Animal Reiki

Animals, like humans, can benefit greatly from Reiki’s calming and restorative energy. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that supports your pet’s physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being. It can help with a variety of issues, such as pain relief, anxiety, stress, recovery from surgery or illness, and even behavioral challenges. Reiki is also beneficial for senior pets, providing comfort and easing transitions for both of you, as well as for rescue animals adjusting to new environments.
Booking a session is simple and flexible to fit your schedule. Whether your pet needs healing, relaxation, or just a little extra love, Reiki can make a positive difference in their overall well-being.

How can an Animal Reiki treatment help?​

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Pain Relief

Reiki is a compassionate, non-invasive therapy that helps animals experiencing pain and discomfort by promoting relaxation, easing tension, and supporting natural healing. By channeling universal life force energy, Reiki improves energy flow, reduces inflammation, and alleviates pain from injuries or chronic conditions. Reiki offers a calming, stress-free and complimentary experience that encourages physical and emotional balance, improving your pet’s overall well-being. Allowing medical professionals carry out their work safely and with less stress:
+ Joint pain and stiffness
+ Arthritis and inflammation
+ Muscle tension and spasms
+ Back pain or spinal issues
+ Chronic discomfort or fatigue
+ Digestive pain or bloating
+ Mobility challenges in aging pets
+ Nerve pain
+ Post-surgery pain
+Pain from injuries

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Stressful Situations

Reiki is a gentle, supportive therapy that helps animals navigate stressful situations by promoting calmness and emotional balance. It works by channeling universal energy to ease anxiety, reduce fear, and restore harmony to your pet’s energy system. Reiki is particularly helpful during transitions, such as moving homes or introducing new family members, and can soothe pets experiencing fear, separation anxiety, or behavioral challenges. Reiki sessions provide comfort and reassurance, fostering resilience and helping your pet feel secure.
+ Adapting to illness or injury
+ Stress and anxiety
+ Depression
+ Visiting the vet or groomer
+ Introducing new pets or family members
+ Overwhelm
+ Adjusting to a new home
+ Separation anxiety or loneliness
+ Releasing bad habits
+ Fear of loud noises (e.g., fireworks)
+ Behavioural issues or aggression

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Emotional Support

Reiki provides gentle emotional support for animals by addressing energy imbalances and promoting a sense of safety and trust. It helps calm fear, ease anxiety, and release emotional trauma, creating space for healing and emotional balance. Reiki is especially helpful for animals recovering from neglect, abuse, or other distressing experiences, as well as those coping with significant changes like a new environment or the loss of a companion. This calming therapy supports animals in building confidence, enhancing resilience, and restoring emotional harmony. Reiki offers a compassionate way to nurture your pet’s emotional well-being, helping them feel loved, secure, and understood:
+ Stress from travel or transportation
+ Recovering from abuse or neglect
+ Adjusting to a new home or owner
+ Coping with separation from a loved one
+ Grieving the loss of a companion
+ Anxiety due to loud noises or storms
+ Fear of unfamiliar people or environments
+ Behavioral issues linked to emotional distress
+ Lack of confidence or trust issues
+ Adapting to changes in routine or environment

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Spiritual Connection

eiki strengthens the human-animal bond by fostering deeper spiritual connection, enhancing animal intuition, and supporting communication on an energetic level. By channeling universal energy, Reiki helps both humans and animals achieve balance and alignment, creating a shared space of trust and harmony. It opens pathways for intuitive understanding, allowing humans to sense their animal companion’s needs, emotions, and well-being more clearly. Reiki nurtures a sense of unity and mutual healing, deepening the emotional and spiritual connection between you and your pet:
+ Deepening mutual trust and understanding
+ Strengthening intuitive communication
+ Aligning human and animal energy fields
+ Fostering compassion and empathy
+ Enhancing emotional harmony in the relationship
+ Supporting shared healing and balance
+ Recognising animals as spiritual teachers
+ Feeling connected to universal energy together
+ Experiencing mutual calmness and grounding
+ Strengthening the soul bond between human and animal

What To Expect

A typical Animal Reiki treatment is a calming, non-invasive experience designed to support your pet’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Before the session, the practitioner will discuss your pet’s needs, such as physical discomfort, emotional stress, or behavioral issues, to tailor the treatment accordingly. The session can take place in-person, where the practitioner will either sit near the animal or maintain a comfortable distance, respecting their boundaries, or remotely, allowing your pet to remain in their familiar environment.


During the session, the practitioner channels universal energy to the animal, creating a soothing and balanced energetic field. Animals often choose how they receive Reiki, whether by lying down, moving around, or even observing from a distance. Your pet may show signs of relaxation, such as yawning, stretching, or a shift in breathing patterns, as the energy flow encourages healing and releases blockages.


The session is a collaborative process, allowing the animal to guide the flow of energy while the practitioner remains attuned to their needs. Reiki can help alleviate pain, reduce anxiety, and foster emotional resilience, promoting overall well-being. After the session, your pet may exhibit increased calmness, improved behavior, or a sense of renewed energy.


Animal Reiki treatments honor the unique connection between humans and animals, strengthening bonds while addressing the specific challenges your pet faces. This holistic approach provides gentle, compassionate care, enhancing your pet’s quality of life in a profound and natural way.

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