HI, I’M KIRSTY…

FOUNDER OF THE NATURE NURTURE, THANKS FOR DROPPING BY!

As a qualified canine therapist, I’m passionate about helping people and their dogs feel calmer, more connected, and supported through the power of natural therapies. For over 15 years, I’ve explored how time outdoors, gentle nurturing sensory practices, and natural botanicals can improve both human and canine wellbeing.

My work is rooted in zoopharmacognosy, the natural ability animals have to choose plants, for the medicinal compounds they possess, to support their own health. While animals do this instinctively in the wild, or even in the hedgerows on a walk, as their humans we can learn to support their instincts and safely offer herbs, essential oils and botanics and, by observing our dogs choices, better understand what they need to support themselves and empower them to communicate with us.

I began this journey while working at Guide Dogs and went on to train, research and complete case studies with a variety of dogs experiencing wide ranging conditions, worked with Dog Friendly to create group weekend workshops and became a member of the International Association of Animal Therapists. Today, I combine nature-based therapies with sensory support to help dogs, and their humans, relax, bond and thrive.

I’d love to welcome you, and your dogs, to experience The Nature Nurture.