WHAT IS REIKI?
 
 Reiki, which is pronounced Ray-Key is a Japanese word which translates to mean universal life force or universally guided energy.
 Reiki is a simple system of healing thought to have been practised for thousands of years
 and was rediscovered in the 19th Centuary by Dr.Mikao Usui of Japan.
 Dr.Usui made his findings known after researching ancient Buddhist documents on the power of healing. The secrets of reiki were passed down from master to student over the years and were introduced into the west during the 60’s and 70’s.
 
 HOW DOES REIKI WORK??
 
 Reiki is said to accelerate the body's own natural ability to heal itself, on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. It involves the Reiki Practitioner placing both hands on or above the animal in specific positions, which 'opens' up the body's energy channels and helps to clear any blockages that may be affecting the flow of Ki (or Qi/energy).
 The reiki energy is non confrontational and non intrusive; it helps to soothe away many troubles both emotional and physical. Reiki does not belong to any religion or culture, it is a gentle unconditional way of channelling universal energy.
 
 WHAT CAN REIKI DO FOR YOUR ANIMAL?
 
 Reiki works/heals on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
 Deepens the bond between the animal and its human companion.
 Reiki complements both conventional (allopathic) and holistic medicine.
 Reiki can lessen the side effects of medicines and other procedures.
 It can help maintain health on all levels
 Help and support for a dying animal and his humans to ease the transition at the end of life.
 It is very helpful for any animal that has been in a rescue or re-home situation.
 Reiki induces deep relaxation and stress-reduction.
 Over time, Reiki can reduce nervousness.
 Reiki can accelerate healing after surgery or illness.
 Can help with behavior issues
 
 WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ANIMAL REIKI SESSION?
 
 An animal Reiki session is a bit different from a human Reiki session. Many animals, especially rescue animals, are not comfortable being touched. Unlike massage, the practitioner does not have to touch the animal to offer a Reiki treatment. The session begins at a distance. The animal is allowed to come closer or stay at a distance. Many times the animal will present the part of its body that needs attention, to the practitioner, insisting that the hands be placed there. A session can last from 10 minutes up to an hour depending on the needs of the animal. Animals will usually let you know when they are finished with the session by waking up, being distracted, wanting to play or walking away. If an animal does not want healing for the full hour, the owner has the choice of having some reiki for themselves to finish the session.
 

I gave 16 year old Poppy reiki 2 days running at the request of her loving owners Sheila and Betty to help her to pass peacefully over the rainbow bridge.