22/10/2025
Welcome ~ Introduction Time π§‘πΈ
I've had some new faces on here recently, and with new clinic opening its about time I do a re-introduction.
I'll admit, I can definitely be someone who hides behind the screen and sharing about my work on here & forgets to say hello /share myself behind the business!
I'm Ruth, I am an Integrative Women's Health practitioner and the founder/owner of Ruma Integrative.
I began training in the field of holistic therapies in 2019, after a lifetime of physical and mental health struggles.
From very early childhood through to adulthood, I navigated chronic eczema, autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal issues, severe anxiety, depression, insomnia, addiction and substance abuse issues, disordered eating patterns, ocd & an array of other unhelpful/unhealthy relational and behavioural patterns.
I spent many years, a whole lot of money and effort seeing an array medical professionals and therapists attempting to gain support and relief for what was occurring. I was met time and time again with disbelief, misunderstanding, lack of compassion, inadequate care and strategies /solutions that at best barely scratched the surface and at worse made problems vastly worse.
Eventually, I came to find relief, healing and genuine support in alternative and holistic professionals such as TCM and naturopathic practitioners, somatic therapists and trauma informed care providers.
Alongside this, I began to learn about myself on a deeper level, to connect to myself and the world around me spiritually, to come to look at and understand the root of my symptoms, the reasons behind my avoidance/numbing behaviours, and my body and minds attempt to protect me in the best way it knew how.
Through many painful personal lessons and trails /errors, I came to find a level of inner contentment, connection and healing I didn't believe was possible.
After a lifetime of suffering, of avoiding, numbing, distracting, running away from myself, I was finally able to feel at ease and my body and mind began to heal.
Having navigating through the depths of my own psyche, experiences, traumas, pains, trials and tribulations, and coming to land in a place of feeling whole, on a completely different path than one I ever believed could exist, I knew it was my purpose and mission to support other women in their journeys.
Over the years, I have trained in many modalities from counselling to addiction therapy to chinese medicine acupuncture to differing bodywork and massage, somatic therapies, yoga, nutritional therapy, energetic healing, traditional food as medicine, post partum care and birth work.
I have taken elements and aspects from my own life experiences, from trainings, courses and hands on clinical learning and from my work with women over the years to bring to you truly Integrative care that supports you from all aspects of your being, mind, body, soul, external environment, spiritual connection, and offers a blend of clinical support and intuitive nourishment for long term vitality and wellness.
When I say this work is my deepest passion and purpose, I mean it.
It comes from my heart through deep lived experience, a profound understanding of women being let down in modern medicine and day to day life and a true desire to make a difference.
I truly don't take this work lightly, holding space and offering support for women and their experiences is powerful, and it is a great privilege.
If this resonates with you, you can book your initial consultation via the link in bio. π«πΈ