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  How Can Reiki Help Small Animals & Birds?

 Reiki can be beneficial in the treatment of many conditions for small animals and birds, including:

 Arthritis or Rheumatism

 Lack of Energy

 Depression or Bereavement

 Injury

 Muscular Aches, Pains or Strains

 Post Surgical Recovery

 Anxiety, Stress or Nervousness

 Skin or Coat Problems

 Boosting the Immune System

 Allergies

 Idiopathic Conditions

 Lessening Side Effects From Conventional Medications ie When An Animal Is Being Treated For Cancer

What Happens In A Treatment?

 Before a treatment I undertake a fully case history with the animal's owner/carer. This involves going through the history of their health, behaviour and lifestyle. It also includes paperwork for the owner/carer to sign to consent to the healing being carried out and acknowledging that it is not being used as an alternative to veterinary treatment. Therefore please allow extra time for your animal's initial session.

The Reiki treatment is adapted to the individual:

- Dogs and cats often like to sit or lay down to receive the Reiki (either on the floor, sofa or on their owner's lap)

- Dogs that are nervous & cats (as they are very sensitive to the energies) are often more comfortable having the Reiki from a slight distance - the energy works just the same as it does if given 'hands on'.

- Rabbits & guinea pigs tend to prefer their session either in their owner's lap or arms

- Smaller animals prefer to be in the hands or receive Reiki from the outside of their house/cage

- Birds are also more comfortable having treatment whilst remaining in their cages (Reiki works whether a Practitioner is working on the client 'hands on' or from a distance (i.e from the edge of a cage etc). 

Sometimes a small animal/bird may not be comfortable with the Reiki due to the fact that they are with a stranger, or if they are particularly aggressive or nervous. If this happens then I will not pressure them in any way but will instead opt to give them a distance healing treatment instead (you will only be charged petrol expenses & will incur no other charge for my visit). For example, I have had a case in the past when dealing with a very nervous dog that after two distant sessions she then accepted me, allowing me to undertake her Reiki in-person

 Please note that for them to be as relaxed as possible so that they can achieve maximum benefits from the treatment it is stongly recommended that you choose a time when their surroundings are undisturbed as possible.

 When I work with the individual & the Reiki energy I will cover their chakras, aura, particular areas that they have had problems with and areas that I am drawn to that I feel need the energy. This is usually undertaken via hands-on, hovering my hands a few inches above, from a slight distance or beaming the energy a slight distance.

You may see the physical effects of the Reiki being absorbed by your animal/bird such as them licking, chewing, their head dropping, muscular twitches, yawning, sighing, relaxing or them falling asleep. 

What Should I Take Note Of?

 It's important to remember to allow your animal to relax & rest post-treatment as they may feel very tired, therefore in the case of dogs do not take them for long walks for at least 5 hours after the session. Make sure that all animals and birds have plentiful access to fresh water as they may be very thirsty post-treatment.