Reiki for Animals

“Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.” ~ John Muir

“Lots of people talk to animals…. Not very many listen, though…. That’s the problem.” ~ Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~ Anatole France

Reiki may help your animal by providing soothing comfort and deep relaxation, improving problem behaviors and anxieties, and alleviating physical and emotional stress. I have experience working with both small and large animals—horses, dogs, cats, birds, and fish to name a few.

I work with animals on any or all of the following issues:

General Well Being

The stress of daily life, causing minor physical or emotional problems, can be soothed quite effectively through a Reiki session. I’ve worked with animals on such issues as general nervousness and anxiety, joint stiffness, constipation, ear infections, mild chronic conditions, etc.

Physical Injuries or Traumas

Giving Reiki energy to an animal after an acute injury can be quite helpful in enhancing the healing process. When an animal has been injured, he is often sensitive to touch in the area of pain. Most often, animals with injuries welcome my light touch and will sit or lie patiently as I give them soothing energy.

Emotional & Behavioral Challenges

Bailey, who is often constantly moving, settles down to let me give her Reiki.

I believe that animals have very active emotional lives and may adapt certain behaviors because of emotional trauma or because they are anxious or confused about an issue. Often times Reiki sessions reveal the animal’s emotional-behavioral logic and many problems may be resolved.

Illness and End-of-Life

Reiki can be quite soothing and comforting for animals with chronic illnesses and during their end-of-life stage. I have witnessed many older animals who have responded so well to gentle touch and warm, healing energy. Reiki energy can improve illness symptoms and it can also prepare an animal for a peaceful death.

Reiki can also be quite helpful for people after the death of their companion animal. While giving soothing Reiki energy, I hold a healing space for people to express their grief as well as their intentions for healing.