History

Estd. 1985

The College’s humble beginnings in 1985 as a Naturopathic College for Human studies under the National College of Traditional Medicine, was extended to offer and teach Naturopathic studies for animals when two Veterinarians contacted the Founder of the College, Dr. Sandi Rogers in relation to musculature issues within horses.

After hundreds of equine and canine necropsy analysis to understand the biomechanics of equines and canines musculature, the first subject of the animal naturopathy studies was born, Myofunctional Therapy; ‘myo’ pretending to muscle and ‘function’ pertaining to the function of the muscle.

The following studies in Nutrition and Natural Medicine were developed with a focus on biologically appropriate feeding and supplementation to be species -specific to the origins of the animal. Keeping in line with the traditional philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine.

2016 saw the NCTM became a solely animal naturopathic college, by dividing the human and animal courses, so that the human courses could be turned into university naturopathic degrees within Australia.

In the wake of these changes, and to further improved its delivery of courses, a new online learning platform for students was created to expand the study options available for students, both nationally and internationally. Creating more innovating forms of delivery.

2023 saw a new era for the college and complete changeover of ownership from the National College of Traditional Medicine to the new Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum.

With the continued focus on evolving and developing our courses and subjects to be in line with scientific and industry developments, we make it our mission to be ‘Leaders in the education of Naturopathic Medicine studies for Animals’.

Find happiness in every moment

Dr. Sandi Rogers

A Welcome Message from our Founder

Welcome,

The courses at the college have all been written and developed to ensure graduates are focused on the traditions of Naturopathic Medicine and applying as our history guides us to do; working with the whole animal, not focusing on the disease or illness, forms the foundation in becoming an effective wholistic practitioner.

Whether students are wishing to gain knowledge for their own pets or are eager to study in the hopes of working as a professional in the industry, there are courses for everyone. Those that are wishing to specialise in one area of Naturopathic health or the full Naturopathic philosophy and subjects, the breadth of information covered in these courses is extensive and so it should be, for those of you wishing to become a professional animal therapies practitioner.

As students of this college, vigour and vitality will become common words and thoughts to process as you consider the needs of the whole animal, and you will see clear evidence of combative treatment methods.

It is the belief that there is an opportunity to blend the fields of medicine and therapies, as one cannot really survive without the other.

Advances in modern medicine, as will, be repeated regularly throughout the courses, are impressive, yet we must focus on the personal needs of the animal to support and stimulate the vigour required to heal.

Taking the time to work with all students and never wavering on standards has been the mission from the College’s humble beginnings. To want the very best for each and every one of the students and wanting to share time and knowledge is the greatest accomplishment of any true teacher of naturopathic medicine.

The primary aim of the college is to provide you with a supportive learning environment where you will have fun whilst achieving your goals.

Stay excited in your studies and history will tell of the students, such as yourself, that contributed to this great and dynamic profession, who wanted to maintain the tradition of naturopathic medicine for animals.

Leading the Pack...

Leslie Williamson

Director

After spending 27 years as an Animal Studies Lecturer and Keynote Speaker. Leslie welcomes this exciting chapter of taking the new Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum further to the global forefront, since taking the reins as director. In essence, Leslie has spent majority of her working life involved in educating from the ground up, the true philosophy of naturopathic medicine, delivering course content in both Canine & Equine courses.

Since the popularity of online presentations, Leslie has delivered thousands of webinars and online presentations in equine and canine health studies, and always with the ‘whole’ perspective of the Naturopathic Wholistic (Holos) Health Model in mind; so that the animal is not just surviving but is enabled to thrive as their species is intended, with optimum health, wellbeing and longevity to be considered in all aspects of the animals’ domesticated life with humans.

Leslie’s very first years as a horse-riding instructor initiated a keen functional interest in the human and equine kinetic chain. Pure thirst to know more, is what led her into Equine Naturopathic Medicine, Equine Osteopathic Medicine, Kinesiology, and later Canine Naturopathic Medicine. Specialising further in all aspects of myofacilitation and neuromuscular-skeletal dysfunction.

Leslie also has two professional qualifications as an Equine Saddle Fitter. Leslie’s driving force over many years looking at muscular compensation patterns, saddle fit damage and kinetic disruptions is now, as it always has been, is to give horses the best comfort and functionality under saddle.

Leslie has a natural affinity with both horses and dogs, and although dogs do not wear a saddle nor carry a human, the dog world presents with many other genetic, physical, musculo-skeletal, mental, and emotional dysfunctions that do not go unnoticed in her teachings with the Canine courses. There is no doubt Leslie brings very grounded, factual knowledge and critical thinking perspectives to all the courses. Her passion in helping humans, to help animals, is as strong now, as it was in her humble beginnings.

Ashlie Williamson

Manager

Ashlie joined the college as a manger and has since become an integral part of the team since 2023, bringing a fresh approach to the creation of new courses for industry professionals. Studying Environmental Animal Sciences, Ashlie then furthered her knowledge in Animal Naturopathic Medicine, Animal Necropsy Pathology, as well as being a published researcher in native flora and fauna studies.

Ashlie brings to the College the true knowledge of assessing each species as a whole, from an ecological and biological specific standpoint through highlighting the evolutionary origins of the species. Understanding the Anatomy and Physiology of the intended species is of the utmost importance, when considering what the species needs, to not just survive, but to thrive as a whole. Helping the public to understand aspects of animal domestication and the influence this has had on species both physically, mentally, and on a microbiology level, enables a deeper understanding of the factors that need to be addressed when caring for specific species.

Ashlie’s passion for the origins of botanical life and the role they have played in the development of modern medicine as we know today, shines through in her biology work.

Describing her approach to animal whole-health as:

‘Ecological Healing’; from our shared evolutionary and ecological heritage, complex interactions between humans, animals and plants have produced an inherently integrated biological matrix of life’.

Through further study and research of nutrition and herbal medicine, Ashlie is keen to see this pathway grow not just for domesticated animals, but to include native flora and fauna through her work with indigenous land management communities’.