When people first discover Animal Reiki, one of the most common questions they ask is: "Can Reiki heal my animal's medical condition?" It's an understandable question. We love our animals deeply. When they are sick, injured, aging, or approaching the end of life, we naturally want to do everything we can to help. After nearly three decades of practicing and teaching Animal Reiki, my answer has become both simpler and deeper. Can Reiki support healing? In my experience, absolutely. I have...

How caregivers can create a calm, supportive space after an Animal Reiki session. One of the questions I'm asked most often is: "What should I do after my animal receives Reiki?" It's a natural question. Because when we love our animals deeply, we want to do everything we can to help them feel better. Yet the answer may surprise you, because the most important support you can offer after an Animal Reiki session isn't another technique, treatment, or intervention. The most important way you...

When our animals are struggling physically, emotionally, or spiritually, one of the first questions many people ask is: “How many Reiki sessions will my animal need?” It’s an understandable question, because when we love someone deeply, we naturally want to help them feel better as quickly as possible. Yet over my 28 years of practicing and teaching Animal Reiki, I’ve learned that healing rarely unfolds in a rigid or predictable way. Reiki, which can be understood as healing through...