Ruby Merrick is The Conscious Crone, an holistic therapist and life coach based in Hartlepool.

Ruby has spent many years working in the corporate worlds of retail, insurance, sales, and banking. She has also worked within the NHS and had fundraising roles for two hospice charities.

This alongside raising two daughters and supporting,, and caring for close family members through depression, ill health and bereavement.

Following an emotional breakdown in 2017, Ruby took time to reevaluate her life and this sent her in a completely different direction, including dog walking along the way.

A wise women weaving wisdom