bach flower remedies for animals … Practitioner: Andrea Williams MAR BFRP
Home Dogs Horses Cats Rabbits Other	My friend Nikki helping a horse	Reiki Reiki is a natural therapy that has been shown to be very effective in the treatment of animals with behavioural or physical problems. Animals generally respond extremely well to the natural healing energy that flows during a Reiki treatment. Animals do not have the capacity to be skeptical and so because they tend to be so naturally open, treatment can be simple, quick and easy to administer. If an animal is fearful, nervous or showing signs of aggression then special care needs to be taken. More information is provided in the last section of this page. I became a Reiki practitioner in In 2001, when I began practising Indian Head Massage and noticed more than ever sensations of heat and tingling in my fingers whilst working. Reiki is becoming one of the most popular forms of holistic therapy and has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.
Reiki is a treatment in its own right. However it can also be combined with other holistic therapies. In my view, the holistic approach to health means using whatever you have at your disposal to encourage the body and mind back to a healthy state. As with Reflexology and Head Massage (the other therapies I teach and practise with humans), Reiki is an incredibly relaxing therapy and, apart from all the other benefits it brings, is a great way to relieve the effects of stress and pressure. Stress can affect all living creatures, takes many forms and can manifest in all sorts of emotional and behavioural problems. It is also capable of both producing and aggravating a vast array of physical symptoms. As the mind and body are inextricably linked, whatever affects one, automatically affects the other. Candace Pert’s book Molecules of Emotion explains the science behind this phenomenon. If you feel a little skeptical or would simply like to understand more fully how Reiki actually works you can read … The Science behind Reiki Reiki (pronounced 'ray-key') is a Japanese word - 'rei' means universal and 'ki' means life force or energy. This ancient healing art was re-discovered in the 19th century by a Japanese priest named Dr Mikao Usui. This system of natural healing was subsequently passed on by ensuing reiki masters and is practised worldwide today. Reiki is based upon the flow of 'ki' or energy around the body. Otherwise known as 'chi' or 'qi' in Chinese and 'prana' in Hindu, ki is the energy of life itself. Reiki clears away blockages in the flow of ki which lead to illness and stress. An holistic form of healing, Reiki treats the physical body and the mind together, strengthening the body's own healing ability and rebalancing its energy. Reiki may be used for self-healing or to promote healing in others. It can also be used safely with other complementary therapies and there is no risk when using it alongside orthodox treatment. The after effect has often been likened to having 3 to 4 hours of deep, refreshing sleep. Touch is a wonderful thing that can be both comforting and soothing but it can also be used to heal illnesses and bring balance and a sense of well-being into your life. Reiki is a deeply relaxing, health promoting system of hands-on energy healing. Reiki was virtually unheard of only a few short years ago but it is fast becoming one of the most recognised and popular forms of complementary therapy today. Back to top How can Reiki help your animal friend? It can act as an effective form of drug-free pain relief. It can accelerate the healing process after injury or surgery. It can be calming for animals experiencing high levels of stress. It can boost the immune system and help ward off disease It can minmise the unpleasant side-effects of prescription medication It can be effective in the treatment of minor or more chronic complaints Back to top Which conditions can Reiki treat? Just about anything really. Except in the case of broken bones where it is advisable to wait until the bones have begun to knit back together. It is however important to only work with an animal who is is willing and happy to accept the treatment. We have to respect an animal’s right to refuse treatment and it is vitally important not to force ourselves on a frightened animal, a wild animal or any animal who is in severe pain and suffering. In these cases distant Reiki would be recommended. This requires an even bigger leap of faith on the part of the skeptics! However, distant Reiki has been found to be as effective and in some cases even more effective than hands-on Reiki. Where attention is focussed in a positive way on any living being, that is where energy flows. If you are still finding this difficult to accept you may like to click here to read an interesting article. It is often said that the biggest blocks to true healing are our limiting beliefs. However, when we look to nature we find that miracles occur on a daily basis. Perhaps this should be our clue!

Please Note: All animal treatment will require your Veterinary Surgeon’s approval.

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