Firstly Happy New Year, wishing all who read this the most amazing 2024 filled with love, health and happiness.

Now as part of setting this website up I asked a few trusted friends who literally had no idea I was doing this to have a look and have a go at navigating around the site.

The feedback I’ve had back so far from my unsuspecting helpers has blown me away. So firstly, I need to thank the wonderful and talented Nat of Shadowforge Design, who has created this amazing space for me, because let’s face it there’s no way I would have got this up and running so fast.

So, I’m totally happy to do a shameless plug for Nat, if you need a website or any social media help Nat is your girl, as I believe we need to recognise and support those who have helped us along the way.

Another feedback from my unsuspecting helpers was that they were not sure what it is I do. So I thought I’d do a series of posts to try and explain a bit of the wonderful world of Zoopharmacognosy and the 5 element theory, and how I work, so I thought I’d start with a little bit on how I work and what to expect.

So, let’s jump in.

You’re internet surfing putting in random words like alternative therapy, wellness, holistic to find something or someone to help with your fur friend and you stumble across Flora helping Fauna in a web search or on socials (yes I’m dipping those toes into the world of social media) starting with Facebook and Insta (I know old skool).

You reach out and we organise an appointment for a free 20-minute discovery call. This is where you get to know a bit about me and what I do, and I get to now a bit about you and your fur friend, as it’s important you feel comfortable with me, and it gives you chance to ask questions.

If you then wish to proceed I’ll send out a form for you to fill. Now I know it sounds daunting when I say a full history, seriously the more details you can provide the better. You email the form a few pictures’ of your fur friend back to me and I will get to work. I may contact you to ask a few more details or to clarify something you have said. This helps me build a picture of what’s going on and which character they are based on the five element theory (more on that in another instalment).

Once I have all the information I will perform an analysis of your fur friends character according to the five element theory, and a meridian balance assessment to gain insight into where they may have an energy imbalance and how best to support them, to get the energy flowing correctly. I will collate all the information so I can formulate a selection of bespoke botanicals and/or herbs to offer to your fur friend.

Depending on your geographical area I will either support you in person or via an online consultation on how to offer the bespoke botanical aromatics safely, and how to observe your animal. The consultation will last between 30-60 minutes, this is very dependant in your animal and how your animal wishes to work with them. As I will always be led and honour how your animal wishes to work with them.

We will have a follow up consultation, approximately 2 weeks later. However, I must stress you are not alone during this time I will be there with you as you can always contact me for further advice and support.

What happens in the follow up?

Normally it’s 2 weeks after the initial consultation but not always, as life sometimes happens. Prior to the follow I will perform a reassessment, to assess any shifts that may have occurred and if any further botanicals are required. Any additional botanicals will be posted out to you prior to our follow up. This is all included in the consultation fee.

I have attempted some sort of flow chart to help with the process.