One of the things that makes the Let Animals Lead® method unique, is the acknowledgement and honoring of animals as teachers and healers in their own right. Entering into the Animal Reiki relationship is not a one-way street, it is a partnership. In fact, when animals choose to enter into this space and share it with us, they elevate the quality and depth of the energy in life-changing ways. It truly was shelter and sanctuary animals who taught me this important lesson that is now the foundation of the Let…

There are many definitions of the word “Reiki.” Some of the more common ones are: spiritual energylife force energyuniversal life energy My Reiki teacher Hyakuten Inamoto explained to me once that the words “Rei” and “Ki” in Japanese both really mean energy. However “Rei” is more the energy of heaven or the divine and “Ki” of physicality and earth, so putting them together, we’re really speaking about the energy of Source, or of all things. Looking at this meaning, everything in the universe is made up of Reiki, and if…

This is a big week for my family: My daughter, Indigo is starting High School! It’s kind of crazy how time flies 🙂 I still remember taking her to school on her first day of Kindergarten. With everything happening throughout this pandemic, we’re so grateful that the learning will be in-person this year! And in the spirit of going back to school…. I’m really excited that I’ll begin another session of Level 1 and 2 certification classes in the Let Animals Lead® method in just two weeks! If you’re on…

This past week was a very challenging one for me personally! My parents were evacuated due to the River Fire (thank goodness they are safe and were able to return to their home without damage). At the same time that was happening, a nearby sanctuary to them where my student Sherry volunteers Reiki, the Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary, was trying to save their animals with almost no time to evacuate. (*Update, they are safe and sound, and hopefully will return soon to their land.) In addition, that same day…

What if you could learn to …. See animals with fresh eyes and a positive view… Embrace dark, challenging moments with compassion… Ease the suffering of animals you love, while staying respectful of their agency and independence… and celebrate the gifts your animals give you each and every day… Wouldn’t you? Then my latest online classes are tailor-made just for you! It can be so challenging to support our animals when they are suffering! I have practiced Animal Reiki to heal from breast cancer, as well as support thousands of…

Don’t forget this Saturday’s special class: Healing Grief with the Help of Animals Saturday, July 10, 202110-11:30am Pacific time Can’t be there live? No problem: A recording of this class will be sent to all participants. CLICK HERE for more info and to sign up. July’s Animal Reiki Talk will be next week,Tuesday, July 13th at 6PM Pacific time. Inspired by our July 4 Independence Day Holiday, our topic will be: The Importance of Animal Independence and Agency within the Reiki Session CLICK HERE to join online.Dial: +1 605-562-0444Show ID:…

I’m super excited to announce the next class in my zoom series with Ricardo Gare: Healing Grief with the Help of Animals Saturday, July 10, 202110-11:30am Pacific time In this class you’ll learn: How condor and hummingbird can help us balance our shadow and our light as we navigate loss.How condors and hummingbirds support our Earth and how we can also help them.Condors and hummingbirds as spiritual teachers and healers of grief. How can they help support us in difficult moments? Plus you’ll be guided in: A transforming meditation with…

Thanks to the 50+ of people who sent in applications for the Dakota Scholarship, July 2021! It was just amazing to read your personal stories and about the work you are already doing for animals. I’m so inspired by so many of you in our community 🙂 It was truly difficult to choose recipients, as there were so many beautiful applications. Every single application touched me! I have chosen 3 people to receive scholarships and – this is truly wonderful!!! – 4 of my Licensed Online Teachers have graciously chosen…

Today, I want to share an answer I posted on a FB group for Animal Reiki. The question was:Is Animal Reiki a specific line of Reiki or is it just any Reiki used for animals? Here is my answer, and please feel free to share: Thank you for asking this question, because it is perhaps the most important one we would ever ask. There are two approaches used in Reiki practice today, and each regards method, not essence. As far as the “essence” of doing Reiki for animals, all Reiki…