Animal Reiki
“If you spend time with animals, you run the risk of becoming a better person.”
— Oscar Wilde
Reiki for pets and animals is deeply meaningful to me. I have been an animal lover from a young age. German Shepherds have guarded me and followed me to make sure there was no trouble. Owls came to visit me during the night, and a wolf crossed my path, looking deep into my eyes and I saw my soul reflected in them.
I believe that animals are among our greatest teachers and have much to share with us about energy healing. I offer Reiki with my two dogs, Luna and Ariel, whenever they need support. It is my way of giving back to them for the comfort, unconditional love, and joy they bring me every day as their caregiver.
This non-invasive, peaceful energy therapy can bring the animal into a deep, restorative, relaxed state, helping ignite their body’s innate healing abilities. Reiki supports emotional and physical well-being in healthy animals. For ill, stressed, or recovering animals, it offers a gentle, painless approach that complements traditional veterinary care.
Reiki sessions with animals are different from those with people. Usually, during a session, I have my eyes open instead of closed. This helps me observe the animal's body language and pick up on their cues regarding comfort and relaxation. The animal is the one that leads the healing experience. There are times when I sit in a deep meditative state with my own dogs and imagine a beautiful Reiki bubble surrounding me. I invite them to come into that bubble and receive the Reiki energy for as long as they need it. Luna and Ariel curl up next to me and, most of the time, go to sleep or change positions to direct the flow of the energy to where they need it to go. I do my best to be calm, relaxed and centred, which I truly believe is the key to working with animals.
Why is Reiki an ideal modality for animals?
The answer is straightforward and uncomplicated. Animals are very spiritual beings and already recognize the healing frequency of Reiki, and they will control their own treatment. This does not require direct contact with the animal to be effective and is stress-free. During the session, the animal accepts the energy therapy in whatever ways are most comfortable for them. Reiki does not require manipulation or, in many cases, even physical touch. This makes it ideal for shy, injured, or sensitive animals, as they can receive it from a distance. The energy helps to rebalance their systems, promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Reiki energy is always offered and is never forced.
There are lots of benefits of Animal Reiki, I’ve listed them below:
Reduces fear, stress and anxiety
Accelerates healing and pain relief
Aids in emotional healing following trauma, abuse or neglect
Behavioral support
Alleviates depression and lethargy
Provides pre & post surgery support
Support during cancer treatment by reducing the side effects of chemotherapy
Can delay the onset and progression of certain diseases
Promotes balance and harmony among all pets in a household
Helps with transitions such as moving house, introductions to, or loss of, another pet
Energizes and revitalizes senior pets
Comforts the animal, and their caregiver, during the transition from this world to the next
A few of my clients wondered how long it would take to see results from energy healing for their animal companions. My answers varied due to each animal's individual needs. Some need to have the sessions more regularly to see any improvement, especially if they were experiencing a severe illness or ailment. But one thing was very intelligible to them from the beginning: they could see how relaxed and peaceful their animals were after a few minutes into our session.
Animals have taught me so much in the last few years. It has been marvellous to connect with them on an energetic level and truly see them as wondrous, magical beings who are here to show us who we truly are. Luna and Ariel remind me every day to live my life to the fullest and to embrace each moment as it comes, without giving it meaning. They remind me of the endless joy and love that live in my heart. I will be forever grateful to share this life with them.
