole, responsive, and deeply aligned — one that supports animals not just to survive, but to truly thrive.

And so here I am today...

Today, I support animals using natural, holistic care focused on prevention, resilience, and long-term wellbeing, rather than quick fixes or symptom suppression.

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I work closely with human guardians to help their companion animals feel more comfortable in their bodies, calmer in their nervous systems, and better supported in daily life — emotionally as well as physically.

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I also collaborate with pet businesses and practitioners, helping them formulate thoughtful, ethical products and protocols that prioritise animal health, integrity, and quality.

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Watching animals thrive as a result of this work brings me profound joy. It’s work I feel deeply committed to — and something I know I’ll be doing for the rest of my life.

My qualifications

My work is informed by extensive training across animal naturopathy, nutrition, herbal medicine, and energetic healing, alongside years of practical experience supporting animals and their humans.

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Core Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws/Arts (Journalism)

  • Diploma of Small Animal Naturopathy

  • Certificate in Nutrition for Companion Pets

  • Certificate in Canine Myofunctional Therapy

  • Certificate in Manufacturing & Dispensing Herbal Medicine for Companion Pets

  • Practising Certificate in Herbal Medicine for Companion Pets

  • Certified Low Tox Coach

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Energetic & Vibrational Therapies

  • Certificate in Usui Reiki Level One

  • Certificate in Usui Reiki Level Two

  • Certificiate in Usui Reiki Master Level Three

  • Certificate in Seichim Level One

  • Certificate in Ashati One

  • Certificate in Ashati Two - Ashati Practitioner 

  • Certificate in Alsemia One

  • Certificate in Alsemia Two - Alsemia Practitioner

  • Pranic Healing Level 1 Certificate

  • Pranic Healing Level 2 Certificate

  • Pranic Healing Level 3 Certificate

  • Pranic Healing Level 4 Certificate

  • Pranic Healing Level 5 Certificate

  • ICRT Animal Reiki I & II

 

Professional Memberships

  • Animal Health Professional - College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies

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On a personal note...

  • I live in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland on the Sunshine Coast, after relocating from Brisbane in 2019.

  • I’m lucky enough to have kangaroos, wallabies, and deer regularly visit my garden — and I never tire of seeing them.

  • My animal family includes three cats: my tabby boys Max and Elvy, my tabby girl Matilda, and my beautiful angel girl Lilly, who is with us in spirit.

  • My favourite foods are chocolate, apple crumble, and pizza.

  • Nature, yoga, dance, pilates, reading, meditation, music, and quiet time with my cats keep me grounded.

  • I was born in England and have lived in Papua New Guinea, Japan, England, Geelong (Victoria), Sydney, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

If you’re here because you want deeper, more considered care for your animal — or guidance in creating ethical, holistic products for animals — you’re in the right place.

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