Positive Effects for People & Pets
Reduced Pain, Better Sleep, Increased Relaxation, Improved Appetite...
Hospitals report accelerated healing, fewer negative side effects from
medication, and improved mental attitudes. While our pets can't write a
report, the results reported by caregivers and veterinarians
indicate animals enjoy the same benefits. (Major
hospitals with clinics and formal Reiki programs)
Reiki is gentle and noninvasive and causes no stress or discomfort.
Healthy animals enjoy deep relaxation and the same health maintenance
benefits people receive from stress reduction and better
sleep. Sick and dying animals benefit when medication, pain,
depression, and anxiety, are reduced and when the side effects of
necessary
medications can be reduced to improve their quality of life. (Animal Reiki programs and training)
(Reiki for
Cows)
It is not a religion. So Reiki
does not conflict with client's or practitioner's personal beliefs.
And, because it is noninvasive and does not involve any type of
manipulation, Reiki is safe to use with all other forms of treatment
and medication regardless of the patient's condition. There are some
myths and misinformation floating around on the Internet, as there are
about most subjects, but the fact is that there is never a time Reiki
cannot, or should not, be used. If you have concerns, please contact me
to obtain a list of reliable resources for your own research.
Many people learn about Reiki during a period of illness or crisis, and
a skilled practitioner is of great benefit during such
times. However,
people and animals also benefit from a continuing program of
wellness care, and people sometimes decide to learn Reiki themselves
after experiencing
the results. Unlike many modalities of treatment, Reiki can be learned
and
practiced safely by anyone. (Read More
About Reiki)
The various forms of Reiki can be compared to the colors in a
rainbow or differences in the wave lengths of sound waves.
Each one may be beautiful on its own, just different. Professional
practitioners often study a number of different forms and
develop combinations that suit the type of clients they see or the
culture where they practice. In some cases, clients have a preference
based on their beliefs or experiences.
Reiki practitioners actually encourage others to
learn this ancient form of energy balancing for their own ongoing
benefit and for the benefit of others. So you should never feel
uncomfortable asking your practitioner where to find a Reiki Teacher.
He or she may even be ready and willing to provide lessons.
It is no longer uncommon for doctors to seek additional training to
enable them to offer
complementary and alternative therapies. In fact, some medical
schools offer at least a few basic courses as a part of their
curriculum. These courses allow doctors and hospitals to choose from a
wider range of treatments and offer individualized patient care that
maximizes safety and reduces costs.
A few major hospitals with clinics
and formal Reiki programs are listed below.
Tucson Medical Center in Arizona (since 1995)
Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire (since 1995)
California Pacific Medical Center in northern California
Other well-known facilities with trained Reiki staff include the
following:
Boston's Beth Israel Hospital
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York
Marin General Hospital in California
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (since 1998)
University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI
The hospitals listed above are some of the pioneers, but there are many
more.
Reiki programs for animal
treatment and Reiki training. These sites also contain numerous links
to additional
resources.
East Valley Animal Hospital in Arizona, 480-890-8283
Dr.
Jeanette Molina, DVM, graduated from ASU and received her
veterinary medical degree from Colorado State University. She is also
certified in
acupuncture and Bach flowers. Her article in Doggy Tales
Newsletter says, "I have seen amazing results with Reiki in animals,
and it has become a common therapy at our hospital."
Animal Reiki Source
(treatment and training)
Pamela Miles Reiki
(nurse, practitioner, and researcher)
Animal Healing Institute
(treatment and training)
Tapestry of Healing,
Jeri Mills, M.D.
Recommended reading for anyone
interested in the blending of conventional medicine and alternative
healing. Jeri is a physician and veterinarian with many years of
experience. Click
here to see what others say about this book.
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