Animal Reiki Services

Our pets provide so much happiness, love, retreat, and even peace in our lives. So, when we see our dog, cat, or any other animal friend suffering — be it from anxiety, old age, or illness — we’re willing to do anything to provide that comfort and relief to them.

Reiki has provided a path to healing for many people who are coping with mental, physical, and spiritual difficulties. It’s an energy-based Japanese holistic method applied through noninvasive, nonmanipulative gentle touch that dates back to the 1900s. Today Reiki is practiced all over the world and seems to be gaining popularity by the minute. So naturally, if it’s good enough for people, we can’t help but wonder if it could also benefit our pets? But before we get to that…

In today’s virtual world, it’s a natural question to ask. Can Reiki work in virtual settings? Given Reiki is based on the transfer and sharing of energy, the simple answer is: Yes. “We are all made of energy and while perception tells us we are separate, the philosophy of energy is that we are all connected,” says Prasad. In fact virtual reiki sessions may even be preferred in some circumstances. For instance, if a pet is fearful of new people or places, a virtual Reiki session may be the way to go. And Clune notes that cats, in particular, seem to respond better virtually to Reiki.

All signs of relaxation or connection can signal that Reiki is positively impacting an animal. Animals may lay down or fall asleep and dream. Some high-strung animals that are busy, won’t entirely relax. They’ll still do their thing, but may come back and check in on you,.

Ongoing research has determined there is evidence that Reiki provides more than just a placebo effect.