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Offering Reiki To A Horse (And Cat)

cattie — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:23:27 +0000

Today’s post comes from Kathleen Prasad, who was our featured practitioner in the very first post in this series (Alternative Healing Modality: Reiki). I went into more detail about what Reiki is and how it works in that post so I won’t repeat it here, but just quickly for those who are unfamiliar with it: Reiki is an energy healing method that can be done hands on or hands off. The practitioner sets the intention and acts as a conduit for the healing energy which flows through the practitioner into the person or animal being treated. You don’t have to know exactly what it is you need to treat, the energy will go where it is needed, and you will know when it is time to stop the session, because you feel the flow subside.

Kathleen, as mentioned in the previous post, is the founder and owner of Animal Reiki Source, and President of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association. She has written several books on Reiki and teaches classes and workshops in the San Francisco area (see the current Events & Workshops post for upcoming beginner’s classes).

This case study talks about something that is easy to forget when you are eager to start treating an animal: the importance of asking animals for permission to treat first, and also to allow them to choose how to receive the Reiki (the “Offering Reiki To Sheep” post is a similar example of this).

Kay and Clarence
by Kathleen Prasad

One treatment I gave to a horse taught me the value in allowing animals to choose whether or not to receive hands-on Reiki. This particular horse was a beautiful dark bay mare named Kay. She had a difficult past and needed Reiki to help her release some emotional memories. During the first treatment, I treated her from inside her stall, a few feet away. By the end of the treatment, she had pushed her chest into my hands and fell into a deep sleep, her nose lightly touching my shoulder.

However, when I approached her stall a week later for her second treatment, she moved to the far side and faced away from me, instead of greeting me as before. I decided to do the treatment sitting just outside her stall. As I began the treatment, I asked her permission and she came over to me and touched her muzzle to my hands. Then she moved back against the far wall again, lowered her head and relaxed.

At the same time, the barn cat Clarence, with whom I rarely interacted as he was so independent, suddenly appeared at my feet, meowing to come up into my lap. I placed him gently on my lap, and he immediately began purring and kneading his claws. He remained there for the entire treatment, purring loudly, while Kay periodically moved in close to touch my hands.

By the end of the treatment we were all very close together, Kay standing with her nose just above Clarence’s head. It was the most peaceful experience, where I felt Reiki connecting the three of us in a beautiful healing circle of energy.

Excerpt from Animal Reiki, Ulysses Press 2006, with the permission of Kathleen Prasad

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Holistic Animal Healing Events And Workshops – October & November 2010

cattie — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:08:34 +0000

Summer is behind us and the days are quickly getting shorter. Here in the Northeast, the air has already taken on a fall-like feel and more and more leaves are gathering on the sidewalks. I love fall, but it’s always hard to say goodbye to summer, especially one that was as spectacular as this one.

October is Adopt-A-Dog month and also Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
October 4 is World Animal Day
October 16 is National Feral Cat Day
October 29 is National Cat Day

November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month and Pet Diabetes Month
November 7-13 is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
November 29 – December 5 is Puppy Mill Action Week

As usual, if you know of an event that belongs on this list, please contact me and I will add it.

CALIFORNIA

October 16: TTouch for Rabbits, Carlsbad, CA
Learn the basics of TTouch and techniques especially for use on house rabbits at this one-day workshop. Instructor: Lauren McCall of The Integrated Animal

October 16: Beginning/Intermediate Animal Communication, Sacramento, CA
Half-day (morning) workshop where you will learn the basics of animal communication. Held at the Learning Exchange. Instructor: Marta Williams

October 16-17: Basic Camelidynamics Workshop, Los Olivos, CA
Learn the basics of camelidynamics (a bodywork technique for camelids based on TTEAM/TTouch) at this 2-day workshop at West Ranch. Instructor: Marty McGee Bennett

October 17: Introduction to Animal Communication, Cardiff by the Sea, CA
1-day workshop where you will learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Lauren McCall of The Integrated Animal

October 23-24: Reiki Level I & II, Lompoc, CA
Learn the basics for Reiki at this 3-day workshop at Return to Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary. Instructor: Cindy Rackley

October 29-31: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, San Diego, CA
Learn the basics of HTA (healing touch for animals) at this 2 1/2-day hands-on workshop with dogs and horses. Instructor: Kim Thornton

November 1-9: Equine Body Worker Certification Course, Murrieta, CA
9-day Equinology (a mix of equine sports massage, soft tissue release, stretching, and point therapy) certification course at Winterbrook Ranch. Taught by Equinology

November 2-9: Canine Body Worker Certification Course, Petaluma, CA
8-day canine massage certification course held at Dairydell Canine. Taught by Equinology

November 6: Beginning Animal Communication, Novato, CA
Half-day workshop at the Marin Humane Society where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Marta Williams

November 6-7: Animal Communication Workshop, Agoura, CA
2-day introductory workshop where you will learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Carol Gurney

November 12-16: Equine Myofascial Release Level I, Murrieta, CA
5-day hands-on equine myofascial release course, both for beginners and professional equine bodywork practitioners. Held at Winterbrook Ranch. Instructor: Ruth Mitchell-Golladay of the Equine Therapeutic Center

November 13: Demo of the Tellington TTouch Method for horses, Valley Ford CA
One day event for the public as well as pracitioners in the TTouch program. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones

November 13: Homeopathy for Pets, Los Angeles, CA
An introduction to homeopathy for pets with Leta Ainsworth at My Pet Naturally

November 14-19: Tellington TTouch for Horses, Valley Ford CA
Six-day equine TTouch workshop at Skyhorse Ranch. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones

COLORADO

October 11 & 25, November 16: Intro to Working with Animals and Essential Oils, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO
Learn the basic principles of essential oils and how to use them on animals. Also includes an introduction to applied kinesiology. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

October 16-17: Animal Communication Weekend, Castle Rock, CO
2-day workshop at Rocky Mountain School of Acupressure and Massage where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Anna Twinney.

October 21: Creating a Ceremony for Animals, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO
Learn how to use essential oils and plants as a blessing and healing practice for your animals. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

November 12-14: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Denver, CO
Hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics of HTA (healing touch for animals) with dogs and horses. Instructor: Carol Komitor

DELAWARE

November 6-7: Equine Myofascial Release 1, Clayton, DE
Learn the basics of equine myofascial release at this 2-day hands-on seminar at the Whispering Meadows Equestrian Center. Taught by Motion For Life

FLORIDA

October 7: Animal Communication Wildlife Series – Trusting Your Information, Apopka, FL
Learn to communicate with wildlife and learn to trust yourself and the information you receive from the animals. Instructors: Jo Maldonado of Centers For Animal Therapies and Christin Burford of the CARE Foundation

GEORGIA

October 8-10: Equine Touch Level 1 & 2, Douglasville, GA
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of Equine Touch. Instructor: Raian Kaiser

ILLINOIS

October 16: Level 1 Animal Reiki, Algonquin, IL
Learn the basics of Reiki for use on both humans and animals in this one-day class. Instructors: Mary Butler and Linda Epstein

October 25-31: Wellness/Canine Massage Provider Course, Melrose Park, IL
Seven-day (50-hour) course where you learn the basics of animal behavior, canine anatomy and a variety of energy and massage modalities. Instructor: Canine Massage Chicago

November 18: Canine Massage Information and Demo, Melrose Park, IL NEW
2-hour free canine massage information and demo session. Presenter: Denise Theobald of Canine Massage Chicago

November 20: Level 1 Animal Communication, Barrington, IL
One-day class where you learn the basics of communicating with animals. Instructor: Carol Schultz

KANSAS

November 13-14: Jin Shin Jyutsu for You and Your Your Canine Companion, Kansas City, KS
2-day introductory workshop where you will learn how to perform Jin Shin Jyutsu on yourself and your pets. Instructor: Adele Leas

MASSACHUSETTS

October 3: TTouch Companion Animal Workshop, Worcester, MA
A one-day introduction to TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals at Bancroft School of Massage. You will learn the basic TTouch bodywork, tools and movement exercises. Instructor: Leea Foran

MINNESOTA

October 8-13: TTouch for Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals, Lake Elmo, MN
Introductory 6-day workshop both for those interested in TTouch as a career, and those who just want to learn for their own personal knowledge. Instructor: Debby Potts

October 29-31: TTEAM (Equine) Clinic, St. Paul, MN
3-day workshop where you will learn the basics of TTEAM. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

NEVADA

October 23-24: Introduction to Animal Communication, Henderson, NV
2-day course where you will learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Nancy Windheart

NEW JERSEY

October 15-20: TTouch for Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals, Dayton, NJ
6-day introductory TTouch training both for those in the practitioner program and those who want to learn the techniques for use on their own pets. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

NEW MEXICO

October 2: Jin Shin Jyutsu for You and Your Senior Dog, Santa Fe, NM
½ day introductory workshop at Kindered Spirits Animal Sanctuary where you will learn the basics of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Instructor: Adele Leas

NEW YORK

October 9-10 Tellington TTouch for Companion Animals, Dansville, NY
2-day TTouch workshop. Instructors: Wendy Fast and Frances Smith

NORTH CAROLINA

October 2-3: Camelidynamics Workshop, Asheville, NC
Learn camelidynamics (TTEAM/TTouch-based bodywork for camelids) at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Marty McGee Bennett

OHIO

October 5-7: Feline Massage, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
3-day workshop where you will learn feline anatomy, physiology of muscles, personality traits, body language, and adaptations of massage techniques. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy

October 21: Animal Communication Intro Evening, Pataskala, OH
Learn about animal communiction with instructor Anna Twinney

October 27-30: Canine Massage Level 1, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
4-day introductory canine massage workshop where you will learn canine muscle anatomy, several different massage techniques, and general canine wellness. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy

October 29-31: Introduction to Equine Acupressure – Nelsonville, OH
Learn to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and achieve an understanding of the concepts and theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Taught by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure

OREGON

November 1-5: TTouch for Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals, Portland, OR
6-day introductory TTouch training (also part of the practitioner program). Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

PENNSYLVANIA

November 5-8: Canine Massage Level 1, Bloomsburg, PA
Learn canine muscle anatomy, different massage techniques, and general canine wellness at this introductory massage workshop held at Wagging Tail Doggie Day Care. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy

SOUTH CAROLINA

October 2: Equine Massage 101, Camden, SC
One-day seminar where you learn the basic principles of Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy. Instructor: Joyce Falese

TEXAS

October 10: Flower Essences Workshop, Houston, TX
Half-day (morning) workshop where you learn the basics of flower essences, how to use them on animals, and how to make a custom flower essence blend. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

October 10: Animal Aromatherapy Workshop, Houston, TX
Half-day (afternoon) workshop where you learn the basics of essential oils, how to use them on animals, and how to make a custom essential oil blend. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

October 17: Emotional Freedom Technique Workshop, Houston, TX
Learn how to use EFT on animals, people, and through a surrogate. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

November 13: Basic Animal Communication Workshop, Houston, TX
Learn the basics of animal communication at this one-day workshop held at the Earth Sanctuary in Houston. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

November 21: Nutrition and Kinesiology Workshop, Houston, TX
Learn about nutrition and the basics of using kinesiology in order to determine proper nutrition, appropriate topical products and to discover if your pet is suffering from allergies. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

UTAH

October 2-3: Equine Myofascial Release 1, Salt Lake City, UT
2-day hands-on seminar at The Stable Place where you learn the basics of equine myofascial release. Taught by Motion For Life

October 4-9: TTouch for Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals, Kanab, UT
Introductory TTouch training (also part of the practitioner program) at Best Friends Animal Society. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

WASHINGTON

October 2-3: TTouch for Competition Dogs, Auburn, WA
2-day workshop where you will learn TTouch techniques especially beneficial to competition dogs. Instructors: Debby Potts and Lauren McCall of The Integrated Animal

CANADA

ALBERTA
November 6-11: TTouch for Companion Animals, Calgary, AB
6-day companion animal workshop both for pracitioners in the TTouch program, and for those who want to learn the basics for use on their own pets. Instructor: Kathy Cascade

ONTARIO
October 23 & 24 + November 13 & 14: Equi-Bow Level 1, Puslinch, ON
Learn the basics of Equi-Bow (a technique for horses based on CranioSacral, Feldenkrais and bowen) at this 4-day (total) horse owners’ course at Cedar Lane Farm. Instructors: Cheryl Gibson and Simone Usselman-Tod of Equi-Bow Canada

QUEBEC
October 16 and 16-17: TTouch Workshops, Rupert, QC
Learn the basics of TTouch for companion animals at these 1-day and weekend workshops. Instructor: Lucie Leclerc

October 16-21: TTouch Practitioner Training for Companion Animals, Rupert, QC
6-day introductory TTouch course as well as pracitioner training. Instructor: Lucie Leclerc

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Reiki Case Study – Treating A Dog With Arthritis

cattie — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:29:08 +0000

This case study comes from Aileen D’Angelo, founder and owner of Hoof, Paw & Claw in Northborough, Massachusetts. Aileen is a Reiki Master and teacher and has been practicing Reiki since 1996. She is also an animal communicator and a certified Canine Trigger Point Myotherapist.

A member of the Animal Wellness Association, a a Registered Reiki Teacher and Practitioner (RMT) with the International Association of Reiki Professionals and a graduate of Shallowbrook Equestrian Center, Aileen got inspired to start doing this type of work by her dog George, a greyhound she adopted in 1994.

Today, Aileen’s family includes the dog Bridgit (a Katrina survivor), the two adopted cats Dragon and Squeaker, and the yellow-naped Amazon parrot Zoobie.

Aileen teaches workshops in Reiki and animal communication, and she also holds clinics the second Friday of each month at Especially for Pets in Westborough, MA.

Case Study: Treating Tug’s Arthritis

I first met Tug, a 10 year old mini bull terrier, in 2006 and his Mom asked me to do some Reiki for him to help with the beginnings of arthritis and some pain in his feet. Our first sessions together were in person and he took to it immediately. After his initial excitement our first time he settled down on the dog bed with his back legs stretched out behind him and soaked up the energy everywhere I touched. Within ten minutes he was fast asleep and snoring to beat the band.

A day later his Mom called me to let me know he had slept for several hours after the session and when he awoke he was full of energy and wanting to play. The effects of the session stayed with him for over a week with him having more energy, flexibility and acting less painful.

Since that first meeting Tug and I work together on a regular basis with more frequent sessions (distance and in person) during the colder months when he is more painful and less often during the warmer times of year. His Mom reports that during our distance sessions he insists on being snuggled in her lap while we work and that she can tell as soon as we have finished as he gets up, stretches and then heads to the kitchen for a snack (he always seems to be hungry after a session).

For more about Reiki, and other case studies, check out the “Offering Reiki To Sheep” and “Alternative Healing Modality: Reiki” (about feral cats) posts.

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