animal reiki

Animals, including wild animals, intuitively recognise and appreciate Reiki's benefits. They often quickly learn to seek it out on their own. Animals often respond more quickly to Reiki than people do and positive results are usually seen in a relatively short period of time. Reiki is an effective form of complementary therapy and using it alongside veterinary treatments may improve feelings of overall wellbeing What to expect from Animal Reiki Treatment Reiki usually begins a short distance away from the animal rather than with hands on contact. This helps to build up trust and gives the animal the opportunity to feel the energy. The animal decides how much Reiki they want. Animals are more sensitive to energy than people and quickly understand its potential. During a session the animal may move closer to the Reiki Practitioner or may choose to lie away from them. It is their choice and wherever they are they will still receive the benefit from Reiki. Important Legislation It is essential that you obtain veterinary treatment for a sick or dying animal. The paragraph below sets out the relevant legislation with regard to treating animals. The Veterinary Surgery Act of 1966 prohibits anyone, other than a qualified veterinary surgeon from treating animals, including diagnosis of ailments and giving advice on such diagnosis. However the healing of animals by contact healing, by the laying of hands or distant healing is legal. The Protection of Animals Act 1911 requires that if an animal clearly needs treatment from a veterinary surgeon the owner must obtain this. To give emergency First Aid to animals for the purpose of saving life or relieving pain is permissible under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 Schedule 3 (taken from the UK Reiki Federation Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice - March 2002) please visit www.alexhuntertherapies.com to find out more about my services