THE SPIRIT OF WELLBEING
Did you know that the word for happiness in ancient Greece was Eudaimonia, and it also meant a ‘spirit of wellbeing’? Neither did we. But what a happy discovery, as it confirmed that our name is just perfect for what we are all about.
Good, Green, Beautiful
Nature is ethical, sustainable and abundant in her creative work. By learning from Nature and creating with Nature’s principles we allow for the wellbeing of animals, and our planet too.
Lemon Tree
Legend tells the story of a tree that stands at the foundation of the world. Some call this tree The Tree of Life and it is variously described as a Fir, Cedar, Ash or Apple. Our Tree of Life is a Lemon Tree.
After days of searching for our name and pages of words, time-out beneath a Lemon Tree revealed the words and knowing of ‘happiness is‘. From that moment there was no more searching. Happiness Is came to life.
Cara & Jimmy
Cara Harris M.A. (UCT), member of ABC of SA
Cara graduated with an MA in Psychology, specializing in Neuropsychology, from the University of Cape Town – where she lectured and tutored Health Psychology. In 2006 she moved to the UK to work and study at the Natural Animal Centre, a specialist animal education centre which combined her interest in Psychology with her passion for animals. Cara undertook training as an animal behavioural scientist, lectured the equine and canine behaviour qualifications and was involved in running the business as Deputy Manager of the centre. At the end of 2008 she returned to South Africa with a dream of making the science of animal behaviour and welfare accessible to all. Cara’s approach is to empower horse and dog owners by explaining the science of animal behaviour and offering practical solutions to positively influence the lives of animal and owner. Her compassionate, holistic and scientific approach to solving behavioural problems helps ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of companion animals.
Jimmy Symmonds BSc BVSc
Jimmy graduated with a BSc in zoology from the University of Cape Town, and then qualified in Veterinary Medicine at Onderstepoort, Pretoria. In 1997 he moved to the UK where he undertook further training in Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. After an initial period in conventional veterinary practice, Jimmy established a referral veterinary practice in Oxford, UK, offering herbal medicine and acupuncture to cats and dogs. From 2003 – 2007, Jimmy co-created Integrate CPD – a company providing training for vets in Herbal Medicine; the Natural Animal Therapy Centre (NATC) offering complementary medicine to horses, cats and dogs; and Healthy Beast – a natural products company. In 2007, Jimmy co-founded the British Association of Veterinary Herbalists (BAVH) – representing vets in the UK trained in the use of herbal medicines. In 2008, Jimmy returned to Cape Town where he was born. In 2009 he co-founded Holisticvet in Cape Town. He encourages a natural, common-sense approach to health and wellbeing – a synthesis of modern science and ancient wisdom, grounded in an awareness of true nature.