Holistic, Natural & Dedicated
Welcome to my website! As a Holistic Therapist for Animals my vision may be different from professionals you have consulted before. Therefore I'd like to tell you about my approach, so you'll know what to expect πΈ
HOLISTIC means encompassing the whole of an animal, and not just a part. Our Animal Friends are more then just their bodies. They have mental needs, an inner world of experience and their personal (hi)story. Just like we do. And everything is connected.
Animals are sensitive to their environment and they sense the feelings and emotions of their Human Friend(s) An animal can respond to this in behavior or even take over things to help us carry or process whatever it is that lives inside of us. This happens even if we don't want to or if we are not aware of it. Our animals are with us for a reason: to support us, to teach us things, to make us aware of something, or to help push our boundaries.
An animal also has its own path to follow, with its own themes and its own destiny. This is especially evident in older animals when something still needs to be done to complete the circle of their earthly life.
When I'm working with an animal and his or her Human Friend, I look at all levels: physical, mental, emotional, energetic & spiritual.
NATURAL has a double meaning. It is about the Nature of an animal: Seeing or discovering who he or she really is and what the animal needs to express itself. Because animals can also (like humans) suffer from adaptive behavior or coping mechanisms that literally or figuratively limit their freedom of movement.
On the other hand I believe in Natural Ways & Natural Support. Both in my work and in my personal life, I experience time and time again that this is the best option for sustainable change & growth. Grass doesn't grow any faster if you try to pull it...
DEDICATION is the Essence of my own Nature. I was born with a Big Heart, which I have learned to trust thanks to my Life Course and the arrival of Zoey πΎ (reed below about Zoey & Me) As a result, the connection with myself has been restored and I have regained my original Freedom of Movement. Because of this I can empathize with the Animals and their Human Friends who are struggling with (the consequences of) stress and trauma and that I am committed to supporting them with Heart & Soul. Because I Care!
I'm based in the Netherlands & I live parttime in Newfoundland (Canada) but I will travel anywhere to Treat or Teach if expenses are covered π
or use the Inquiry form.
You're more than Welcome! π
Services
Emmett4Dogs πΈ Stress & Trauma Release πΈ Solving problems of the Musculoskeletal System

Preventive and curative manual therapy for stress-related issues or behavior, problems with movement, or as a periodic treatment for dogs who get a lot of physical exertion.
Gentle pressure is applied with the fingers to specific points on the body, causing immediate relaxation in the treated area. The Emmett Technique works both physically and mentally, is gentle and effective and therefore also suitable for (very) sensitive dogs and senior dogs.
Official Website: Emmett Technique π
Healing4Horses πΈ Restoring Inner Peace, Balance & Resistance

Physical therapy with Gemstones and Essential Oils. The treatment is based on touch (on or just above the skin), the Proximity of both the Human Friend and the Practitioner and their Intention.
We work together, based on a specific issue, a physical problem or supporting a process of recovery and I follow the horse in what he or she indicates, does or shows. Healing is about restoring connections that are broken (consciously or unintentionally) in order to help the horse's body and system to flow again π
This may sound a little vague, but the response of a horse to the Healing is almost always very visible.
Reading πΈ Behavior or Health

Contact is made remotely via a photo. Your question or concern is used as an opening, but the animal is free to share what he or she considers important at the time. I receive the information through images, words, feelings, emotions and physical sensations and I will record an audio file with the message of your animal.
Be aware! Animals are very honest and they may come up with something you didn't expect, want or ask for. If this happens, please know that anything they share, is offered to you with great Love & Respect.
Do you want to know more about Animal Communication? I learned a lot from Margrit Coates and for years this was my 'Bible' π
Do you want to share this information with a friend? Please feel free to download my flyer π
Toolbox
Every animal is unique and every situation is different. Therefore I am very happy with my well stocked toolbox filled with knowledge, practical, social & communication skills, a creative brain & analytical abilities as well as a proven intuition & sensitivity π
I am grateful for all the experiences Life has offered me, for the countless encounters with Animals & their Human Friends I've had over the years and the Wisdom that has emerged from them. It helps me to stay humble and put things in perspective. For everyone has their own Way, Wisdom & Truth π£
Take a look in the Photo Gallery 'Love in Action' for an impression of my work ππΈ
Zoey & Me πΎππΈ
I have spent a large part of my life searching for my place in the world. Although I made friends easily and was welcome everywhere, I didn't really feel at home anywhere. Because of this I know the sense of Loneliness by feeling unseen and misunderstood, without knowing how to change that.
In the summer of 2014, I met Zoey at a shelter in Canada where I was helping as a volunteer. She was the first depressed dog I ever saw and I immediately took her to my Heart. Only much later did I understand that this happened from Recognition on an unconscious level: We were both limited in our Freedom of Movement. That's why our paths crossed...
Zoey moved with us to the Netherlands and transformed into the Happy, Loving dog she really was. She taught us the Power of Softness and she led me to the Magical Path of Naturalness. For years Zoey brightened our lives with her Loving Presence and her ever-wagging tail. As her physical health started to deteriorate, our relationship deepened. She showed me how Trust & Endurance can literally Heal and I sensed and understood her desire to complete the Circle of her Life, so that she could also Heal on other levels.

Four months before she left earthly life, Zoey revealed a crucial part of my own Life Story. She helped me discover that the Connection with Myself had once been broken: my Heart was still open to the outside, but the door of my Heart to the Inward was closed. As a result, I couldn't stay in touch with myself while interacting with others and I had difficulty with dosing my energy.
This put me on the trail of the Autonomic Nervous System** and the role it plays in anxiety, depression, stress and self-regulation. It has shown me the way to Restoring Connection with myself and it is becoming increasingly integrated into my work with animals that suffer from the consequences of a disrupted Nervous System (Fight - Flight - Freeze - Please - Connect Mode)
Six months after her passing, my husband and I attended a Beothuk celebration on Zoey's birth ground. When we left an offering for her in the Spirit Garden afterwards, I was unexpectedly visited by Zoey. It was a very intense and emotional experience that stayed with me for a long time.
Thanks to Zoey's Healing Intervention, I am now truly Free to Live my Life with Heart & Soul. And I am eternally grateful for that! ππΈπΎ
** this is a Dutch page, but if you scroll down you'll find a few links in English
I would love to hear from you! πΈ