Meet Our Professionals
Geoff Johnson
After working as a country veterinarian, Geoff discovered homeopathy more than 20 years ago and became fascinated by its potential within veterinary care. This led to formal study in Oxford, where they qualified as a veterinary homeopath, followed by further training in homeopathy for human patients.
With nearly four decades of veterinary experience and over 30 years using homeopathy in practice, Geoff has developed a strong interest in understanding the connection between physical health, stress, behavior, and individual patient care in animals.
Alongside clinical work, Geoff is passionate about teaching, ongoing learning, and supporting thoughtful discussion around integrative approaches to animal health.
Peter Gregory
After qualifying from Bristol University Veterinary School in 1972, Peter worked in mixed veterinary practice in both Yorkshire and Queensland, Australia, before discovering homeopathy following his return to the UK in 1984. This marked the beginning of a long career integrating homeopathy into veterinary practice, which continued until his retirement from clinical work in 2025.
With more than 50 years of veterinary experience and over 40 years using homeopathy in practice, Peter has played a leading role in advancing veterinary homeopathy both in the UK and internationally. He has served as Veterinary Dean of the Faculty of Homeopathy, President of the British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons, and President of the International Association for Veterinary Homeopathy.
Alongside clinical practice, Peter is passionate about teaching, professional development, and sharing knowledge. He has taught veterinarians around the world and is the author and co-author of several leading publications on veterinary homeopathy, including Homeopathy for Animals: Insights from Veterinary Practice and the Textbook of Veterinary Homeopathy.
Emily McAteer
Emily McAteer is a Dublin-based veterinary surgeon specializing in integrative medicine, combining conventional veterinary care with a focus on homeopathy. With more than 20 years of experience using homeopathy in small animal practice, she is dedicated to advancing thoughtful, patient-centered care.
She graduated from University College Dublin in 1990 and later earned her MFVetHom qualification through the Integrative School of Medicine in Bristol in 2018. She also trained at the Irish School of Homeopathy and is qualified to treat both animals and people.
Alongside her clinical work, Emily is passionate about education and mentorship, with a strong interest in supporting the next generation of veterinarians and fostering an international community of practitioners interested in integrative veterinary medicine.
Chris Aukland
Chris Aukland qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from Bristol University in 1986 and developed an interest in homeopathy early in his career. He later earned the VetMFHom qualification through the Faculty of Homeopathy and has integrated homeopathy into veterinary practice ever since.
Based in East Sussex, Chris combines homeopathy, herbal medicine, and acupuncture within his clinical work, with a focus on long-term animal health and integrative care.
In 2000, he helped develop the Homeopathy at Wellie Level course, where he taught farmers for over 20 years. Since 2017, he has worked with the Whole Health Agriculture project as Head of the Livestock Health Program, supporting farmers in integrating natural health approaches into farm management. He also helped create the WHAg Foundation Course for Farm Homeopathy and the WHAg Pet Course.
Chris is a member of the British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons and is actively involved in training veterinarians in homeopathy.