This very much depends on the reason for the treatment and on your animal.

The effects of a Reiki treatment can often already be felt during the treatment, immediately afterwards or in the following days. For example, it may become clear that there has been physical improvement, an important issue has shifted, an old emotional pattern has been resolved, or some aspect of the situation has been healed.

However, for some deeper emotional and mental issues as well as for more severe physical stress, several treatments may be necessary until there is a significant change or improvement for the animal or her*his situation. In such cases, four treatments on consecutive days are often recommended, with regular follow-up treatments on a weekly or monthly basis.

At the time of treatment we meet live via zoom (or alternatively by phone). If your pet wants to be in the room with you that’s lovely but not necessary. In the session we have time for a preliminary discussion, your questions, the actual Reiki treatment with your animal and for a debriefing in which I tell you what I felt and perceived from your animal during the treatment. If I do so. Animal Reiki’s focus is on deep healing and relaxation, sharing a peaceful healing space. It is NOT the same as animal communication. 

Voila! You can integrate the treatment and feel into what might have changed or shifted. I usually call back the next day and ask how my animal client is doing.

Follow-up treatments can take place „without“ you and without a video call, which is why they are shorter. We do the preliminary and follow-up discussion either simply by telephone or by voice or text message. I then connect energetically with your animal „alone“ at the set time.

Because your animal friend is the one who determines how long they want to receive Reiki, the exact duration of the Reiki treatment can vary from animal to animal, as well as from session to session. Most treatments last around 40 minutes, some animals take in the energy for as long as I offer it to them.

If your animal only likes short sessions, I can also split the treatment into two smaller sessions. There’s no one-size fit all and neither does there have to be. I am very happy to accommodate the specific needs and preferences of your animal(s).

Animals have a much finer sense for subtle energy than most humans and will notice/sense when it is being available, offered or „near“ them. This also applies to Reiki treatments from a distance. Some animals will look around or sniff the air. In many cases, you can notice in one way or another that something is „happening“ or is different than usual. Often they simply lie down and begin to relax. Other times it takes a while for them to settle down. That’s all okay.

My own dog, for example, looked up in astonishment when her Reiki distance treatment started. Cute, really.

Sometimes they will walk around for a while, but then in most cases lie down/sit somewhere and relax. However, some stay awake while others take a Reiki nap. Your animal may be breathing deeply, panting or sighing, turning from side to side. It may get up in between and have a drink, then lie down in a different place.

The treatment does not stop if your animal moves during the treatment or does not close her*his eyes. Or if he*she sleeps through all of it. If your animal no longer wants to receive the energy, I can feel it and will end the treatment.

The treatments are to be paid in advance (via bank transfer or Paypal). Refunds are only available for cancellations made more than 48 hours before the appointment time. Should something come up at short notice through no fault of your own, I will of course try to offer you a new appointment as soon as possible.

I understand animals as beings with equal rights who have a right to self-determination and respect, just like humans do.

During the treatment
Your animal can decide for his/herself if, for what purpose and for how long it would like to be in the Reiki space with me. In the session itself, I let myself be guided by your animal as well as by Reiki.

Your animal is allowed to move freely during the treatment.

After the treatment: understanding and partnership
The treatment sometimes brings insights and aspects to light that may require new negotiations so that the needs and wishes of everyone involved – human and animal – are adequately taken into account again. I promise you, this will bring the two of you even closer together.