Healing Hearts. Restoring Trust. One Breath at a time.
Calm Sovereign Spirits — Reiki Energy Healing for Animals & the Humans Who Love Them
Welcome to Elaine Bowler Reiki, serving Ballarat, Wendouree & surrounding areas. What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing for relaxation and well-being, promoting holistic balance across mind, body, and spirit. Japanese Usui Ryoho Reiki is a complete system of holistic well-being consisting of Zazen, Ki breath, mindfulness, meditations, and energy healing for improvement of body and mind. It is gentle, non-invasive, and safe — complementing traditional medical and veterinary care without interfering with it. As more people seek natural, holistic approaches to health, Reiki has grown in popularity for its ability to support calm, peace, and the body's innate ability to restore balance — whether for humans, horses, or companion animals. Hello, I'm Lainey — an ARTP-Accredited Reiki Treatment Practitioner, and Reiki Master Teacher registered with Reiki Australia. I hold specialised training in Equine and Animal Reiki, and a Nationally recognised TAFE Certificate III Animal Studies. I am a registered Equine Reiki Practitioner with the Equine Therapies Association of Australia, ETAA. I hold current memberships with the International Institute of Complementary Therapists IICT, and also as a community Reiki practitioner with the Shelter Animal Reiki Association SARA. I am deeply passionate about the integration and recognition of professional Reiki treatments within healthcare and veterinary care — upholding the highest standards of ethical Reiki treatments to support and help restore equilibrium and balance to the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical bodies of animals, horses, and people.
Hello, I'm Lainey — Passionate About Reconnecting You and Your Animals to Sovereign Serenity.
Calm, Peaceful Balanced.
Japanese Reiki is a complete system of mindful meditation, energy healing, and self-cultivation — not simply a technique, but a way of being.
Through Byosen scanning, I gently detect areas of stagnant or imbalanced energy in the body, allowing the healing to flow precisely where it is needed most — supporting the body's innate ability to heal on a deep, cellular level.
Reiki promotes deep relaxation, which in turn activates the body's natural healing abilities.
When the nervous system settles, the body remembers how to restore balance. This is where true healing begins.
Japanese Reiki weaves together Ki breath work, energy healing, and Zen meditation (Zazen) — creating a holistic practice that supports the whole being.
The Heart-Soul Connection Between People and Animals
A quiet presence, a gentle meditation, Reiki energy — and an anxious animal begins to calm, often sleeping deeply for the first time in days.
A traumatised dog who has spent weeks hiding finally approaches and places her head in my hands for a gentle touch, a soft sniff, a moment of trust.
This is why I do what I do.
I believe that the energy and emotional well-being of people and their animals are inextricably intertwined.
Their balance is tied to ours, and ours affects theirs.
When you are stressed, anxious, or carrying emotional weight — your animal feels it. And when your animal is hurting, so are you.
This is why my approach always includes both of you.
Using a trauma-led, animal-led approach — born from years of experience as an in-home foster carer for animals — I have seen first-hand how quiet meditation and mindful Japanese Reiki techniques help foster supportive calm, even in the most difficult cases.
I support people who feel they cannot help their animals — especially towards end of life — by offering Reiki to both human and animal, helping to create a peaceful, calm transition for all involved.
I believe that the deep heart-soul connection between people and their animals goes far beyond companionship.
You are soul family. And if you have ever had a soul-animal show up and adopt you — then you know exactly what I mean.
That meeting is no accident. It is a sacred agreement, and I honour that with every session I offer.
One Breath at a Time — Mindfulness for Deeper Connection
That is why I offer the tools of mindfulness for people and animals — as well as Reiki — so that no matter what you are open to, we can support a deeper heart-soul connection, one breath at a time.
Being fully present with animals — slowing down, allowing the connection to flow naturally — creates trust slowly, through shared presence, gentle stillness, and breath.
From the outside, not much may look like it is happening. But in truth, this stillness creates an invitation — a space where the animal is presented with a choice, possibly the first real choice they have ever been given.
Reiki energy speaks to animals on a soul level, and that is why it works. It respects their free will. It does not demand, push, or force. It simply offers — and waits.
Reiki from an Animal Rescuer's Perspective;
Healing Paws and Spirits
My techniques and sessions for rescue animals not only help animals and their humans — they offer tools for those wanting to learn more about balancing a happy life with a regulated nervous system.
I have worked with the most difficult cases — animals so highly stressed, so deeply traumatised, that they could not bear a human presence near them.
Reiki works from a distance in these cases, meeting the animal where they are, without intrusion.
It isn't magic. Sometimes a single session brings profound release.
Sometimes it takes a few sessions to build a trusting partnership.
Every animal moves at their own pace, and I honour that completely.
From Pain to Purpose — A Mother's Journey into Healing
My journey into healing is deeply personal.
For years, I watched my own children face ongoing medical challenges that required regular pathology tests — experiences that were traumatic for them and for me.
That pain became purpose. In 2009, I qualified as a Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist) — and from that first day, I've been helping people of all ages find calm before their tests, using gentle breathwork and a compassionate presence to ease their fear.
Over the years I've worked across hospitals, rehabilitation settings, a specialist paediatric doctor's clinic, and medical centres — seeing countless patients navigate health challenges firsthand.
I know what it means to sit beside someone who's scared, and to help them feel safe.
That same compassionate, trauma-informed approach is at the heart of everything I do with Reiki.
Reiki as Healthcare — From Chronic Health Management, to Hospice Care to Your Living Room
I offer Reiki as a gentle, non-invasive, holistic complement to conventional healthcare — supporting people facing chronic illness, palliative and hospice care needs, and those simply seeking calm and balance in a busy world.
I provide onsite home visits to private homes, care facilities, nursing homes, and palliative care settings, bringing a warm, soothing presence directly to you or your loved one.
Soft lighting, a salt lamp, gentle flowers — I create a space that feels safe, nurturing, and restful, wherever you are.
My clinical experience combined with my Reiki training means I understand the healthcare system, and I am committed to bridging the gap between holistic and medical worlds.
Serving on the Board of Reiki Australia — Working Toward Reiki Recognition as Allied Health
In 2023, I volunteered as a Reiki practitioner at Grampians Health through the BRICC (Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre) program — offering Reiki sessions to patients navigating some of life's most challenging health journeys.
I am also proud to serve on the Board of Reiki Australia, working alongside fellow advocates to advance the recognition of Reiki within hospitals and the private health industry across Australia.
This work is close to my heart — because every person facing illness, chronic pain, or emotional distress deserves access to the full spectrum of healing support.
What I Offer — Gentle Healing for Animals & Humans
Equine & Animal Reiki sessions
Combined family pack Reiki sessions; restore harmony, vitality and experience deep relaxation for your whole household, humans and animals together. At your property in Ballarat and surrounding areas, or via remote consultation anywhere world-wide.
Guided meditations, breath work & relaxation techniques
Experience the benefits of Reiki guided meditations, breath work to calm and soothe, for you and your animal anywhere, at your convenience.
Reiki for humans
Convenient virtual or onsite appointments personally tailored for your unique requirements; including chronic health support, stress relief, palliative comfort, and gentle self-care tools.
Free Discovery Call
Free 15-minute online consultation — a warm, no-pressure conversation to explore how Reiki and Mindful Meditation practices can support you, your horses, animals and your entire family.
Oracle Readings
Reclaim Wise Woman of the Earth
Spiritual wellbeing workshops incorporating mindful meditations, oracle card workshops, Introduction to energy healing, Basics Of Psychometry, Introduction to Working with Spirit, Walking the Path of the Goddess
Learn Reiki - Shoden 1st Degree
Learn Reiki Shoden 1st Degree.
Learn Japanese Usui Reiki Ryoho as a complete system of natural healing. Zazen mindfulness techniques, meditation, ki breath, and energy healing as a complete holistic well-being modality.
Direct Lineage to Mikao Usui the founder of Reiki
Benefits of Reiki
Reduces stress & anxiety
Improves recovery from injury, surgery & trauma
Reduces inflammation
Assists with physical comfort in aging, injured or ill animals
May assist with behavioral problems
Supports veterinary care
Provides a renewed sense of purpose
Increases life force vitality
Provides spiritual comfort and emotional support for both human care-givers and animals to ease the process for end-of-life transitions.
All species, human and animal alike, can benefit from reiki treatments, regardless of age or physical condition.
Energetic Renewal
Healing Energy for Every Sentient Being
Sovereign Serenity Sentient Spirits.
Compassion
We believe in treating every animal with the utmost care and empathy.
Our approach is rooted in understanding and kindness, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for healing.
Integrity
We are committed to honesty and transparency in all our interactions.
Trust is the foundation of our practice, and we strive to build strong, genuine relationships with our clients and their beloved animals.
Holistic Healing
Our services are designed to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of animals.
By focusing on the whole being, we aim to promote balance and harmony in their lives.
We empower clients to practice energy hygiene & grounding.
Respect
We treat every animal and person with care and dignity.
Our approach is compassionate and understanding, ensuring a supportive environment for healing and growth.
Our Values are: Authenticity, Compassion, Ethics, Gentleness, Honesty, Kindness, Respect and Truth.
Community
We foster a supportive environment for rescued animals and their human companions.
Our goal is to strengthen bonds and enhance well-being through compassionate care and Reiki healing.
We also support the LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse Community Groups & regualrly offer accessible, ND friendly, low-cost well-being workshops and free online meditation classes.
Animal Rescue
We are committed to supporting rescued pets and horses, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.
Our approach is centered on educating animal-guardians to support new additions with compassion and understanding, helping animals heal and thrive.
We regularly run free and low cost community events & well-being Workshops for animal rescue volunteers, and foster-carers.
We actively support Pro-Life Animal Shelters, Rescues, and In-Home Foster-care Networks.
Healing Hearts. Restoring Trust. One rescue at a time!
Testimonials from our satisfied customers
Here are lovely kind words from our relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated clients, both human and animal alike. Experience the calming relaxation of a remote relaxation & healing session conducted online, while in the convenience of your own home. Book a complementary Reiki discovery consult to find out more, and invite peace and calm into your life.
Lainey's calm presence and energy seemed to start working on our animals before she even stepped onto our farm! Our usually anxious dogs stopped pacing, lay down & began snoring. Stellar, our recently rescued mare is an ex-racer who has suffered at the hands of humans, and doesn't trust easily. Lainey has a gentle warm energy & instantly makes you feel calm and at peace. As Lainey explained about how Reiki energy healing can help horses with trauma, we noticed that Stellar began to move a little easier, less stiff, and the muscular tension around her neck and shoulders visibly softened. Stellar walked directly toward Lainey, lowered her head into her hands, asking for a scratch! We booked a Reiki package for our herd of rescue horses!
- Human guardians of Stellar ex-race horse Melton area
Lainey conducted several Distance sessions with my cats to help prepare them for transport & moving house. No fuss, no stress, Happy Cats. Highly recommend her for animal Reiki. many thanks - Dave
- Dave, Glasgow, UK *****
Contact Lainey
Reach out for personalised Reiki sessions, for yourself, your pets and your horses.
Whether you are ready to try a gentle guided-meditation, a Distance Reiki session online or book a convenient home-visit onsite, we are here to help!
Embrace the tranquil, peaceful, calming energy of Japanese Reiki treatments and experience the profound nourishing benefits firsthand.