Episode 152: The Journey to Becoming a Homeopath with Alexandra Ross

Episode Description:

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of the Homeopathy 247 podcast, host Mary Greensmith welcomes Alexandra Ross, a homeopathy student living in rural West Cork, Ireland. Alexandra shares her personal journey into the world of homeopathy, starting with her experiences on her organic dairy farm and how her curiosity about animal health led her to a transformative path of study.

From Cows to Clinics: Alexandra’s Introduction to Homeopathy

Alexandra’s journey into homeopathy began not with people—but with cows. Living on a farm with her husband, she encountered situations where conventional veterinary approaches weren’t effective. Through research and recommendations, she stumbled upon homeopathy for livestock and enrolled in a course in Germany. Her skepticism vanished the moment a cow in distress delivered a calf “like a bullet” after being given the remedy Caulophyllum.

Encouraged by this experience and supported by a homeopathic vet, Alexandra’s interest deepened. When her trusted vet retired, she realized she needed to learn more—not just for the animals but also for her family.

Choosing the Path of Study

Alexandra signed up for a home prescriber course at the Irish School of Homeopathy, which quickly turned into a full four-year commitment. What started as a practical step for supporting her children’s health became a deeply transformative life experience.

She describes the decision to study homeopathy as both a financial and emotional investment. Travelling to Dublin for in-person classes required planning and expense, but Alexandra values the energy and connection of being physically present with classmates and teachers.

A Breakdown of the Four-Year Course

• Year 1: Students dive into the foundational remedies (polycrests) and philosophy. The Organon by Hahnemann serves as a guiding text. Assignments vary from essays to creative projects like drawings and poems.
• Year 2: Focus shifts to chronic care and miasms (inherited patterns of illness). Students begin working on real case studies and learn to analyze and prescribe based on deeper themes.
• Year 3: Students begin their supervised clinical work—seeing real clients while being guided by experienced mentors. Homework now comes from actual case documentation and consultation.
• Year 4: A continuation of the clinical journey with more responsibility and deeper integration of previous learning. Students participate in school-run clinics and are supported through one-on-one supervision.

The Inner Transformation

Beyond textbooks and remedies, Alexandra emphasizes how studying homeopathy changes your inner world. Emotional shifts, personal healing, and unexpected breakthroughs are common. Grief she had long suppressed surfaced during her studies, and through support from the school and her own homeopath, she began to truly heal.

Alexandra says the friendships formed during the course are powerful and lasting—because everyone is growing, learning, and supporting each other in a shared journey.

Advice for Those Considering the Course

Her biggest advice? “If you’re even a little bit interested, just try the first year.” Many students only take the foundation year and still walk away with a life-changing understanding of health and healing—even if they don’t pursue a full license.

Visit The Irish School of Homeopathy website here: https://ish.ie/