Animal Reiki

I am a Reiki Master. I was trained in the Usui System of Natural Healing. Reiki's origins are thousands of years old and originate in Japan where Dr. Mikao Usui was said to have re-discovered the healing system in the early 1900's. Reiki (ray-key) translates to mean "Universal Life Force Energy".

Reiki is a system of energy healing that is used on humans and animals in a variety of health care settings. Reiki has many uses today and is becoming more widely known to help ease the pain of illness, and bring about calm.

Reiki helps the physical body relax, and helps heal at all levels. It can help clear blockages in the energy centers or the "Chakra Centers" in the body (yes, animals have them too). Opening the flow of energy helps heal at all levels: emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual.

Reiki can bring about a sense of peace to help stress related issues. I find that it calms and soothes both people and animals experiencing pain and illness. It can relax upset or agitated animals so they can be touched.

It is not uncommon for animal communicators to utilize alternative healing modalities in their animal communication practice. For me, this tool adds to the intuitive process of communicating mentally.

Animal Reiki Sessions with Animals

Animal Reiki sessions can be conducted either hands on, or offered at a distance.

I become quiet and still, once again asking for permission from the animal to accept the energy where and when they need it.

In a distance session I first "offer" Reiki to the animal asking if they wish to accept the energy. Many times they gladly accept the energy and proceed to absorb just what their bodies need.

I do not focus or urge the energy to any one place, it simply flows to the source of the illness or injury .

Some animals accept Reiki from a distance first, than move over to experience hands on Reiki. Sometimes a healing reaction occurs where an animal may seem temporarily worse as the illness leaves the body and recovery begins.

Clients should know that Reiki practitioners do not diagnose. If you or your animal friend has a health issue see a doctor or veterinarian as soon as possible.

Animal Reiki for Animals in Hospice Settings

Often times when an animal is seriously ill or terminal, in addition to veterinary care, palliative care can be extremely beneficial to keep them comfortable.

Reiki is a subtle, yet very effective alternative modality to offer an animal during this time of transition.

Animal Reiki Healing Resources

You may want to do some reading on the subject of Reiki and learn about some of the health benefits people have experienced. The following are great resources about Reiki for animals.

My Reiki website Lori Reiki Pathways with many resources.

Kathleen Prasad and the Animal Reiki Source has some wonderful Reiki Articles

Shelter Animal Reiki Association SARA

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