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Reiki - The Universal Life Force Energy.

A technique of placing hands on the body in order to help balance the energy in an animal's body. Reiki can help emotional issues, muscle problems and other physical symptoms that may be present. Reiki helps to facilitate healing in an animal and works very well with massage.

Reiki is an energy therapy that is beneficial for relaxation and stress management for people and animals and combines well with essential oil treatments. Many riders have found that Reiki treatments on both themselves and their horses help them to work through training issues calmly and systematically, as the emotions of the rider can never be separated from the emotions of the horse. Reiki is non-invasive, or intrusive, completely safe alongside other therapies and is particularly helpful when combined with ‘conventional’ medicine to help support the body and emotions during illness, treatment and recovery to boost the immune system and help prevent further illness.

WHAT CAN BE TREATED?

Reiki is powerful but gentle and has aided in the treatment of virtually every known ailment and injury that has been suffered by man and beast.

It is always beneficial and can support and improve the results of medical treatment, reducing negative side effects, speeding healing and reducing or eliminating pain and stress and creating balance and optimism.

While it is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion and there is no need to believe in “something”, as it will work if you believe in it or not. Remember that with animals, there is no placebo effect and so if it appears to be helping, it is helping!

AURA TREATMENTS

The Aura is the field of energy around the body and consists of several layers that become more “solid” and physical the closer we get to the body. When we can “feel” someone come up behind us, it is the aura that we are experiencing. As Reiki treats the energy field where illness appears first before entering the physical body,. It can also help to prevent a physical condition from manifesting.

HEALING FOR HORSE AND RIDER.

The Holistic partnership

As far as possible I try to treat the horse and rider partnership as holistically as possible as it is impossible to separate the actions of the horse from the actions of the person riding or handling it.

Tension, one-sidedness and stress in the rider will all transfer to the horse and cause it’s own havoc on the horses body and Reiki can be used to release these patterns in both individuals.

THE LAW AND REIKI

Under the Veterinary Surgery Act of 1966 it is illegal for anyone other than a qualified veterinary surgeon to diagnose an ailment or prescribe treatment. Therefore I never diagnose and never prescribe anything.

I always advise the client to consult their vet and if necessary get the client to sign an assessment form to this effect.

The healing of animals by contact healing, the laying on of hands or distant healing is legal. But under the ;if an owner consults a lay-person and in so doing causes unnecessary pain and suffering, they are liable to prosecution under the terms of the Welfare of Animals Act 1911.

Therefore before treating an animal I seek assurance from the owner that the animal has been examined by a vet.

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 which is also the act giving Chiropractors and Osteopaths the right to treat animals under vet referral.

For all behavioral issues, I check if the vet has assessed the animal for physical pain and hormonal imbalances first.

For all physical illness and injury, I make sure there has been a formal veterinary diagnosis and that any recommended treatment has been carried out.

It is the owner’s responsibility to inform their vet of any complementary therapies they wish to use. I always get the owner to sign a consent form which I send to their vet with a covering note saying I understand the animal has been receiving veterinary treatment, and that I am informing the vet that I have been asked to treat the animal to support it’s veterinary care and will be happy to discuss the case with them if they wish.

In practice most people find that if they mention to their vet that they want to use a complementary therapy the permission is provided positively.

This edited Information was kindly provided by Pauhla Whitaker. Reiki Master in Animal Practice.

More Information on Reiki

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word for "Universal Life Force Energy". It was started at the end of the century when Dr. Mikao Usui discovered the long-forgotten art of healing after many years of intensive search. After a 21-day period of fasting and meditation, he was given an initiation into this art through the universal life forces. From this time onwards Dr. Usui possessed the ability to transfer Reiki energy and assist others to channel Reiki energy. Reiki was then brought to the Western world by Dr. Chujiro Hayashi, Hawayo Takata and Phyllis Lei Furumoto.

Reiki is a powerful yet gentle hands-on technique used as an aid in treating any type of illness. It is received when the practitioner places their hands on or over the subject or above specific injured areas. Reiki is always positive and it will never cause harm. Because it is the universal life force energy, the practitioner will not pass on any of their own negativity.

In a Reiki session, the amount of Reiki drawn is determined by the one receiving the treatment. They will take no more than what is needed and if they do not want any contact with the Universal Life Energy, they will not receive the flow of Reiki energy.

One of the best qualities of Reiki is its simplicity. One does not have to have a degree or study it for many years. It is merely passed on from teacher to student. Of course, the more frequent the practitioner allows Reiki to flow through them the better they will become in their practice.

Animals and Reiki

Have you noticed how animal treatment has become more drug oriented? Many people have turned to holistic health care with great success. People are now becoming aware of substitute means to prevent health issues and recover from injuries and illnesses.

Animals are very receptive to Reiki. They generally have a more vibrant energy system and their duration of recovery tend to be superior. They will also have less accrued stress and emotional blockages. Pets will generally warm up to a Reiki practitioner quicker than they would with other strangers. It cannot be forced onto a pet. If they are uncomfortable with the treatment, or if they just don't want it, they will let the practitioner know it.

Although this can be perceived as alternative medical care, Reiki and massage are not substitutes for regular veterinary care. They should be complementary therapies used along with traditional medicine.

When is Reiki Used?

Reiki can be used to:

	Aleve anxiety and stress.
	Ease separation issues; grief, loss, change of circumstances.
	Promote physical healing for the injured and sick.
	Help with behavioral issues; over-stabled, anger, depression, fear.
	Reduce post surgical stress and trauma.
	Lower blood pressure.
	Strengthen the immune system.
	Coincide with any prescribed medication or medical treatment.
	Bring deep relaxation.
	Dissolve energy blockages.
	Detoxify.
	Abuse, rough handling, mental or physical cruelty.

Reactions to Reiki

Animals feel the same emotions as humans, and they seems so grateful for the energy that Reiki offers it and are willing to release turbulent energy. They love Reiki and it is such an easy thing to offer, such a small part of our time, yet such a huge, dramatic and welcome experience for them.

When treating horses, of course, they are usually standing up while humans and dogs will be sitting or lying down. When the Reiki energy is very strong, the animal can become quite, appear light-headed and unsteady on its feet. Animals, like humans, can take several minutes to recover from this deeply relaxed state, and the changes can carry on for quite a while after the actual Reiki session has ended. In some animals, after the release of deep-rooted trauma, this period can last several days. They should be allowed to relax on the day that they have been given Reiki, just as a person would be advised to go home and take it easy.

Given below is a list of horse reactions from Reiki treatments. In some horses all of these responses can be seen, in others only a few. During a Reiki session the greatest percentage become very calm and sedated. A smaller number become agitated, apparently due to being worried by the new sensations and the treatment time may need to be shortened because of this. This does not affect how successful the treatment can be. In this smaller group, they frequently include the following types of horses:

	Horses with sensitive skins, itchy skins.
	Easily worried horses.

	Those with a short attention span.
	Those with very tense owners.
	Horses with a past history of physical or mental abuse.

The reactions you can expect from the horse include:

	Endorphin effect-becomes sleepy, eyes close, head droops and nods.
	Nostrils quiver, whiskers quiver.
	The mouth becomes saggy, tension eases.
	Wrinkles around the eyes smooth out.
	Ears half back to listen to what's going on in the body-acceptance.
	Head raises and the horse appears to be looking back along its body.
	Pawing the ground or stomping-may be unusual for that horse to do so.
	The horse becomes itchy and wants to nibble at the skin.
	The horse becomes unsteady on its legs.
	The horse sways from side to side.
	Muscle twitches (kinetic release of energy).
	The tail jerks up and stretches out.
	The horse arches its neck and stretches back.
	The horse stretches out on one or both hind legs.
	Licking and chewing.
	Snorting and clearing airways.
	Deep sighs, yawning.
	Change in skin temperature in various places.
	Increased or decreased respiratory rate.
	Nudging the owner-attention seeking to say, 'Look at what is going on.'
	Vocal noises.
	Shivering.
	The back drops and becomes very relaxed.
	Skin changes-brands may stand out more, skin around the neck and shoulder can be softer and looser. There may be an added luster to the coat.

After the treatment your animal will go into healing time and may be a bit sleepy. Always allow the them to rest and come out to the sleepiness naturally. Horses should be worked or ridden before Reiki on the day of treatment, not afterwards. No harm would come to the horse but the reason is to allow the horse the chance to absorb the beneficial changes. Sudden stress can cancel out Reiki benefits due to the rush of adrenaline increasing cellular activity.

Also it is advisable not to have the farrier or other therapists arrive shortly after Reiki for the same reasons. Some big changes can take place during the first session so it's important for the horse to rest afterwards. Exceptions to this are competitive horses where Reiki can be beneficial during an event or show.

For further reading on Reiki with horses, reference Hands-On Energy Therapy for Horses and Riders, by Clare Wilde and Healing for Horses; The Essential Guide to Using Hands-on Healing Energy with Horses, by Margrit Coates.