Reiki is a Japanese form of healing that is practiced worldwide, including over 300 major hospitals and medical centers in the U.S. It is the universal life force energy that is present in all of nature.

Although Reiki has traditionally been used on humans, it has many qualities that make it an ideal complementary therapy for animals. It is a gentle, safe, painless, non-invasive, stress-free, yet highly effective healing method that works with the animal's energy system. Because animals respond intuitively to Reiki's ability to heal emotional, behavioral and physical problems, treatment results can be powerful.

Reiki always works to the highest good for the animal; therefore no harm can result from any Reiki treatment. It supports the body's own healing abilities by strengthening and balancing the flow of energy throughout the different body systems. It goes directly to the source of the problem most in need of healing, which is sometimes unknown, even to the practitioner.

Reiki energy has several basic effects: it brings about deep relaxation, clears energy blockages, detoxifies the system, and increases vitality. It can be used to reduce stress, anxiety and fears, relieve pain, strengthen the immune system, and help with digestive and respiratory problems, arthritis, and more. It is a holistic and natural energy healing system that touches on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

For healthy animals, Reiki helps to maintain their health. For animals who are ill or recovering from injury or surgery, Reiki is a wonderful complement to other forms of treatment, be it Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, massage, acupressure or other forms of therapy. For animals that are dying, Reiki is a gentle way to provide comfort, relieve pain and fear, and ease the transition.