BOTANICAL SELF HEALING
What is Botanical Self Healing?
Your dog's wild ancestors would seek out plant extracts from their environment to keep themselves healthy, help them heal or to control parasites. Your dog still has an instinctual ability to do this today!
Nowadays, we expect our dogs to live in our world with the choices we make for them. Sometimes this can lead to behavioural issues, ill health or finding life difficult at times. By participating in botanical self-healing sessions, your dog has the choice to select safe plant extracts (herbs, hydrosols and essential oils) to help him support his physical health and emotional well-being.
What happens in a botanical session?
Each dog is unique, so each session is individualised to ensure we take into account their makeup, temperament and life experiences. One size does not fit all.
Your dog will be offered dried herbs, hydrosols (aromatic waters) and essential oils to select if he wishes.
Nothing will be forced; your dog has complete control over what he does and doesn't select. His body, his choice!
How will my dog know what to select?
In very simple terms, it is your dog's amazing olfactory system. His sophisticated sense of smell detects compounds within plants, which he then selects to support health.
If the plant extract is not needed, your dog will not select it! Hormones and messages received from his body drive his choice - it is automatic and not something he has to think about.
Is it safe?
How long is a session?
Each session is usually between 90 minutes and 2 hours in length.
This gives your dog time to work through the process at his own pace. Some dogs are very quick and select only a few plant extracts each session, whilst others prefer to take their time - each dog is individual.
Do I have to obtain my vet's permission?
To maintain professionalism and promote a wider understanding and acceptance of botanical self-healing (Zoopharmacognosy),
it is advised that you inform your veterinary surgeon that your dog is to be offered plant extracts on a self-selection only basis. However, this is not a legal requirement.
How will you, the guardian, be involved?
Having you as my co-worker is paramount because you know your dog best!
I will involve you every step of the way from the initial completion of the pre-consultation questionnaire, to offering botanicals during the session - with guidance - and continuing the botanical offering in between our sessions.
In Person
I am based near Upton on Severn, Worcestershire, UK.
Currently, I am only offering online consultations but do please contact me if you would like to discuss further.
Via Zoom
For those clients further afield or with anxious dogs who find it hard to travel or to meet new people, I offer sessions where we meet via Zoom.
Zoom consultations will require you to have an botanical kit to work with. I can supply a mini kit for you or direct you to a good supplier for you to purchase yourself.
Since 2020, all my consultations have been run via Zoom, I find it to be a really successful way to offer Botanical Self Healing.
Follow Ups and Support
I provide you with support every step of the way.
I am available by email, messenger or WhatsApp. If needed we can jump on a telephone or Zoom call in between sessions to make sure you have all the support you need.
Do you have a botanical kit of your own?
Contact me for a session, and I will guide you through the offering process and answer any questions you may have.
Would you like more information?
Contact me for a 30-minute - FREE - no-obligation call to learn how I can support you and your dog.
Testimonial
Tracy, you have been so instrumental in helping Cocoa, Thank You from the bottom of my heart!
It was your knowledge and the botanicals that have really helped to narrow down her stomach issues and for us to understand it is not just her back (despite history of back problems) which cause her discomfort.
I know not every day will be great for her but the lows aren’t so low and having more good days are is what life is all about!
Jo