All creatures Reiki

 Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch or meditation.  Reiki practitioners use their hands to deliver energy to the body, improving the flow and balance of energy to support healing.  It is a non-invasive, simple, natural, and safe method of spiritual healing.

Many of our animal companions' ailments stem from their body being out of balance or alignment due to emotional issues, injury or trauma.  All lives are comprised of energy (ki) and when our energy is out of balance, the result is often illness, pain or stress.  A Reiki practitioner facilitates the flow of energy to the animal or human, rebalancing and allowing the animal/human to facilitate his or her own healing process.

Much research has been conducted regarding the efficacy of Reiki as part of the healing process.  The National Institue for Health (NIH)'s Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has conducted research finding that Reiki is associated with reduced pain, improved immune indicators, decreased heart rate, decreased fatique, improved blood pressure, reduced anxiety, and increased well-being.  

 All animals can benefit from Reiki for general health and well-being.  Reiki is one of the many tools that can be used to support animal health and is complimentary to traditional animal care.

Animals are highly sensitive to the energies of their surroundings and intuitively understand Reiki as a healing energy.  Reiki helps animals in many ways.

• Stress reduction
• Assists in healing mental and emotional problems stemming from abuse, trauma, etc.
• Support and speed up healing after illness, injury, or surgery
• Reduce pain through relaxation
• Increased trust
• Balances mind, body, spirit
• Deeper connection with care givers
• Assists with adoption and environmental changes
• Brings peace and comfort to a dying pet by easing the transition

Animal sessions differ from human sessions in that they may take a less structured form.  Where humans usually lie down and relax, animals tend to move around and connect at a distance.  The practitioner will tend to let the animal come to her rather than the other way around. 

Reiki treatments may be "in person" or from a distance.  Most animals relax during a session and allow the energy to flow; others show their gratitude by licking, tail wagging, purring.  Some animals show the practitioner exactly where to place their hands by moving around during treatment.  And, occasionally, an animal will refuse treatment. 

Distant sessions also demonstrate efficacy, as energy transcends time and distance.  All life is interconnected through energy and can affect another being through conscious intentions toward the animal from anywhere, usually through meditation.

Reiki sessions may last anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes depending on the situation and the animal.