I live in a lush green valley close to the beautiful beaches of the Northland coast in New Zealand. I live with my husband (when he is not away sailing for the aid organisation OceansWatch), his amazing children, various cows, horses and chickens. As we have kiwi birds on our property we have made a rule not to have cats and dogs. This is hard for an animal lover, so I like to treat pets to keep up that connection. Due to the distance to town, I now run my practice primarily on the Internet. People and animals are welcome to visit me at home, and I will do home visits if clients are on the Tutukaka Coast. I believe it is better for the planet if we stop driving so much, so that is what I am trying to achieve. I find that most conditions can be successfully treated via Skype or email consultations.

I have been an advocate of homeopathy for more than 20 years and a practicing homeopath for over ten years. I think it is a truly powerful medicine; the more you study it the more fascinating it becomes. It unveils the energy patterns of the universe and links everything together. Everyone gets ill for different reasons and homeopathy takes account of this to effectively treat disease and improve the overall health of patients.

I am also a qualified nutritionist and believe that, along with what we think and feel, our diet can be a big factor in our state of health. This is especially true in animals and I may recommend a change in diet in conjunction with the homeopathic treatment.

My other interests include sculpture and art, yoga, swimming and diving, sailing and travelling wild animals, gardening, and dancing.