Sassafrass

During the final year of my cat Sassafrass’s life, Marylou provided the space for easing her pain and anxiety through lengthy Reiki sessions.  These sessions enabled Sassy to rebound from debilitating bouts with renal disease, giving her precious comfort and strong healing energy to the end of her life. Marylou is an extraordinary healer. She is generous with her time and love, giving each animal as much time as it takes. She allows the animal deep respect, forging a powerful non-verbal relationship of deep trust and understanding. I was present at all of Sassy’s healings, and benefited from the powerful Reiki energy (while keeping my distance from Marylou and the cat’s space).  These sessions helped me form a deep bond with my cat, easing my distress and helping me stay connected when it was time for her to pass on. I urge you to introduce your animal to Marylou and watch the loving healing begin!

Kathy, Glastonbury CT

Daisy

Daisy was part of our family. She was rescued from a litter found at the side of the road. A Border Collie Australian Shepard mix, she was a loyal protector and constant companion. After 13 years, Daisy was diagnosed with degeneration myelopathy, a disease which affects the central nervous system. We found Marylou and her Reiki sessions calmed Daisy down and made her visibly more comfortable. Over the final two years of her life we thought several times that she was ready to be put down, but each time Marylou’s Reiki sessions seemed to rejuvenate her. Once, she actually climbed the stairs, which she had not been able to negotiate for months, just to let us know she was still enjoying being part of the family. Thank you Marylou for your work with our Daisy. You gave us two more years of her love and companionship. It was priceless!

Lynn, Simsbury, CT.

Sammy

When Sammy our eleven year old terrier was diagnosed with a brain tumor last summer and given about three months to live, our friend mentioned having Marylou try Reiki with him.  She thought it might make him calmer and perhaps ease whatever pain might develop.

So Reiki sessions commenced, both in person and long distance.  We were initially hoping he would make it ‘til the end of October.  Then lo and behold he was able to join us all for Thanksgiving, and we were so grateful.  Eventually he succumbed but not ‘til seven months after his initial diagnosis.  Of course we couldn’t really tell if he was in pain, and neither could the vet, but we don’t believe he was.  We think Reiki helped make the whole process easier for him, and for us.

Because we loved working with Marylou and believe she helped our first dog, we are continuing Reiki now with our second dog.  She has a kidney disease, and we think the Reiki will keep her calmer, happier and hopefully healthier as well.

Marylou was kind enough to always allow me to be present during the sessions, so I meditated along side her. I do believe I felt her energy myself, and that it helped me heal faster and easier from some major surgery during the same time period.

Julia, Connecticut

I took Marylou Laughlin’s certification training session in Reiki for Animals a few years ago, prior to any exposure to Reiki. I was impressed with the thoroughness of the content, as well as the depth of the “hands-on” training.  She provided all the right ingredients for successful adult learning: a comprehensive booklet on the history of Reiki, Reiki for Animals, and step-by step  “whys and how–to’s” of Reiki for Animals; examples from her own experience healing animals; a homework assignment practicing on  our own pets; and certification following observed work with animals (in this case horses) we had not met before.  At the conclusion of this program, I felt confident that I could provide a true Reiki healing space for animals in need, as well as Level I Reiki healing for people!   In fact, I now successfully conduct Animal Reiki with my cat, helping him through the difficulties of aging.  I highly recommend this program.  Marylou is an engaging, experienced and vigilant trainer, and you will not be disappointed.

Kathy, Glastonbury CT