Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® (Spring Series)
Spring Series | Four Tuesdays in February
02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24
5:30–8:30 PM
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Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
The relationship between humans and animals is profound, yet many of us feel called to offer support that goes deeper than traditional care. Animal Reiki provides a gentle, meditation-based way to ease stress, promote relaxation, and strengthen the human–animal bond. If you’ve been searching for an ethical, heart-centered approach to Reiki for animals, this course offers a grounded, compassionate beginning.
This Level 1 training follows the Let Animals Lead® method created by Kathleen Prasad, a globally respected approach that honors animal agency, choice, and comfort. Across four weeks, you’ll learn foundational Animal Reiki practices that support emotional and energetic well-being for both animals and the humans who care for them.
Who Will Benefit from Certification?
This certification is ideal for anyone who feels drawn toward mindful, ethical support for animals, including:
pet parents & animal companions
veterinairans, veterinary technicians, & asistants
anyone lo0king to ease the suffering of animals while respecting thier agency & independence
animal shelter & rescue staff, volunteers, & foster caregivers
Animal trainers, massage therapists, acupuncturists & rehabilitators
those interested in exploring a spiritual , therapeutic practice that honors animals
wildlife sanctuary volunteers & staff
pet sitters, dog walkers, & boarding service providers
animal lovers of all kind who want to foster a more compassionate, harmonious world
What You’ll Learn:
Across our four weeks together, you’ll be introduced to:
The foundations of the Let Animals Lead® method and traditional Japanese Reiki Shoden (Level 1) practices for self and others
Core meditations such as Joshin Kokyu Ho and Seishin Toitsu, and how they help animals relax, trust, and connect
How to recognize and honor animal choice, comfort, and boundaries, including the ethical use of physical contact
The Reiki Precepts and how they gently transform how we show up for animals and ourselves
How to cultivate your energy centers to support calm, steady presence
Practical ways to bring Reiki into everyday life so your animals become partners in your practice
The shift from “doing Reiki to animals” to being Reiki with animals, creating an environment of safety and mutual respect
Grounding practices that help animals, including highly sensitive ones, feel at ease in your presence
Best practices guided by the Animal Reiki Practitioner Code of Ethics
This is a highly experiential course. Each week builds on the last, helping you deepen not only your skills, but your way of being.
What You'll Receive:
Four Reiju (spiritual blessings) to support your growth
A 250-page professional-level manual for continued study
A beautiful certificate of completion
Digital badge for websites and social media
Email and text support between sessions to support learning
Access to in-person Animal Reiki circles with Jaime
An invitation to join the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA) as a Practitioner member
Optional, real-world field trip(s) to animal-centered environments to deepen your practice*
More than anything, you’ll leave with a steadier heart, a clearer connection to your purpose, and a way of being that animals instinctively understand and appreciate.
Certification Investment: $432
This series is an invitation to step more fully into the calm, compassionate presence animals have already sensed in you.
If you feel that inner “yes,” I would love to walk beside you as you begin this journey.
Payment Options
To help make this certification accessible, payment plans are available. You can select an installment option directly through PayPal at checkout, or email Jaime at [email protected] to set up a 2-, 3-, or 4-month payment plan that supports your budget and timing.
Your path into this work should feel gentle and supported, just like the practice itself.
Requirements of this Certification Course
Participation
Full participation in all course dates/times is required to receive certification.
Access to Animals
Full participation in all course dates/times is required to receive certification.
At Home Practice
A commitment to 10–20 minutes of daily meditation practice between sessions, helping you internalize your learning to make it a part of your everyday life.
No prior Reiki or animal handling experience is required—just a heart open to learning and healing!
Are you ready to answer the call and transform your relationship with the animals in your life? To become part of a compassionate, supportive community dedicated to healing and doing right by the animals who share this world with us?
Sign up now, and let’s create a more compassionate, harmonious world—together.
Important Details:
For humans only: To honor classroom focus and venue policies, all animal companions remain at home. You’ll learn how to bring the practices to them with confidence.
Field Trips: Optional visits to shelters, sanctuaries, or other animal-centered locations may be offered. Details and any entry fees will be discussed in class.
Location & Parking: Free parking at Discover Your Spiritual Gifts. You’ll find us on the second floor via stairs or elevator.
Refund Policy:
We understand that schedules can shift. If you need to cancel your registration, refunds are available up to 7 days before the start date and time of the first class session (minus any credit card processing fees).
Cancellations made within 7 days of the start date and time are not eligible for refunds or class credits, as materials and space are already reserved for you.
Thank you for understanding and honoring the container we create together for this certification series.
Introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is animal reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese term that combines "rei," meaning "spiritual" or "universal," and "ki," meaning "life force" or "energy." It is an ancient practice of directing healing energy to bring balance, well-being, and vitality to all living beings. The Let Animals Lead® method of Animal Reiki, created by Kathleen Prasad, incorporates traditional Japanese Reiki techniques, including meditation, the Reiki Precepts and the three energy centers, to support the healing of animals while honoring their agency and allowing them to guide the process.
Through this meditation-based, compassionate approach, Reiki practitioners focus energy to support an animal’s emotional, behavioral, and physical needs. The process creates a peaceful, balanced space where your animal can relax and heal, free from discomfort, fear, and confusion. As the energy flows, it supports your animal companion’s healing journey and encourages the restoration of their well-being.
As part of this process, your own healing is also an integral part of the practice. By engaging with the Reiki Precepts—gentle principles that guide you toward mindfulness, compassion, and gratitude—and working with the three energy centers, you foster healing within yourself. This, in turn, enhances the healing energy you offer to your animal companion. In this way, Animal Reiki teaches that the healing of both the animal and the human is a shared experience, deepening your connection and fostering a harmonious, compassionate bond.
Through Animal Reiki, you create a peaceful space for both you and your pet, allowing healing energy to flow freely and bringing balance and harmony into both of your lives.
Who would benefit from this class?
This certification class is ideal for anyone drawn to learning the foundations, ethics, and practice of Animal Reiki, and for those seeking a community of like-minded animal lovers. Whether you’re already an animal's companion or parent, a volunteer, or a professional working closely with animals, this class offers valuable tools for healing and connection. It's also perfect for those facing physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual challenges themselves or within their animals, looking for a new perspective and path to healing. The Let Animals Lead® method benefits anyone who wishes to deepen their bond with animals and bring more compassion, healing, and mindfulness into their lives. This practice fosters a unique, spiritually therapeutic approach that honors animal agency while promoting mutual healing for both animals and their human companions.
Can I bring my animals to this event?
This class is for human animals only. Please leave your animal companions at home to ensure a distraction-free, focused learning environment and to respect the policies of Discover Your Spiritual Gifts. Rest assured, you'll leave with tools to bring the practice to your beloved companions and other animals.
Is this a reiki certification class?
Yes, this is a Level 1 Animal Reiki certification class. You will gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to practice Reiki on the animals in your home, as well as offer healing support to those in shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries.
For those looking to deepen their practice or become Reiki practitioners for the general public, Level 2 classes will be available later this year. These classes will allow you to expand your abilities and explore the broader potential of Animal Reiki.
For more information, please visit our Events & Classes page or reach out directly to Jaime at [email protected].
I'm certified in another Reiki lineage, can I skip Level 1 and start with Level 2 or 3 classes?
We understand that you may have prior Reiki experience, and we truly appreciate your dedication to this healing practice! However, we kindly ask that all students begin with Level 1, regardless of previous certifications. The Let Animals Lead® method is unique in its hand-off approach and its focus on animal agency and choice, which are essential concepts for effective and compassionate healing. Starting with Level 1 ensures that you have a solid foundation in these principles, allowing you to fully embrace the method and deepen your practice as you move into Level 2 and beyond.
MEET your TEACHER
Hi, I'm Jaime!
I am an Animal Reiki Teacher, Certified Companion Animal End of Life Doula, and personal Mesa Carrier in the Andean Shamanic Tradition. I dedicate my time and energy to supporting animals and their human companions during life's most tender moments, creating compassionate spaces for healing, connection, and transformation.
Specializing in Animal Reiki and End-of-Life Doula services, I help pets navigate chronic illness, anxiety, and aging while guiding their families with empathy and respect. As a certified practitioner of the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki, I blend mindfulness and presence with practical expertise in animal health and compassionate, non-clinical support during end-of-life transitions. My role as a Mesa Carrier deepens my connection to the natural world and reinforces my understanding of the interconnectedness of all beings, enhancing my ability to support the emotional and spiritual needs of animals and their families with grace and presence.
Guided by my mission to spread compassion, I honor the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all beings. My work reflects a profound respect for the resilience of the human-animal bond and the harmony that emerges when we embrace our shared journey.
Through The Empowered Companion, I offer a heart-centered approach to healing and renewal. While specializing in Reiki and end-of-life care, I also provide Collaborative Feline Behavior Modification and Compassionate Care Pet Sitting. These services empower families to cultivate harmony, connection, and well-being with their beloved companions.
Certified Level 3 Practitioner and Teacher in the Let Animals Lead™ Method of Reiki
Second Degree Practitioner - Usui Holy Fire III Ryoho Reiki
Companion Animal End of Life Doula
Mesa Carrier in the Andean Shamanic Tradition
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