Debbie O'Hara *** New!

PLEASE NOTE: COVID19 SITUATION

Due to the present CovId19 situation update - since May 2022 I can now resume hands on treatments - as per Government and Registration Bodies advice.  I continue to offer offer Distance Reiki to clients of all species (as I did throughout lock down)  and I am participate in UK and Global Reiki events and shares weekly.

Distance Healing referrals on request and the fees for these will be negotiable.  I am a member of the UK Reiki Federations Distance Healing circle which sends daily on request via the co ordinator.

Thank you

Welcome to Highland Animal Reiki.  My name is Debbie O'Hara and I am a fully qualified, insured and registered Animal Reiki Master Practitioner (My qualifications are:  Animal Reiki 1 and 2 and Animal Reiki Master Practitioner plus I have Generic Advanced Practitioner Reiki qualification via Levels 1,2,3 and 4)

I have been offering a Highland Animal Reiki service for the animals and people of our community since June 2016. Based in Lochaber the service is also available across Highland and for surrounding areas such as Argyll and Bute.  Distance Reiki is available globally as well, I have clients over seas :)

Reiki, as a hands on/hands close by healing technique, works alongside conventional medicine/veterinary service and other complementary therapies.  Reiki will help to alleviate a range of symptoms whether physical, emotional, mental health or due to other circusmtances such as life changing situations/events or palliative care/end of life care. It can also be a wonderful routine gift to yourself (or your pet) to maintain a well balanced and optimum state of health and well-being.

Reiki enhances relaxation and promotes healing for people, pets, wild life and a whole range of situations and circumstances. Reiki is a gentle 'hands on healing practice' where the practitioner’s hands are placed on, or near, prescribed locations around the body which are aligned and associated with our energy wheels, known as Chakra’s.  These points relate to aspects of our health and well-being and I can discuss this and provide material to explain how this works.  Reiki can also be offered from a Distance if prefered or necessary.

As a Advanced (Level 4) Reiki  practitioner and Animal Reiki Master Practitioner I have been been taught, by two Reiki Master's, how to work with and channel the universal healing energy during a Reiki session.  As practitioners we are the conduit for the energy to work through and it is the energy that is bringing the benefit to our clients.  I complete Continual Professional Development regularly  via courses, reading, belonging to peer groups and/or through working alongside other Masters and Practitioners.  I aim to receive a re-attunment myself every year or two.  Due to Covid 19 I am presently receiving weekly empowerments from one of my Reiki Masters.

If energy or Qi is blocked in a person or animal we are more likely to experience ‘dis-ease’ which in turn may cause lethargy, stress or illness whether physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.  Likewise if our energy is harmonious and at good levels we are more able to feel, and be, healthier, more relaxed and happier.

As mentioned, Reiki as a complementary therapy works alongside conventional medicine.  As practitioners we do not diagnose conditions and are not a substitute for conventional medicine.

My first Reiki qialification (Reiki1) was achieved in 2010 and I have, since this time, trained up to Reiki Advanced pratitioner.  In my generic Reiki lineage that is 4 certificated qualifications and ongoing practice and development.  In my generic lineage we are required to parctice for a minimum of 6 months before taking the next qualification with ongoing continual professional development. 

In 2019 I trained with Sarah Berrisford, Animal Reiki Master Teacher, specifically in Animal Reiki and up to Master Practitioner level.  I achieved Animal Reiki 1 and 2 and my Animal Reiki Master Practitioners qualification in 2019.

To supplement the Reiki training I also join in with associated learning and attend courses on a range of animal behaviours, health and well-being, reading and case study with colleagues.  In 2019 I retired from my 'other'  professional career which was in Health/Social care and Learning so via my long career there is also experince and CPD complementary to my associated Reiki learning and practice.

In my Reiki practitce I do prefer that the person requesting Reiki (for themselves or an animal) discuss this step with their GP or pets Veterinary practitioner - although this is not mandatory.  Such conversation could be a simple telephone call unless a vet/GP appointment is due anyway. I prefer this as I think it is courteous and my clients do tend to link with their GP or Veterinary service before we commence Reiki sessions ... however this is optional and entirely up to the referring client.

All work is confidential and brief written records of assessment, individual sessions and reviews are made available to my clients, if they wish to receive copies.

I very much hope that you will get in touch if you need to.  Thank you