Wellness for Animals
I offer specialized Massage and Reiki sessions for canine and equine massage, providing gentle, but effective ways to support their physical and emotional well-being. Animals are naturally sensitive to massage and energy, making me highly proficient at fixing ailments like difficulty getting up or moving, limping, excessive licking at certain areas, changes in hip gait or postural changes, sleep patterns, pacing or unusual aggression and both Reiki and massage allow me to connect with them on a deeper level, helping them release tension, recover from trauma, and restore balance. Whether you’re looking to support your pet through illness, behavioral changes, or general stress, these therapies can offer profound healing benefits.
During a Reiki session, I tune into your animal’s energy field, paying close attention to their body language to ensure their comfort and safety. For horses, I combine Reiki with targeted massage techniques to alleviate muscle tension, enhance circulation, and support relaxation. Reiki and massage can help animals:
Massage Benefits for Horses and House Pets with Chronic Injuries or Arthritis:
Eases Joint Pain and Stiffness:
Gentle massage warms up the tissues around achy joints, helping to lubricate movement and soften the stiffness that makes getting up from a nap feel like climbing a mountain.Improves Circulation for Healing:
By encouraging healthy blood flow, massage delivers more oxygen and nutrients to damaged tissues—think of it as sending a care package directly to their sore spots.Reduces Muscle Compensation Strain:
Pets with chronic injuries often shift their weight to avoid pain, leading to overworked muscles elsewhere. Massage addresses those "silent sufferers," balancing the whole body.Enhances Flexibility and Mobility:
Consistent work keeps muscles supple and joints moving as freely as possible, allowing older pets to reclaim some of their playful spirit—or at least make getting to the food bowl easier!Supports Nervous System Regulation:
Massage activates the calming ("rest and digest") side of the nervous system, reducing anxiety and allowing the body to focus on healing rather than bracing for pain.Manages Swelling and Inflammation:
Specific massage techniques promote lymphatic drainage, which helps clear inflammatory waste from the tissues—goodbye, puffiness!Decreases Dependence on Medications:
While not a replacement for veterinary care, regular massage can reduce the need for heavy pain meds or muscle relaxants, supporting a more natural wellness plan.Enhances Quality of Life:
Massage brings comfort, connection, and a renewed sense of vitality—because even if they’re a bit slower, every tail wag, purr, and nose boop still deserves to be pain-free.
Especially Helpful For:
Dogs and horses with hip dysplasia, cruciate ligament injuries, or elbow arthritis
Cats with degenerative joint disease (yes, kitties benefit too!)
Senior pets slowing down from osteoarthritis
Pets recovering from surgeries like ACL repairs
Animals with neurological injuries who need help re-learning balance and body awareness
✨ Gentle Reminder:
Massage is not about forcing change—it's about inviting the body into a softer, safer state where real healing can begin.
Working with a wide range of animals—from house pets to horses—I strive to create a nurturing, calming space where they can heal on their own terms. Reiki and massage offer animals supportive, compassionate care that resonates deeply, promoting both physical recovery and emotional release.