Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's

Reiki is universal Life force energy, which connects and flows through all living things. It is a Japanese system of stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is a complete holistic system of well-being, incorporating mindfulness, meditation, breath-work, and Ki energy healing.

Reiki translates from 2 Japanese words; rei meaning a higher power, or source, and ki meaning energy, also known as chi or prana. 

Usui Reiki was discovered in the early 1900's by Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist monk.
Reiki is is not just for people; it’s also perfect for animals too.

Animal Reiki is a gentle energy healing method that reduces stress, enhances relaxation, and supports your pet’s overall well-being.

Animal reiki is practiced in such a way that each session is tailored to the individual needs of the animal.

In an animal reiki session, the animal leads the session and treatments are usually between 30 and 60 minutes duration.

Receive a Pre-session Calming Plan, a brief audio meditation to practice with your animal, priming you both for tranquil bonding oportunities with ease.

In my experiences over the years providing Reiki to both people and animals, more often than not, any emotional stress the animal is displaying, often direectly correlates to any life challenges that the human is facing.

It is always recommended to consult with medical professionals prior to commencing any new regimes, as Reiki is never a substitute for professional veterinary and or medical treatment care.

During in-person sessions, the practitioner generally travels to meet the animal client. Sessions with Lainey are trauma-informed, meditation based Reiki energy healing sessions. 

Following proven SARA technques, Lainey facilitates, a soft, gentle energetic space, with a hands-off approach, respecting autonomy, consent, free-will, allowing each session to unfold at the animals own pace.

Animal Led Reiki sessions not only provide a calming and nurturing energy environment to relieve stress, but also demonstrating Respect, Love, Compassion, Kindness that  human beings are capable of.

For many animals recovering from their own unique rescue situation, this often can be the very first opportunity to experience gentleness and kindness ever, and begin to unlock the healing process.

For remote sessions, the animal client remains in their own space, and can move around freely, while the session is completed over the phone, online or off technology.

A short follow-up debrief or written summary of the session is available afterwards as part of our Well-being After-Care service.

Please seek professional Veterinary advice for your animals if they are displaying any behavioural anxiety related issues. Reiki is a not a replacement, but a complementary therapy, which may speed up recovery enhancing the overall healing process.

Yes, Reiki is known to help reduce anxiety in pets by promoting a calming effect and enhancing their emotional balance.

Reiki restores energy flow within the body, activating a parasympathetic response in the nervous system, down grading the flight, fight, fawn, freeze response, lowering to the optimal 'Rest & Digest' state, lowering blood pressure through regulated breathing.

Yes, I have undertaken extensive practical training and studies in Equine Reiki, and continuing professional development. I specialize in providing tailored sessions to address specific needs and enhance your horse's natural healing abilities. 

We settle into a quiet observation; no forced touch, just shared breathing and presence. No expectations, just an All is Well, silent energetic communication. Seeking consent, I channel Reiki to the situation & environment for the highest good. This allows your companion the choice to either approach or soak in the garden or field from a distance.

Holding a nationally accredited TAFE Certificate IV in Animal Studies specialising in Equine care, including 3 months practical placement at a local Ballarat Equestrian Centre & Stud, learning from experts in their field, you can be assured of that you and your beloved equine companion will be receiving the highest of professional, ethical and compassionate service, to nourish, calm and soothe. 

Animal Reiki is safe for all species, from small pets like cats and dogs to larger animals such as horses. It's non-invasive and calming.

Animal Led Meditation based reiki sessions are suitable for any people, animals, and living beings.

Over my years as a volunteer in the animal rescue industry as a foster-carer and Rehab-carer, I have found all of the animals in my care over the years have responded favourably to energy healing.

Animal Reiki clients have included; ex-race horses, and ex-trotters, dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, budgies, frogs, lizards, pigs, chickens, geese, ducks, and so much wildlife such as kangaroos, bird wildlife, swans, and wombats.

 

 

Reiki as a holistic complementary therapy gently restores calm, energy flow & balance, releasing tension.

Reiki sessions are most effective when given on a regular basis, especially if your pet is new to Reiki, or if they're dealing with a chronic imbalance, as the positive effects of Reiki are cumulative and build over time.

Trauma & long term emotional imbalances may require several sessions to assist in treating the original source of stagnant energy.

But even one Reiki session can help to bring your pet and yourself into a peaceful, calm & relaxed state, leaving you both feeling calm, connected, revitalised and replenished.