Reiki for Pets

 Anxious or Stressed Pets

“The number one primary benefit and response to Reiki with animals is stress relief and deep relaxation,” says Prasad”.

 Coping With Illness and Surgery Recovery

When we are deeply relaxed, all of our systems relax and can function optimally and our immune system can operate more optimally. “Our bodies can heal themselves when we can allow ourselves to relax,” explains Prasad. “I have seen animals who are sick for a long time and they get better more quickly or heal after surgery quickly with the help of Reiki.”

 Reiki can also be helpful throughout the medical process. If you have a pet who is anxious at the vet, but requires many visits because of their sickness or needs surgery, Reiki can help prepare them.

 End of Life Care

Reiki is offered in many hospitals and hospices for both family members and patients. When Reiki is used to help an animal pass, we find similar benefits. “Animals handle death better than we do,” says Clune. “They know they are dying, they need time to process this and to know they are leaving.” Reiki can help provide that time so that a pet is not in severe pain as they cope with this impending change. It can also bring pet owners some peace as well, especially knowing that their pet is at peace — maybe eating more and being more playful in their final days — and ready to say goodbye.

 “Reiki can create this beautiful peacefulness in the dying process, sometimes it’s not about getting better, but it’s about finding peace,” says Prasad.

 Bonding and Quality Time

Reiki can provide a way to strengthen the human-pet connection. “Animals teach us, they share with us even more than we share with them. They are intuitive beings,” says Clune. Reiki can offer another way to connect with your pet and can be especially helpful if you have rescued a new pet with past trauma or notice significant changes in your pet’s demeanor, but there are no physical signs of illness.

 - by Caitlin Ultimo for American Kennel Club

30+ minute sessions are held at my studio or home visit

Calming pet spray included (based on animal type)