Question 1

What is Reiki?

Accepted Answer

Reiki (pronounced “Ray-key”)  is a simple Japanese energy-balancing method that is used by hundreds of   thousands of people all over the world. It is most well known as a sort of hands-on treatment technique, and many people have regular Reiki treatments

Question 2

Where is Reiki from?

Accepted Answer

Reiki was developed by a man called  Mikao Usui in the early 1900’s in Japan and people use Reiki for self-healing, for spiritual or self-development and to treat others.
Reiki is not a religion

Question 3

What can Reiki do for your horse?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can benefit from a course of Reiki      treatments, regardless of age or state of health, and beneficial changes can take place over a fairly short space of time.  Below are some of the problems or areas that I and others have found Reiki to help with:
Physical Injuries (tendons/ ligaments etc)               
Sweet Itch                                                           
Laminitis                                               
Colic                                                                     
Box walking    
Competition stress (for horse and rider!)      
Performance                                                       
Wind sucking                                                      
Cribbing              
Owner horse relationship                           
Loading problems                                                
Appetite loss                                                       
Separation Anxiety

Question 4

How many treatments would you advise?

Accepted Answer

The effects of Reiki build up cumulatively, so it is advised to have a course of treatments to help produce long-term beneficial changes, emotionally and physically. 
It is generally recommended to have a course of treatments, between 4-6 at weekly intervals.

Question 5

Reiki is not a substitute for veterinary care and treatment.

Accepted Answer

If your equine has any symptoms of  illness you should call your vet.
Reiki is safe and will compliment any form of complementary or medical treatment.
The law currently states that before your horse receives a Reiki treatment you must gain veterinary consent. Before a Reiki practitioner will not diagnose or recommend any form of treatment.

Question 6

Advice Following a Reiki treatment

Accepted Answer

After the treatment your horse will be processing the energy shared. Please allow 24 hours before carrying out intense exercise, so that your horse gets the most out of his/her treatment.
Please allow your horse time to rest and to have some peace and quiet, this will help the energy do its work.
Often an animal will drink more water in the few hours after a Reiki treatment. Please be aware of this and keep their water topped up.
There are many ways in which animals release during and after a treatment. One of these is to urinate. Please make sure your pet has access to relieve himself.
Animals are likely to experience some benefit after receiving one Reiki treatment, but to gain the greatest benefit from Reiki, it is advised to have a course of 4 - 6 treatments at weekly intervals, which allows the beneficial effects to build momentum and become more long lasting.
Last but not least… remember, our animals see in pictures… if we are constantly picturing them behaving in a way that is unwanted, we are actually encouraging it to happen. Try to imagine your pet healthy, happy and well whenever you think of him – where thought goes, energy flows!

Question 7

How to prepare your horse for a reiki session

Accepted Answer

The horse can either be naked or with a rug whichever is comfortable for your horse. Please do not be overly concerned about grooming your horse prior to a reiki session as I tend to work with a hands off approach.

Question 8

What areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

I cover the South Wales area from Swansea through to Chepstow and up as far as Brecon. Mileage is charged at 40 pence a mile after the 10 miles from my home in Caerphilly.I am willing to discuss sessions for clients who are out of area, please feel free to contact me to discuss your needs.

Question 9

Useful Links

Accepted Answer

The Reiki Association
 
UK Reiki Federation
 
Drumming For Stress Relief
 
How Equine Reiki Works and the Benefits
 
A Brief Explanation of Reiki

Question 10

CLAIRE WELLBELOVED

EQUINE REIKI PRACTITIONER

BASED IN SOUTH WALES Phone: 07854 286 787

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