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Animal Reiki
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Earth Guided Living
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I grew up on a large, rural livestock farm and have been surrounded by animals since I was born. I am the daughter of a first-generation livestock farmer and a sheepdog trainer, and I was riding horses before I could walk. Throughout my life animals have been my greatest teachers, companions, and guides and have shown me how much my heart can expand, as well as taught me lessons in patience, how to move through challenges, and how to have deeper compassion for all beings. I am a certified Animal Reiki Practitioner, trained in the Let Animals Lead® method as developed by Kathleen Prasad. My Reiki offerings are blended with my own energetic healing practices and intuitive gifts with animals.
Animals are probably the biggest through line, and most important thing, in my life. It brings me to tears thinking about how when I was younger there came a point when I realized: I wasn’t going to be a vet like I thought as a child and I definitely wasn’t going to be a professional horseback rider like my mom hoped for, and so I believed that there was no world in which I could make working with animals a career. Now I know deep in my bones, my gifts with animals will never be wasted, because that is what I am here for. My greatest wish is to continue deepening my work with animals, being a channel for helping humans to heal and grow guided by animals, and helping animals heal through this energy work and the training abilities and skills I have grown from a young age. I dream of helping humans develop stronger relationships with their companions and learn more about the gifts they can offer. Animals are truly here to lead us, guide us, and mirror us, and it is through this mutual relationships of pure love we can expand our empathy, compassion, and spiritual powers. We must honor the power these creatures contain: their inherent wisdom, the access to higher dimensions they naturally have, and the love they unwaveringly offer us.
I am also a writer and an artist with a deep rooted reverence and respect for the earth and all she offers. I practice observing the subtle shifts in plants, foliage, and wildlife behavior, adapting my lifestyle and nourishment to live in greater coherence with the rhythm of the seasons. I am deeply devoted to Mother Nature and Creative energy and love sharing this with others. I host monthly writing workshops, am working on an Animal Oracle deck and poetry book, and offer 1:1 sessions blending my knowledge and experience in esoteric practices, herbalism, flower essences, and channeled animal wisdom. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like to connect or learn more about the work I do.
What Is Animal Reiki?
The Let Animals Lead® method of Animal Reiki that I practice is a gentle, non-invasive energy therapy that honors the animal’s autonomy, creating space for them to guide the session. Let Animals Lead® practitioners share Reiki without direct hands-on touch (unless sought out by the animal) through meditation techniques, silent mantra, symbols, and breathwork. This nurtures and amplifies the light that already exists within the animal, and provides a deeply relaxing, radiant space for them to expand their own inherent healing powers. It is important for me to incorporate the animal’s human guides into this practice as well: we are spiritual teammates in this life, and I find that when we humans are able to relax and nourish our own nervous systems and invite in healing energy such as Reiki, it has immense benefits for our animals as well (and vice versa). For humans, I always offer a short chair Reiki session before I begin with the animal, as well as intuitive support and guidance via conversation, guided meditations and practices to deepen your bond, support healing, and foster mutual trust and understanding.
It is my belief that animals exist inside the pure resonance of love. They have direct access to a heightened level of consciousness we can only dream of reaching in this lifetime. When we raise our consciousness and auric field, such as through meditation practices or sharing a biofield therapy like Reiki, the gap between where we are functioning and where they are functioning shrinks and they are able to expand their aura and energy of love even more, which then reflects back to us, thus creating a healing effect for both entities; like an infinite hall of mirrors radiating light. While animals exist within and emit healing frequencies at all times, just like us humans, they are also susceptible to traumas, dangers, anxieties, and lower vibrations (often human-caused). An Animal Reiki session is a beautiful way to amplify your animal companion’s innate healing abilities, give back to your animal, and provide a deeply relaxing experience for them.
Testimonials
“Gwen shared a Reiki session with my dog, Blueberry, and the experience was beautiful. Blueberry hadn’t been feeling well, and the session created a calm, peaceful space for him to rest. He relaxed deeply, and afterward he improved in a remarkable way. By the next day his energy had returned to his joyful, healthy self.
Gwen also offered Reiki to me, which was grounding and lovely. Her presence is gentle, intuitive, and attentive. I’ve watched her share Reiki with our horses as well, and they always gravitate toward her, wanting more of her healing touch.
She has a gift for helping animals and their people reconnect with balance, calm, and vitality. I highly recommend Gwen to anyone looking to support their animals or themselves through Reiki. Her offerings are a true gift.”
— Charlotte H.
“Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with our animals. I contacted Gwen for our older dog Maizie who is deaf. She is also a bit anxious and disoriented at times because of her deafness. Gwen clearly reached her when she visited and the aftereffects were noticeable. Maizie was much more relaxed afterwards and she went into a very deep sleep for most of the day. Our cat Frankie also benefited -she purred the whole time Gwen was working with her. Gwen has a gentle, easy going professional manner and was a delight to have in our home. It was very restorative for us all and we are truly grateful for her remarkable ability to connect with our pets and provide comfort through her Reiki practice. I highly recommend Gwen for your animal companions. They will thank you!”
— Brenda M.
“It felt peaceful to be held in the light of Reiki. When it was my cat Manny's turn, he did a quick lap around the house to clear the perimeter and then sat a few feet away from Gwen for the rest of the meditation. After the session he settled into his favorite spot, looking very pleased and content. It was really nice to feel supported in the relationship I share with Manny and to have someone offer their love and care to him.”
— Andie A.
“Energy connections during the sessions we’ve had with Gwen were truly amazing. She is so kind and open, and a true animal lover so of course our puppy was immediately attached. While Gwen guided me through the Chair Reiki part, our puppy calmed down immediately. Puppy seemed happy for me to open up to Reiki Energy! During Puppy’s direct session, she calmly walked back and forth from Gwen to me to her toys, circling out and back again repeatedly, while I sat on the floor nearby. When Gwen was touching her, she just snuggled right in, being puppy-ish and showing affection, completely in tune with Gwen's calm demeanor.
During our second session together, Puppy at one point curled up in my lap with her paws on me, my hands in her ruff, and then she turned her head to gaze beatifically at Gwen for a few long minutes. Magical! The healing energy circle was flowing completely, with calmness and true beauty.
It has been a gift to behold as our energy continued to shift to a calmer, more grounded place during both sessions with Gwen. The day after each session, Puppy was noticeably more mellow and calm, and equally important, I was too. We have become hooked and will continue with regular Animal Reiki appointments with Gwen! I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
— Ruth B.
