Reiki
HOW REIKI HEALS:
A HANDS ON APPROACH TO WELL-BEING
by
Nicole Dingwell
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WHAT
REIKI CAN DO
It’s important to remember that
while Reiki is a very strong force, it
is not a substitute for proper veterinary
care. Unless licensed as a vet, a Reiki
practitioner does not diagnose illness.
She simply facilitates the healing and
relief that Reiki can bring.
“Reiki works as an effective complement
to other healing systems, accelerating
the action of other therapies and decreasing
side effects,” notes Elizabeth Fulton
and Kathleen Prasad of the Animal Reiki
Center in the San Francisco Bay area.
That said, miracles do happen. Tumors
have disappeared, chronic illnesses have
cleared up, and irrational fears or behavior
patterns have adjusted themselves. If
there are visual symptoms such as swelling,
it is not unusual to see them lessen during
and after treatment. Pain relief is perhaps
the most common result – Reiki often
decreases pain levels, easing movement
and/or increasing range of motion.
Reiki can also ease emotional issues such
as separation anxiety, phobias, or distress
stemming from trauma. Dawn Starnes of
Dogs by D in Maine uses Reiki as part
of everyday interaction with the animals
in her kennel and grooming shop. She uses
it to ease anxiety associated with the
grooming process, or to soothe separation
anxiety, lack of appetite and homesickness
in boarding dogs.
Depending on the level of training a practitioner
has, she can facilitate healing in many
different ways. There are even tools for
sending Reiki over distance and through
time. Many practitioners find their intuitive
and animal communication abilities open
up or become stronger as they use Reiki.
CASE
STUDY #1
Chloe, a border collie long since retired
from her fly ball career, suffered from
severe arthritis in her shoulders. During
my first visit with her, it was evident
how sore and uncomfortable she was. As
the treatment began, she closed her eyes
and fell into a deep relaxation. Her breathing
pattern changed as she soaked up the energy.
Her shoulders got very warm to the touch,
and as the heat subsided towards the end,
she awoke and sighed deeply. As she rose,
she was stronger and her eyes a little
brighter. This was the first of many treatments
for Chloe, and the beginning of a non-intrusive
pain management program. With the gift
of Reiki, she was able to live more comfortably.
Her guardians watched her closely and
became sensitive to when Chloe needed
another session. Sometimes she would go
weeks, sometimes months, depending on
her activity and the weather patterns.
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Published
in the August/September 2005 issue of
Animal Wellness
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