Animal Reiki: When Energy Speaks
In the Soft Space Between Us
Sometimes we encounter things that change our lives.
For me, some of these life changes have not been immediately apparent, as was the case when I began studying Reiki.
Initially, Reiki was what I consider a " nice" activity. I was grateful to have it in my toolbox to fall back on. I became a Reiki master and gradually began to incorporate Reiki into my healing work with pets. Little did I know how important it would become for many of my animal clients with serious health issues.
So, what is Reiki?
Rei-ki is Japanese for universal life energy.
It is an ancient energy healing technique that utilizes both “hands-on” and “hands-off” healing methods. Reiki can help alleviate or reduce pain and discomfort by balancing the body’s energy centers, commonly referred to as the chakras.
There are three levels: Reiki I, II, and III.
In the Reiki I Attunement, you learn about the philosophy of Reiki and learn how to do hands-on treatments for yourself and your pets. The Reiki II Attunement includes special symbols and teaches you to do distance Reiki sessions.
The Reiki III Attunement teaches you to become a Reiki Master.
For most pets, I do Reiki distance healing, and many of my clients report that their pets are calmer and in less pain after a series of Reiki treatments. I have found that Reiki can be very beneficial when an animal is in chronic discomfort. Reiki can also aid in the recovery from a surgical procedure or an injury.
One of my clients, my cat friend Tiwi, who was terminally ill with lymphoma, received distance Reiki treatments for several months and outlived his prognosis way longer than anyone expected. Most importantly, he had a good quality of life until right before he passed away.
Another one of my longtime clients was my dog friend, Stewart. His family wrote about how supportive the sessions were. I added their testimonial at the bottom of this blog.
Tip:
Many pets prefer Reiki energy work that is NOT hands-on, especially when they are in pain. Please ALWAYS ask for permission to touch the body. Or let your pet show you.
What can you do if you are not attuned to Reiki? Use your hands mindfully when you touch your pet. Pause and allow for moments of stillness. Try to synchronize your breathing and observe what happens. Enjoy!
In Closing
When we slow down and truly listen, our animals often show us exactly what they need. Animal Reiki is a gentle, respectful way to offer presence, healing, and trust, without needing to fix or push anything.
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“Reiki has been absolutely essential to our dog’s comfort and rehabilitation. We have a dog that has been through the ringer, undergoing various treatments, including doctors' visits, tests, medication, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and massage, to no avail. He's our "special STEWART". No one can figure out what is wrong with him. We have weekly sessions with Ute using Reiki, and I can tell you that we can see a noticeable difference after her sessions with him. He sleeps more comfortably. The light in his eyes is brighter. We have been able to wean him off harsh pharmaceutical drugs. She provides us with valuable insight and helps Stewart find comfort, giving him hope and, in turn, giving us hope. “
