The Life Journey of Suus: From Veterinarian to Giving Animals a Voice
The foto above is from my trip to Peru in 2024 with the Inca priest/shaman (Pampamesayok) Don Hernan. The initation ceremony.
This first Blog is about my journey to become a Divine Voice of Mystery after 20 years.
Roots and Early Signs
I grew up in Zandvoort aan Zee in a family where animals were deeply loved. Looking back, I can see the early signs of the path I walk today. As a teenager, I was drawn to spiritual fairs, tarot, and aura photography, not from family influence, but out of curiosity. At the same time, I followed the expected path: finish school and pursue my dream of becoming a veterinarian.
Horses were always part of my life. But while others enjoyed arena riding, I found freedom in trail rides, dunes, and the sea. Without knowing it, I was already energetically connected to them. One of my early lessons came at 15, when I helped a shrimp fisherman train Els, a Shire horse. When he eventually returned Els to her herd out of love for her wellbeing, it left a deep impression on me. Respecting animals became a guiding principle.
Becoming a Veterinarian and Facing Disillusionment
Getting into veterinary school was a struggle: twice rejected, then miraculously accepted two months into the program. My early years as a horse and cattle veterinarian quickly confronted me with harsh truths: the livestock industry often placed profit above welfare. I loved cows, but I couldn’t ignore the conflict. After 1.5 years, I left, tried the pharmaceutical industry, then companion animal practice.
I worked in a progressive animal hospital, where the challenges were many but fulfilling. Yet frustration built when medicine failed, and I often blamed myself or people’s unwillingness. Eventually, I reached breaking point.
Burnout and Transformation
One evening, while brushing my teeth, my legs gave way. What followed was months of pain, struggle, and denial, until I was diagnosed with burnout. It was the hardest time of my life….and the most valuable.
A young dog named Cassa brought me to animal communication, when Cecilia Götherström revealed messages from Cassa that were really about me. It was so accurate, I couldn’t deny it. I began training in animal communication and quickly discovered that animals reveal truths beyond what we imagine.
At the same time, healing my body led me to explore nutrition and the microbiome. Going sugar-free cleared my brain fog and gave me energy again. This curiosity pushed me into studies in gut health, herbs, and healing techniques like shamanism, ThetaHealing, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. My toolbox expanded, and with it, my joy for learning and helping.
A New Chapter: Emigrating to Portugal
In 2022, my husband, our two teenagers, and our wise cat Flip and I left the Netherlands to start anew in Portugal. Flip, my gentle guide, was so important to me that my first practice was named after him: Praktijk Flip.
A few months after arriving, Luz entered our lives, bringing light and marking this new chapter.
Life in Portugal is busy and full: we are rebuilding four houses to create a place where people can stay with us for a week, experience integration, and join our rhythm. My husband runs Born to Be Free and his program The Shift, while we juggle raising teenagers, learning Portuguese, and building our dream. It’s not always easy, but it’s full of purpose.
My Work Today
Now, I help both people and animals, often remotely, bridging the seen and unseen, the physical and energetic. I also teach online, offering empowering programs such as:
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Empowerment Group Programs for those ready to step into their power.
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Rise of the Goddess: awakening the feminine force.
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Animals from Source: receiving wisdom and messages from animals.
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Animal Communication: The New Way opening new paths of connection.
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DVMYou – my one-year mentorship for veterinarians to integrate holistic, intuitive practices into veterinary medicine.
Mission and Vision
My mission is simple: to give animals a voice.
My vision is that by listening to animals and the universe, we open our hearts. When hearts are open, the world becomes more loving. And if we see and treat animals as equals, we can no longer destroy our planet. I dream of a world where humans and animals live in harmony, as equals, each honoring the wisdom of the other.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What inspired you to move to Portugal?
We wanted to live closer to nature, create a healing space, and build a new life with more freedom for our family, animals, and future retreat guests.
2. Do you still work as a veterinarian?
Not in the traditional sense. I now combine my veterinary background with holistic healing, animal communication, and guidance for both people and animals.
3. How do you help people and animals remotely?
Through online consultations, healing sessions, and communication work, I connect energetically across distance. The connection isn’t limited by physical presence.
4. What kinds of programs do you teach online?
I teach empowerment programs, spiritual growth courses like Rise of the Goddess, animal communication, and my mentorship for veterinarians (DVMYou).
5. Who is Flip and why is he important?
Flip is our cat who moved with us from the Netherlands. He is a wise and gentle guide who continues to inspire my work. My first practice was even named after him: Praktijk Flip.
6. What role does your family play in your work?
My husband runs his own company Born to Be Free, and together we’re building a retreat space in Portugal where people can live and integrate with us. Our teenagers and animals are part of our daily rhythm, it’s a family journey.
Closing
Every step: my veterinary career, burnout, studies, move to Portugal, and the animals guiding me has brought me here. Today, guided by Flip, inspired by Luz, and supported by my family, I continue to walk this path: listening, learning, and giving animals the voice they deserve.