Reiki Treatments for Cats
Carole is pleased to announce that she recently completed her formal
training as a Reiki practitioner. She is now able to give Reiki treatments
to cats, and if appropriate, to their guardians.
Reiki is a healing practice that aids in balancing physical, mental and
emotional well-being. It usually consists of a “light touch” treatment that
can bring rapid stress reduction and relief from pain and anxiety.
Distant Or Non-Touch Healing
It is not always possible to have a "hands-on" Reiki treatment. When it is
not possible to use light touch because of distance or a cat who may not
want to sit through the light touch, the hand-to-body connection is replaced
with the mind. Learned symbols are used to do this.
Reiki is not a substitute for veterinary medicine, but can be a complement
to it. Reiki supports healing before and after surgery and eases the side
effects of medication, radiation and chemotherapy.
Carole also knows that Reiki can be a harmless, non-invasive aid in the
prevention and treatment of agitation, aggression and grief. It can be
particularly comforting in end-of-life compassionate care.
Carole is
very pleased that she can include the treatment of Reiki in her cat practice
to treat the "total cat".
REIKI IS A HEALING
EXPERIENCE
Reiki
enables me to offer my palliative (calming) hands to treat my patients and
their guardians. The word Rei-the universal mind, higher intelligence, and
ki-life-force energy, combine together to return the body to its entirety.
When there’s stress or pain, the mind, body, and spirit are at dis-ease.
Reiki restores balance—ease. When Reiki is administered early on, the
response is greater.
I
recently treated some cats at a fund-raising event. One of the cats had
recent pelvic surgery for a fracture. I was so pleased when later one of
the attendees told me: “What a relieved expression on that cat’s face as
you treated her. We watched her face soften as your hands went over her
body.”
I feel
so very much gratitude that my helping hands can help others. And they help
me.
“Carole
Wilbourn offers dual-species 'family therapy”, says National
Geographic. "If the cat’s guardian is upset, quite often the cat will
mirror the guardian’s angst or confusion. So in my work to treat the 'total
cat', it is essential for me to form a balanced rapport with both cat and
guardian. As the blocks are removed, a cat feels better and the guardian
does too. I always say a cat’s actions reflect a cat’s feelings."
REIKI TESTIMONIALS
LONG DISTANCE REIKI FOR MOONIE AND...
 My
Moonie was suffering with a nasty, lingering abscess when I accidentally
walked into her in the dark. Imagine the trauma she suffered from that, not
just physically. She bravely allowed the docs and me to administer to her,
including an immediately effective chiropractic treatment that straightened
out her injured tail. But one of the most important parts of her recovery
was restoring her sense of calm, well-being and trust around me, her nurse,
after I had injured her with my big boot! Carole Wilbourn's soothing Reiki
treatments, administered remotely, over the phone, did the trick. After each
session with Carole, Moon's fear and distrust healed more and more. My
beloved companion snuggled and purred during the sessions and is now more
affectionate and apparently appreciative of our bond than ever. The calm
that she exhibited as a result of the Reiki sessions with Carole allowed her
energy to go into healing her physical injury, rather than wearing her body
down with anxiety. Moonie loves Reiki with Carole, as you can see from this
photo. And I think I even got a "contact high" from those phone sessions!
Thanks from both of us, Carole, and blessings.
Elsie Maio, Northport NY
POST-OPERATIVE
HEALING FOR DYLAN
Post-surgery at the hospital:
 My
seventeen-years-old cat, Dylan, had a cancerous tumor along with part of
his lung removed. It was a major operation especially on such a geriatric
cat. He was in the hospital recovering – his torso wrapped in an enormous
bandage, not moving or eating much. Carole gave him a Reiki treatment. I
noticed a difference in Dylan right away. He began a happy purr, his face
lightened, and he was more alert. When I started to leave, after visiting
him, he got up and tried to follow me - with three tubes and a large amount
of pain medicine in him. The next day the vet called me to say that he got
out of his cage, walked across the room and ate breakfast. The vet thought
it was wonderful—me too.
Home from
the hospital:
 When Dylan
came home a few days later, he was lethargic, not purring, not eating much
and my other cat would not go near him. Carole did a Reiki treatment for
Dylan, using mental symbols, over the phone. While Carole was on the phone
Dylan started to purr. Immediately after I hung up the phone, he got up,
walked across the room, and my other cat, Joey, went over and licked him.
If I didn't
see it - I wouldn't have believed it. Carole was amazing! Thanks Carole, for helping Dylan with his healing.
L.G.,
N.Y.C.
NON-SPECIFIC SENIOR MALAISE
Lucy, my matriarchal cat, recently
celebrated her eighteenth birthday. Although she wasn’t sick or out of
sorts, she was less affectionate and somewhat withdrawn. I decided I
wanted to do something special for her in her golden years. I read
about Carole on the internet and decided to have her come and give my Lucy a
Reiki treatment. Was I ever surprised and delighted when Lucy
stretched out during her treatment and started to purr. When her
treatment was over, she climbed on to my lap and nuzzled my hands with her
head. I couldn’t thank Carole enough for my Lucy’s splendid response.
C.B.,
Long Island
MY TWO CATS
WERE AT ODDS WITH EACH OTHER
 I love my
two black cats and was very upset when they started to fight with each
other. They had always been the best of friends. I decided to contact
Carole so she could give a behavioral consult in person and a Reiki
treatment. Carole decided to give me the treatment. She explained that my
cats would also get the benefit. At first my two cats sat and watched, but
very slowly they moved in closer and rubbed against Carole’s legs. And the
best part was when they curled up together and fell asleep as Carole
continued my treatment. Thanks to Carole all is well, and she gave me some
great advice on what I should do when I get upset or stressed to keep my
guys from mirroring my angst.
W.B.,
New Jersey
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