Hosts
Introducing your hosts for Canine Masters 2026
Phivo Christodoulou (AUS)
the dog health guy & director of Augustine Approved
Phivo Christodoulou, widely recognised as The Dog Health Guy, is an Australian canine-health educator, entrepreneur, speaker, advocate and co-organiser of Canine Masters. He is the founder of Augustine Approved, one of the world’s first certified organic wholefood canine supplement companies, and has spent more than a decade exploring the role that nutrition, lifestyle and environment play in supporting canine health and wellbeing.
His journey into canine health began in 2010 with a Boxer puppy named Augustine. What started as a personal search for answers quickly evolved into a lifelong passion for canine nutrition, natural health and disease prevention. Since then, Phivo has dedicated his work to challenging the normalisation of chronic disease in modern dogs and encouraging people to think more critically about the information they receive.
Known for his thought-provoking and often unconventional approach to dog health, Phivo combines personal experience, research and real-world observation to help dog owners make more informed decisions. Through articles, podcasts, interviews, social media and live events, he has become one of Australia’s most recognisable voices in natural canine health.
As co-organiser and co-host of Canine Masters, Phivo is passionate about bringing together leading veterinarians, researchers, nutritionists and health professionals from around the world to share ideas, challenge assumptions and advance the conversation around canine health. His mission is simple: to help people ask better questions, remain open-minded and ultimately help dogs live healthier, happier and longer lives.
Michelle Cummins (AUS)
Natural Pet Farmacy & Stan Pet Beds
Michelle Cummins is founder of Natural Pet Farmacy and owner/creator of STAN Pet Beds, the world’s only patented therapeutic, non-toxic pet bed.
A passionate advocate for natural pet health and wellbeing, Michelle uses both platforms to educate and empower pet owners to raise, feed, and support their animals as naturally, safely, and holistically as possible.
Michelle shares her life with Alice, a 12-year-old canine companion, and Freya, her 17-year-old feline friend. She also draws continual inspiration from the memory of her soul dog, Stanley, whom she credits as her greatest teacher. The wisdom and lessons gained through their extraordinary bond continue to shape her work, research, and commitment to improving the lives of animals every day.
In addition to her work in the pet health industry, Michelle is currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in Sustainable Living, with a focus on Backyard Biodiversity. Through this study, she aims to help pet owners create diverse, enriching outdoor environments that support the health and wellbeing of both their animals and the wider ecosystem.